Daily Brief
May 12, 2025
Students Inducted into National German Honor Society
Lily Brunell (BS Music Education, German minor) and Gabriel Sullivan (BS Computer Science/BA German) were recently inducted into the Sigma Omicron Chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the National Collegiate German Honor Society. Photo includes: Brunell, Sullivan and chapter advisor, Lynn M. Kutch.
Lynn M. Kutch, Modern Language Studies
The Collage Newsletter
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announces the publication of its latest issue of “The Collage.” The Spring 2025 edition features:
- Kerrigan Ciocari, a junior Environmental Science major;
- Hannah Katein, a senior Computer Science and Game Development dual major;
- Kody Knight, a senior Computer Science major;
- Caitlyn Polter, a junior Biology major; and
- several insightful KU faculty members.
Emma Osborne, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure settles in. Sunny skies today. High temperature near 77.
Announcements
Spring 2025 Commencement May 16-17
More than 1,250 students will be awarded degrees during Kutztown University's spring commencement ceremonies May 16-17, at O'Pake Fieldhouse. Kutztown University will provide complete coverage, including live video, photos and more, of its commencement ceremonies. A special thank you to students and professors from the Department of Cinema, Television and Media Production for teaming with the Office of University Relations to provide this weekend's live coverage. Further information on commencement coverage can be found on the commencement coverage website.
University Relations
BYO Lunch and Learn: The Hiring Process
The Office of Human Resources' next BYO Lunch and Learn for managers will be on the topic of The Hiring Process, noon to 1 p.m., Friday, May 16, 312 McFarland Student Union. Those who attend will learn the proper procedure, from getting the position approved, to posting the ad, to interviewing and selecting the successful candidate. Future BYO Lunch and Learns will include Supervising SCUPA employees (June 27) and Leaves of Absences (July 18). Need an idea for lunch? Stop by the Cub Cafe and ask for a to-go box. Register online.
Office of Human Resources
Congratulations to Retiring English Professors
Join us in wishing Dr. Curt Herr and Dr. Amy O'Brien the best in their retirements. The English department and KU students have been privileged to work with these generous, talented professionals. Here’s to more time spent with books and art.
Amy Lynch-Biniek, English
KUR Goes Mostly 1980s All Summer
Kutztown University Radio (KUR) has kicked off summer a little early. Although listeners loved the 1950s oldies songs last summer, whenever students and specialty shows are not on-air, KUR is playing all 1980s with a dash of 1990s songs. This is not a typical 400-song 1980s playlist as heard on other stations and satellite. We have more than 1,000 1980s (and some early 1990s) radio hits. Give it a listen and let us know if you are enjoying it. We'll also be giving away fun things on-air as well. Please let us know if we are missing your favorite 1980s song. Make KUR your summertime workplace companion. Live stream link is in the below KUR webpage link. Check out KUR today and make it your all day, every day, at work radio station.
Mike Regensburger, Kutztown University Radio
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 15 | 4 p.m. | Senior Toast Keystone Arena |
| May 16 | Noon | BYO Lunch and Learn: The Hiring Process 312 MSU (RSVP) |
| May 16 | 5 p.m. | Graduate Commencement O'Pake Fieldhouse (Watch) |
| May 17 | 9 a.m. | Undergraduate Commencement: COE, CLAS O'Pake Fieldhouse (Watch) |
| May 17 | 2 p.m. | Undergraduate Commencement: COB, CVPA O'Pake Fieldhouse (Watch) |
| May 26 | -- | Memorial Day University Closed |
| May 29 | 9 a.m. | May Assessment Day 250 MSU (Register) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 15 | TBD | Softball vs. Shippensburg NCAA Atlantic Super Regionals North Campus Field |
| May 16 | TBD | Softball vs. Shippensburg NCAA Atlantic Super Regionals North Campus Field |
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.