DEAR GOLDEN BEARS, I’m pleased to share with you the Fall 2023 edition of the Tower, which is filled with stories of students, alumni, and friends of the university who are dedicated to supporting their community. Some of the best moments of the year were during commencement ceremonies in December and May, when we celebrated our graduates as they walked across the stage. It is wonderful to honor them on one of the biggest days of their lives, and their hard work should be commended. We also awarded honorary doctorates to several dedicated KU supporters (page 9). We were thrilled to see the completion of major construction projects on campus this year. The de Francesco Building (back cover) opened for classes this fall, while the Keith Haring Fitness Court (page 8) and Nancy Jean Stump Seiger ’54 Botanical Research Center (page 12) are open, as well. The Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research (page 12) and DeLight E. Breidegam Building: Headquarters of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center (page 11) have both hosted numerous events, and they also house incredible artifacts and archives. None of these projects would be possible without the support of KU’s generous donors, and we are also pleased to announce that we have raised more than $46.8 million as part of Together, We’re Golden: The Campaign for Kutztown University (page 13). Please enjoy this issue of Tower and I hope to see you at one of our many campus events in the coming months. Sincerely, Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson President, Kutztown University
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