Daily Brief
April 24, 2026
Before We Pack Up the Stands: Chamber Players Concert
Please join the Chamber Players Club 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research, for an evening of chamber music. No formal stage is required, but don't let the intimacy fool you. Expect a little drama, a few surprises and the kind of musical storytelling that unfolds best when players and listeners share the same room. The program will feature works by Weber, Ponce, Tchaikovsky and others. Following the concert, guests are invited to stay and chat with the performers before we pack up the stands. Free and open to all.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music
Scoop Night at Rita's with KU Chamber Players
Join the KU Chamber Players 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Rita's in Kutztown for an evening of live chamber music and sweet treats. Bring a friend, or two, grab your favorite ice cream and make it a cozy, musical night while supporting the players.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music
Kutztown SBDC to Host Illuminate Berks County Event Connecting Entrepreneurs and Resources
The Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University (KUSBDC) will host the third annual Illuminate Berks County event 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading. The event is designed to bring together Kutztown University students, faculty, entrepreneurs, small-business owners and community members to connect, collaborate and build a stronger local economy. As more individuals look for how to start a business in Pennsylvania, register a business in Pennsylvania and market a business online, Illuminate Berks County offers direct access to trusted resources and support. Attendees will enjoy dinner, free professional headshots and opportunities to engage with regional resource partners who provide guidance on how to grow a small business in Pennsylvania and promote a business locally. The event creates an accessible space for individuals at any stage, whether they are exploring a business idea or actively growing a company. Illuminate Berks County also highlights Kutztown University’s role in regional economic development by connecting the campus community with real-world entrepreneurial resources and opportunities. Participants will leave with new connections, practical insights and a clearer path forward for their business goals. “The event brings together the heart of Berks County, our small-business owners that keep our community engaged,” said Rachael Wolfe, consulting manager at KUSBDC. As part of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) network, KUSBDC provides no-cost, confidential consulting to help businesses start, grow and prosper.
Illuminate Berks County Dinner RSVP
Rachael Wolfe, Kutztown Small Business Development Center
ACT Presents: Company
Kutztown University's fully student-run theater group Actors Creating Theater (ACT) is performing "Company" 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Schaeffer Little Theater. From musical theatre's most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as Stephen Sondheim’s best work and the winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.
Derek Mace, ACT Advisor
Dissertation Defense for Daniel Sleiman
Please join the College of Education 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, 245 Beekey, for a public dissertation defense by Daniel Sleiman, "Beyond the Podium: Transformative Learning and the Student Experience in High School Debate." The dissertation chair is Dr. Amber Pabon and the committee members are Dr. Christopher Weiler and Aimee Trieu.
Catherine McGeehan, College of Education, Ed.D. Program
Weather
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Announcements
DSW Dissertation Defense for Shakeera Wynne
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Social Work are pleased to announce that Shakeera Wynne will defend her Doctor of Social Work dissertation, “Link, Retain, Suppress: A Grounded Theory Study of Medical Case Management in the Philadelphia HIV Service Agencies,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, via Zoom. The dissertation chair is Dr. Chris Harris.
Juliana Svistova, Social Work
Inaugural Spring Picklefest
KU men's and women's tennis are holding its inaugural Spring Picklefest Sunday, May 3, O'Pake Fieldhouse. Divisions include intermediate mixed doubles, advanced mixed doubles, advanced men's doubles and advanced women's doubles. Prizes for the division winners. All monies raised will go to support the tennis programs at Kutztown University. Please consider joining us for a great day of pickleball. Visit the Tennis Sports Camp website for information and to register.
Pete Smith, Men's and Women's Tennis
Academics
Tutor.com Orientation Session
Faculty and staff are invited to attend an orientation session for Tutor.com, a 24/7 virtual tutoring platform, 1-1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, on Teams - Meeting ID: 270 620 619 168 302, Passcode: Rx7yK9u7. Tutor.com is available free of charge to KU students through the Title III grant and can provide support in the summer sessions when peer tutors are not available. In this orientation, our Tutor.com representative will review the system's features and how to connect with a tutor on the platform. Please contact Adam Troxel at troxel@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4221 if you have any questions.
Adam Troxel, Tutoring Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble IV Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 24-25 | -- | Spring Alumni Weekend |
| April 25 | 7 p.m. | Golden Bear Theatre Cabaret 163 Old Main |
| April 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Chamber Players Concert Wells-Rapp Center |
| April 27 | 10:30 a.m. | College of Business Dean, Candidate A 183 MSU |
| April 27 | Noon | Dissertation Defense: Stevie Kioske Zoom |
| April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Recital: Emily Lucas and Peyton Small 163 Old Main |
| April 28 | 10 a.m. | College of Business Dean, Candidate B 183 MSU |
| April 28 | 11 a.m. | Thesis Presentation: Craig Harrell 158 Old Main |
| April 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble III Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 29 | 10 a.m. | Senior Recital: Eric Smith 163 Old Main |
| April 29 | 10:30 a.m. | College of Business Dean, Candidate C 183 MSU |
| April 29 | Noon | Dissertation Defense: Keith Blackwell Zoom |
| April 29 | 3 p.m. | Dissertation Defense: Margaret Lerch 213 Beekey |
| April 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Senior Recital: Kylan Fry Wells-Rapp Center |
| April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 30 | 11 a.m. | Dissertation Defense: Shakeera Wynne Zoom |
| April 30 | 4 p.m. | Dissertation Defense: Katelyn Murphy Zoom |
| April 30 | 7 p.m. | Company Schaeffer Little Theater (Tickets) |
| April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 1 | 10:45 a.m. | College of Business Dean, Candidate D 107 de Francesco |
| May 1 | 7 p.m. | Company Schaeffer Little Theater (Tickets) |
| May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 2 | 2 p.m. | Company Schaeffer Little Theater (Tickets) |
| May 2 | 3 p.m. | Saxophone Concert 163 Old Main |
| May 2 | 7 p.m. | Company Schaeffer Little Theater (Tickets) |
| May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Spring Symphonic Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 3 | 9 a.m. | Pickleball Picklefest O'Pake Fieldhouse (Register) |
| May 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Trombone Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 4 | 10 a.m. | Dissertation Defense: Daniel Sleiman 245 Beekey |
| May 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Piano Palooza Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Senior Recital: Brandon Ramos Wells-Rapp Center |
| May 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Latin Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 24 | 9 a.m. | Women's Golf at PSAC Championships Berkleigh Golf Club (Kutztown, Pa.) |
| April 24 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Millersville (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 25 | Noon | Women's Lacrosse vs. Shepherd Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 25 | 2 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. Shepherd Senior Day Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
Accommodations
Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office two weeks prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or email DSO@kutztown.edu, TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Please note: Kutztown University does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by email at OCR@ed.gov.