Daily Brief
Dec. 12, 2025
Fall 2025 Commencement: 9 a.m. Saturday, O'Pake Fieldhouse
Nearly 450 students will be awarded degrees during Kutztown University's fall commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, O'Pake Fieldhouse. Kutztown University will provide complete coverage, including live video, photos and more, of its commencement ceremony. A special thank you to students and professors from the Department of Cinema, Television and Media Production for teaming with the Office of University Relations to provide Saturday's live coverage. Further information on commencement coverage can be found on the commencement coverage website.
University Relations
NCAA Football National Semifinal: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Andre Reed Stadium
The undefeated Golden Bear football team will host Harding University (Ark.) 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Andre Reed Stadium, in the NCAA national semifinal. Game information and live links can be found at the KU athletics website. The game will air on ESPN+, requiring a paid subscription. Fans can also listen live on KUR.
Sports Information
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure builds in for the day yielding mostly sunny skies. Noticeably less brutal than yesterday with winds subsiding. High temperature near 33.
Announcements
KU Shuttle Service Continues Tonight
The last run of the KU shuttle for the semester will take place on the late-night run this evening, Friday, Dec. 12. This loop runs 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. and services both on- and off-campus stops. Please visit the shuttle website for details.
Anne Reel, Business Office
Winter Break Hours: Student Recreation Center and Keystone Pool
The Student Recreation Center and Keystone Pool will have adjusted hours over winter break.
Student Recreation Center
- Dec. 15 to Jan. 23: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Dec. 25 to Jan. 1: closed.
- Jan. 19, 2026: closed.
Keystone Hall Swimming Pool
- Dec. 13 to Jan. 24: closed.
Tracy Turner, Student Recreation Center
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 13 | 9 a.m. | Fall 2025 Commencement O'Pake Fieldhouse (Watch) |
| Dec. 15 | 8 a.m. | Winter Break Hours Begin |
| Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | -- | University Closed |
Athletics
| 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.