Daily Brief
Aug. 23, 2023
Johannes Schwalm Historical Association Selects KU as New Home of Digital Military Archives
Kutztown University has been selected to be the new home of a military archive collection from the American Revolution, courtesy of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association. Rohrbach Library manages the digital collection, which launched in August. The collection is made up of thousands of pages of original documents from the United States, Britain and Germany.
University Relations
Beidler Named KU Employee of the Month for December 2022
Congratulations to Craig Beidler, police supervisor, Public Safety and Police Services, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for December 2022. Click the link below to read Beidler’s nomination from Jennifer Fernandez, student.
University Relations
Garcia Named KU Employee of the Month for May 2023
Congratulations to Amanda Garcia, assistant director, McFarland Student Union Operations, Greek Life and Commuter Student Services, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for May 2023. Read Garcia’s nomination from Donna Ruch, university registered nurse, at the link below:
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure centered over the Great Lakes will provide for a pleasant day. Mostly sunny skies ate expected. High temperature near 77.
Announcements
Summer 2023-24 Faculty-Led Study Abroad
The call for Summer 2023-2024 faculty-led study abroad program proposals is now open. Interested faculty are invited to submit the attached application and Excel budget worksheet to Melissa Lincoln (lincoln@kutztown.edu) by Friday, Sept. 15 to ensure that approvals and financial reviews are completed in a timely manner. We look forward to reviewing submitted proposals.
- Faculty-Led Study Abroad Proposal 2023-24.pdf
- Faculty-led Study Abroad Budget Worksheet 2023-24 (2).xlsx
If you have questions or would like to connect with individuals knowledgeable about study abroad, please let me know. I would be happy to help arrange a meeting.
Thank you.
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/study-abroad.html
Melissa Lincoln, Office of Extended and Life Long Learning and the Dean of Graduate Studies
Student Recreation Center Hours
The Student Recreation Center will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 23 - Friday, Aug. 25 for student staff training. Regular semester hours begin on Saturday, Aug. 26. Group exercise classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Tracy Turner, Student Recreation Center
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Aug. 25 | 8 a.m. Breakfast 9 a.m. Program |
Faculty Staff Convocation Celebration https://fs7.formsite.com/kutzuniv/2023FSCC/index |
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.