Daily Brief
March 4, 2026
Women's Basketball to Host Playoff Game Wednesday Night
The Golden Bear women's basketball team will host a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) quarterfinal game against Seton Hill University 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Keystone Arena. Tickets can be purchased online. Adults are $12, kids are $7. KU students are admitted free with KU ID. The winner will advance to the PSAC Final Four March 7-8.
Sports Information
"Chamber Music with Friends" at KU
The KU Music Department, in collaboration with Friends of Chamber Music (FoCM), presented "Chamber Music with Friends" Saturday, Feb. 28. The event was organized by Professor Shari Gleason-Mayrhofer, executive director of FoCM, and Dr. Peter Isaacson, Kutztown University's Orchestra Director and Violin, by bringing together students from local schools for a day of musical mentorship. It was a beautiful day of collaboration as our KU professors and music students worked alongside the younger participants, assisting and performing with them in a true spirit of artistic community.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Morning fog will give way to mostly cloudy conditions. Damp conditions for much of the day. High temperature near 53.
Announcements
Walk for a Cause: Colon Cancer Awareness
Join the Residence Hall Association and Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, DMZ (rain location: 218 MSU) for Walk for a Cause, a community event dedicated to raising awareness about colon cancer and promoting the importance of early detection and screening. Colon cancer is one of the most common and preventable cancers. When detected early through routine screenings, it is highly treatable. This event aims to educate our campus community about risk factors, warning signs and prevention strategies while honoring survivors and remembering loved ones affected by colon cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to walk in solidarity, connect with campus organizations and access educational resources. Whether you walk in support of someone you love, or to learn more about prevention, your presence helps raise awareness and strengthen our community’s commitment to health and wellness. All students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to attend. Register online to participate and help us make a difference.
Maria N. De La Cruz, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and Advisor to RHA and Mu Sigma Upsilon
National Security Academic Seminar for Students
Please make your students aware of the opportunity to attend a National Security Seminar, May 15-23, The Washington Center in Washington, D.C. This seminar brings college students from across the country together to interact with experts and public figures, go behind the scenes of organizations throughout the city, discover new career paths and come away with a competitive advantage. The program includes housing and scholarships are available. Application deadline is Monday, March 9. Contact the Career Development Center with questions at careerhelp@kutztown.edu.
The Washington Center National Security Seminar
Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center
Chambliss Faculty Research Lecture Featuring Dr. Gregory Kaufinger
Dr. Gregory Kaufinger, professor of accounting, will present Kutztown University’s Spring 2026 Chambliss Research Lecture titled, “Sparks that Start Fires: How Everyday Curiosity Ignites Academic Breakthroughs,” 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 183 MSU, Alumni Auditorium, and via Zoom. The presentation will explore Kaufinger's scholarly journey, focusing on how a simple question about an unused gift card uncovers earnings management practices and evolves into research offering practical lessons for transparency, governance and better business decisions. All are welcome to attend.
Office of the Provost
Miller-Keystone Blood Drive
Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be at the Student Recreation Center Wednesday, March 11. Sign up online and make a life-saving contribution. Every donation matters.
Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center
On-Campus Internship and Job Fair
Please remind your students that the on-campus KU Internship and Job Fair is noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 218 MSU. There will be more than 80 employers attending. Students need to come professionally dressed and with copies of their resume. Students can view the employers coming to the fair on their Handshake account, as well as making an appointment for the Career Closet for professional clothing. In addition, students can get a free professional headshot at the fair. If you have any questions, please call 610-683-4067.
Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center
GotYour6 Military Community Awareness Training
The Green Zone/Got Your Six training is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 250 MSU. The training provides faculty and staff with insight into the student-veteran transition, addressing unique needs and vital resources to help them become effective campus advocates. To learn more or RSVP, contact nisnyder@kutztown.edu.
Nick Snyder, Military & Veteran Services
Academics
College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty First Thursday Presentation
Join us 11-11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 120 Sharadin, for our monthly Faculty First Thursday presentation "The Serious Thinking Behind a Funny Graphic Novel Series." John Gurney, professor of Illustration and Drawing, is the author and illustrator of Dinosaur Train and the Fuzzy Baseball graphic novel series. He has illustrated more than 140 chapter books for children, including the original A to Z Mysteries and the Bailey School Kids series. He received a B.A. in illustration from Pratt Institute and an MFA in illustration from the University of Hartford. Gurney will share an overview of his illustration career and explore the creative process involved in creating his Fuzzy Baseball graphic novel series. This free presentation is open to the university community with light refreshments provided.
Josie Wynter, Visual and Performing Arts
CEL Hour of Power
Join us 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, 6 Rohrbach Library, for the Hour of Power, a one-hour writing retreat in the Center for Engaged Learning. We'll hold your phone, close the door and track time so you can focus on your work in a distraction-free environment.
Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 4 | 2 p.m. | CEL: Kaffee und Kuchen 6 Rohrbach |
| March 4 | 4 p.m. | Lecture in Mathematics 262 Boehm |
| March 5 | 11 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 120 Sharadin |
| March 5 | 2 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Old Main Concourse |
| March 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 6 | All Day | Accepted Students Friday (COE/LAS) Welcome Center |
| March 7 | 1 p.m. | Walk for a Cause DMZ (Register) |
| March 8 | 2 p.m. | KU Presents! Family Series: The White Buffalo Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| March 8 | 4 p.m. | Jazz Vibraphone Duo Wells-Rapp Center (Tickets) |
| March 9 | 8 a.m. | PASSHE Women's Consortium MSU |
| March 9 | 6 p.m. | Women's History Month Keynote: Molly Jong-Fast 218 MSU |
| March 10 | 4:30 p.m. | Chambliss Faculty Lecture: Dr. Gregory Kaufinger 183 MSU |
| March 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Mark Ford Solo Marimba Wells-Rapp Center (Tickets) |
| March 11 | -- | Miller-Keystone Blood Drive Student Recreation Center (Register) |
| March 11 | Noon | Internship and Job Fair 218 MSU |
| March 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Choir Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 12 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| March 12 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Orchestra Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Residence Halls Close for Spring Break |
| March 16-20 | -- | Spring Break |
| March 17 | 9:30 a.m. | Green Zone Training 250 MSU (RSVP) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Seton Hill PSAC Quarterfinal Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| March 6 | Noon | Baseball vs. Lincoln (PA) (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 7 | 2 p.m. | Baseball vs. Assumption North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 8 | Noon | Baseball vs. Assumption (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
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 socialequity@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 01, 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.