Daily Brief
May 9, 2025
Cavalier Meets Campus Community
Thank you to the KU campus community who welcomed our next president, Dr. Philip Cavalier, at Thursday's reception. We look forward to Cavalier joining campus Monday, July 7.
University Relations
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.
Dr. SungEun Min, K-Pop Dance Club
Senior Exhibition for Art Majors
The Miller Gallery is proud to present the Senior Exhibition for students graduating with a BFA in Art. The exhibition runs through finals week, May 10-15. The public reception is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 11. The gallery is located in the Sharadin Arts Building. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Image credit: Lindsay Ott, "Mend," paint on found fabric, 6x4 ft.
Karen Stanford, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Upper level low swings through. Rain and thunderstorms possible. High temperature near 58.
Announcements
Academics
Geography Department Awards Ceremony and GTU Induction
The Department of Geography recently had its annual awards ceremony and Gamma Theta Upsilon induction.
The following students received departmental awards:
- Justham Family Memorial Award: graduating senior, Katherine Lovelidge.
- C. Josephine Moyer Geography Award: graduating senior, Sarah Snow.
- Robert and Rosalin Ensminger Award: junior, Owen Smith.
The following students were inducted into Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Honor Society in Geography: Allison Borelli, Ivor Cahalan, Valerie Davidheiser, Peyton Howell and Logan Woodward.
Laurel Delaney, Geography
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 9 | 4 p.m. | K-Pop Dance Club Showcase Schaeffer Auditorium |
| 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 9-10 | 10 a.m. | Track and Field at PSAC Outdoor Championships Slippery Rock, Pa. |
| May 9 | Noon | Softball vs. Bloomsburg NCAA Atlantic 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.