Daily Brief

KU to Host 87th Annual Art Education Conference Nov. 20 Featuring Acclaimed Artist Roberto Lugo

The Department of Art Education will host the 87th Annual Kutztown University Art Education Conference, "Material Matters: Craft in Contemporary Art Education," Friday, Nov. 20, Schaeffer Auditorium. This year's conference will feature internationally celebrated ceramic artist, educator, poet and community activist Roberto Lugo as keynote speaker. Lugo is widely recognized for reshaping contemporary ceramics through works that blend historical pottery traditions, portraiture, hip-hop culture and social justice themes. His artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally and has become a powerful voice for equity, cultural representation and public engagement through the arts.

Art Education Conference

University Relations

Spirit Fridays

Fridays at KU are Spirit Fridays. All faculty, staff, students and the community are encouraged to wear maroon and gold and/or Kutztown University apparel on Fridays throughout the year. The KU Campus Store offers 20% off apparel and gifts the first Friday of every month as part of its First Friday Sale (in-store and online).

University Relations

Student Recreation Center Closed Saturday

The Student Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, Nov. 7, due to the home football game. This closure includes the fitness center, indoor track, basketball courts and locker rooms. Please note that the building itself will remain open for the game and the KU Foundation Tailgate. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the Keystone Hall construction project as we continue to accommodate limited facility space.

Tracy Turner, Recreational Services

AFSCME 2234 Holiday Party

AFSCME members: Don't forget to return your attendance for our Members 2026 Holiday Party by Monday, Nov. 9, to Chris Ferris, Tracy Reidenhour or Veronique Vlaun. This event will take place Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Kutztown Fire Company Social Hall.

Christina Ferris, Biology, AFSCME 2234

AFSCME Membership Meeting

AFSCME 2234 members: Our next meeting is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 203 AF. Please plan to join us and bring along any concerns that you may have. Nominations will be held for open trustee positions. Light refreshments will be provided.

Denise Bucks, AFSCME 2234 Secretary

Miller-Keystone Blood Drive

Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be at the MSU on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Sign up online and make a life-saving contribution. Every donation matters.

Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center

Winter Hours

Winter Break hours will begin Monday, Dec. 14, and remain in effect through Friday, Jan. 15. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a half-hour lunch. Anyone who has a need to maintain the normal academic year hours may submit a request through their supervisory line. Approval for such a request will be at the vice-presidential level and should be communicated to Human Resources.

Human Resources

CEL: Don't Take it for Granted workshop

Gather with faculty from across campus 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 6 Rohrbach Library, as they share their experiences applying for grants to support research and creative work. Hear what they’ve learned along the way, pick up practical tips and connect with colleagues to exchange ideas and explore new possibilities for funding your own work.

CEL Programs & Events

Center for Engaged Learning

Supporting Pennsylvania’s Future Educator Workforce

This year, approximately 44% of KU’s student teachers are expected to receive $10,000 stipends through the PA Student Teacher Support Program. Currently, 158 of 359 student teachers are expected to receive this support, representing $1.58 million invested directly in KU students. Student teaching is an important milestone, but it represents only one part of the clinical experiences that prepare future education professionals. KU students begin learning in schools and other professional settings well before their culminating semester, connecting coursework with practice throughout their preparation.
The scale of this work is significant. The College of Education’s Office of Clinical Education and Partnerships has already coordinated more than 850 placements with 450 unique mentor teachers across 67 school districts. With additional spring experiences still to come, that number is expected to exceed 1,000 placements, even before Counselor Education and non-certification internships are included. Together, these experiences represent the essential bridge between preparation and practice and the partnerships that make that preparation possible.

Rebecca West Burns, College of Education

Women's Soccer Claims Three Major PSAC East Awards, Places Six on All-Conference Teams

The Kutztown University women's soccer team earned three major awards and placed six players on the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division All-Conference Teams. Maura Day earned Eastern Division Defensive Player of the Year, Carly Louey was named Eastern Division Freshman of the Year and Erik Burstein earned Eastern Division Coach of the Year honors in his 19th season leading the Golden Bears.

Athletic Communications