Daily Brief
Aug. 23, 2024
Town/Gown Commitment
President Hawkinson and Kutztown Borough mayor Jim Schlegel hosted community leaders for their recurring Town/Gown meeting at the president's residence Wednesday, Aug. 21, to discuss important topics and ways to continually improve the university's commitment to the local community.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure becomes situated over the region. Fair skies and pleasant conditions are expected. High temperature near 79.
Announcements
University Senate: Professional Staff – Willingness to Serve
University Senate nominations for an elected position are now being accepted for the following position: Professional Staff Senator (one opening, two-year term): Senator representing the views of all professional staff at the university. Must have three years full-time service at the university by August 2024. This is a two-year term. KU employees designated "Professional Staff" are all those represented by SCUPA and Managers below rank of Cabinet. To self-nominate to be on the ballot, please complete the electronic form located at this link. You will be prompted to log in to Engage@KU with your username (full KU email address) and KU Windows password. Form submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. To resume a form you have already started or view a form you have completed, click here. If you have questions about the position, contact senate@kutztown.edu. If you experience problems with the online system, contact Leah Cassellia at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Kim Shively, Chair, Committee on Committees
University Senate: Staff – Willingness to Serve
University Senate nominations for an elected position are now being accepted for the following position: Staff Senator (one opening, three-year term): Senator representing the views of all staff at the university. Must have three years full-time service at the university by August 2024. This is a three-year term. KU employees designated "Staff" are all those not represented by SCUPA, Managers below rank of Cabinet, faculty or coaches. To self-nominate to be on the ballot, please complete the electronic form located at this link. You will be prompted to log in to Engage@KU with your username (full KU email address) and KU Windows password. Form submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. To resume a form you have already started or view a form you have completed, click here. If you have questions about the position, contact senate@kutztown.edu. If you experience problems with the online system, contact Leah Cassellia at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Kim Shively, Chair, Committee on Committees
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Aug. 23 | 8 a.m. | Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Aug. 23 | 1 p.m. | Student Convocation O'Pake Fieldhouse |
| Aug. 26 | 8 a.m. | First Day of Fall Semester |
| Aug. 26 | 4 p.m. | Wynnie's Birthday Party President's Residence |
| Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. | Unity Rally Schaeffer Lawn (Rear) |
| Aug. 30 | -- | College Colors Day |
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.