Daily Brief

Dr. Amber Pabon Presents KU FDI Inaugural Enduring Justice Award

Dr. Amber Pabon, associate professor of Secondary Education and director of Kutztown University's Frederick Douglass Institute, honored professor emeritus Stephan Brumberg, CUNY Graduate Center, Urban Affairs, with FDI's inaugural Enduring Impact Award for Stewardship of Historical Knowledge in Pursuit of Educational Justice. Pabon, who completed her Ph.D. in 2013 in CUNY's Urban Education program, presented the award at the 25th anniversary of the program in December. Over the history of the program, which Brumberg helped conceive and launch, several scholars' lives have been deeply impacted by his teaching and research. Pabon stated he "reshaped how I saw myself as a school-practitioner in the larger story of American public education,” and she selected him as the recipient of the award to honor "the lineage that shaped so many of us in the field." In addition to presenting the FDI award, Pabon also created boards representing the last 25 years of education policy and events in New York City and nationwide. She also facilitated cohort-based discussions of how the program impacted their research and careers. Read the full story online.

Steve Lem, Academic Advising and Student Development

A New Golden Bear is Born

Please join me in congratulating Brad Davis, Social Equity, and his wife, Taylor, on the birth of their healthy son. Jesse Thomas Davis was born 1:43 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Best wishes to the Davis family as they welcome their newest Golden Bear.

Matt Assad, Administration and Finance

William Moersch in Concert

Join us 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research, to see William Moersch in concert. Tickets are available online. Moersch is professor emeritus of percussion at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Internationally renowned as a marimba virtuoso, chamber and symphonic percussionist, recording artist and educator, he has appeared as soloist with symphonic orchestras and in recital throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. A regularly featured artist at international percussion festivals, Moersch has performed on more than 75 recordings and is perhaps best known for commissioning much of the prominent modern repertoire for marimba, from composers including seven recipients of the Pulitzer Prize in Music. In addition, he was the first marimbaist ever to receive a National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship and has also been honored by N.E.A. Recording and Consortium Commissioning grants. In 2020, the Percussive Arts Society recognized Moersch's contributions with their Lifetime Achievement in Education Award. In 2025, he was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame, their highest honor.

Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research

Andrew Veit, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research

KU Magnetic Name Badges

KU has branded name badges. Department chairs or secretaries can email sales@waitzcorp.com at Waitz Corporation (610-437-5409) to request a quote for:
- 3.5” x 1.5” name badge gold/burgundy engraved with KU logo, name and department; or
- 3.25” x 2” name badge gold/burgundy engraved with KU logo, name, title and department.
Enter a purchase requisition in SourcePoint (Vendor #0081001839) using your cost center or department p-card. Prices range from $9.75 to $14, depending on quantity. Contact University Relations at ur@kutztown.edu with questions.

University Relations

Faculty Expert List

Local, regional and national media often contact KU to find experts in various fields. This exposure strengthens the university’s academic standing in the community and provides you an opportunity to be recognized for your exceptional knowledge and skills. If you are interested in being part of the university's Media Resource Guide, please fill out this form and email it to Bryan Salvadore, salvadore@kutztown.edu. If you are included in last year’s guide and require updates, please contact Bryan Salvadore.

Bryan Salvadore, Communications

Free Walk-in Math Tutoring

The Department of Mathematics offers free walk-in peer tutoring for students in mathematics classes from MATH 17 through and including the Calculus sequence. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this valuable resource. Tutors are available 2-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, times and locations may vary.

Math Tutoring

Brian Kronenthal, Mathematics

Cross Country Teams Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams; Several Golden Bears Tabbed All-Academic Athletes

The Kutztown University men's and women's cross country teams earned All-Academic Team recognition by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, while seven Golden Bears received the individual honor. To qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, and compile a team score at their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers. While student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top 30 percent of their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers.

Cross Country Academic Awards

Sports Information