Daily Brief

Oct. 14, 2025

Dean Burns Represents Pennsylvania at International Teacher Apprenticeship Summit in Oxford

Dr. Rebecca West Burns, dean of the College of Education at Kutztown University, represented Pennsylvania as part of a 40-member U.S. delegation at the Teacher Apprenticeship Summit held in Oxford, England. Delegates from Pennsylvania, Colorado and Arkansas gathered for this intensive multi-day event, funded by Craft Education, to explore global models of apprenticeships and develop state-specific action plans to strengthen the educator workforce.

University Relations

Weather

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

Yesterday's nor'easter exits and high pressure slowly begins to build back in. The day may start on the cloudy side, but we should see some partial sun later. A bit milder, as well, but breezes will remain kind of gusty. High 68.

Announcements

Wednesday: Limited Parking in Lots A1, A2

There will be limited parking spaces Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Lot A1 (behind McFarland Student Union) and Lot A2 (behind Rickenbach Learning Center) due to an event on campus. Please direct questions to Public Safety and Police Services at 610-683-4860.

Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services

Push Back for Higher Ed

Join your campus community 11-11:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Alumni Plaza, to rally in support of quality and affordable public education in Pennsylvania. Express yourself by making a sign, writing a postcard to your legislators or listening to students and faculty describe the impact that potential cuts to education may have. Don't sit this one out. Push back, speak up and stand together.

Amy Lynch-Biniek, APSCUF-KU

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event
Oct. 14 -- Classes: Follow Monday Schedule
Oct. 14 -- KUF: Day of Caring
Wiesenberger Alumni Center
Oct. 14 3 p.m. Global Connections Hour
250 MSU
Oct. 14 6 p.m. Student Animation Screening
120 Sharadin
Oct. 15-16 -- 1866 Minute Giving Challenge
Oct. 15 Noon Internship and Job Fair
218 MSU
Oct. 16 3 p.m. Open Hour with Provost
Old Main Concourse
Oct. 17 7:30 p.m. Fall Concert Band
Schaeffer Auditorium
Oct. 18 -- Homecoming
Oct. 20 7:30 p.m. Music Mondays
Schaeffer Auditorium
Oct. 21 11 a.m. Grad Fest
218 MSU
Oct. 21 6 p.m. Rock the Lawn
Schaeffer Lawn
Oct. 21 6:30 p.m. Percussion Ensemble
Wells-Rapp Center

Athletics

O'Donnell nabs Second Conference Honor after Pair of Shutout Performances

After the Kutztown University women's soccer team claimed two shutout victories against conference opponents this past week, junior goalkeeper Morgan O'Donnell was named the East Division Defensive Athlete of the Week by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Sports Information

Date Time Event
Oct. 14 7 p.m. Field Hockey vs. West Chester
Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats)
Oct. 15 3:30 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. Moravian
Keystone Courts
Oct. 16 3:30 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. Moravian
Keystone Courts
Oct. 18 10 a.m. Field Hockey vs. Slippery Rock
Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats)
Oct. 18 3 p.m. Football vs. Millersville
Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Listen | Stats | Tickets)

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 , 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.

Notify the university of an accessibility concern

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 . 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 . 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 .