Daily Brief
May 15, 2025
Watch: Cavalier Remarks from Welcome Reception
Watch Dr. Philip Cavalier's remarks from the campus welcome reception Thursday, May 8. We look forward to Cavalier joining campus Monday, July 7, as the university's 13th president.
University Relations
Congratulations to Dr. Duane Crider on Retirement
After 29 impactful years at Kutztown University, Dr. Duane Crider will retire at the end of the Summer I semester from his role as a prominent professor in the Department of Sport Management. A founding figure in our sport management program, Crider has shaped core courses in our program and championed health, event management and risk education through our Coaching and Fitness Administration minor. His dedication has influenced countless students and colleagues. While the department already celebrated privately, we invite you to send your well wishes to Crider by either a) sending him an email at crider@kutztown.edu or b) leaving a comment on our LinkedIn post before his retirement concludes this summer.
Department of Sport Management
Mathematics Award Winners and Honors Society Inductees
Please join the Department of Mathematics in congratulating our award winners and Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honors Society inductees:
- Mathematics Award: Ashton Datko and Trevor Wylezik
- Dwight Daugherty Award: Abigail Moore
- Kappa Mu Epsilon Award: Owen Reinhart
- Mathematics Undergraduate Research Award: Christina Hoff
- Mathematics Student Teaching Award: Lawrence Lombardi
- Putnam Competition Award: Nathan Polidoro and Ashton Datko
- Larry R. Mugridge Symposium on Undergraduate Research first place: Benjamin McDowell and Andrew Moody
- Larry R. Mugridge Symposium on Undergraduate Research second place: Matt Ventura
- Larry R. Mugridge Symposium on Undergraduate Research third place: Nathan Polidoro
- Kappa Mu Epsilon Inductees: Rebecca Franklin, Kalliyana Long, Jared Maynard, Benjamin McDowell, Mea Mohr, Andrew Moody, Zachary Moser, Nathan Polidoro, Owen Reinhart, Jared Rollman, Skyler Romanuski, Jessica Shovlin, Jaclyn Troutman, Alexandra Wetzel, and Brett Yagiello
Brian Kronenthal, Mathematics
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Meandering low pressure continues to throw copious amounts of clouds across our area, but with some good luck, we may break into a little partial sun later today. Periods of rain showers and even a thunderstorm are possible at anytime during the day, however. It’ll be warmer than the past couple of days as a warm front approaches. High 74.
Announcements
MSU Summer Hours
The McFarland Student Union's summer hours are in effect of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Amanda Garcia, MSU Operations
Campuswide Grass Fertilizer and Weed Control Application
TruGreen will be on campus Monday, May 19, to perform our annual spring fertilizer and weed control application. They should be finished by early afternoon. They will begin early in the morning on the south side of campus, and finish on the north. Please stay off treated areas until they are dry. This usually occurs within 30 minutes after the application is completed, but can vary depending on weather conditions. Thank you for your patience.
William Meeker, Facilities
AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
Please join AFSCME 2234 members for our monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, May 19, 103 Academic Forum. Stay informed. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tish Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Annual Program Assessment Reports Due Sept. 12
The end of the 2024-2025 academic year is in sight. Please remember to collect assessment artifacts and data so that your program's annual report can be completed. The annual report is due Friday, Sept. 12. Please note this deadline is a bit earlier than previous years. As always, feel free to reach out to Assessment Fellows Brad Congelio or Michele Baranczyk with any questions about program assessment or completing the annual report. Additional information and links to templates and submissions folders can be found in the May newsletter.
Michele Baranczyk, Office of Assessment
Scholarship E-mail Address
The Office of Financial Aid has a new internal email address specifically for scholarship communication. Staff, faculty and academic departments who have scholarship questions or who have students who have been selected for departmental scholarships should submit questions and nominations to scholarships@kutztown.edu.
Office of Financial Aid Services
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
Henn Selected to First Team, Gravish Second Team D2CCA All-Region Softball
Sophomore outfielder Emily Henn and senior pitcher Haley Gravish of the No. 19 Kutztown University softball team were recognized as Division II Conference Commissioner's Association All-Atlantic Region members. Henn was voted First Team, while Gravish was tabbed Second Team. The D2CCA All-Region teams are nominated for and voted on by the athletic communication professionals in each region.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 15 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Shippensburg NCAA Atlantic Super Regionals North Campus Field (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| May 16 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Shippensburg NCAA Atlantic Super Regionals North Campus Field (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
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.