Daily Brief
Dec. 17, 2025
German Film Students Showcase Creativity
Students from Dr. Lynn M. Kutch's ENGL GERM 260, German Cinema in English, class recently displayed their creativity at their showcase mini-conference event. Original projects ranged from artwork adaptations to original short films, to alternative scenes and abbreviated screenplays.
Lynn M Kutch, English
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Announcements
Call for Proposals: Leadership Summit
Kutztown University will host a leadership conference titled "Navigate Your Leadership" for local high school students Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to submit an engaging workshop; each session should last 45 minutes and fit into one of the five conference tracks:
- Finding Your North: Discovering your leadership direction (passions, strengths, purpose).
- Setting Your Course: Design the journey you want (Goals, vision, planning).
- Building Your Crew: Understanding the importance of teamwork in leadership (teamwork, communication, empathy).
- Navigating the Unexpected: Not all paths are straightforward (resilience, problem solving, stress management).
- Expanding Your Horizons: See the impact that you can make (leadership in action, community influence).
This is a great opportunity to mentor student leaders who may benefit from presentation experience as well. Submit your proposal online by Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Presenters will be notified by the week of Feb. 9.
Des Reasoner, Interim VP of Student Affairs
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | -- | University Closed |
Athletics
Field Hockey Places Five on 2025 All-America Team
Following a historic season for the Golden Bears, Erin Gonzalez, Olivia Kirkpatrick, Marissa Rice, Jessica Traynor and Grace Harrold were named National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-Americans. Kutztown is coming off a record-breaking 20-2 campaign that featured the most wins in a single season in program history, the longest winning streak (19 games) and new single-season program records for goals (101) and assists (67). The Golden Bears also led the nation in penalty corners with 304 (more than 13 per game) and allowed a Division II-low 15 goals all season. KU's five All-America selections are its most since 2005.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| 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) |
| Dec. 21 | 1 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Pitt-Johnstown Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Dec. 21 | 3 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Pitt-Johnstown 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.