Daily Brief

From Salon to Stage: Works by Fauré and Ravel

Music faculty members come together 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Schaeffer Auditorium, for a night of French chamber music at its finest. Featuring Maria Asteriadou, piano, Kurt Nikkanen, violin, Peter Isaacson, viola and Sam Ou, cello, this concert invites you to experience the shifting musical landscapes of Fauré and Ravel. A performance not to be missed.

Music Events

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music

Ingeniux Accessibility Open Hours

The web accessibility compliance deadline is quickly approaching and we’re here to support you. If you have questions about making your web content more accessible, stop by during open hours for guidance, best practices and help with strategizing accessibility improvements to your site. This session is intended for anyone working in the Ingeniux content management system. Registration is appreciated but not required. You’re welcome to drop in between 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 20 and Friday, March 27, 200 Stratton.

Registration for Accessibility Open Hours

Kelly Smith, Marketing and Communication

Upcoming External Groups at KU: March 20-29

Here is a look at the external groups visiting Kutztown University this upcoming week. Please join us in welcoming these organizations to campus and making them feel welcome.
Friday, March 20
- East Penn Manufacturing Managers' Update Meeting, Schaeffer Auditorium
Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21
- Volleyball East Tournaments, O’Pake Fieldhouse
Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
- Elevate Education Presenter Training, Old Main
Saturday, March 21
- Suresh Indian Dance Recital, Schaeffer Auditorium
Sunday, March 22
- Western Lehigh United Soccer Club Practice, Keystone Field
Wednesday, March 25
- Kutztown Optimist Club Oratorical Contest, de Francesco Building
Saturday, March 28
- Kutztown Fool's Run, Campus Roads
Sunday, March 29
- Western Lehigh United Soccer Club Practice, Keystone Field

Conference and Event Services

Jason Garcia, Conference and Event Services

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

The Disability Services Office is excited to hold Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 23-27. Join us for a collection of events throughout the week:
Monday, March 23
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bears' Den by Starbucks, “What is Neurodiversity?” information and coloring table.
Tuesday, March 24
- 10 a.m. to noon, Rohrbach Library lobby, "DIY Glitter Bottles."
- 5-7 p.m., Viewpoints in South Dining Hall, "Silent Dance Party."
Thursday, March 26
- 5-6 p.m., 200 Academic Forum, "Fidget Item Bingo."
Friday, March 27
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bears' Den by Starbucks, "Kindness Wall."

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Megan Rutter, Disability Services Office

Dissertation Defense for Kaitlyn Herling

Please join the College of Education 1 p.m. Monday, March 23, 245 Beekey, for a public dissertation defense by Kaitlyn Herling, "No hablo español, But My Students Do: A Self-Study to Understanding How Teacher Positionality and Experiences Manifest in Pedagogy and Praxis." The dissertation chair is Dr. Amber Pabon and the committee members are Dr. Christopher Weiler and Dr. George Sirrakos.

Catherine McGeehan, College of Education, Ed.D. Program

Epilepsy Association Presentation on Seizure Recognition, Treatment and PNES

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Kutztown University Chapter (NAMI KU) is hosting Sarah Kuhns from the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA as their spring guest speaker 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, 101 Academic Forum. Kuhns will present an overview of epilepsy and seizures, including seizure recognition and first aid, treatments for epilepsy, the impact epilepsy has on learning and an introduction to Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES). The presentation will last approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to attend. If you wish to obtain Act 48 credits for this presentation, please bring your PPID number. Registration is required.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Kutztown University Chapter

Patricia Ann Brenner, NAMI KU

Bogovic Named Rookie of the Year, Four Named to Women's Bowling All-Conference Teams

The 25th-ranked Kutztown University women's bowling team placed four student-athletes on the All-East Coast Conference Teams, headlined by ECC Rookie of the Year and All-ECC First Team bowler Madilyn Bogovic. Joining Bogovic on the All-ECC squads is sophomore Kamryn Brenneman, who was named an All-ECC Second Team bowler, and the duo of Isabella Hopper and Sydney Snyder, who each claimed a spot on the Third Team.

Women's Bowling All-Conference Teams

Sports Information