- - - — — - - - FEATURE (cont. from page 15) excellent ambassador for KU. Establishing the president’s residence as an ofcial gallery is one of her most signifcant contributions. She brought all the expertise gained as a museum professional for 21 years and three years as a director of university art galleries to make this project happen. She and I believed that a university residence should be shared with members of the university community. In coming up with the idea of making it a gallery, we were able to showcase the talents and scholarship of our faculty, staf, and students. Along with our dog, Wynnie, Ann Marie was a goodwill ambassador on daily walks around campus with our cuddly dog that brought smiles and joy to students, faculty, and staf. She was my friend and partner in this journey and her advice and support were essential to me throughout this past decade. One is the beautiful Alumni Plaza with its waterfall, fowing brook and fountain. I enjoy it visually and also when I close my eyes and listen to the water. I also enjoy the Penn sylvania German Cultural Heritage Farm area and looking down from the Sharadin Arts Building to the beautiful green square in front of the McFarland Student Union, especially when the trees are in bloom. My personal favorite is sitting on our patio. Right behind our house is Schaefer Auditorium, Sharadin and its adjacent fountain. When I sit on the patio reading, I can hear the foun tain and in warm weather, the jazz and rock ensembles go out onto Schaefer’s balcony and jam. It’s so wonderful to sit there and hear the music. When people look back on my presidency, I hope they will see that every decision, ac tion, and gesture was done with the welfare of the university and all its many audiences in mind. Most of all, I want members of the KU community to know that I loved this place and am grateful for having been given the gift of serving in this role. AUGUST 2017 FALL2017 SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 AUGUST 2020 AUGUST 2021 SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 OCTOBER 21, 2022 TOWER When you think of this campus where you have spent the last decade, what are some of your favorite places? How would you like to be remembered? JULY 1, 2015 Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson begins his tenure as Kutztown University’s 12th president. APRIL 15, 2016 Hawkinson inaugurated as president in campus ceremony, attended by former presidents, delegates from PASSHE and many alumni repre senting class years. AUGUST 2017 University launches It’s Good to Be Golden branding campaign for student recruitment. FALL 2017 Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year Awards established by Hawkinson and Ann Marie Hayes Hawkinson. SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 Newly renovated Key stone Field home to women’s soccer and lacrosse is dedicated. AUGUST 2020 Campus reopens for in person classes during COVID-19 pandemic with about 1,800 students returning to campus. AUGUST 2021 KU signs a five year part nership agreement with Rodale Institute, paving the way for students and faculty to work with Rodale researchers. SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 Renovated DeLight E. Breidegam Building opens as headquarters of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. It houses the Heritage Center Library and Archives. OCTOBER 21, 2022 The Keith Haring Fitness Court is dedicated, one of 10 sites nationally chosen for a facility branded with the art of Kutztown native Keith Haring. 16 | FALL 2025
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