Daily Brief
Nov. 7, 2025
SGB Holds Campus Safety Walk
KU's Student Government Board held its annual Safety Walk Wednesday night, Nov. 5. Students were joined by President Cavalier, along with university officials and administrators, to walk the campus and examine all aspects of campus safety.
University Relations
KU in the News: Heritage Center Featured on 6ABC Action News
The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University was featured on 6ABC's evening news Wednesday, Nov. 5. Watch the feature and learn more about folk art and hex signs.
One Tank Trips: Folk art lives on in Kutztown
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Partly Cloudy. Breezy. High 60.
Announcements
Film Event at the Strand in Kutztown
Join us for a free event 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Strand Theater, Kutztown, with a screening of the German film, "Run Lola Run." The sponsors are the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean's Office, Department of English and the German Students' Organization. Please spread the word to your students.
Lynn M Kutch, English
Boehm Science Center Crane Lift (East Side)
The KU Electrical Shop has a crane lift scheduled for 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, to remove and replace a motor located on the Boehm Science Center roof. Please be careful and stay clear of the crane location. Thank you for your assistance.
Kyle Mills, Facilities
Faculty and Staff Gingerbread Showstopper Challenge
Good day, fellow colleagues and aspiring bakers. The crisp autumn air has faded, the twinkle of festive lights is upon us and the time has come to step into our figurative tent for a true test of engineering and artistry. We are proud to announce our inaugural Gingerbread Showstopper Challenge. For this seasonal bake, we are asking you to create a magnificent, show-stopping gingerbread house. To register, email stratton@kutztown.edu with the name of the office, the building and room number, as well as the name of the point of contact by Friday, Nov. 14. Send a picture of your gingerbread showstopper to stratton@kutztown.edu by Thursday, Dec. 4. Judging will take place Dec. 8-11. Rules and specific entry guidelines apply. Please review before you start. We can't wait to see your amazing showstoppers.
Erica Stratton, Student Affairs
Strategic Planning and Resources Committee: Election Nominations
University Senate and Senate Governance Committee nominations are now being accepted for the following elected position:
- One At-Large Staff representative for Strategic Planning and Resources Committee: makes recommendations concerning strategic planning, budget and development and allocation procedures for the university. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the committee develops and reviews all pertinent planning and budget materials. This is a two-year term. Any staff member below the rank of Cabinet is eligible. To self-nominate to be on the ballot, please complete the electronic form. Log in using your full KU email address and password. Willingness will close at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Engage access questions can be sent to Leah Cassellia at casselli@kutztown.edu. Information about governance committees, including mission statements, bylaws and memberships can be found online.
Gregory Shelley, Vice President, University Senate
Video from University Choir and Percussion Ensemble Performance
The University Choir, University Percussion Ensemble and guests Heartland Marimba debuted the Dark Sky Movement of the Death Valley Symphony April 8-9, 2024, created by composer Jenni Brandon of California. Brandon attended the performances in the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research April 8, and the Georgian Room April 9. Student performances were supported by professors Brandon Krieg, poet, Frank Kumor, conductor, Hannah Carr, choir director, Matthew Coley, percussion center curator, and Dale Parson, video artist. The silent video on display in Rohrbach Library, outside the coffee shop, during Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 debuted at these performances. It uses photographs from the National Park Service, the university's licensed Adobe stock photos and other publicly available sources, composed using Dr. Dale Parson's custom improvisational graphics software. Krieg's poem "The Stars Beyond the Stars" is mounted on the wall next to the library video display. The video includes the music from the performance. We would like to thank librarian Sylvia Pham and staff member Laurel Walker for supporting this installation.
Dr. Dale Parson, Computer Science and Information Technology
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. | Social Equity Policies Training Zoom |
| Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. | Social Work in the Global Environment Conference Virtual |
| Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. | Admissions Open House Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 11 | -- | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble III Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 12 | All Day | Native and Indigenous Showcase Multicultural Center |
| Nov. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 13 | 11 a.m. | Town Hall with President Cavalier 183 MSU |
| Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Latin Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 14-15 | -- | PA German Futures Conference Heritage Center |
| Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Fall Concert Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Chamber Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Single Reed Concert Georgian Room |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. West Chester PSAC Final Four Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Nov. 9 | Noon | Field Hockey PSAC Championship Game Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. IUP PSAC Quarterfinals Keystone Field (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Nov. 14 | 6 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Shepherd Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 218 MSU (Video) |
| Nov. 15 | Noon | Football vs. IUP (Senior Day) PSAC Championship Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Listen | Stats | Tickets) |
| Nov. 15 | 4 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Shepherd (Senior Day) Keystone Arena (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.