Daily Brief
Aug. 30, 2024
2024 Opening Day Convocation and Celebration Recap
Complete coverage of the Opening Day Convocation and Celebration held Friday, Aug. 23, is now available online. The hour-long program covers the many great activities occurring at our university. Included are the annual faculty award presentations, employee of the year, a message from President Hawkinson and divisional updates. Visit the President’s webpage to view the full video replay and remarks from President Hawkinson.
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Watch: Year in Photos
Enjoy a look back at the 2023-2024 academic year at Kutztown University. Watch here.
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Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Upper level disturbance moves through the area during the day. Showers and storms are possible from the morning to the afternoon. High temperature near 71.
Announcements
Special Message from PASSHE Board Chair Dr. Cindy Shapira
Dr. Cindy Shapira, chair of the Board of Governors for Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, shared a message with PASSHE students, faculty and staff Thursday, Aug. 29. Read the message here.
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HR Building Closed Friday
Due to a honeybee infestation, the Human Resources Center will be closed beginning noon Friday, Aug. 30. Staff will be working elsewhere on campus for the afternoon while the hive is being relocated. In the event of a true HR emergency, please get in touch with Social Equity at x34700. Questions on payroll, benefits, clearances, etc, can be submitted via AskHR. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to opening again Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Jennifer Weidman, Human Resources
Special Hours: Student Recreation Center
The Student Recreation Center will be open 1-11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Keystone Hall Pool will be open 6-7 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2.
Tracy Turner, Student Recreation Center
Student Organization Searching for Advisor
Theta Phi Alpha is searching for an on-campus advisor. Theta Phi Alpha is a national women's social fraternity and is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference. The mission of Theta Phi Alpha encompasses far more than providing a social network for college women. For more than 90 years, the sisters of Theta Phi Alpha have maintained a history rich in educational excellence, professional achievement and a deep commitment to social service. Our mission is to create close comradeship, to advance educational, social and philanthropic interests and leadership training; to encourage spiritual development and adherence to the highest moral standards; and to promote lifelong bonds of friendship. Please reach out to Payton Price, president of Theta Phi Alpha, at ppric811@live.kutztown.edu, or Laura Fenimore, assistant director of Student Involvement, at fenimore@kutztown.edu, if you have any questions or are interested.
Laura Fenimore, Office of Student Involvement
KU In The News: Sheperis Presents at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Internship Summit
Dr. Carl Sheperis, vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies, recently presented at the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Internship Summit. Sheperis’ address, “The Intersection of AI and Internships: Opportunities and Challenges,” asserted that AI was developing faster than most people could imagine and that the time to prepare for it was at hand. Read More.
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Academics
Return to Campus Event
Join us at the Return to Campus event 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Sept. 5, Schaeffer Lawn, to meet and chat with faculty and staff, get your questions answered, enjoy some free ice cream and enter for a chance to win raffles.
Stacey Gambler, Dean's Office, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
KU Esports Teams to Compete at Riptide 2024
Please excuse the following Esports students from your classes Sept. 6-8: Alex Stepien, Andrew Manley, Austyn Merl, Christian Moyer, Christina Hoff, Christopher Secula, Ian Sipe, John Rygiel, Jonathan Liveli, Kyle Rautzhan, Madison Katein, Maria Parisiou, Meg Hess, Mike Cuomo, Oksana Wojcik and Pearson Uelses. Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Thiep Pham and Griffin Nye, Computer Science and Information Technology
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Aug. 30 | -- | College Colors Day |
| Sept. 2 | -- | Labor Day - University Closed |
| Sept. 3 | 6:45 p.m. | Pride Night at R-Phils Reading, Pa. (Tickets) |
| Sept. 4 | 4 p.m. | Fall Involvement Fair 218 MSU |
| Sept. 5 | 10:30 a.m. | LAS Return to Campus Event Schaeffer Lawn |
| Sept. 5 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 103 Academic Forum |
| Sept. 5 | 4 p.m. | Open House: LGBTQ+ Resource Center Boxwood House |
| Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training 22A Old Main (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 17 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 19 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 5 | 12 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Concord Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 5 | 3 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Saint Anselm Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Football vs. Assumption Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Audio | Stats | Tickets) |
| Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Felician Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 7 | 3 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Charleston Keystone 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
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.