Daily Brief

KU Awarded Dual Credit Innovation Grant to Address State's Teacher Shortage

Kutztown University has been awarded a $946,951 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for its Dual Credit Innovation program to address the state’s teacher shortage. The grant will support scholarships and programming for KU’s Early College Academy for Education.

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University Relations

Chamber Players Recital

Join us for a captivating evening of chamber music at the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. Experience the timeless beauty of masterpieces by Mozart, Bach and Tchaikovsky, performed by brilliant musicians in an intimate setting. Don't miss this enchanting night of classical music, which is free and open to everyone.

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Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music

End-of-Year Promotional Deadlines

As we approach the end of the fiscal year, please be mindful of timelines to fulfill any new orders such as tablecloths, displays, novelty items, pocket folders, etc. Design, print estimates, proofing, creating P.O.’s and fulfillment (including delivery) can take weeks. Therefore, please send new requests to University Marketing or KU Print Center by Wednesday, May 14, to ensure completion of your item(s) and invoicing before Monday, June 30. Projects received after May 14 may not be reviewed or fulfilled before the end of the fiscal year.

Camille DeMarco, University Marketing

Environmental Biology Tree Planting Celebrates Earth Week

As they have for the past 13 years, in recognition of Earth Day, students in two labs for the Environmental Biology class at KU participated in a collaborative effort with the Kutztown Borough Environmental Commission (EAC) to clear woody debris and to plant 83 native trees and shrubs along the Sacony Creek and in open woodlands at Kutztown Borough North Park. Tree purchases were funded by a matching grant to the Kutztown Borough EAC. Dr. Todd Underwood, biology faculty member and chair of the Kutztown Borough EAC, applied for this grant to support habitat restoration along the Sacony Trail. Underwood is a leader in building strong ties between the university and the borough. Cheyenne Friscia, Andrew Martin and Tommy Lazorik, who are all organismal biology/ecology majors, helped to lead the tree planting event. Nearly 40 Kutztown University students participated over two days in this class-based, service-learning tree and shrub planting activity. All the trees and shrubs that were planted are native to Pennsylvania and were added to reinforce the importance of the Sacony Trail as a home and habitat for wildlife.

Chris Sacchi, Biology

40% Off Apparel and Gift

We ran a chance to win 40% off on social media Friday, May 2. After hitting 400 likes, today is the day we will be honoring 40% off apparel and gift, in-store and online, today only, Tuesday, May 6.

KU Campus Store

Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store

K-Pop Dance Club Showcase: Fun in the Sun - Summerfest

Celebrate the end of the semester with a vibrant lineup of summer-themed K-pop performances that will bring the summer vibe to campus. The KU K-pop Dance Club Shooting Stars (President: Rhi Dietrich; Advisor: Dr. SungEun Min) invites you to enjoy bright, upbeat songs and dynamic choreography, perfect for getting you in the party mood. Special guests include the Temple University K-pop Dance Club, Temple Cherry Bombs, as well as ArcRose and NXTUS, K-pop dance groups based in Philadelphia. The showcase will take place 4-6 p.m., Friday, May 9, Schaeffer Auditorium, followed by a Random Dance After Party 7-8 p.m. This event is open to everyone who wants to join the fun.

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Dr. SungEun Min, K-Pop Dance Club

First Destination Career Outcomes Surveys

Please remind graduating students to complete their First Destination Career Outcomes Survey in Handshake before graduation (and again at three and six months). Employer and graduate school information is shared with academic departments for your use and benefit.

Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center

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

Continued Support for Transfer and Re-Admit Students

I'm pleased to share that Briana Zdradzinski ’18 M’20 will continue in her role as coordinator for Student Success and Transfer Engagement, a vital role for the Student Success Center. Zdradzinski is available for students, faculty and department chairpersons to navigate the complexities of the transfer process, such as general education waivers, degree progress and more. Her email is zdradzin@kutztown.edu.

Andrea Kirshman, Student Success and Academic Excellence

Softball Receives Bid to NCAA Tournament, Will Host Regional Pod

For the fifth consecutive season, the No. 18 Kutztown University softball team had its name announced during 2025 NCAA Division II Championship Selection Show Monday morning. KU earned the two seed in the Atlantic Region and will host a four-team, double-elimination tournament this weekend in one of two, four-team regional pods. The Golden Bears (39-16 overall) will meet the seventh seed, Charleston (W. Va.), scheduled for Thursday, May 8, from North Campus Field. The Golden Eagles (36-15) just won the Mountain East Conference championship and defeated KU in Super Regionals last season to advance to the NCAA Championships. The other two teams traveling to North Campus Field are the three seed and PSAC runners-up, Shepherd (28-22-1), and the sixth seed, Bloomsburg (31-19), making it three-of-four teams from the PSAC.

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