Daily Brief

KU Wind Ensemble "All Original" Concert

Experience the Kutztown University Wind Ensemble in their first concert of the semester 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Schaeffer Auditorium, featuring original works written for wind ensemble.

KU Concert Bands Instagram

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music

Volunteer for the Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad really needs help. It's getting closer to the date and we are short-staffed. Volunteers are needed to help KU host the CE Regional Science Olympiad Thursday, March 19 (snow date: Friday, March 20). The Science Olympiad is a competition held on campus that hosts nine middle schools and 33 high schools from nine counties. More than 600 students will compete in approximately 46 events based in science disciplines such as biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology (B Schedule/C Schedule). We need your help to make all that happen. You do not need a science background to be a volunteer. We need help with registrations, lobby info, food sales/delivery, set-up, scoring, event assistance and so much more. You can judge an event with no preparation needed. Club advisers, please get your club involved. Contact our volunteer coordinator, Dr. Michael Davis at midavis@kutztown.edu if you are interested and check out our website for more information. We look forward to having you as part of the team.

Science Olympiad

Eric Laub, Physics; Joann S. Monko, Chemistry; Hannah Wolfe, Assistant Coordinator; Science Olympiad

Multicultural Center and BSU Celebrate Divine Nine

KU's Multicultural Center and Black Student Union were thrilled to honor and celebrate the Divine Nine organizations at our last Ujima event Friday, Feb. 27. The Divine Nine are the historically Black fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Iota Phi Theta. Members from six out of the nine fraternities and sororities were in attendance and they stepped, strolled and educated attendees about their values after a kickoff performance from Catwalk Modeling Troupe. Thank you to BSU, Catwalk, all attendees and Laura Fenimore of the Office of Student Involvement for helping make this a successful event. We're excited to continue these meaningful partnerships with the Divine Nine.

Multicultural Center

Faculty, Students and School Partners Showcase Collaborative Work at National Conference

College of Education faculty and administrators recently joined KU students and P-12 school partners to co‑present at the National Association for School-University Partnerships Annual Conference, a national forum highlighting effective university-school collaboration. KU was represented by 17 faculty and administrators, who partnered with 21 educators and leaders from regional districts – including teachers, principals, district administrators and superintendents from Schuylkill Valley, Kutztown Area, Antietam and Reading School Districts – for a total of 38 KU and school partners presenting shared work. This strong showing reflects the depth of KU's relationships with local schools and advances the university's strategic priorities around community engagement, experiential learning and regional impact. By presenting with our school partners, KU continues to demonstrate its mission as a regional comprehensive institution committed to preparing educators and strengthening P-12 education through sustained, collaborative partnerships.

College of Education

Soup-er Bowl Gathering Benefited KU Food Pantry

The Business Office and the Division of Student Affairs joined forces to collect non-perishable food items for the Bear Essentials Food Pantry. The offices had dueling "Soup-er" Bowl potlucks to enjoy lunch together and gather donations for KU students. The food pantry is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 153 MSU.

Business and Finance

Celebrate School Social Work Week

March is National Social Work Month with March 2-8 being National School Social Workers Week. Pennsylvania needs 2,150 new social workers every year. School Social Workers Week is an opportunity to celebrate KU students pursuing school social work certification as well as the alumni already providing more than 31,500 hours of direct student support annually in our communities. When you see a social worker this month, say hello.

Department of Social Work

Limited Parking on Campus

Parking will be limited Friday, March 6, in Lots A2 and A3, due to events on campus. Thank you for your understanding.

Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services

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

Lakota Artist brings “The White Buffalo” to KU

For the second show of its Family Series, KU Presents! will bring The Paza Experience theatre piece “The White Buffalo,” to Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. The show will introduce people of all ages to the Lakota Sioux culture, combining storytelling, dance and music. Celebrate the rich heritage of Native American culture with Lakota grass and hoop dancer and flute player Delwin Fiddler Jr. (Hehakapa Mahto - Elk Bear) of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, a descendent of Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. In this performance, Elk Bear is joined by Dr. Samora Free, a singer multi-instrumentalist and soundscape artist. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 610-683-4092. KU students can access $15 tickets through their MyKU login, or get all performances for just $25 with our new Student Membership.

Paza Experience Tickets

KU Presents!

Two AI Talks for Faculty and Staff

Dr. Amanda Licastro will visit campus to present two talks Thursday, March 12: "The Lifecycle of AI for a College Student," 11 a.m., 223 MSU; and "How to be AI Resistant Without Being AI Ignorant," 1:30 p.m., 183 MSU. The first presentation draws on Licastro's internal research and national data regarding student concerns, with concrete examples on ways campuses can respond to these anxieties. The second will bring forth research and nuances that can assist in decision making and how to figure out policies and engagement critically. Both sessions are intended for faculty and staff with the second session open to students.

Laurie McMillan, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Traditional Egg Scratching at the Heritage Center

Join Sarah and Melissa 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, to create your very own Easter scratch egg. This Eastertide tradition is fun and easy for all skill levels and ages and is free to students, faculty, staff and the public. Registration is required by emailing heritage@kutztown.edu.

Sarah Edris, PA German Cultural Heritage Center

University Curriculum Committee

The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting is Thursday, March 26. The proposal deadline is noon Thursday, March 12. Please submit proposals to the UCC SharePoint site. Contact Brian Meares at meares@kutztown.edu with any questions.

Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee

Fellin, Szeplaki Selected to NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships

Senior sprinter Michael Fellin and freshman pole vaulter Andrew Szeplaki were officially selected to take part in the 2026 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships next Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach. Fellin will be competing at nationals in the 60m for the second straight season, having earned All-America Second Team honors at last year's championships, placing 12th overall with a 6.72. He also enters NCAAs as the 12th seed out of 18 sprinters with a 6.69 that he ran at last weekend's PSAC Indoor Championships, winning gold. Szeplaki is making his first appearance at nationals in the pole vault. The freshman is ranked fifth in the field of 18 vaulters with a seed mark of 5.30m (17-4.5), achieved at the Alvernia Winter Invitational back in mid-January. He was also a PSAC champion in the pole vault, clearing a best mark of 5.20m (17-0.75) to win gold.

Sports Information