Daily Brief
Feb. 13, 2026
Designathon Returns
Designathon is a can't-miss event for Kutztown University communication design students, as it returns for its 18th annual event today, Friday, Feb. 13, Sharadin Arts Building. Kutztown University's Communication Design program has conducted this successful event for more than a decade, successfully donating nearly $2 million of free design services for non-profits organizations. This year's Designathon includes 25 clients and more than 100 KU student participants.
University Relations
World Radio Day
Today is World Radio Day. KUR, the radio voice of Kutztown University, offers an array of programming. During the daytime, listeners are likely to hear a laid-back vibe of smooth pop, R&B and jazz vocals and light alternative. Student, faculty and KU's specialty shows are featured during the afternoons and evenings and encompass a wide variety of styles from rock to rap to blues to talk programming. For schedules, shows and events, go to the station’s website or follow KUR1670 on Facebook and Instagram. To listen to KUR's award-winning content, click the Listen Live link on the station website or download and use an app like TuneIn or Radio Garden and search for Kutztown. Stay tuned for ways to support KUR.
University Relations
Fiddler on the Roof by Actors Creating Theater
Please come see your students perform Fiddler on the Roof 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Schaeffer Auditorium. Actors Creating Theater is student acted, student run and is comprised of majors from across the university who are performing for the love of theater.
Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof
Derek Mace, Advisor, Actors Creating Theater
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure over Ohio shifts eastward. Sunny skies are expected. This is the last day of expected below-normal temperatures before a warmup occurs (maybe 50 next week?). High temperature near 35.
Announcements
Acting Chief Lt. Justin Soumas
Chief David Drezek, Public Safety and Police Services, experienced a medical emergency Wednesday, Jan. 14, and has been home recovering. Lt. Justin Soumas will serve as acting chief while Chief Drezek is on leave. Lt. Soumas can be reached at soumas@kutztown.edu.
Public Safety and Police Services
Recap: KU Alert Test
Thank you for your patience as we completed our required emergency alert test Thursday, Feb. 12. KU Alert, the university's emergency alert system, powered by Omnilert, advises the campus of life-threatening situations as well as weather-related closures and concerns. Faculty and staff must opt-in to receive messages. If you already have an account, now is the time to review it to make sure your account is up-to-date and validated. Please take note of the expiration date that is seen after you log in. To create or review your account, use your KU single sign-on credentials online.
University Relations
Academics
Tech Week for Fiddler on the Roof
Actors Creating Theater (ACT) students involved in the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof know they must follow instructor rules for course attendance. I'm asking for your consideration for the following students should they miss class due to Tech Week rehearsals Monday, Feb. 16 to Thursday, Feb. 19: Adam Reichelderfer, Adam Steppke, Aidan Sawyer, Alana Weirbach, Angie Cascioli, Anna Gownley, Annalise Mann, Ava Froese, Avi Lovitt, Ayden Scanlon, Billy Beck, Brenna Horger, Carlee Bonanno, Caylee Hansel, Cece Tramontana, Christian Brutsche, Clem Frey, Connor O'Brien, Dean Rabago, Elizabeth Maigur, Ellie Ott, Emilie Asch, Emily Novak, Eric Smith, Faith Spellacy, Genevive Stewart-King, Grace Bielski, Grace Pawluck, Grace Spellacy, Gretta Degerolamo, Hazel Tilder, Isabelle Franklin, Jacob Tamasco, Jade Hasbún, Jaymi Chandler, Joseph Martin, Jozsef Magyar, Kait Majury, Karina Hernandez, Kate Santarsicro, Katie Moreno, Kay Veneloski, Kora Garcia, Kyah Williams, Liam Hulse, Liv LePore, Liv Zink, Lynda Feustel, Madison Stott, Mars Smith, Mason Snyder, Max McHugh, Maya Hepler, Mia Smith, Michael Seidick, Milly Cantwell, Monika Perez-Ramirez, Oasis Driscoll, Parker Winters, Payge Haydt, Peyton Small, Poe Ott, Quincy Sheneman, Rachel Winkelbauer, Rachel Winkelbaur, Raven Snyder, Sarah Day, Sebastian Zipp, Thomas Prostko, Tommy Scuderi, William McMahon, Zack Ismael.
Derek Mace, Advisor, Actors Creating Theater
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Feb. 13 | 4 p.m. | Ujima and Feminist Fun Night Boxwood House |
| Feb. 16 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Meeting 203 AF |
| Feb. 17 | 11 a.m. | Ujima: Make and Take 250 MSU |
| Feb. 17 | 11 a.m. | CEL: The Writing on the Wall 6 Rohrbach |
| Feb. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Percussion Ensemble Wells-Rapp Center |
| Feb. 18 | 6 p.m. | Ujima: House Party Multicultural Center |
| Feb. 19 | 11 a.m. | Ujima: FDI Faculty Lecture Series Multicultural Center |
| Feb. 19 | 11 a.m. | Town Hall with President Cavalier for Faculty and Staff 183 MSU |
Athletics
Bowling's Bogovic nabs Third Consecutive Conference Rookie Honor
After a strong finish at this past weekend's Mount Shootout for the No. 25 Kutztown University women's bowling team, first-year bowler Madilyn Bogovic continued her reign over conference rookies, collecting her third consecutive Rookie of the Week award from the East Coast Conference. Additionally, sophomore Kamryn Brenneman was named to the ECC Honor Roll after playing a key supporting role in the team's successful three-day outing.
Bogovic Named ECC Rookie of the Week
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. | Wrestling vs. East Stroudsburg Senior Night Keystone Arena (Watch) |
| Feb. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Millersville Pink Day Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Feb. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Millersville Pink Day Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Feb. 20 | 4 p.m. | Track and Field hosts Golden Bear Invitational O'Pake Fieldhouse |
| Feb. 21 | 1 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Shepherd Senior Day Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Feb. 21 | 2 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. IUP Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| Feb. 21 | 3 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Shepherd Senior Day 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 socialequity@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 01, 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.