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First Day of Classes

Thanks to those who helped provide our students with a positive first day of classes, including a donut delivery by President Cavalier.

University Relations

Year in Review Video

Watch the photo highlights of the 2024-2025 academic year at Kutztown University.

Watch Year in Review

University Relations

Women Faculty Luncheon

APSCUF Social Justice Committee, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, are hosting a Luncheon for Women Faculty 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 11, 250 McFarland Student Union. As we embark on a new academic year, please join us as we enjoy a meal, fellowship, connect and build networks of support across disciplines and departments.

Marlene Nanouh Fares, APSCUF Social Justice Committee

College of Education Hosts Senior Orientation for 350+ Student Teachers

The College of Education recently held its annual Senior Orientation, preparing more than 350 students for their upcoming student teaching placements during the 2025-26 academic year. Led by Dr. Tracy Driehaus, assistant dean for Clinical Education and Partnerships, the event exemplified the college's commitment to its guiding motto, students first. The orientation featured a dynamic panel of district representatives from KU's partner schools, offering invaluable advice and guidance to future educators. In addition, the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) provided professional training to support students as they enter the classroom. Faculty engagement was a cornerstone of the event. Dr. Andy Miness, Secondary Education, and Dr. Meg Norris, Elementary PreK–4 Education, led an interactive activity designed to help students set intentions and goals for the year ahead. Their leadership, along with the presence of district partners, reflects the college's deep connection to local schools and its unwavering dedication to preparing students for success. This orientation is more than a kickoff; it's a powerful demonstration of how KU faculty embody an ethic of care and collaboration, ensuring our future educators are supported every step of the way.

College of Education

Official University Trademarks

The university logo and seal, the athletic logos featuring the Golden Bear and paw, and images of the KU mascot, Avalanche, are all trademarked items. By law, these marks cannot be altered in any way without permission from the Office of University Relations. In addition, vendors reproducing the logos must be licensed through CLC Licensing. The current list of protocols and approved Kutztown University vendors can be found at: https://www.kutztown.edu/logos. Questions regarding licensing can be directed to the University Relations office at ur@kutztown.edu.

University Relations

Addressing Mail and Packages Correctly

Please do not put "Kutztown University" or a P.O. Box Number in the mailing address. If you address mail or packages incorrectly, they could be returned to the sender. You will receive everything faster if you include your Full Name, Department Name and Room Number. If you oversee ordering for a person in a different department, please make sure to put the person’s Full Name, Department Name and Room Number who is receiving the package. If you are looking for a package, please send the tracking number to mailservices@kutztown.edu.
(EXAMPLE)
Full Name – Room Number
Department Name
425 Baldy Road
Kutztown, PA 19530

Louis Richuitti, Storeroom

Faculty and Staff Pickleball League

Recreational Services is offering a faculty and staff pickleball league. Eleven teams participated in the spring and we look forward to even more teams joining this semester. For more information about the league or to register a team, please email Matt Barrett at barrett@kutztown.edu. Registration ends Friday, Sept. 5.

Matt Barrett, Recreational Services

Maximize What Starfish Can Do For You

Join us for one or more Starfish Express Workshops, offered twice a week, 3-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, to learn how to navigate Starfish features, set up your profile, manage consultation hours, raise flags and referrals and more. Zoom link to join. Workshops are offered 11-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28; 3-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2; and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4. Please contact starfish@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4106 if you are unable to attend a scheduled session.

Nancy Brynildsen, Student Success and Academic Excellence

TRIO Student Support Services Receives Grant Funding

The TRIO SSSP is pleased to announce that we again received more than $1.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the next five years, allowing us to continue serving our students. The program serves first-generation, low-income students with academic need and is here to retain and graduate students from the university. If you have any questions about what we do or who we serve, please email us at trio@kutztown.edu. Thank you to all our TRIO champions for your continued support of our program and our students.

Loriann Irving, Academic Advising and Student Development

New CEL Journal Post

Welcome back! For our first journal article of the 2025-26 academic year, CEL Faculty Director Erin Kraal shares selections from her summer reading list. First up: A Pedagogy of Kindness by Catherine Denial. This book is a good pick for faculty who:

- are feeling burned out;
- are new or early in their careers;
- enjoy personal stories;
- are finding students unmotivated, disengaged or disinterested;
- want practical tips across a wide range of topics and approaches;
- dislike dense pedagogy “research” books;
- prefer shorter reads.

The book strikes a balance between practical advice and Denial's personal narrative as she takes us through her journey toward a pedagogy of kindness, sharing powerful moments of her own “unkindness” that illuminate her growth.

Summer Reading: A Pedagogy of Kindness

Center for Engaged Learning