Daily Brief
Oct. 9, 2025
Chef Grace Ramirez hosts Book Signing at KU
Chef Grace Ramirez, a celebrated chef, author and activist, hosted a book signing Tuesday, Oct. 7, South Dining Hall. Ramirez’s work bridges culture, community and cuisine. Learn more about Ramirez online.
University Relations
Winter Session Registration
Registration for Kutztown University's 2025-26 winter session is open. Kutztown University's winter session is 100% online and a great opportunity for students to catch up or simply focus on a course without the distractions of other classes or activities. Most online courses at KU use D2L, the university's learning management system. Registration is open through Thursday, Dec. 18. For more information visit www.kutztown.edu/winteronline.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Now this is how autumn is "supposed" to feel. Not the low 80s of earlier this week. Mostly sunny skies under cool high pressure. High of 61. Our first big widespread frost is likely tonight with lows deep into the 30s.
Announcements
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
Winter Break Hours
Winter Break hours will begin Monday, Dec. 15, and remain in effect through Friday, Jan. 16, a week before the start of classes. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a half-hour lunch. Anyone who needs to maintain the normal academic year hours may submit a request through their supervisory line. Approval for such a request will be at the vice-presidential level and should be communicated to Human Resources.
Jennifer Weidman, Human Resources
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. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Orchestra Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Oct. 10 | 11 a.m. | National Coming Out Day Boxwood House |
| Oct. 13 | -- | Fall Break: No Classes; KU Open |
| Oct. 14 | 3 p.m. | Global Connections Hour 250 MSU |
| Oct. 14 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn |
| 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. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Fall Concert Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Oct. 18 | -- | Homecoming |
Athletics
Adolf receives National Recognition as NFHCA Defensive Athlete of the Week
A day after being voted the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's Defensive Athlete of the Week, freshman goalie Tess Adolf of No. 2 KU field hockey, reached the national level as she was tabbed the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division II Defensive Athlete of the Week.
Adolf Named National Defensive Athlete of the Week
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| 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.