Daily Brief

Clarinet Masterclass with Antonello DiMatteo

Join us 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 14G Schaeffer, for an evening of world-class musicianship and learning. Renowned clarinetist Antonello DiMatteo will lead a masterclass open to the KU campus.

Music Instagram

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music

Sport Management Hosts Keith Haring Memorial Celebration

The Sport Management department held its fourth annual Keith Haring Memorial Celebration Thursday, April 30, at the Keith Haring Fitness Court. Ten teams from Kutztown Area High School and Kutztown University competed in fitness challenges on the court. Medals and t-shirts were given to winners in fitness challenges by Dean Anne Carroll. Students in Dr. Michelle Vaughn's classes organized this event. Haring grew up in Kutztown and became a well-known artist and activist. He died in 1990 at the age of 31.

WFMZ Coverage

Lisa Draper, Sport Management

Chi Sigma Iota Induction Ceremony Celebrates Counseling Excellence

More than 150 students, family members, faculty and guests gathered in the Georgian Room for Kutztown University’s Chi Sigma Iota induction ceremony. Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society for counseling. The ceremony celebrated graduate counseling students for their academic excellence, professional integrity and commitment to the counseling profession as well as the values of ethical practice, leadership, scholarship and service that define the counseling field. Awards were also presented to recognize excellence in the field.

College of Education

Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating the Power of Teaching at KU

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, and National Teacher Day, May 5, Kutztown University celebrates the faculty who teach, mentor and inspire students across our campus every day. As a teaching-centered institution, KU places learning and student success at the heart of its mission. Whether in lecture halls, labs, studios or field placements, faculty across every discipline play a vital role in shaping students' intellectual growth, professional preparation and sense of purpose. We also recognize the College of Education in preparing future educators and strengthening partnerships with school districts throughout the region. Together, Kutztown University faculty – across all colleges – exemplify the impact of excellent teaching at every level. Thank you to KU's educators for the work you do – this week and every week.

University Relations

Join Us for Capstone Projects Demo Day

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology is pleased to host the Spring Software Engineering Capstone Projects Demo Day Monday, May 4, 218 MSU. Student presentations and demonstrations will run from 8:10 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. followed by poster sessions and individual demos 1-3 p.m. Over the past two semesters, our students have developed an impressive range of projects, including video games, mobile and web applications, a support tool for nursing staff, a medical educational game and a program analysis tool. We invite you to attend all or part of the day’s events and support the outstanding work of our students.

Charlie Shim, Computer Science and Information Technology

President's Open Hour

Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by and talk with President Cavalier during his open hour 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, MSU Fireside Lounge. President Cavalier welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding KU.

Office of the President

Piano Palooza

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Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music

Last Miller-Keystone Blood Drive of the Semester

Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be at the Student Recreation Center Wednesday, May 6. Sign up online and make a life-saving contribution. Every donation matters.

Register for Blood Drive

Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center

Kutztown University Crime and Safety Survey

Everyone in the Kutztown University campus community is invited to participate in the 2026 Kutztown University Crime and Safety Survey. This is an important initiative designed to help us better understand safety concerns, perceptions and experiences within our campus community. Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping campus policies, improving resources and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone. The survey is confidential and takes only a few minutes to complete. Participants will also be entered into a drawing to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. The survey will remain open until Friday, May 15.

Colin Bolger, Department of Criminal Justice

The Collage Newsletter Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 issue features professors and students from a wide range of departments sharing their stories and accomplishments.

The Collage

Emma Osborne, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Office

FYE Guide Request Fall 2026

If you are interested in having an FYE Guide for your Fall 2026 FYSM section(s), please complete FYE Guide Request Fall 2026. FYE Guides function as course assistants, providing valuable support to students both inside and outside of the classroom. If you already have a student in mind, please speak with them prior to submitting the form to confirm their interest. If you do not have a student identified, please submit your request and we will make every effort to match your course with an FYE Guide. Submitting your request early increases our ability to secure a strong candidate.

Cheryl Brattley, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence

AI in Practice: Faculty Forum Brings Disciplines Together

A full house gathered for the Center for Engaged Learning's (CEL) "How Am I Using AI?" Faculty Forum Thursday, April 23, part of an ongoing workshop series that continues to draw strong engagement from the KU community. This practice-centered session brought participants together to examine how AI is being integrated across disciplines. Flash talks by Donna DeMarco, Junior Robson, Greg Kaufinger and Chris Habeck offered concrete examples ranging from developing shared approaches to AI to building course-specific agents, rethinking assessment and working with complex datasets. The session moved from focused presentations into an open, lively discussion with presenters, attendees and guests actively engaged in asking questions, sharing experiences and offering support. The level of participation reflected sustained interest in exploring how AI is shaping teaching and research at KU. The conversation reinforced several priorities: aligning AI use with student learning outcomes and research goals, examining assessment practices with care and creating opportunities for faculty to share emerging approaches. As with other recent CEL programming, the workshop highlighted the value of structured, faculty-driven dialogue in making sense of rapidly evolving challenges in higher education.

CEL Programs and Events

Center for Engaged Learning