Daily Brief

Department of Geography Wins Duck Race

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Community Picnic included some lighthearted fun, with the return of the much-anticipated Rubber Duck Race in the Alumni Fountain. Congratulations to the Department of Geography, whose duck claimed this year’s championship title. See photos on our Facebook page. Thank you to all faculty and staff in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for bringing collaboration and connection to all our endeavors (except the cutthroat competition that characterizes our annual duck race).

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Community Picnic

Dr. Laurie McMillan, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Spotlight on Early College Academy: Teacher Panel Inspires Future Educators

Last week, students in the education track of the Early College Academy (ECA) participated in a dynamic teacher panel hosted in Dr. Karen Wanamaker and Dr. Marissa Wallace's FYSM 100 course. This engaging session connected high school students with experienced educators, offering real-world insights into the teaching profession and sparking meaningful dialogue around classroom practice and leadership. The ECA program, a collaborative initiative between Kutztown University and local school districts, provides high school students with early exposure to college-level coursework and career pathways in education. Events like this panel not only deepen student engagement, but also serve as powerful tools for recruitment and retention, helping students envision themselves in the field and understand the critical role they can play in shaping the future. By linking academic exploration with workforce development, the ECA continues to build a pipeline of passionate, well-prepared future educators. This panel was a reminder that the journey to becoming a teacher begins with inspiration and that Kutztown is proud to be part of that first spark.

Early College Academy

College of Education

KU Foundation Day of Caring Tuesday, Oct. 14

Join the KU Foundation Tuesday, Oct. 14, for our Day of Caring, taking place on the front porch of the Wiesenberger Alumni Center. We're collecting non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products to support the Bear Essentials Food Pantry and help fight food insecurity on campus. Donations can be dropped off at the Wiesenberger Alumni Center or placed in the donation cart outside 153 MSU. Together, we can make a difference. Help us make this Day of Caring a success for our KU community.

KU Foundation

Global Connections Hour

Join the International Initiatives Committee for a Global Connections Hour 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 250 MSU. This social hour is a welcoming space for international faculty, students and friends of the global campus community to come together, enjoy light refreshments and connect across cultures. This casual gathering provides an opportunity to share stories, traditions and experiences while meeting new people in a relaxed setting. Whether you are new to campus or a longtime member of our community, Global Connections Hour is a chance to celebrate diversity, build friendships and learn from one another.

Christina Kinney, International Initiatives Committee

AFSCME Local#2234 Fundraiser

Come join us 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, for AFSCME Local#2234 fundraiser at Rita's in Kutztown. This fundraiser is to help create more scholarships to benefit our students. Come out and support us.

Joyce James, AFSCME Fundraising Committee

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 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 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.

Office of the Provost

Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office/Academic Affairs

Social Equity Policies Training

This fall, the Office of Equity and Compliance will offer six Social Equity Policies training sessions pursuant to the university's Anti-Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Amorous Relationships Policies. Sessions are 9 a.m., via Zoom, Thursday, Oct. 16, Wednesday, Oct. 29, Friday, Nov. 7 and Tuesday, Nov. 18. Register online. Reminder: all faculty and staff must take the Social Equity Policies training on a yearly basis. If you cannot recall when you last completed the training, please contact the Office of Social Equity and we will be glad to check our records. If you would like to schedule an in-person training for your department, please send a request by email to socialequity@kutztown.edu or contact the Office of Social Equity at extension 3-4700. Please obtain approval from your supervisor if necessary.

Register for Social Equity Policies Training

Office of Equity and Compliance

Inaugural Golden Bear Pickleball Tournament

We are proud to announce the inaugural Golden Bear Pickleball Tournament 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, O'Pake Fieldhouse. Divisions include Intermediate Men's Doubles (9 a.m.), Advanced Men's Doubles (11 a.m.), Intermediate Women's Doubles (1 p.m.) and Advanced Women's Doubles (3 p.m.). Tournament includes a round robin format, a title match for each division and three matches guaranteed. Prizes for the winners. All proceeds benefit the KU men's and women's tennis programs. Cost is $75 per team. Register online. As a guide, we are looking at 3.0-3.5 DUPR for intermediate events and 3.5-4.0 DUPR for advanced. This is not an official DUPR or PPA associated event, those are just general guidelines. Eight teams per division, first come first serve. Hope to see you there to support what we are hoping becomes an annual event.

Pete Smith, Men's and Women's Tennis

New CEL Journal Post!

Collaborative Notetaking as Universal Design for Learning

Center for Engaged Learning