Daily Brief

KU to Host Poetry Reading of Late Professor Nov. 5

Kutztown University will host a poetry reading celebrating the publication of "Going Across the Water: New and Selected Poems of Harry Humes," 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 223 MSU. Humes was a longtime KU professor and nationally recognized poet who passed away in 2025. The collection was edited by KU alumnus Dr. Daniel Donaghy '93 to celebrate Humes' life, work and influence. KU faculty, alumni and former students of Humes will read selections from his work and honor his enduring legacy as a poet and educator. The event is free and open to the public.

Celebrating Harry Humes

University Relations

Community Next Comes to Life at COE Chili Cook-Off

Students, faculty and staff came together for the College of Education's (COE) third annual Chili Cook-Off Thursday, Oct. 15, on the Beekey lawn, enjoying chili, cider, donuts, pumpkin decorating, friendly competition and beautiful fall weather. Congratulations to our 2026 winners: Dr. Katie Monahan (Elementary Education), first place; Dr. SungEun Min (Elementary Education), second place; and Dr. Jenny Cameron (Secondary Education), third place. The event also brought the COE's Community Next theme to life by creating opportunities for students to connect with faculty, staff and one another to strengthen their relationships and sense of belonging. Recruitment brings students to KU and the community they find here gives them reasons to stay. Thank you to everyone who cooked, decorated, tasted, voted and helped make the day a wonderful celebration of our COE community.

Rebecca West Burns, College of Education

Registrar's Office Welcomes Adam Troxel

The Registrar's Office is delighted to welcome Adam Troxel as the Assistant Registrar - Graduation. Currently the coordinator for Student Success and Tutoring Services, his new responsibilities will include managing all administrative processes related to undergraduate graduation. Please join us in welcoming Adam into this new role, which begins Monday, Nov. 2.

Benjamin Trout, Registrar's Office

Vets Rising Event will Empower Veteran Entrepreneurship

KU's Military and Veteran Services team is hosting "Vets Rising: Creating an Ecosystem for Veteran Career Growth and Entrepreneurship," 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 250 MSU. This event is an interactive panel of business leaders with experience building and scaling their businesses and creating and expanding networks of businesses, nonprofits and public entities. Lunch from Mission BBQ will be provided, sponsored by First Commonwealth Credit Union. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 2.

Nick Snyder, Military and Veteran Services

Perk Up Truck

It's time to Perk Up! There are not nearly enough ways to say "thank you" to KU faculty and staff for the work they put into supporting KU students. As a token of our gratitude, the KU Foundation would like to invite all KU faculty and staff to receive a free beverage from the Perk Up Truck behind Schaeffer Auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 3, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Your dedication to KU students is unmatched. Thank you for being such a special part of the KU community.

KU Foundation

University Senate Meeting

The next University Senate meeting is 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 202 AF. The agenda can be found on the University Senate website. Minutes and documentation are available in the November 2026 SharePoint folder. Please email any Senate representative changes to senate@kutztown.edu.

Lisa Frye, University Senate President

Fire Safety

Fire doors play a critical role in the safety of building occupants and infrastructure. In the event of a fire, they slow or prevent the spread of smoke and flames, protect vital exit pathways and allow more time to safely evacuate. Some doors automatically close during fire alarm activation. Others are not automatic and must remain closed. If fire doors are propped open or are blocked, they won’t function as designed. This results in greater risks in the event of a fire and can result in other maintenance concerns including premature wear on door openers, overstressing HVAC systems and creating an air pressure imbalance in the building. To identify a fire door, look at the edge of the door. All fire doors have identification tags; they might also have push bars or signage stating that the door must remain closed. Keep the university safe by keeping door pathways clear and ensuring you never prop open a fire door.

Jane Boyer, Environmental, Health and Safety

November Parents and Family Bulletin

The November 2026 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

FYSM for First-Year Students

The First-Year Seminar Scheduling team will hand-enroll any first-year students who were not able to take FYSM 100 in Fall 2026, or any first-year students who withdrew from the class in Fall 2026 and need to take it this Spring. Faculty advisors can email the following information to Karen Rauch to register their advisees for a section of FYSM:
- Student name
- Student ID #
- First choice section (CRN #)
- Second choice section (CRN #)
Kindly use the phrase “FYSM Reg” in the email subject line.

Karen Rauch, Provost's Office

Women's Soccer Clinches PSAC East Title

With the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division regular-season title on the line, the No. 4 Kutztown University women's soccer team defeated No. 10 West Chester 1-0 Wednesday afternoon to claim the top spot in the conference. Entering the match, Kutztown and West Chester were tied with 34 points in the PSAC East standings, with the winner earning first place in the conference. Kutztown improved to 15-1-2 overall and 12-1-1 in conference play with the victory, while extending its winning streak to eight games and recording its 11th shutout of the season. The Maroon and Gold will have a bye Saturday before returning to the field 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to host a PSAC quarterfinal against an opponent to be determined.

Athletic Communications

Field Hockey Clinches PSAC Playoff Berth

No. 1 Kutztown University field hockey delivered a statement victory over No. 3 East Stroudsburg with a 3-2 win Wednesday night at Andre Reed Stadium, as the Golden Bears clinched a spot in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) playoffs. The victory clinched a PSAC playoff berth for the Golden Bears, who enter the final stretch of the regular season ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II. Kutztown has two games remaining, beginning with Senior Day 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, against Frostburg State at Andre Reed Stadium. KU will then travel to Bloomsburg Friday, Nov. 6 to finish out the regular season.

Athletic Communications