Daily Brief
Oct. 9, 2026
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.
Nick Snyder, Military and Veteran Services
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Announcements
Student Recreation Center Closed Saturday
The Student Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, Oct. 10, due to the home football game. This closure includes the fitness center, indoor track, basketball courts and locker rooms. Please note that the building itself will remain open for the game and the KU Foundation Tailgate. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the Keystone Hall construction project as we continue to accommodate limited facility space.
Tracy Turner, Recreational Services
Library Fall Break Hours
Rohrbach Library will be open for fall break 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12.
Rohrbach Library
Campuswide Grass Fertilizer and Weed Control Application
Trugreen will be on site to perform the annual fall fertilizer and weed control application to campus grass areas Monday, Oct. 12. If you see the team working, please avoid walking through the grass until it is dry. This typically takes about 30 minutes, depending on weather conditions. Thank you for your patience.
William Meeker, Facilities
Read the Fall 2026 Tower Magazine
The Fall 2026 issue of Tower, Kutztown University's fully online magazine, is now available. Check out the articles and catch up on alumni news.
University Relations
Come From Away
Sycamore Stage Theatre Company presents "Come From Away." This is a story for everyone. You will laugh and cry, but in the best way. People comment that they couldn't see a show about 9/11. It isn't about 9/11. It's about 9/12 and the power of what happens out of love and care for each other in the face of adversity. This story will change your life for the better. Do yourself a favor, join us in telling the story of the beauty of the human experience and support a few of our students, staff and parents of students.
Showtimes are:
- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Saturday, Oct. 17, Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24
- 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Oct. 24
Elisabeth Manwiller, Human Resources
Senior Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Student Assistance
The Division of Student Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Maddie Anthes as senior associate dean of Student Engagement and Student Assistance, effective Monday, Oct. 19. In this leadership role, Anthes will oversee key initiatives designed to enhance student life, foster meaningful campus involvement and strengthen support networks across the student body. Her expertise and dedication will be instrumental in advancing our community's commitment to holistic student success and well-being. Please join us in congratulating her on her new appointment. Her office will be located in 119 Stratton.
Student Affairs
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Orchestra Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Oct. 12 | -- | Fall Break No Classes, Offices Open |
| Oct. 13 | -- | Follow Monday Schedule |
| Oct. 13 | 11 a.m. | Faculty Learning Communities Zoom |
| Oct. 14 | 9 a.m. | Social Equity Policies Training Register |
| Oct. 14 | Noon | Internship and Job Fair 218 MSU |
| Oct. 15 | 10 a.m. | Red Button Sale MSU |
| Oct. 15 | 11:15 a.m. | Purple Thursday Rohrbach Library (Rear Lawn) |
| Oct. 15 | 2 p.m. | Open House: Frederick Douglass Institute Multicultural Center |
| Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn |
| Oct. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Centralia: The Fire Below Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| 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. 20 | 11 a.m. | Grad Fest 218 MSU |
| Oct. 20 | 11 a.m. | CEL: New Kids on the Block 6 Rohrbach |
| Oct. 22 | Noon | Red Button Sale MSU |
Athletics
Clear Bag Policy for Football Games
Beginning Saturday, Oct. 10, Kutztown University is introducing a Clear Bag Policy for all football games at Andre Reed Stadium. Faculty and staff can continue to reserve their free football tickets online.
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 10 | Noon | #3 Football vs. Lackawanna Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Audio | Stats | Tickets) |
| Oct. 10 | 5 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Millersville Brandywine H.S. (Video | 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 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.