Daily Brief

Watch: Hispanic Heritage Month Featured on WFMZ

The Multicultural Center's Piragua Shaved Ice event, held Tuesday, Sept. 23 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, was featured on WFMZ-TV. Watch the highlights on the WFMZ website (Spanish).

WFMZ News Story

University Relations

Tyler Finck Wins Kistler Award

Congratulations to student Tyler Finck for being awarded a Pamela Kistler First-Year Achievement Award from the Lehigh Valley section of the American Chemical Society (LVACS). The award recognizes a second-year student in the chemistry program of each LVACS member college who excelled in the first year of their program. Finck was selected as the Kutztown University awardee. The photo shows Finck receiving the award from Dr. Rigoberto Hernandez (left), president-elect of the ACS, and Chester Crane (right), chair of the LVACS.

Matt Junker, Physical Sciences

Presidential Inauguration Committee

We are pleased to share the full Presidential Inauguration Committee with the campus community and welcome any input and feedback from students, faculty and staff during the ongoing planning process. The Presidential Inauguration is set for Friday, April 10, and will be themed "Golden Opportunities." Members of the steering committee and sub-committee chairs are indicated with an asterisk (*). The full committee is as follows:

*Co-Chair: Sandy Green, Council of Trustees/Government and Community Relations
*Co-Chair: Matt Santos, Vice President for University Relations and Athletics
*Executive Assistant to Co-Chairs: Cheryl Faust, Executive Assistant to the Vice President
*Administration: Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
*Academic Affairs: Dr. Amy Pfeiler-Wunder, Associate Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Enrollment and Student Affairs: Melinda Quiñones, Director of Multicultural Services
Equity and Compliance: Marie Fenstermacher, Executive Assistant to the Vice President
*Finance and Facilities: Matt Assad, Executive Director of Finance
Foundation: Alex Ogeka, Executive Director
*President’s Office: Pam Reichert-Rex, Senior Executive Associate
*University Relations and Athletics: Leanne Recla, Executive Director, University Marketing
*Operations/Events: Sarah Wallace, Special Events Coordinator, President’s Office
Operations/Logistics: Honey Svoboda, Coordinator of Campus Events and Programs
Operations/Scripts: Bryan Salvadore, Executive Director of Communications

Sandy Green and Matt Santos, Presidential Inauguration Co-Chairs

KU Campus Store Customer Appreciation Sale

Stop in the KU Campus Store 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 25, to spin our prize wheel for a chance to win Dunkin' coupons, Free Rita's, energy drinks and other exciting giveaways. Enjoy 30% off apparel and gifts. 30% is valid in store and online. Prize wheel is in store only.

Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store

KU at Berks Cultural Diversity Festival This Weekend

KU is once again a proud sponsor and vendor at the Berks Cultural Diversity Festival this Saturday, Sept. 27. Student volunteers (Kimson Kourts and Diversity Council) and KU performers (Pen2Paper) will also be there to help celebrate. We would love to see some KU folks in KU gear out enjoying the festival and stop by our booths, noon to 6 p.m., Reading City Park. Admission is free (donations accepted) and there are some great food and craft vendors; so come hungry and curious about all the festival has to offer.

Berks Cultural Diversity Festival Tickets

Jerry Schearer, Diversity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer

Boost Your Business Visibility: Get Found on Google Search

The Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) and a certified Google Coach, invites entrepreneurs and small-business owners to a free, Google-sponsored virtual workshop "Get Found on Google Search," 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, via Zoom. This interactive session will help businesses strengthen their online presence and attract more customers by improving their visibility on Google Search and Maps. Participants will learn practical strategies for optimizing their Google Business Profile, using reviews and photos effectively and increasing credibility with potential customers. The workshop is designed to be accessible and actionable, offering tools that participants can apply immediately to improve their digital presence. Whether you are just setting up your profile or looking for ways to maximize its impact, this session provides expert guidance from a certified Google Coach. This event is free of charge, thanks to Google's sponsorship, but advance registration is required. For details and registration, visit the PASBDC website.

Boost Your Business Visibility: Get Found on Google Search

Rachael Wolfe, Kutztown Small Business Development Center

KU Celebrates Clements, Scheuing as Distinguished Keystones, a part of PSACs 75th Anniversary

Current Kutztown University football head coach Jim Clements and field hockey head coach Marci Scheuing have been recognized as key contributors for Kutztown athletics during their tenures and are celebrated as Distinguished Keystones for the PSACs 75th Anniversary celebration. The fourth and final grouping honored are the PSAC's 75 Distinguished Keystones, recognizing individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches or administrators.

Kutztown celebrates Clements, Scheuing as Distinguished Keystones, a part of PSACs 75th Anniversary

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