Daily Brief
Nov. 20, 2025
Student Government Board
President Cavalier joined Student Government Board for their latest meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Weak high pressure brings partly cloudy skies. High 49.
Announcements
KU Military and Veteran Graduates and Scholars to be Honored
The Center for Military and Veteran Services is excited to host our first Stars and Scholars event 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Hawkinson Welcome Center, which will celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. The event will also include an induction ceremony for new members of the Veterans National Honors Society and will highlight recent scholarship recipients. The Ray A. Master American Legion will also present two scholarships. All military-connected students are encouraged to attend, as well as faculty and staff who would like to show their support. RSVP on Engage or by contacting veterans@kutztown.edu.
Nicholas Snyder, Military and Veteran Services
Planetarium Show Tonight: The Pretty COOL SPACE Movie
"The Pretty COOL SPACE Movie" is an immersive journey from Earth to the edge of the universe. Travel through our solar system, from the rings of Saturn to the icy reaches of Pluto, and witness the grandeur of nebulae, galaxies and black holes. Along the way, explore distant exoplanets and imagine the possibility of life beyond our world. More than just a movie, it’s a breathtaking experience that inspires wonder about humanity’s place in the cosmos. Join us for "The Pretty COOL SPACE Movie" 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Planetarium. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served and the doors will open at 6 p.m. This event includes an optional tour of the astronomical research observatory and, if the weather is good, telescope views of Saturn.
Phill Reed, Physical Sciences/Planetarium and Observatory
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, during her open office hour at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Old Main concourse. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.
Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office/Academic Affairs
Academics
Dissertation Defense by Tamie Dickson
The College of Education announces a Public Oral Dissertation Presentation by Tamie Dickson, "Integrating Goal-Setting into an Urban Community College Developmental Mathematics Course: A Multi-Perspective Experience," 9-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 227 Beekey. Dissertation chair is Dr. Kathleen Stanfa, with committee members Dr. Denise Bosler and Dr. Mark Wolfmeyer.
Dissertation Defense by Tamie Dickson
Catherine McGeehan, Education Doctorate
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 20 | 4:30 p.m. | World Philosophy Day Lecture 183 MSU |
| Nov. 20 | 6 p.m. | Stars and Scholars Welcome Center |
| Nov. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | The Pretty Cool Space Movie Planetarium |
| Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 21 | All Day | Art Education Conference MSU |
| Nov. 23 | 3 p.m. | Golden Bear Dance Company Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Chamber Ensemble Recital II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 27-28 | -- | Thanksgiving Recess University Closed |
| Dec. 2 | 1:30 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Old Main Concourse |
| Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 3 | 4:30 p.m. | Holiday Celebration Georgian Room (RSVP) |
| Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Saxophone Studio Solo Recital Wells-Rapp |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Fairmont State NCAA First Round West Chester, Pa. (Watch | Stats) |
| Nov. 21 | 2 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Shippensburg NCAA Semifinals Bloomsburg, Pa. (Watch | Stats) |
| Nov. 22 | Noon | Football vs. Bentley NCAA First Round Andre Reed Stadium (Watch: ESPN+ | Listen | Stats | Tickets) |
| Nov. 22 | 4 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Jefferson Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Nov. 23 | 12:30 p.m. | Field Hockey NCAA National Championship Game - if KU wins 11/21 Bloomsburg, Pa. |
| Nov. 23 | 1 p.m. | Women's Soccer NCAA Second Round - if KU wins 11/21 West Chester, Pa. (Watch | Stats) |
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.