Daily Brief

Aug. 19, 2025

Schock Education House

Weather

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

Another cool (relatively speaking for August) day under an easterly flow off the ocean. Partly cloudy skies with a high of about 75.

Announcements

Bear Essentials - Weekly Student Email Newsletter

Bear Essentials is the student email newsletter sent every Wednesday to all students throughout the academic year. If you have an announcement or an event that is of interest to and open to all students, Bear Essentials is the place to promote it. The deadline for submission is noon, the Tuesday before publication. This year's first issue will be sent Wednesday, Aug. 20, so the deadline is noon today, Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Josh Leiboff, Web and Digital Media

Employment Opportunity at KU Campus Store

Kutztown University Student Services, Inc. (KUSSI) is seeking an Art Supply Buyer to perform a variety of buying and merchandising functions at the KU Campus Store. Primary responsibilities include purchasing art supplies for the official retail store at Kutztown University. This position also plays a key role in supporting the needs of students and faculty by ensuring access to high-quality, competitively priced art supplies to support academic success. Additional duties include sourcing, buying, purchasing, inventory management, merchandising, planning and forecasting, sales performance and market analysis, and all other facets related to providing extraordinary customer service as a representative of KU Campus Store. For anyone who may be interested in learning more about the Art Supply Buyer position, please visit the online job posting or reach out to KUSSI’s Human Resources Coordinator Leslie Maillie at maillie@kutztown.edu.

KU Campus Store/KUSSI

Academics

Campus Micro-internships

Do you have small tasks or projects that keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list? Consider hiring a talented KU student to tackle a short-term project through KU’s micro-internship program. It’s a flexible, efficient way to get things done, while providing valuable real-world experience to a motivated student. Reach out to the Career Center for details at recruiting@kutztown.edu.

Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center

Publicize Your Research Opportunity with Co/Lab

Are you looking for a KU BEARS collaborator, lab assistant or student research partner? The KU Research and Creativity Co/Lab, Collaborative Opportunities/Learning And Beyond, is your go-to spot to connect with undergrads eager to dive into hands-on research. Just fill out this quick form and your opportunity will be posted on the Co/Lab page of the Undergraduate Research and Creativity (UGRC) website. Easy for students to find and fast for you to share.

Lynn M Kutch, Undergraduate Research and Creativity

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event
Aug. 20 1 p.m. Starfish Express Workshop
Zoom
Aug. 21 All Day New Student Move-In Day
Aug. 21 10 a.m. Starfish Express Workshop
Zoom
Aug. 22 8 a.m. Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration
Schaeffer Auditorium (RSVP)
Aug. 22 1 p.m. Student Convocation
O'Pake Fieldhouse
Aug. 22 2 p.m. Starfish Express Workshop
Zoom
Aug. 25 8 a.m. First Day of Fall 2025 Semester

Athletics

Date Time Event
Sept. 4 2 p.m. Field Hockey vs. So. New Hampshire
Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats)
Sept. 4 7 p.m. Football vs. Assumption
Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Listen | Stats | Tickets)
Sept. 5 6 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Chestnut Hill
Keystone Arena (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 , 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.

Notify the university of an accessibility concern

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 . 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 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at . 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 .