Daily Brief
May 19, 2025
Thank You from President Hawkinson
I want to express my deepest gratitude to all those who made this past weekend's commencement ceremonies a success. So many contributed to the weekend events: the administrators, faculty and staff who planned and worked the event, the custodial, grounds and labor crews who prepared the buildings and beautiful landscaping, the police and security personnel, the volunteers, the Department of Music and Department of Cinema, Television and Media Production for enhancing our ceremonies and allowing families across the world to watch our ceremonies, our faculty, students and their families and friends. I'm proud to be among you all. Thank you.
Kenneth S. Hawkinson, University President
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure moves in. Sunny skies expected. High temperature near 71.
Announcements
Final Reminder: Deadline to Submit FY25 Purchase Requisitions
The deadline to submit purchase requisitions for goods and/or services that will be delivered on or before Monday, June 30, is today, Monday, May 19. Requisitions should be entered directly in SourcePoint and approved by the account manager by the close of business today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Accounts Payable at apinvoice@kutztown.edu. Additional important fiscal year end 2025 due dates can be found by visiting the Business Office website.
Kelsey Arcelay, Business Office
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
Farewell Reception for Kutztown Dining Services General Manager Chris Wallace
Please join us in wishing Chris Wallace the best of luck in his next role as he moves forward from Kutztown Dining Services. We will be hosting a reception for Chris 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, South Dining Hall Viewpoints.
Dining Services
2025 PASSHE Summit, Together We Thrive!
We are excited to announce the 2025 PASSHE Summit, Together We Thrive! This year's Summit is Oct. 29-30, with in-person sessions at PennWest University on the Clarion campus and virtual/hybrid sessions on Zoom. Staff, faculty, students and administrators from across PASSHE are encouraged to collaborate and submit proposals. People outside of PASSHE are also able to submit proposals. Please review the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2025 PASSHE Summit before submitting your proposals. All proposals are due Thursday, Sept. 11.
Dr. Yasoda Sharma, Social Work; Committee Member of the 2025 PASSHE Summit Systemwide Planning
Academics
Robson Martins de Araujo Junior wins Dissertation Award from Lehigh University
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Robson Martins de Araujo Junior, assistant professor, Elementary, Middle Level, Library and Technologies Education, has been honored with the prestigious Elizabeth V. Stout Dissertation Award from the College of Education at Lehigh University. This award recognizes the significant impact and quality of Junior's doctoral dissertation work titled "Watershed Explorers: Digital Gameful Learning Experience Gameplay Investigated with Immersive Virtual Reality within a Technology-enhanced Lifelong Learning Ecology." As Junior reflects on completing his first year at Kutztown University, this accolade serves as a powerful affirmation of his contributions and the work he aspires to continue within our College of Education and KU. The College of Education is incredibly proud to have Junior as a faculty member; Junior extends heartfelt gratitude for the warm and family-like support received during this first year here. We look forward to the opportunities ahead and the continued excellence Junior will bring to our community. Congratulations to Junior.
College of Education
CEL League of Learning Winners
The results are in: Loriann Irving from TRIO Student Support Services is the Spring 2025 Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) League of Learning champion, finishing just ahead of Megan O'Byrne and Danielle Seier in second and third place, respectively. Congratulations to Loriann and a big thank you to everyone who participated in CEL events throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 21 | 11:30 a.m. | Reception: Chris Wallace South Dining Hall Viewpoints |
| May 26 | -- | Memorial Day University Closed |
| May 29 | 9 a.m. | May Assessment Day 250 MSU (Register) |
| June 4 | 11:30 a.m. | Faculty and Staff Recognition Picnic O'Pake Fieldhouse (RSVP) |
| June 5 | 10 a.m. | Ribbon Cutting Hawkinson Welcome Center |
Athletics
Graf, ElBouazzaoui Named to IWLCA All-Atlantic Region First Team
Seniors Sam Graf and Lailah ElBouazzaoui of the Kutztown University women's lacrosse team have been named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Atlantic Region First Team. This marks the third career All-Region honor for both Golden Bears.
Sports Information
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.