Daily Brief

Open Hour with Provost

Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, during her open office hour at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, MSU Bears Den. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.

Office of the Provost

Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office/Academic Affairs

Moments Create Movements: DJ Workshop

Join us for a special DJ Workshop as part of the Moments Create Movements Series: The Remix, featuring Dr. Sirrakos, also known as DJ Trix, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, MSU Bears Den. This event is free and open to all Kutztown University students, staff and faculty. No prior experience is required. This interactive experience will introduce students to the art, history and cultural significance of DJing, a foundational element of Hip-Hop culture. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from DJ Trex, an experienced educator and DJ, about how DJs use turntables to blend music, create live remixes and move crowds. The workshop will explore essential skills such as beat matching, scratching and understanding how DJs shape musical experiences and cultural moments. Whether you are an aspiring DJ, a music enthusiast or simply curious about how turntables work, this workshop offers a welcoming space to learn, explore and engage. This event is part of the Moments Create Movements initiative, which provides hands-on learning opportunities that connect creativity, culture and community while highlighting the educational power of Hip-Hop culture. Come be part of the movement and experience how moments of creativity can inspire lasting impact.

Stephen Walker and Dr. Marlene Fares, Academic Advising and Student Development

Planetarium Show Tonight - Spark: The Universe in Us

Join us for "Spark: The Universe in Us" 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Planetarium. Where did the building blocks of life come from? The answer lies far from home. Travel inside a giant star nearing the end of its life, witness stellar corpses colliding and experience the quiet demise of a sun-like star. From the oxygen we breathe to the iron in our blood, the silicon in Earth’s mantle to the uranium that warms our planet, we owe it all to the stars. Narrated by Diego Luna, "Spark: The Universe in Us" explores how hundreds of millions of celestial events have forged the elements that make up the solar system, Earth and us. This show is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served and the doors will open at 6 p.m. This event includes an optional tour of the astronomical research observatory and, if the weather is good, telescope views of Jupiter and the moon.

KU Planetarium

Phill Reed, Physical Sciences/Planetarium and Observatory

Student Trustee Search

The Kutztown University Council of Trustees is searching for a new Student Trustee. The Council of Trustees is composed of an 11-member board, one of whom is a student. The Student Trustee is a full-voting member of the Council. The list of qualifications includes full-time undergraduate student; good university standing; 2.50 cumulative quality point average; must be able to serve for up to four years, including graduate studies; at least a first-semester sophomore, but no more than a second-semester junior. All nominations must be submitted in writing and must include the student’s name, email address and phone number. We will contact students nominated for the position. To nominate a student, or if you have any questions, please contact Payton Mentzer at paymentzer@kutztown.edu or Pam Rex at reichertre@kutztown.edu. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 27.

University Relations

Scholastic Art Awards Welcomes Creative Teens to Exhibit at KU

The Miller Gallery is the host of the East Central Pennsylvania region of the Scholastic Art Awards. The scholastic awards are the longest running, most prestigious awards program in the country for creative teens. Winners from our region go on to compete with other winners from across the country; top students will be celebrated at Carnegie Hall in June. More than 550 pieces of art from students in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties are on display in the Miller Gallery through Sunday, March 1. Most of these students are taught by KU art education alumni. Please join us for a celebration of these students at an awards ceremony 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Schaeffer Auditorium. Image credit: Ella Chen, grade 10, Parkland High School, 16x24 painting.

Miller Gallery

Karen Stanford, College of Visual and Performing Arts

President's Open Hour

Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by and talk with President Cavalier during his open hour 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, MSU Fireside Lounge. President Cavalier welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding KU.

Office of the President

Mnozil Brass brings Virtuosity and Comedy to KU

The renowned Viennese septet, Mnozil Brass, will make an appearance 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, Schaeffer Auditorium, as part of the KU Presents! Performing Artists Series. The group is known for their wildly diverse repertoire, exquisite playing and a sense of humor that has earned them the title, “The Monty Python of the musical world.” Imagine combining the Canadian Brass, touches of P.D.Q. Bach and sketch comedy, “Bohemian Rhapsody” with the “William Tell Overture,” Harry James’ “Concerto for Trumpet” with James Bond music, Viennese schlager music, light, modern popular or folk styles, with “The Blue Danube.” Nothing is beyond Mnozil Brass and everything is a surprise. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 610-683-4092. KU students can access $15 tickets by logging into their MyKU login or get access to all performances for $25 with our new Student Membership.

Mnozil Brass Tickets

KU Presents!

APSCUF-KU Food Bank Drive

APSCUF-KU is holding a food drive for the Lutheran Center Food Bank, Feb. 19 to March 11. This food bank serves a significant number of our students. Please drop off donations in boxes outside of the following offices: 204 Beekey, 419 Boehm, 228 de Francesco, 204 Rickenbach, 14 Rohrbach, 158 Lytle, 412 Old Main, 437 Old Main, 405 Sharadin. The following items are needed: toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, lotion, period products, canned food, peanut butter, rice, beans, cereal, cleaning and disinfecting supplies, laundry detergent, toilet paper, dish soap.

APSCUF and AFT Supporting PA Promise

Amy Lynch-Biniek, APSCUF-KU

Announcing BIOL140 8-Week Late Start for Spring 2026

Faculty: please share with your students and advisees that the Department of Biology is offering an online asynchronous 8-week section of BIOL140: Biology and Society that starts Monday, March 23. Please note this course is for Spring 2026 and registration is open. There are no prerequisites for the course, but it is recommended that students have some familiarity with basic biology. BIOL 140 meets the C1 and C3 Scientific Inquiry general education requirements. If you have questions, please contact Dr. R. Conrow at conrow@kutztown.edu.

Gregory Setliff, Biology

Bragg Named PSAC East Co-Defensive Athlete of the Week

Senior goalkeeper Marisa Bragg has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Co-Defensive Athlete of the Week, marking the first weekly honor for the Golden Bears in the 2026 season. Bragg earned the honor after a dominant performance in No. 20 Kutztown's historic 14-1 season-opening victory over IUP Saturday, Feb. 21. The senior posted a 90.9% save percentage, recording 10 saves while leading the Golden Bears to just their third single-goal defensive outing in program history since 2008.

Bragg Named PSAC East Co-Defensive Athlete of the Week

Sports Information