Daily Brief
April 23, 2025
Administrative Professionals Day: Thank You from President Hawkinson
Today is Administrative Professionals Day and I want to thank the many administrative professionals at our university for the wonderful service they provide to our students, faculty and staff. It is important to recognize your contributions in helping us to fulfill our mission. As administrative professionals, you provide the fundamental attributes that give structure to the day, and you provide the frame to many actions. You are the foundation of your department or unit, the cog that holds the wheel together, the water that primes the well. Especially on a college campus, the administrative professional is the one most likely to have the institutional history, experience and dedication to ensure the office runs smoothly. You are often selfless in your commitment to help students, supervisors, peers and others. As professionals, and caring people, you will rise up to face adversity and not hesitate to put in the extra effort to complete a task or project. This university is stronger because of the good work you do. Thank you for all you do for Kutztown University.
Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, President
Carrie: The Musical by Actors Creating Theater
Carrie: The Musical, based on the Stephen King horror novel, is running this weekend, April 24-25. It is being co-directed by Gretta DeGerolamo and Sarah Day, with stage manager Maya Hepler. Members of the cast are Carlee Bonanno, Kora Garcia, Aspen Ott, Rachel Day, Cecelia Tramontana, Tommy Scuderi, Michael Seidick, Quinton Sheneman, Adam Reichelderfer, Grace Spellacy, Olivia Lepore, Karina Hernandez, Bryan Correia and Colleen Blockberger. Tickets are still on sale.
Derek Mace, Actors Creating Theater
Psi Chi Induction Ceremony
The Department of Psychology hosted its annual Psi Chi Induction Ceremony Wednesday, April 16. The ceremony honored 31 new members, who were inducted into Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology.
Kara Barrell, Psychology
Congratulations to One of KU's Music Professors
Please join us in celebrating Professor Jamal Jones, composition professor in the Department of Music, who successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation Thursday, April 17, titled, "The Electronic Musician Project: The Interaction of Live-looping, Turntablism, and Sampling in the Jazz Ensemble Setting." His program began at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. When the university abruptly closed in June 2024, it was later adopted in October 2024 by Rowan University, New Jersey. Jones will be hooded Friday, May 9, and receive a Ph.D. in creativity.
Rowan University Ph.D. Creativity Program
Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Music
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure builds out of Canada. Sunny skies are expected. High temperature near 76.
Announcements
KU Campus Store Sidewalk Sale Extended
The KU Campus Store's sidewalk sale has been extended one more day before moving to Dixon Marketplace Thursday, April 24. Stop in and shop $5 tees, $20 sweatshirts, art supplies and much more.
Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store
Shara McCallum Poetry Reading
Shara McCallum will give a free public reading 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 223 MSU Formal Dining room. Her two most recent books will be available for purchase. She will also give a craft talk with writing students 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 141 Old Main. McCallum is an internationally recognized poet from Jamaica and is the author of seven acclaimed books, including Behold (2026), No Ruined Stone (2022 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award) and Madwoman (2018 OCM Bocas Caribbean Poetry Prize). Her work, translated into multiple languages, has been featured in journals, anthologies and set to music. McCallum's prestigious honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship, Musgrave Medal and NEA Poetry Fellowship. A former director of the Stadler Center for Poetry and Penn State Laureate, she is currently an Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English at Penn State.
Andrew Vogel, English/Honors
Mass for Pope Francis
For the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, Father Matthew Kuna, catholic chaplain, will celebrate Mass at 5:15 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 23, Newman Center, 15207 Kutztown Road, across from Old Main. For more information on the Newman Council, please visit http://www.saintchristopher-ku.org.
Thiep Pham, Advisor, Newman Council
DSW Dissertation Defense: Alycha Boehm
The Department of Social Work is pleased to announce Alycha Boehm, LCSW, will defend her Doctor of Social Work dissertation, “The Intersection of Shame and Trauma in Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking,” 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, April 29, 324L Old Main and via Zoom. The dissertation chair is Dr. Yasoda Sharma.
Dr. Juliana Svistova, Social Work
Reminder of Campus Smoking Policy
All Kutztown University buildings, including residence halls, are designated as smoke free. The use of smoking devices or equipment that includes but is not limited to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaporizers, hookahs and pipes are strictly prohibited within university facilities. Each building has one entrance designated as an outdoor smoking area. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of any main entrance to a residence hall, apartment or residence house. This policy applies to all individuals on campus. Anyone observing violators can remind individuals of the university policy; those who refuse to honor policy can be reported to Public Safety at 610-683-4002.
University Relations
Employment Opportunities
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu. Menu to OOC postings: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/transferjobs.
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| 2025-0020 | NEW Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach |
Full Time | 5/9/2025 |
| 2025-0017 | NEW Associate Director of Student Staff and Personnel |
Full Time | 5/4/2025 |
| 2024-0107 | Non-Credit Trainer Pool | Part Time | Continuous |
| 2024-0027 | MR2 HVAC/Plumbing | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2024-0064 | Landscape Maintenance Specialist | Full Time | Continuous |
| 24-25 Patrol Officers | 24-25 Patrol Officers | Full Time | Continuous |
| 24-25 Custodial Pool | 24-25 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/2025 |
| 24-25 Clerical Pool | 24-25 Clerical Assistant 2 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/2025 |
| 24-25 Asst Coaches | 24-25 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part Time | 8/22/2025 |
| 2025-0019 | Management Technician-Student Accounts | Full Time | 4/30/2025 |
| 2024-SE0004 | Executive Director of Financial Aid |
Full Time | 5/16/2025 |
| OOC 25-26 | Complex Procurement Consultant | Full Time | 4/30/2025 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 23 | -- | Administrative Professionals Day |
| April 23 | 5:15 p.m. | Mass for Pope Francis Newman Center Chapel |
| April 23 | 6 p.m. | Public Poetry Reading: Shara McCallum 223 MSU |
| April 24-25 | -- | Carrie: The Musical Schaeffer Little Theatre |
| April 24 | 8:30 a.m. | Take Your Child to Work Day Campus (RSVP) |
| April 24 | 11 a.m. | Lecture: Dr. Mark Christian Unity Room, Multicultural Center |
| April 24 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| April 24 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| April 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Latin Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 25-26 | -- | Spring Alumni Weekend |
| April 26 | Noon | KUR 20th Anniversary Celebration Georgian Room |
| April 27 | 3 p.m. | Symphonic Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Chamber Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 29 | 10 a.m. | Dissertation Defense: Alycha Boehm 324L Old Main |
| April 29 | 5 p.m. | Dissertation Defense: Katie Monahan 245 Beekey |
| April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble III Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 30- May 3 |
-- | Bearfest |
| April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 1 | 11 a.m. | Keith Haring Day Haring Fitness Court |
| May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Trombone Choir Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 4 | 4 p.m. | Orchestra with Choir Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 23 | 2 p.m. | Women's Tennis vs. West Chester Keystone Courts |
| April 25-27 | -- | Women's Golf at PSAC Championships Berkleigh Golf Club (Kutztown, Pa.) |
| April 25 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. East Stroudsburg (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 26 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Shippensburg (DH) Senior Day North Campus Field (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.