Daily Brief
Feb. 27, 2026
Honor Society Inducts New Members
The annual Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 24 to welcome 32 new members. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest and most selective collegiate honor society that inducts persons from every academic discipline. Distinguished junior and senior level students join a century-old community of scholars and professionals that include individuals who have distinguished themselves in positions of leadership and whose careers have been characterized by achievement.
Phi Kappa Phi
Multicultural Center Representation at Bloomsburg's Sankofa Conference
Multicultural Center staff and students attended the 31st annual Sankofa Conference Saturday, Feb. 21, at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Albert Jones, athletic director and former Commonwealth University Chief Diversity Officer. Sankofa is an Akan word that means, "We must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward." Students and staff had the opportunity to network with their Bloomsburg peers and learn new ideas. They were honored to support Bloomsburg at this important conference and hope to return next year.
Angelica Mishra, Multicultural Center
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Setting up for a very pleasant day to usher in the first day of meteorological spring on Sunday. Wall to wall sunshine, light winds and mild temperatures. Enjoy! High near 48.
Announcements
Ujima Divine Nine Celebration
All are welcome to join the Multicultural Center for the final Ujima event 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, Georgian Room. It will be an evening honoring the history, culture and lasting impact of the National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, recognizing their longstanding commitment to scholarship, service, leadership and community uplift. The event is designed as an educational and celebratory space where KU students can learn from members of different Divine Nine organizations. The night will include meaningful dialogue, activities, performances, prizes and food. This event is educational in nature and not affiliated with recruitment and intake activities.
Angelica Mishra, Multicultural Center
University Senate Meeting
The next University Senate meeting is 4 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 202 Academic Forum. The agenda can be found on the University Senate website. Minutes and documentation are available in the March 2026 SharePoint folder. Please email any senate representative changes to senate@kutztown.edu.
Lisa Frye, University Senate President
Exceptional Service Awards Announcement
The Provost’s Office announced three new awards to recognize exceptional service: Faculty Exceptional Service Award, Staff Exceptional Service Award and Exceptional Service Award for Diversity. These awards were created to recognize KU faculty and staff that go above and beyond expectations in service of the institution. The new service awards provide the opportunity to validate and laud the work of our colleagues at KU and join other awards in pedagogy, research and general employee activity to bring recognition to the excellence that most members of our community show in their work. Descriptions of the awards can be found on the KU website. Nominations can be submitted using the appropriate form. Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, March 31.
- Exceptional Service Award for Diversity (Faculty)
- Staff Exceptional Service Award
- Faculty Exceptional Service Award
In addition, the Department of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is seeking nominations for two other awards with a deadline of Tuesday, March 31.
- PASSHE Keeper of the Flame Award (Kutztown University)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Service & Leadership Award (Staff/Administration)
Lisa Frye, University Senate President and Jerry Schearer, Chief Diversity Officer
March Parents and Family Bulletin
The March 2026 edition of the KU Parents and Family Bulletin has been sent to registered subscribers and may be found on the Parents and Family Bulletin webpage.
University Relations
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 1 | 2 p.m. | Scholastic Art Awards Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 2 | 2:30 p.m. | President's Open Hour MSU Fireside Lounge |
| March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents! Mnozil Brass Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| March 4 | 4 p.m. | Lecture in Mathematics 262 Boehm |
| March 5 | 11 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 120 Sharadin |
| March 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 6 | All Day | Accepted Students Friday (COE/LAS) Welcome Center |
| March 8 | 2 p.m. | KU Presents! Family Series: The White Buffalo Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| March 8 | 4 p.m. | Jazz Vibraphone Duo Wells-Rapp Center |
| March 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Mark Ford Solo Marimba Wells-Rapp Center |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. | Acrobatics and Tumbling vs. Frostburg State/West Liberty Keystone Arena (Watch) |
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.