Daily Brief
June 2, 2022
Hawkinson, Optimist Club Present Scholarships to Local Students
Kutztown University President Kenneth S. Hawkinson hosted the Kutztown Optimist Club and guests for the annual presentation of the Kutztown Fools’ Run Scholarships Tuesday, May 24. Promising and deserving students from high schools in northeast Berks County received scholarships from the Kutztown Area Optimist Club to attend KU in the fall. The scholarships are generated through proceeds from the Kutztown Fools’ Run. The event features a 10-mile and 5K run and a two-mile walk, and has generated more than $250,000 in scholarships since its inception in 1989.
University Relations
June is Pride Month
Kutztown University takes pride in our resources and policies regarding our commitment to inclusivity for LGBTQ+ populations. We rate a 4/5 on the campus pride index, a national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A cold front along with an associated low pressure passes through today ushering in a much more comfortable airmass beginning tomorrow. Until then, we have one more reasonably humid day with the concern for showers and thunderstorms, any of which could feature downpours. Highs around 80.
Announcements
KU Honors Students Featured in Reading Eagle
KU Honors students, who present research and projects to Lutheran Home residents once a month, were recently featured in a Reading Eagle article "Old Main to Old Main intergenerational program cultivates relationships among lifelong learners."
University Relations
Volunteers Needed for Juneteenth Celebration
The Community Outreach Center is looking for volunteers to assist with the Juneteenth Celebration taking place Sunday, June 19 in Allentown. Volunteers can sign up on GivePulse. For questions, please contact blichar@kutztown.edu.
https://kutztown.givepulse.com/event/293615-Juneteenth-Day-of-Service?
Nykolai Blichar, Community Outreach Center
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 2 | 2 p.m. | Michelle Kiec Farewell Atrium Lobby, Sharadin Arts Building |
| June 15 | 11:30 a.m. | Employee Recognition Luncheon O'Pake Fieldhouse |
Athletics
Matt Swarmer Makes Major League Baseball Debut for Chicago Cubs
Kutztown University alumnus and native Berks Countian Matt Swarmer '19 realized a childhood dream Monday, when he made his long-awaited Major League debut for the Chicago Cubs after six years in the organization's pipeline. Swarmer impressed in a no decision, allowing one earned run and striking out six.
The Mohnton native (Governor Mifflin High School) pitched in 63 games for Kutztown between 2013-16. He helped the Bears win the PSAC championship and reach the NCAA DII Tournament as a sophomore in 2014 and was an All-PSAC East selection as a senior in 2016. Swarmer is the fourth player from Kutztown University to appear in a Major League Baseball game, joining Harry Hoch (1908, 1914-15), John McDonald (1907) and World Series champion and MLB All-Star Ryan Vogelsong (2000-01, 2003-06, 2011-16). Read more about Matt's debut and view his highlights from the game: https://bit.ly/3NQOLWP
Matt Heffelfinger, Sports Information
KU Athletic Trainer Attends State Capitol in Support of High School Girls Wrestling
Shelby Hoppis, athletic trainer, recently attended the State Capitol in Harrisburg as a board member of SanctionPA, a nonprofit organization working to grow participation opportunities in the sport of wrestling. Hoppis is advocating to have high school girls wrestling approved as a sanctioned sport in Pennsylvania. The senate recognized this year's girls wrestling high school state champions, with Hoppis in attendance. Hoppis (back row, third from left) is shown at the Capitol with the 2022 high school state champions, SanctionPA board members, National Wrestling Coaches Association executive director Mike Moyer and senator Scott Martin.
University Relations
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 University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu or 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.