Daily Brief
Sept. 5, 2025
SBDC Ribbon Cutting in Honor of David Natroshvili M'01
KU proudly welcomed David Natroshvili M'01, who returned to campus Tuesday, Sept. 2, not only to reconnect, but to make a lasting mark. David, a former graduate assistant in the Kutztown Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and his wife Nina made a generous gift to name the David Natroshvili Small Business Development Suite in the de Francesco Building, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. Faculty, students and staff gathered to officially dedicate the space - a dynamic hub designed to foster innovation, mentorship and real-world business development. David and Nina's gift is a powerful example of how private philanthropy can expand opportunities for students beyond the classroom, enriching their experiences and fueling their ambitions.
SBDC Ribbon Cutting in Honor of David Natroshvili M'01
KU Foundation
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Foggy start to the day will give way to mostly sunny conditions as clouds thin. High temperature near 83.
Announcements
Recap: KU Alert Test
Thank you for your patience as we completed our required emergency alert test Thursday, Sept. 4. KU Alert, the university's emergency alert system, powered by Omnilert, advises the campus of life-threatening situations as well as weather-related closures and concerns. Faculty and staff must opt-in to receive messages. If you already have an account, now is the time to review it to make sure your account is up-to-date and validated. Please take note of the expiration date that is seen after you log in. To create or review your account, use your KU single sign-on credentials online.
University Relations
President's Open Hour
Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by with President Cavalier during his open hour at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, MSU Fireplace Lounge. President Cavalier welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding KU.
Office of the President
Come Speak at Ignite Kutztown
We are seeking speakers for Ignite Kutztown! What is Ignite? It's a speaking event that follows a specific format, more on that below. This semester's Ignite is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 135 Rickenbach, so mark your calendar to attend and see what itis all about. The basic idea behind Ignite is, what’s the nerdy passion you want to share with other people? Make a five-minute speech about it, with 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds. This doesn't need to be about what you teach about, but it could be as long as you can cover it in five minutes. This can be anything you're passionate about, from a hobby, to a research subject, to a general interest. Thus far, we've had topics ranging from The Last of Us, Apples, Playing with Action Figures as an Adult, and many others. Here’s a great video, Why and How to Give an Ignite Talk. If you're stumped for topics, there are many YouTube videos of Ignite talks from around the country. Contact cripe@kutztown.edu for more information.
Emily Cripe, Communication Studies
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 8 | 3 p.m. | President's Open Hour MSU Fireplace Lounge |
| Sept. 11 | 10:15 a.m. | 9/11 Flags of Remembrance Ceremony Alumni Plaza |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 5 | 6 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Chestnut Hill Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 10 | 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Millersville Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| 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 |
| Sept. 13 | 11 a.m. | #1 Field Hockey vs. Wingate Andre Reed Stadium (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 13 | 1 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. California (Pa.) Shannon Sullivan Memorial Tournament Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Sept. 13 | 5:30 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.