Daily Brief
April 17, 2024
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.
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
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A low pressure system cutoff from the jet stream enters the Great Lakes region. Some shower activity is possible as a result, mainly in the afternoon. High temperature near 61.
Announcements
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
Academics
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.
Pierette Kulpa, Art and Design
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 17 | 8 a.m. | Dissertation Defense: Ana Bogota 245 Beekey |
| April 17 | 9 a.m. | KU Inspires Rohrbach Library |
| April 17 | 10 a.m. | Blood Drive 218 MSU |
| April 17 | 2 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Bears Den MSU |
| April 17 | 4:30 p.m. | UGRC Mentorship Award Ceremony 183 MSU |
| April 17 | 5 p.m. | Indian Cultural Celebration Multicultural Center |
| April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Latin Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Quartet for the End of Time Wells-Rapp Center |
| April 18 | 11 a.m. | Elder Care Workshop 102 Academic Forum (Zoom) |
| April 18 | 7 p.m. | Ride the Cyclone Musical Schaeffer Little Theatre |
| April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Blackjack!: The Road to 21 Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 19 | 10 a.m. | Big Art Day Sharadin Arts Building |
| April 21 | 1:30 p.m. | Concert: Trombone Choir 114 Schaeffer |
| April 21 | 3 p.m. | Golden Bear Dance Company Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 21 | 3 p.m. | Out of the Darkness Walk DMZ |
| April 22 | 1:30 p.m. | GEPAC External Reviewers 250 MSU |
| April 23 | 11 a.m. | CSIT Thesis Presentation Zoom |
| April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Rock Ensemble III Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 24-27 | -- | Bearfest 45 Campus |
| April 24 | 11:30 a.m. | Dissertation Defense: Kealsey McNeil Zoom |
| April 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Rock Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 25 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| April 25 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Rock Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 17 | 3 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. Shepherd Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| April 19 | TBA | Tennis vs. Edinboro (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| April 20 | 11 a.m. | Tennis vs. Mercyhurst (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| April 20 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Mansfield (DH) North Campus Field (Video | 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
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