Daily Brief
Oct. 16, 2026
Students and Staff Attend NAACP Freedom Fund Gala
KU staff members and students attended the Reading NAACP branch's 39th annual Freedom Fund Gala Sunday, Oct. 11. This year's theme was "We the People." Attendees were Multicultural Center office manager Angelica Mishra, associate professor of Secondary Education and director of Frederick Douglass Institute Dr. Amber Pabon, Black Student Union (BSU) and KU NAACP President Taylor Richardson, BSU Secretary Leaira Patterson, BSU Treasurer Jelani Leslie, BSU member Olufela Momorie, Achievement Initiative for Male Success (AIMS) President Taj Davis, and SISTERs President Kyi Newkirk. Attendees heard from keynote speakers about the importance of speaking up and continuing to fight for civil rights, and students networked with many community leaders. The KU NAACP student chapter is currently the most active student chapter in the PASSHE system and works closely with KU alum and Reading NAACP President Wynton Butler to maintain relationships with the Reading branch.
Multicultural Center
Biology Department Wins Duck Race
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences picnic included some lighthearted fun, with the fourth annual Rubber Duck Race in the Alumni Fountain. Congratulations to the biology department, whose duck claimed this year’s championship title. Congratulations to all faculty and staff in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Even if you weren’t victorious in this year’s duck race, you are all winners every day. See more photos on Kutztown University Liberal Arts and Sciences Facebook page.
Laurie McMillan, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Announcements
Upcoming External Groups at KU: Oct. 16-24
Here is a look at the external groups visiting Kutztown University this upcoming week. Please join us in welcoming these organizations to campus and making them feel welcome.
- Sunday, Oct. 18: Long Island University vs. Frostburg Women's Rugby Game, Kutztown Rugby Field
- Tuesday, Oct. 20: BCIAA Cross Country Meet, North Campus Farm Fields
Jason Garcia, Conference and Event Services
Celebrate Financial Aid Day
Colleges and universities across the country will celebrate Financial Aid Day Wednesday, Oct. 21, recognizing the dedicated professionals who help students and families navigate the financial aid process and achieve their educational goals. At Kutztown University, our Financial Aid Services (FAS) team is small but mighty. Our nine staff members work tirelessly behind the scenes to support students, answer questions, solve problems and help make higher education accessible and affordable. As we celebrate Financial Aid Day, please join me in recognizing and thanking our team for their commitment and care. You can send a note of appreciation directly to a Financial Aid Services team member or stop by our office at 209 Stratton and add a Post-it note to our FAS Appreciation Window. Thank you for helping us celebrate the individuals whose work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every day.
Leida Nieves, Financial Aid Services
Poppin' with Police (KUPD)
The Kutztown University Police Department will host Poppin' with Police (KUPD) 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Starbucks, MSU. Stop by to grab some popcorn and bottled water and interact with the officers.
Danielle Santos, KU Public Safety and Police Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Centralia: The Fire Below Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Oct. 17 | 3 p.m. | Centralia: The Fire Below Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Oct. 18 | Noon | HARLOween DMZ (rain location: 218 MSU) |
| Oct. 18 | 3 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Oct. 19 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Membership Meeting 203 AF |
| Oct. 20 | 11 a.m. | Grad Fest 218 MSU |
| Oct. 20 | 11 a.m. | CEL: New Kids on the Block 6 Rohrbach |
| Oct. 20 | 3 p.m. | Starfish: Faculty Progress Surveys Zoom |
| Oct. 21 | 4:30 p.m. | Mobility in the Irish Ireland Movement 183 MSU |
| Oct. 22 | 11 a.m. | Writing Pedagogy and the Challenges of AI 103 AF |
| Oct. 22 | 11 a.m. | Starfish: Faculty Progress Surveys Zoom |
| Oct. 22 | Noon | Red Button Sale MSU |
| Oct. 23-24 | -- | Homecoming Weekend |
| Oct. 26 | 9 a.m. | Social Equity Policies Training Register |
| Oct. 27 | 3 p.m. | Starfish: Faculty Progress Surveys Zoom |
| Oct. 28-29 | -- | PASSHE Summit MSU |
| Oct. 29 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Zoom |
| Oct. 29 | 11 a.m. | Starfish: Open Discussion Zoom |
| Nov. 2 | 6 p.m. | R.A.D. Training 22A Old Main (Register) |
| Nov. 3 | 6 p.m. | R.A.D. Training Georgian Room (Register) |
| Nov. 5 | 6 p.m. | R.A.D. Training Georgian Room (Register) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 17 | 10:40 a.m. | Women's Bowling hosts Golden Bear Invite Sinking Spring, Pa. |
| Oct. 17 | Noon | #4 Women's Soccer vs. Bloomsburg Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 17 | 1 p.m. | #1 Field Hockey vs. Mansfield Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 17 | 4 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. West Chester Brandywine H.S. (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. | Women's Bowling hosts Golden Bear Invite Sinking Spring, 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 Compliance, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at compliance@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 01, 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.