Daily Brief
Sept. 11, 2025
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance is observed Sept. 11 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Flags are flown at half-mast. Americans are to observe with a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m. Learn more about KU's observance in the announcement below.
University Relations
Teacher Leadership Academy Announces Expansion with Schuylkill Valley and Antietam
Kutztown University's Teacher Leadership Academy is a transformative initiative dedicated to nurturing and empowering the next generation of education leaders. This fall, the Academy is set to expand its current partnership with Schuylkill Valley School District while welcoming Antietam School District into the program. The KU Teacher Leadership Academy is the university's latest commitment to advancing educational practices and fostering the development of educators who will lead with innovation and impact.
Teacher Leadership Academy Announces Expansion
University Relations
Rock the Lawn Concert Series
Rock the Lawn is back. Join us 6 p.m. every Tuesday on the lawn behind Schaeffer Auditorium. Bring your blanket, some friends and get ready to be amazed by our talented commercial music students. Rock the Lawn is free and open to everyone. See you there.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure provides a mainly sunny, mild, comfortable day with highs around 80.
Announcements
9/11 Flags of Remembrance Ceremony
More than 700 American flags have been planted on the lawns surrounding Alumni Plaza in remembrance of the attacks from Sept. 11, 2001. Signage will be on-site to highlight critical timeline moments Thursday, Sept. 11. The KU community will observe moments of silence in place, wherever you may be on campus, at 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m. The campus community is invited to attend our Flags of Remembrance Ceremony at 10:15 a.m., Alumni Plaza. Honorable guest speakers will share reflections followed by a tribute performed by the Kutztown Pipe Band, in honor of the lives that were lost and all who have been affected by these tragic events. Following the tribute, attendees are welcome to continue their reflection at the plaza and are also welcome to continue their time of reflection and honor in the following ways:
- Visit the tree that was planted and plaque placed in front of Old Main in memory of Gary Haag ’87, who was one of several KU alumni who died Sept. 11, 2001.
- Rohrbach Library will have a display highlighting detailed timelines and remembrance remarks.
- Sept. 11 is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. The campus community is encouraged to perform a good deed or service on this day to keep the spirit of unity and community care alive.
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is allowing tributes to be posted on their Remember the Sky Remembrance Wall website. We thank you for your respectful participation. Questions can be directed to Military and Veterans Services at veterans@kutztown.edu.
Military and Veterans Services
Nick Snyder, Military and Veterans Services
Free Yoga Class
Free yoga classes will be held 4:45-5:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Student Recreation Center North Studio for current faculty and staff members. No membership is required. Please present your ID at the Information Desk so that our staff can check you into the facility. You will also be required to sign a waiver with the instructor upon entering the class. Alumni and retirees are also welcome to attend with a paid membership.
Tracy Turner, Student Recreation Center
Copy Paper Boxes Needed
The Community Outreach Center is gearing up for our annual collaboration with Friend, Inc. to provide boxes of holiday meals to local families in need. We are seeking empty copy paper boxes we can fill with meals. We ask that you kindly email Amanda Garcia (agarcia@kutztown.edu) for pick up, or drop off to the information desk in the MSU. Thank you.
Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center
Academics
Academic Affairs Directory Now Available
Looking for contact information for dean's offices, department chairs or secretaries? The updated Academic Affairs Directory has you covered. A printable version is available at the bottom of the page for your convenience.
Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office/Academic Affairs
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 11 | 10:15 a.m. | 9/11 Flags of Remembrance Ceremony Alumni Plaza |
| Sept. 11 | 11 a.m. | CEL Meeting 6 Rohrbach Library |
| Sept. 11 | 11 a.m. | Women Faculty Luncheon 250 MSU |
| Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 |
-- | Hispanic Heritage Month |
| Sept. 15 | 11:30 a.m. | Bienvenidos Kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month Multicultural Center |
| Sept. 16 | 10 a.m. | Open House Rohrbach Library |
| Sept. 16 | 5 p.m. | Dominoes Tournament Hispanic Heritage Month Multicultural Center |
| Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn |
| Sept. 20 | -- | Family Day |
| Sept. 20 | 5 p.m. | KU Presents! Family Series: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
Athletics
Kutztown Celebrates Five on PSAC's 75 Greatest Female Athletes
Kutztown University recognized five former student-athletes on the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's 75 Greatest Female Athletes, as part of the league's 75th anniversary season in 2025-26. Representing KU is Tara Lynn Crozier Wallick (Track and Field, 1995-98), Stephanie Denlinger Rummel (Softball, 2006-09), April Doyle (Track and Field, 2010-13), Elizabeth A. Thoryk-Longenecker (Women's Swimming, 1995-99) and Jenn Wolfgang Rush (Field Hockey, 1994-97).
PSAC 75 Greatest Female Athletes
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 12 | 5 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Bowie State Shannon Sullivan Memorial Tournament Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 13 | 9:30 a.m. | Cross Country hosts DII/DIII Challenge North Campus Farm Course (Results) |
| Sept. 13 | 11 a.m. | #1 Field Hockey vs. Wingate Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 13 | 1:30 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. California (Pa.) Shannon Sullivan Memorial Tournament Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 13 | 6 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Caldwell Shannon Sullivan Memorial Tournament Keystone Arena (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.