Daily Brief

Inauguration Day

The inauguration of President Cavalier is today, Friday, April 10. The installation ceremony is 2 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium, followed by the campus celebration 3:30 p.m., Schaeffer Lawn. Tickets are still available (at no cost) for all KU students, faculty and staff to attend the installation ceremony. Offices will close at 1:30 p.m. to allow the campus community to attend the ceremony and reception. Wear your KU spirit wear to both events. Watch the ceremony on the university's YouTube page.

Inauguration of President Philip Cavalier

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Student Showcase

Thank you to those who planned and attended last night's Student Showcase. The event included research poster presentations, art works, musical ensembles and performances, student creative work including art, film and writing, along with other academic work by our undergraduate students.

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Animated Arts Senior Exhibition

The Animated Arts seniors are excited to invite the KU community to their Senior Animation Exhibition, Sunday, April 11 to Sunday, April 19, featuring a showcase of the creativity, hard work and dedication of Kutztown University’s graduating animation students. This exhibition highlights a range of original work, offering a look into the talent and unique artistic voices developed throughout the program. It’s a great opportunity to support the Animated Arts seniors and experience the culmination of their efforts here at KU. The opening reception is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, Arthur Miller Gallery.

Liz Van Verth, Art and Design

Art and Design's Annual Big Art Day Celebration

The Department of Art and Design invites you to celebrate Big Art Day 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, 183 MSU. Join us for coffee and pastries as we kick off the morning. At 10 a.m. we'll officially begin with a dynamic panel featuring three outstanding KU alumni, Santiago Cal, Emma Fries and Joseph Iacona, who will share insights into their careers after earning their BFA. Departmental awards will follow the Q&A session. The celebration will conclude with a luncheon, noon, 223 MSU.

Liz Hamilton Quay, Big Art Day Co-Chair, Art and Design

Cars at KU - Presented by the KU Car Club

Join the KU Car Club 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, F6 Parking Lot, for Cars at KU. This is a relaxed, come‑and‑go car meet inspired by the classic "Cars and Coffee" vibe. Whether you're showing off your ride or just love checking out unique builds, this is the perfect way to spend a Saturday. Expect a lively atmosphere with live music, local vendors, prizes and a wide variety of cars and enthusiasts. This is a family‑friendly event and we're committed to keeping it safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. No nonsense will be tolerated. Bring your friends, bring your family and, most importantly, bring your passion for cars.

Cars at KU Event RSVP

Andrew Mull, KU Car Club

Sheperis Receives Distinguished Professional Service Award from American Counseling Association

Dr. Carl Sheperis '89, vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies at Kutztown University, has been named the 2026 winner of the Arthur A. Hitchcock Distinguished Professional Service Award from the American Counseling Association (ACA). The award was presented at the association's annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. The award recognizes exceptional service to the counseling profession and celebrates leaders whose work strengthens the field, advances its mission and inspires future generations of counselors.

Sheperis Receives Distinguished Professional Service Award

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Neurodiverse and Disabled Faculty and Staff Employee Resource Group Meeting

Are you a staff or faculty member who identifies as neurodiverse? Are you a member of the disabled community? Could you benefit from a community of like-minded people? The employee resource group for neurodiverse and disabled faculty and staff will be meeting 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, in person and on Zoom. For the discretion of the members of this group, the meeting location will only be shared with those who have been part of the meetings in the past, or those who fill out the interest form.

Megan Rutter, Commission on Human Diversity

Just Like Me: Embracing Common Humanity to Heal the World

Join the Department of Psychology 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 102 Academic Forum for "Just Like Me: Embracing Common Humanity to Heal the World." The world is plagued by divisiveness. From stereotypes and prejudice to religious persecution, humans often group people into “us” and “them” based on differences in belief, ethnicity, age or socio-economic status. This separateness and otherness fuels dehumanization, cruelty and violence. Recognizing our shared humanity, in the presence of our differences, can heal these divides. Embracing our interconnectedness and interdependence fosters community and allows us to see how we are on one global team of sentient beings, rather than countless factions. In this talk, Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D., will discuss how embracing our shared humanity can help build connection, reduce bias and promote peace. She will offer insights on how to work with practices and practical tools for recognizing common humanity in daily life. Her talk will draw from the perspectives of psychological science as well as Buddhist meditation.

Greg Shelley, Psychology

Veteran and Military-Connected Faculty and Staff Resource Group Invitation

Military and Veteran Services (M&VS) is developing a resource group for veteran and military-connected faculty and staff. This group will meet periodically and explore ways to support one another and our military-connected students. The group can also advise and support M&VS student programming and initiatives. All military-connected faculty and staff, including dependents and spouses of veterans, are encouraged to participate in whatever capacity they can. To stay informed of upcoming meetings, events and other announcements, please submit this form.

Nick Snyder, Military and Veteran Services

ACT Students and Evening Classes

Actors Creating Theater (ACT) students are aware that they must conform to all expectations regarding class absences. I am asking for some consideration regarding evening classes for the following students involved in the production of "She Kills Monsters," Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17: Ainsley Mullikan-Heubner, Angel Mincey, Angelina Cascioli, Anna Gownley, Avery Reel, Avi Lovitt, Ayden Scanlon, Benjamin Gervinski, Christian Brutsche, Clem Frey, Connor O'Brien, Dylan Damord, Grace Pawluck, Hazel Tilder, Jalal Muhammad, Jensen Kraft, Kait Majury, Kate Philipp, Lynda Feustel, Mars Smith, Maya Hepler, Parker Winters, Poe Ott, Raven Snyder, Sam Jones, Sarah Hoger and Thomas Prostko.

Tickets for "She Kills Monsters"

Derek Mace, ACT Advisor

Bogovic's Historic Season Capped with National Rookie of the Year

After a record-breaking season that featured eight weekly East Coast Conference (ECC) honors, the ECC Rookie of the Year and a spot on the All-ECC First Team, star bowler Madilyn Bogovic of the Kutztown University women's bowling team was named the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Division II Rookie of the Year, a Second Team All-America selection and to the All-Rookie First Team. Bogovic won the honors after leading all DII competition in baker double percentage (57.0%), strike percentage (54.6%), traditional frame average (21.1 pins) and baker frame average (21.25 pins). The DII honor is the top rookie recognition for a first-year bowler at the Division II level, while the All-America honor includes all the nation's bowlers, regardless of division.

Bogovic's National Rookie of the Year

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