Daily Brief
Oct. 3, 2025
Last Days to see CVPA Art Faculty Exhibition
This is the last weekend to see the Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery's first exhibition of the fall semester, the Faculty Biennial, featuring artwork by faculty teaching in KU's College of Visual and Performing Arts. All gallery events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 12-4 p.m. Saturday; and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. The Miller Gallery is located off the lobby of the fountain side entrance of Sharadin.
The Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery
Karen Stanford, Miller Gallery
Service Dog Event: United Disability Services
The Disability Services Office and the Military and Veteran Services Center are proud to invite United Disability Services (UDS) to KU with their service dog team. Join us 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 183 MSU, to meet UDS service dogs and their trainers and learn how these amazing dogs are trained to support people with disabilities.
Nick Snyder, Military and Veteran Services
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure in the northeast will be in control. Mostly sunny skies are expected. High temperature near 72.
Announcements
Travel Management System Interruption
The Travel Management System (TMS) is experiencing intermittent system issues, where travelers are timing out prematurely when attempting to enter trip data. Some travelers are also receiving a lock out message in error. PASSHE is currently aware and taking steps toward resolution. In the meantime, travelers are encouraged to avoid leaving entry forms "hang" open and unsaved when completing travel requests or expense reports. If you are attempting to utilize the TMS and experience an issue, please email avasko@kutztown.edu or call Accounts Payable at 610-683-4135.
Business Office
College of Education Leaders Invited to Serve on Northern Lehigh School District's Career Success Advisory Council
College of Education dean Dr. Rebecca West Burns and assistant dean Dr. Tracy Driehaus have been invited to serve on the Northern Lehigh School District's Career Success Advisory Council. This council plays a vital role in shaping the district's College and Career Readiness Program and guiding the revision of its state-level Comprehensive Guidance (339) Plan. Their selection reflects the university's deep commitment to collaborative engagement with local school districts and reflects the expansion of Kutztown's partnerships throughout the Lehigh Valley, where more than 102,000 PreK-12 students are currently enrolled across 17 school districts. Through this service, Burns and Driehaus will contribute their expertise to support student development in academic, social-emotional and career pathways and strengthen the district's connections to KU.
College of Education
October Parents and Family Bulletin
The October 2025 edition of the KU Parents and Family Bulletin has been sent to registered subscribers and may be found on the Parents and Family Bulletin webpage.
University Relations
Recital of French and German Songs
Vocal music students and faculty are performing a recital of French and Spanish songs 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Georgian Room. Admission is free and is open to the public.
Department of Music
Kutztown Dining - Grace Ramirez Visit
Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special culinary experience hosted by Kutztown University Dining Services. We are thrilled to welcome Chef Grace Ramirez, a celebrated chef, author and activist, to South Dining Hall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Ramirez’s work bridges culture, community and cuisine; we’re excited to share her story and flavors with you. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Ramirez, hear her story firsthand and sample her signature recipes. Learn more about Ramirez online.
Dining Services
Sofrito Cooking Demonstration
Join Multicultural Center Director Melinda Quinones-Arias and Aramark Chef Alvin in a cooking demonstration of sofrito, an important base in Puerto Rican cooking, noon Wednesday, Oct. 8, 223 MSU. Students, faculty and staff are welcome. Free samples of sofrito while supplies last. Join us in this celebration of Latinx culture during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Angelica Mishra, Multicultural center
Karla Oviedo Senior Voice Recital
Senior vocal performance major Karla Marie Oviedo will be performing a wide variety of musical theatre and popular songs in English, Spanish and Italian for her Senior Recital, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Georgian Room. The performance is free and open to the public.
Dr. Henry A. Alviani, Music
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| 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 | 11 a.m. | Chef Grace Ramirez South Dining Hall |
| 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. 8 | Noon | Sofrito Cooking Demonstration 223 MSU |
| Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Orchestra Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
| 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.) |
| Oct. 11 | 1 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Lock Haven Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
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.