Daily Brief
Dec. 10, 2025
Holiday Greetings from Kutztown University
Wishing everyone in the Kutztown University community a safe and happy holiday. Watch a video featuring President Phil Cavalier; Cade Herndon, student government president; and Alexis Willingham, student government secretary, sharing a holiday message.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Low pressure passes to our north, kicking arctic high out to sea. Some snow this morning but that gives way to rain as warm air filters in ahead of the approaching cold front. High temperature near 39. Little to no snow accumulation.
Announcements
Campus Shuttle Stop Relocated Wednesday, Dec. 10
The MSU shuttle stop will be relocated curbside on College Boulevard Wednesday, Dec. 10, to accommodate a temporary parking lot closure. Please direct questions to shuttle@kutztown.edu.
Anne Reel, Business Office
International and Bulk Mailing Deadline
All Kutztown University departments should have their international packages and large mailings dropped off or ready for pick-up by Friday, Dec. 12. This will ensure Mail Services will have enough time to process and post all mail so it can be sent out before winter break. If you are looking for a missing package, email the tracking number to mailservices@kutztown.edu.
Louis Richuitti, Mail Services
Call For Proposals: PASSHE Women's Consortium
The PASSHE Women’s Consortium is hosting the annual Women's Conference at Kutztown University Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. This event brings together students, faculty, staff and local leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue about gender equity, leadership and empowerment. This year's conference theme, "Resilient, Restorative, United," aims to highlight the strength women demonstrate in the face of ongoing challenges, the importance of healing and renewal for individuals and communities and the collective power that emerges when women support, uplift and stand in solidarity with one another. The conference committee is pleased to invite proposals for presentations, panels, poster sessions, workshops and creative sessions for this year's conference. We recognize the vital role storytelling, research, practice and collaboration play in advancing gender equity. We are seeking proposals that illuminate innovative ideas, share lived experiences, spark critical dialogue or offer tools that empower attendees personally, professionally or academically. Whether grounded in scholarship, activism, creative expression or community engagement, we welcome submissions that reflect the richness and diversity of women's perspectives. We look forward to curating a conference that inspires, challenges and unites. Deadline for proposals is Monday, Dec. 15.
Call for Proposals: 2026 PASSHE Women's Consortium
Megan Rutter, Women's Consortium Planning Committee
Chambliss Undergraduate Student Academic Achievement Awards
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate undergraduate students graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 for this prestigious award. The nomination deadline is Feb. 9, 2026. Nominees should exemplify an exceptional individual achievement in one or more categories. See the Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Awards webpage for more details and use the Chambliss Undergraduate Student Academic Achievement Nomination Form to submit a nomination.
Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Awards
Heather Arbuckle, Grants and Sponsored Projects
Academics
Psychology Department Fall Student Award Winners
The Department of Psychology is proud to present its 2025 Fall Student Award Winners: Derek Jester, Psi Chi Model Student; Alex Reed, Scientist/Practitioner; Lauren Schikel, Field Experience; Rebecca Franklin, Academic Achievement; Maggie Beatty, Student Leadership; Addy Ober, Independent Research; and Samantha Koneski, Independent Research.
Kara Barrell, Psychology
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 11 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Dec. 11 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| Dec. 13 | 9 a.m. | Fall 2025 Commencement O'Pake Fieldhouse (Watch) |
| Dec. 15 | 8 a.m. | Winter Break Hours Begin |
Athletics
Smelas garners PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week
Senior forward Olivia Smelas of the Golden Bear women's basketball team seemed to make a living collecting missed shots near the basket last week, and her defensive performance led to her earning this week's Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division's Defensive Athlete of the Week. In two games last week, Smelas averaged 6.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, four assists and three steals per game.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Football vs. Harding NCAA Semifinals Andre Reed Stadium (Watch: ESPN+($) | Listen | Stats | Tickets) |
| Dec. 20 | 1 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Clarion Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Dec. 20 | 3 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Clarion Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
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 pena@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 02A, 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.