Daily Brief
Sept. 16, 2025
Professor Continues Innovation with Continuation Patent for Work in Physics
Dr. Kunal Das, professor of physics, earned a historic patent in 2022 for his invention of a new method for precision detection and sensing of rotation and magnetic fields. Now, Das has received a second, continuation patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office to continue his work and progress into the application and implementation of his algorithm. This mark’s Das’ second career patent, with his initial 2022 patent marking the first documented at the university since the early 2000s.
KU Professor Continues Innovation with Continuation Patent for Work in Physics
University Relations
Sacred Spaces: La Vida No Muere
Please join KU faculty Liz Van Verth, Anthony Smith Jr. and Dra. Leslie Sotomayor for an exhibition they developed and curated with Clay on Main based upon Dia De Los Muertos. Artists were invited to create an altar using handmade personal work. Opening reception is 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, Clay on Main, 313 Main Street, Oley, PA. Come meet the artists and curators and enjoy some refreshments.
Liz Van Verth, Art and Design
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Increasing amounts of clouds today ahead of a weak coastal low to our south. The low doesn’t have much juice to it, but it'll provide more in the way of clouds than we've been accustomed to lately, along with some shower chances possible later today, tonight, and tomorrow. High temperature today around 78.
Announcements
Stepped Bezel Jewelry Course
Join us for a hands-on jewelry workshop, where you'll master bezel stone setting and craft your own custom ring and Roman-era bracelet with instructor Janna Gregonis. The 10-class schedule is 6-8:30 p.m., Sept. 17 to Nov. 19. The course fee is $200 and includes a jewelry kit to create your custom ring and bracelet. Register online.
KU Advance Office of Extended Learning
Student Loan Assistance
PASSHE has partnered with TIAA's student loan solution partner, Savi, to offer resources and assistance to help KU employees and family members find the best federal repayment and forgiveness programs for their financial situation and to take advantage of programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Sign up for more information at TIAA's website.
Jennifer Weidman, Human Resources
KU Art Faculty Exhibition
The Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery's first exhibition of the fall semester is the 2025 Faculty Biennial, featuring artwork by faculty teaching in KU's College of Visual and Performing Arts. All gallery events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; 12-4 p.m. Saturday; and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. The Miller Gallery is located off the lobby of the fountain side entrance of Sharadin.
The Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery
Karen Stanford, Visual and Performing Arts
Academics
Starfish Express Workshops
Join us for a Starfish Express Workshop to learn how to navigate Starfish features, set up your profile, manage consultation hours, raise flags and referrals and more. Zoom link to join. Workshops are offered 3-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16; and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. 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
Research Committee 2025-2026 Guidelines Now Available
The Research Committee provides funding to faculty and administrators to facilitate their research. The 2025-2026 guidelines are now available. A letter of intent must be submitted to Heather Arbuckle at arbuckle@kutztown.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 15, with the title of the proposal only. We are requiring a letter of intent so the office knows how many proposals to expect. Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27. Please note that there is $60,000 available for funding grants. The Research Committee will make awards in December.
Heather Arbuckle, Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| 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) |
| Sept. 23 | 11 a.m. | Town Hall with President Cavalier 183 MSU |
| Sept. 23 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn |
| Sept. 25 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Sept. 25 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
Athletics
Soccer's O'Donnell Named PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Week
After another pair of wins by the 23rd-ranked Kutztown University women's soccer team, starting goalkeeper Morgan O'Donnell was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Defensive Athlete of the Week. The junior faced a combined 15 shots (eight on goal) across the team's two conference games against Millersville and Lock Haven, which KU won 4-1 and 3-1, respectively. She managed three saves in each of the two games, which turned out to be pivotal in the two victories over the weekend.
Soccer's O'Donnell Named PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Week
Sports Information
Kracyla Named PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week
Kutztown University's Noah Kracyla received his first career weekly award from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Monday, when he was selected as the PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week. Kracyla opened the scoring for nationally ranked Kutztown with a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown in last Saturday's 34-0 victory at Edinboro.
Kracyla Named PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. IUP Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 19 | 5 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. D'Youville Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 20 | Noon | Football vs. Gannon Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Listen | Stats | Tickets) |
| Sept. 20 | 1 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. East Stroudsburg 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.