Daily Brief
Oct. 2, 2025
KU Hosts Breakfast for Leaders of Area School Districts
Dr. Phil Cavalier, president, hosted a breakfast meet-and-greet to connect with Berks County superintendents Tuesday, Sept. 30. The event provided leaders with the opportunity to engage and learn how Kutztown University can best support our local schools and strengthen our partnerships. Cavalier is shown with Dr. Timothy Matlack, superintendent, Antietam School District.
University Relations
President's Holiday Celebration
Save the date: the President's Holiday Celebration will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Georgian Room. This year, we're shifting from our usual Sunday to a festive, after-work reception. Watch for your official invitation and registration link in November.
Office of the President
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Cool high pressure brings sunny skies. High 67.
Announcements
National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day
National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day is celebrated Thursday, Oct. 2, in appreciation of the employees who keep our schools and workplaces across the nation running smoothly. Kutztown University’s Custodial Services staff supports our students and employees by providing clean and safe living spaces in the residence halls, academic and administrative buildings. Thank you to our Housing and E&G Custodial Services staff for your hard work and dedication to our campus.
Facilities
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 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, MSU Bears Den. 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.
Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office/Academic Affairs
Micro-Internship Program
The Career Development Center is launching a campuswide micro-internship program this semester. Micro-internships are short-term, project-based experiences that allow students to build skills and confidence, expand their networks, gain professional references and enhance their marketability for future internships and jobs. Do you have a project a student could work on? Maybe it's a task that's been sitting on your to-do list, or something you could use help with; a student might be the perfect person to support and enhance it. Watch this short video explaining the program. Review the handout for details. We hope you'll consider joining us in creating a meaningful micro-internship experience for our talented students.
Jenelle Henry, Career Development Center
Academics
Starfish Express Workshops
Join us for a Starfish Express Workshop 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, throughout the month of October. During these sessions, you will learn how to navigate key Starfish features, set up your profile, manage consultation hours, raise flags, referrals and more. The workshops will be held via Zoom Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Please contact starfish@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4106 if you are unable to attend a scheduled session.
Nancy Brynildsen, Student Success and Academic Excellence
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 2 | 10 a.m. | Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference 218 MSU |
| Oct. 2 | 10:30 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation: Keith Massie 120 Sharadin |
| Oct. 2 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 202 Academic Forum |
| Oct. 3 | 10 a.m. | Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference 218 MSU |
| Oct. 6 | 3 p.m. | Faculty: Middle States Open Forum 183 MSU |
| Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | French and Spanish Voice Recital Georgian Room |
| Oct. 7 | 9 a.m. | Staff: Middle States Open Forum 183 MSU |
| Oct. 7 | 1:30 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost MSU Bears Den |
| Oct. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn |
| Oct. 8 | -- | Blood Drive Student Recreation Center (Register) |
| Oct. 8 | 11 a.m. | Middle States Final Report 183 MSU |
| Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Orchestra Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
Kutztown, SIDEARM Sports partner to debut Redesigned KUBears.com
Kutztown University and SIDEARM Sports partnered to launch a refreshed look for the Golden Bears' athletic website, KUBears.com, which was unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 1. KUBears.com is the hub for the latest news, results, recaps, rosters, schedules and statistics surrounding Kutztown University's 23 varsity athletic programs. Visitors can quickly access live event coverage, KU athletics social media channels, photos and videos, while finding information on KU sports camps, shopping for the newest Golden Bear gear and supporting the athletic department and its student-athletes.
Kutztown, SIDEARM Sports partner to debut Redesigned KUBears.com
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. West Chester Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Oct. 4 | Noon | #4 Football vs. Shippensburg Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Listen | Stats | Tickets) |
| Oct. 4 | 1 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. #25 Bloomsburg Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| Oct. 4 | 4 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Millersville Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Oct. 4 | 5 p.m. | #2 Field Hockey vs. #6 Bloomsburg Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats) |
| Oct. 5 | 11:30 a.m. | Women's Golf hosts Fall Invitational Moselem Springs Golf Club (Fleetwood, Pa.) |
| Oct. 6 | 11:30 a.m. | Women's Golf hosts Fall Invitational Moselem Springs Golf Club (Fleetwood, Pa.) |
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.