Daily Brief
March 6, 2025
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Yesterday's system exits and we're left with mostly cloudy but generally dry conditions. A cooler high of 49.
Announcements
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
Hildesheim Program Welcome Reception
Heike Mlakar, from Hildesheim, Germany, will be visiting KU the week of March 10. The Hildesheim exchange program recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Some quick facts include options of spring semester or full year (up to eight students may attend per year); open to students in all majors. Please encourage your students to join us at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 287 Old Main, for some German treats, learn more about the program and celebrate with Heike.
Exchange Germany: Hildesheim University
Lynn M. Kutch, Modern Language Studies
BYO Lunch and Learn: Performance Management
The Office of Human Resources' next BYO Lunch and Learn for managers will be on the topic of Performance Management, noon to 1 p.m., Friday, March 21, 312 McFarland Student Union. Register online. Those who attend will learn about Kutztown University's performance management philosophy, processes and resources. Future BYO Lunch and Learns will include Occupational Safety (April 18), The Hiring Process (May 16), Supervising SCUPA Employees (June 20) and Leaves of Absences (July 18). Need an idea for lunch? Stop by the Cub Cafe and ask for a to-go box.
Office of Human Resources
Academics
Ornithology Class Field Trip
The Ornithology Class will be on a mandatory field trip to study waterfowl migration Friday, March 7, until 1:30 p.m. Students have been asked to email their professors directly and share a letter from me. Please excuse my students if they miss your class. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Todd Underwood, Biology
PASSHE Women's Consortium Spring Conference
Join fellow faculty, staff and students for a day of empowerment, collaboration and inspiration at this year's PASSHE Women's Consortium Conference, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 11, Bloomsburg University. The theme is "Gender Equity, Multicultural Solidarity." The registration fee covers breakfast, lunch, refreshments and attendance at all sessions and events. Faculty are $45, staff are $35 and students are free with registration. Register online.
Marlene Nanouh Fares, Academic Advising and Student Development
CEL Journal Post: Take 5, Part 2: Things to Do in the Middle of Class in Five Minutes or Less
While mid-semester is a great time for big-picture reflection and course adjustments, meaningful learning also happens in the small moments during class. Quick, low-prep activities can reinforce key concepts, encourage engagement and help students develop effective learning strategies. In Part 2 of our Take 5 series, we follow up on Part 1 with a discussion of five-minute exercises that require little to no preparation, but can make a big impact by fostering critical thinking, collaboration and deeper connections to the course material.
Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 6 | 10 a.m. | Sensory Social 28 Rohrbach |
| March 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 120 Sharadin |
| March 6 | 11 a.m. | Graduate School Fair 250 MSU |
| March 6 | 2 p.m. | Provost Open Hour MSU Bears Den |
| March 6 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 202 Academic Forum |
| March 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Drag Bingo South Dining Hall Room 1 |
| March 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 11 | 11 a.m. | Hildesheim Program Welcome Reception 287 Old Main |
| March 12 | Noon | Internship and Job Fair 218 MSU |
| March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents: Through the Years with the Kenny Rogers Band Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Choral Concert Georgian Room |
| March 13 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| March 13 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| March 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Orchestra Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 7 | Noon | Baseball vs. Saint Michael's (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 7 | 3 p.m. | #14 Women's Lacrosse vs. So. New Hampshire Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 8 | Noon | Baseball vs. Saint Michael's (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 8 | 1 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Gannon PSAC Semifinals Edinboro, Pa. |
| March 8 | 2 p.m. | Tennis vs. Fairmont State (M&W) Keystone Courts |
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.