Daily Brief
July 17, 2025
Mars2020 Interns at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Maria Clark, chemistry, and LizMary Delarosa, computer science, are currently interning for the Mars2020 Mission at the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Calif. Over the 10-week internship, they are working on projects related to the upper fan and rover rim campaign with the science office manager and deputy chief scientist. Maria (left) and LizMary (right) were both members of the Mars2020 Cohort in 2025. Their KU sponsors are Donna Demarco and Erin Kraal.
Erin Kraal, Physical Sciences
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A nearby front that has not been moving much will keep shower and thunderstorm chances in the forecast today. Otherwise, expect another hot and humid day today with partly sunny skies and high temperatures right around 90.
Announcements
Camps and Events Happening This Week
We are pleased to welcome the following camps and events this week on our campus. Please make them feel welcome on our campus. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Conference Services at ext. 3-1359.
- July 16: KU Football Prospects Camp, Andre Reed Stadium
- July 17-20: KU Soccer Club Residential Camp, Keystone Field and Andre Reed Stadium
- July 18-20: Swapna Suresh – Indian Dance, Schaeffer Auditorium
- July 19-20: USTA Tournament, Keystone Courts
- July 20-23: TNT Wrestling, Keystone Hall
- July 20-23: Reading Rage Soccer, Keystone Field and Andre Reed Stadium
Jamie Ryan, Conference and Event Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 21 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME 2234 Member Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
Athletics
Golden Bear Swimming Named Scholar All-America
Kutztown University's men's and women's swimming programs have been recognized by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as Spring 2025 Scholar All-America Teams. The award is presented to college swimming and diving teams that achieve a team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and is presented twice annually following the fall and spring semesters. Kutztown's men's and women's teams each claimed the award twice during the 2024-25 academic year.
Sports Information
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 pena@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 02A, 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.