Daily Brief

The Clock is Ticking on the 1866 Minute Giving Challenge

We're on day two of our 1866-minute Giving Challenge, and thanks to the incredible generosity of the KU community – alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends – we're making a real impact. From scholarships and experiential learning to academics, the arts, athletics and beyond, every gift so far is helping to power what we love most about KU. Your support is opening doors and creating golden opportunities for our students and campus community. But we're not done yet. There's still time to make a difference. Give to what you love today – online, by phone, in person or by mail. Step up as an advocate, tag a friend and keep an eye out for matches and challenges that can stretch your gift even further. Let's keep the momentum going – together, we can do something amazing. Don't let the clock run out – make your gift today.

1866 Minute Giving Challenge

KU Foundation

"Stay Alive Make Art" Exhibition Opening

The Miller Gallery exhibition "Stay Alive and Make Art" opens with a public reception 3-5 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 16. The exhibition is on view until Sunday, Dec. 14. The Miller Gallery is located off the lobby of the fountain entrance of Sharadin Arts Building. Presented by the KU Department of Art and Design, this exhibition features the restless exploration of techniques, ideas and methods of the young prodigy Amos Lemon Burkhart, who worked to understand and express his own turbulent interior life. The complexities of emotional instability, anxiety and trauma; questions about love, sex and gender identity, and issues around substance use and abuse, are revealed in complex layered paintings and drawings. Amos died tragically in a drug and alcohol related drowning in 2018 at the age of 20. This exhibition is not only a display of art, but also features interactive stations for hands-on activities that encourage conversations about creativity, mental illness and addiction to help inspire artists to "Stay Alive and Make Art." Legos; bean bags; lava lamps; spin the Wheel of Destiny. Stay after the reception for the Creative Royale. There will be music, on-the-spot poetry and art making. Come with friends and make new ones. Students create an art piece based on a prompt with art supplies at hand. It's fun, creative and a great break from the stresses of school and life. Special thanks to Ann Lemon (KUCD emeriti) and Dane Burkhart and KU communication design for the coordination of this exhibition. Please follow @amoslemon_art on Instagram to learn more about the foundation and the touring exhibition they have created in honor of Amos.

Amos Lemon Burkhart

Karen Stanford, College of Visual and Performing Arts

AFSCME Local 2234 Membership Meeting

In accordance with the AFSCME International Constitution, nominations and election for president, vice president, recording secretary, secretary-treasurer, three executive board members, (1) one-year trustee, (1) two-year trustee and (1) three-year trustee will be held at the next general membership meeting 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 203 Academic Forum. Please plan on attending so we can discuss how we can grow stronger as a union at Kutztown University.

Christina Ferris, Biology/AFSCME 2234

Student Organization Advisor Needed

The former official Kutztown University student chapter of Turning Point is preparing to re-activate as a student organization in Spring 2026. The group is in need of a faculty/staff advisor. If you are willing to serve in this capacity, please contact Xavier Bartholomew at xbart749@live.kutztown.edu. The Turning Point national website says, "Turning Point USA's student program exists to educate young people about the importance of limited government, free markets and freedom. Students are encouraged to be leaders in their communities and educate others on American ideals in a fun and compelling way." More information about the role of a student organization advisor can be found online.

Leah Cassellia, Office of Student Involvement

Parking and Football Tickets for Saturday, Oct. 18

Parking lots F1 (Stratton), F2 (Kemp), F4, F6 and E2 (Rec Center) are sold out for Saturday, Oct. 18. Entry will not be permitted without a paid Football Parking or Tailgate Pass. Lots A2 and A3 will have accessible shuttle transportation to the stadium starting at 2 p.m. Game tickets are still available. Faculty and staff get four free general admission tickets per game by logging for tickets with their MyKU login.

Tickets

KU Box Office