Daily Brief
June 5, 2025
KU History Students in Ireland
Six KU undergrads are studying medieval Irish Christianity overseas with Dr. Eric Johnson. Here, they are visiting a sixth-century monastery on an island in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.
Dr. Eric F. Johnson, History
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Another very warm, summer-like day with some wildfire smoke still in the atmosphere. Hazy partial sun, very warm, and a bit humid. High 87.
Announcements
Attend the June 5 Ribbon Cutting of the Hawkinson Welcome Center
Join the Kutztown University and Kutztown community for the ribbon cutting of the Hawkinson Welcome Center at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, June 5. Refreshments and building tours will be provided. The new Hawkinson Welcome Center includes a renovation of the Poplar House and a new 10,300 square foot addition, which includes a lobby and gathering space with a reception/information counter with interactive displays and kiosks; a large multi-purpose meeting room, capable of both table seating for receptions or lecture style layout for presentations; a catering kitchen to support special events; offices for a portion of admissions department staff; and a lounge for student tour guides. The building will be named in honor of university president, Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson.
University Relations
Spirit Fridays
Fridays at KU are Spirit Fridays. All faculty, staff, students and the community are encouraged to wear maroon and gold and/or Kutztown University apparel on Fridays throughout the year. The KU Campus Store offers 20% off apparel and gifts the first Friday of every month as part of its First Friday Sale (in-store and online).
University Relations
Camps/Events Happening This Week
We are pleased to welcome the following camps/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 6: Music in the Parks, Old Main
- June 6-8: AFBE Tournament, Keystone Hall
- June 7-8: Kutztown Dance Company, Schaeffer Auditorium
- June 9-12: KU Soccer Goalkeeper Academy, Keystone Field
- June 10: KU Soccer Cubs-N-Cleats Session, Keystone Field
- June 11: PA Cyber Charter School, Keystone Hall
Jamie Ryan, Conference and Event Services
Academics
COE Assistant Dean Search Candidates
Below are the dates and times for the open forums with the candidates for the COE assistant dean of Clinical Education and Partnerships. Link to the CVs will be active two days before the date the candidate will be on campus. Forums will be held in 218 Beekey.
- Candidate A: 9-9:55 a.m. Monday, June 9.
- Candidate B: 9-9:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 10.
Linda Weller, College of Education
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 5 | 10 a.m. | Ribbon Cutting Hawkinson Welcome Center |
| June 5 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| June 5 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| June 11 | 2 p.m. | Reception: Andrea Kirshman 250 MSU |
| June 19 | -- | Juneteenth 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.