Daily Brief
June 26, 2025
Grim Honored with KU President's Medal for Lifelong Impact on University and Community
Robert Grim, Esq. was presented with the Kutztown University President’s Medal Tuesday, June 24, for his commitment to service to Kutztown University and the local community.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Partly Sunny. A few strong showers and thunderstorms possible. High 87.
Announcements
Retirement Reception for President Hawkinson
Join President Hawkinson at his retirement reception during his final week in office as our university president, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 250 MSU. Enjoy light refreshments and wish Dr. Hawkinson well on his upcoming retirement.
University Relations
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.
- June 27-29 – KU Women's Basketball, Keystone Hall
- June 27-29 – Philly Jumps Camp, Risley Hall
- June 30 to July 3 – Nike Girls Basketball, Keystone Hall
- June 28 to July 5 – KU Summer Music Festival, Schaeffer Auditorium
Jamie Ryan, Conference and Event Services
Road Closure South Campus Drive (Manhole Work)
South Campus Drive between Deatrick and Beck Hall will be closed until the beginning of August to do restoration work in Manhole 3. This work will take around four-to-six weeks to complete. Please avoid this area. Thank you for your cooperation.
Kyle Mills, Facilities
Academics
Student Success and Academic Excellence Unit Changes
With the upcoming retirement of Dr. Andrea Kirshman, after her many years of dedicated excellence in serving the students of KU, we are engaging in a structural reorganization of the unit that has been Student Success and Academic Excellence.
Beginning in July, the unit will be divided into two departments: the current Department of Academic Advising and Student Development and a new Office of Student Success and Excellence.
The Department of Academic Advising and Student Development will have responsibility for direction of the Exploratory Studies and General Studies programs, co-lead the STARS program and be a support home for faculty directing Honors, Act 101, TRIO-SSSP, TRIO Upward Bound and the FDI program. That department will continue to be chaired by Dr. Steve Lem.
The Office of Student Success and Academic Excellence will have as its program areas of Tutoring, the Academic Recovery Programs, Success Navigation, co-leadership of the STARS program and management of the Starfish platform for early warning. We welcome Dr. R. Chad Brown back to campus as the director for that office.
For purposes of reporting, evaluation and organizational structure, both units will sit within the College of Education, reporting to Dean Rebecca West Burns. However, the dedicated faculty and staff will continue to serve the needs of all undergraduate students across the university. Their offices will continue to be located on the ground floor of Rohrbach Library.
We hope that the connection with the College of Education will provide opportunities for potential collaborative research and engagement. Questions regarding the new structure can be directed to the Office of the Provost, Dr. Lem or Dr. Brown.
Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold and Dr. Rebecca West Burns, Academic Affairs
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 30 | 9 a.m. | Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training 132 Old Main (Register) |
| July 1 | 10 a.m. | Reception: President Hawkinson 250 MSU |
| July 4 | -- | Independence Day University Closed |
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.