Daily Brief

Thirty Minutes of Recess

The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) hosted 30 Minutes of Recess Thursday, April 11, where faculty members from a variety of disciplines gathered to learn more about the pedagogy of play and explored ways to help their students learn and connect. Playground monitor Erin Kraal led research-based activities using a collection of fun materials and techniques. Interested in this type of event for your department? Visit our webpage to learn more about CEL and everything we offer.

CEL Events

Center for Engaged Learning, Center for Engaged Learning

Best Wishes to Officer Buckley

Officer Jeffrey Buckley has accepted a full-time position with the Hamburg Borough Police Department in Berks County. Officer Buckley started his career with the KU Police Department in 2019 and is a certified MPOETC Defensive Tactics Instructor, Certified Field Training Officer and RAD Instructor. He was always there for the department and KU community. The staff at KU Public Safety and Police Services wishes Officer Buckley nothing but success as he continues his law enforcement career.

David Drezek, Public Safety

Police Mock Oral Boards

The Department of Criminal Justice and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services co-hosted mock police oral boards Thursday, April 11, for students who intend to pursue policing careers. Students interviewed with a panel of KU's Chief of Police and three alumni, who are currently serving as police officers. Students gained valuable feedback to improve their interview skills so that they will be successful in starting their careers after graduation. Many thanks to the panel and the students who participated. The full panel of officers included Chief David Drezek, Kutztown University Public Safety and Police Services; Tpr. Ryan Ziegler '08, Pennsylvania State Police; Dpt. Sarah Felts '14, Berks County Sherriff's Office; Ofc. Zachary Wargula '19, Archbald Police Department.

Colin Bolger, Criminal Justice

Wednesday Daily Brief Submissions

The content management system of the university website will undergo routine maintenance noon to 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 17. Do not submit Daily Brief submissions during this time, as they will not be collected through the website. Any submissions during this time should be emailed to dbrief@kutztown.edu. Thank you for your assistance.

University Relations

Dissertation Defense: Kealsey McNeil

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department of Social Work are pleased to announce Kealsey McNeil, LCSW, CAADC, will defend her Doctor of Social Work dissertation, “Utilization of Mental Health Services at Domestic Violence Agencies in Pennsylvania,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, Zoom. Meeting ID: 932 3277 1154. Passcode: 552575. The dissertation chair is Dr. Yasoda Sharma.

Sharon Lyter, Social Work

Big Art Day to be Staged Again on KU Campus Friday, April 19

Big Art Day, coordinated by faculty from the Department of Art and Design, is bringing three KU alumni back to campus this spring to share their insight and experience on varied careers in the arts. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, with the following locations and times:
 - 10 a.m. to noon, 120 Shardin for the morning event.
 - Noon to 2 p.m., second floor Atrium Gallery Sharadin (the lobby outside of the Miller Gallery) for the afternoon events.
Our alumni speakers are Erika Stearly '09, James Maria '12 and Jae Kazmar '18. Big Art Day has been an annual Art and Design event since its founding in 2007. Its purpose has always been to foster a connection between esteemed alumni of the program and current students to celebrate the accomplishments of both. The event includes morning coffee with speakers, followed by individual presentations of their work experience and creative projects, a rich question and answer session, department awards, including awards given by the alumni who are jurying the current Kutztown Studio Arts Senior Show, and finally, a luncheon.

Big Art Day

Pierette Kulpa, Art and Design