Daily Brief

Saxophone Masterclass with Valentin Kovalev

We're incredibly lucky to host Valentin Kovalev, a world-class artist who is redefining the saxophone for the 21st century, 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Georgian Room. Come see his commanding technique, innovative ideas and learn from his unique digital presence. Feel free to stop by for all or part of the session. Free and open to all.

Saxophone Masterclass

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music

Football to Host Regional Championship Game Saturday

The undefeated and three-time-defending PSAC champion Golden Bear football team hosts Frostburg State in the NCAA quarterfinals and the Super Region One championship game noon Saturday, Dec. 6, Andre Reed Stadium. 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.

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Department of Music Holiday Concert

The KU Department of Music is proud to present its annual Holiday Concert, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Schaeffer Auditorium. The concert is open to the public and free to attend. Join us for an afternoon of festive sounds from the University Choir, KU Orchestra, Concert Band and more.

Holiday Concert

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music

The Collage Newsletter

Take a moment to explore the hard work and accomplishments of our faculty and students in the Fall 2025 issue of The Collage Newsletter. This edition features stories highlighting professors from English, Political Science, Physical Sciences and Criminal Justice, as well as students majoring in History, Environmental Science and Biology. Read about their accomplishments and goals as members of our outstanding college.

The Collage Newsletter

Emma Osborne, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Mass for Immaculate Conception at the Newman Center

Mass at the Catholic Newman Center will be celebrated Monday, Dec. 8, for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at 12:10 p.m. (upstairs chapel) and 5 p.m. (downstairs auditorium). The Newman Center is located at 15207 Kutztown Rd., across from Old Main. For more information on the Newman Council, please visit the website.

Newman Center

Thiep Pham, Newman Council

Student Recreation Center and Keystone Pool: Finals Week Hours

Please find the hours during finals week for the Student Recreation Center and Keystone Pool.
Student Recreation Center
- Monday, Dec. 8 to Wednesday, Dec. 10: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 11: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 12: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 13 to Sunday, Dec. 14: Closed
Keystone Hall Swimming Pool
- Monday, Dec. 8 to Wednesday, Dec. 10: Regular Hours
- Thursday, Dec. 11: 8-9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6-7 p.m.,
- Friday, Dec. 12: 8-9 a.m., noon to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 13 to Sunday, Dec. 14: Closed

Tracy Turner, Student Recreation Center

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

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

Sabbatical Applications Collection Schedule 2026

The Sabbatical Leave Committee will be available during the following times slots in 130 Lytle to collect your sabbatical applications for Fall 2027-Spring 2028.
- 11 a.m. to noon, and 3-4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
- 11 a.m. to noon, and 3-4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
- 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

Please bring one original copy and seven back-to-back photocopies of your application for the sabbatical committee to review. Each application should include the following items: 

- Signed verification of eligibility form from the provost's office (signatures of the applicant and the provost's representative are required);
- Signed application form (signatures of the dean, the department chair, and the applicant are required);
- Written sabbatical proposal;
- Updated C.V.    

More sabbatical application information, including the forms and rubrics, can be found on the APSCUF-KU website.

Sabbatical Leave Committee

Yun Lu, Sabbatical Leave Committee

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, 2025. 

Call for Proposals: 2026 PASSHE Women's Consortium

Megan Rutter, Women's Consortium Planning Committee

New Department of Society, History, and Culture

The start of the Spring 2026 semester, Jan. 26, 2026, will see the start of a new department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Department of Society, History, and Culture. We are excited to bring faculty together who are currently members of the departments of anthropology and sociology, geography, history, and modern language studies. Dr. John Stanley will be chairing the Department of Society, History, and Culture. Faculty will remain in their current offices for the Spring 2026 semester and will move to Old Main during Summer 2026. Major and minor programs and curricular offerings are not affected by this structural change. Please be in touch with Dr. Laurie McMillan or Stanley if questions arise.

Laurie McMillan, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Field Hockey Places Six on NFHCA All-Atlantic Region Teams

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced the 2025 All-Region teams, with Kutztown University placing six student-athletes on the All-Atlantic Region squads. The Golden Bears are coming off a record-breaking season that featured the longest winning streak in program history (19), the most wins in a single year (20) and new single-season highs in goals (101) and assists (67). Kutztown returned to the PSAC Championship Game for the first time since 2019 and reached the NCAA semifinals for the third straight year.

Field Hockey All-Atlantic Region Team

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