Daily Brief

Today: Student Showcase

The Student Showcase, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, is a featured part of President Cavalier's inauguration and will feature highlights from various departments and programs across each of the five colleges and various student clubs and organizations. Performance details are online. Participants are encouraged to spend the evening on campus, moving between the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research, Boehm Science Center, Sharadin Art Building, McFarland Student Union and Planetarium to see work by students and enjoy light refreshments along the way. Program and department highlights include research poster presentations, artworks, musical ensembles and performances. Pick up a map from various volunteers located outside of the buildings to learn more about all the featured work. Look for sandwich boards and yard signs, directing you to the various buildings featuring student work. Registration is not required.

Inauguration

University Relations

KU in the News: Cavalier Featured in Reading Eagle Ahead of Inauguration

President Cavalier recently sat down with the Reading Eagle for a retrospective on his first year in office, leading up to Friday's inauguration as Kutztown University's 13th president. Read the story online.

University Relations

Tickets for Inauguration Ceremony

Dr. Philip Cavalier will be installed as Kutztown University's 13th president 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, Schaeffer Auditorium. Tickets are still available for all KU students, faculty and staff to attend the installation ceremony. You must log in/create an account to access tickets on the KU ticketing website. Tickets will not appear if you do not log in. Questions can be directed to the KU Box Office at 610-683-4092, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday.

University Relations

KU Alum, Brittany Rogers, AI Engagement Manager at Adobe

Join Kutztown University alumna Brittany Rogers 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 120 Sharadin, as she returns to campus to share her journey from graphic designer to working in AI at Adobe. In this talk, Rogers will explore what it means to be a designer in an era of rapidly evolving technology and AI. She will discuss carving your own path in the creative industry, the power of saying yes to unexpected opportunities and the skills the next generation of designers will need as the future of design continues to evolve.

Josh Miller, Communication Design

Registrar's Office Baby

The Office of the Registrar is pleased to welcome our newest Golden Bear, Lauren Felicity Quinlan, born early Friday morning, April 3, to loving parents Devon and Brian Quinlan. She weighs 7 lbs. 3 oz and is 19.5 inches long. Well wishes for the Quinlan family may be sent to the Office of the Registrar, 115 Stratton, to be shared with them as they enjoy their new bundle of joy.

Office of the Registrar

2026 Golden Bear Summer Basketball Camp

The men's basketball staff is hosting a girls and boys basketball camp June 15-18. The camp is for second through 11th grade. The cost is $200. There is a discount of $25 if you sign up before Friday, May 1. Sign up using this link. Please contact head coach Tom York with any questions. We're looking forward to seeing you this summer.

KU Golden Bear Athletic Camps and Clinics

Thomas York, Athletics

Faculty Awareness Requested: PA Student Teacher Support Program

At 4 p.m. Thursday, April 16, many education students across the commonwealth will be applying for the PA Student Teacher Support Program. This competitive, first‑come, first‑served statewide stipend helps alleviate the financial burden of student teaching. Eligible students may receive $10,000 to support them during their full‑time clinical experience and to encourage continued service in Pennsylvania schools. However, experience has shown that the portal may open earlier, but not consistently. As a result, education students are being encouraged to monitor the system throughout the day and refresh their computers so they can apply as soon as it becomes available. We kindly ask anyone who is teaching education students to please extend flexibility and understanding on April 16 if students need brief access to their computers during class. This small measure of support can make a meaningful difference for students navigating the financial realities of student teaching, one of the most intensive phases of their preparation. We appreciate the understanding and flexibility of faculty across campus as education students navigate this time‑sensitive opportunity.

PA Student Teacher Support Program

College of Education

Deadline Extended: 2026 Schellenberg Award Nominations

The deadline for the John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning nomination application is now 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17. The purpose of this award was established by John P. Schellenberg, professor emeritus of physical sciences, faculty, alumni and friends to recognize an early career faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding work within the mission of the Center for Engaged Learning. To be eligible for the award, an individual must have been on the faculty full-time at least three, but not more than seven years. The recipient will be chosen based on the following three areas:
1. Pedagogy and Curriculum Innovation
2. Learning Technology Innovation
3. Assessment and/or Research on Learning
The recipient will be awarded $1,250 and an engraved plaque. Please submit a nomination letter and curriculum vitae to Douglas Scott at dscott@kutztown.edu by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17. Nominated candidates must also submit their own letter, maximum of two pages, that clearly outlines their qualifications across all three categories mentioned above. This letter should likewise be sent to dscott@kutztown.edu. Visit the Schellenberg Award page for more information.

Center for Engaged Learning