Daily Brief

Call for Proposals: Leadership Summit

Kutztown University will host a leadership conference titled "Navigate Your Leadership" for local high school students Thursday, Feb. 26. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to submit an engaging workshop. Each session should last 45 minutes and fit into one of the five conference tracks:
- Finding Your North: Discovering your leadership direction (passions, strengths, purpose).
- Setting Your Course: Design the journey you want (goals, vision, planning).
- Building Your Crew: Understanding the importance of teamwork in leadership (teamwork, communication, empathy).
- Navigating the Unexpected: Not all paths are straightforward (resilience, problem solving, stress management).
- Expanding Your Horizons: See the impact that you can make (leadership in action, community influence).
This is a great opportunity to mentor student leaders who may benefit from presentation experience as well. Submit your proposal online by Monday, Jan. 26. Presenters will be notified by the week of Feb. 9.  Email kuleadershipsummit@kutztown.edu with any questions.

Des Reasoner, Interim VP of Student Affairs

Undergraduate Admissions Events

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host several events during Spring 2026. Our Accepted Student and Senior Classroom Visit events are exclusive to accepted students.
- Feb. 9 to April 24 (excluding midterms and Spring Break): Senior Classroom Visits
- Feb. 5-6: MORE Program No. 1
- Feb. 6: Accepted Student Friday, featuring College of Business and College of Visual and Performing Arts
- March 5-6: MORE Program No. 2
- March 6: Accepted Student Friday, featuring College of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- March 28: Accepted Student Day (previously Accepted Student Reception)
- April 17: PASSHE Counselor Information Day
- April 24: Junior Preview Day, featuring all colleges
In addition, Undergraduate Admissions will continue to host campus tours in the Hawkinson Welcome Center beginning Monday, Feb. 2, and ending Friday, May 8. Campus tours with admissions presentation will still be hosted at 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Campus tours with a Q/A session will be hosted at 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are reserved for group visits.

Undergraduate Admissions

Anything But A Leaf: Care in Action at KU

Care at Kutztown University is more than a value; it's a daily practice in the College of Education (COE). Special Education faculty, Dr. Casey Horvath and Dr. Marissa Wallace, launched a joyful creativity challenge called “Anything but a…” Students begin with half of an image, this semester, a leaf, and turn it into anything but that leaf. The colorful results now brighten our halls and spark conversation as people walk by and admire the creativity. As students color and create, the activity builds community, reduces stress and reminds us that people see the world differently. It models care in simple, intentional ways, offering varied outlets for expression, making space for fun and validating many ways of thinking and learning, which are all key ingredients for well‑being and belonging. What makes the effort even more special is the participation across the COE: faculty and staff, including members of our custodial team, have joined the fun. The activity is open to all; the collaborative displays are a visible reminder that when we care for one another, we create evidence of a strong, inclusive community, one that truly puts students first (this year's theme for the COE). It shows just how much our faculty and staff care because here, you are cared for.

College of Education

CEL Assignment Reboot Workshop

In this workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22, Rohrbach Library, we'll explore how to redesign assignments in response to AI, using the "I Can. I Care. I Matter." mindset from Teaching with AI to help students demonstrate competence, build meaningful connections and see the relevance of their learning. Along the way, we'll draw on inclusive design strategies to support clarity, motivation and authentic student work in an increasingly AI-influenced environment. You'll have dedicated time to revise your own assignments with practical tools and examples you can apply immediately. Please bring one or two current class assignments. You'll leave with updated versions that are more aligned with your goals, your students and the realities of AI in teaching and learning. Reserve your spot online. Lunch will be provided. CEL Events

Assignment Reboot Workshop sign up

Center for Engaged Learning