Daily Brief

Holiday Greetings to the Kutztown University Community

President Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson and Wynnie wish everyone a joyous holiday filled with music and friendship. Click here for a video featuring the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University, along with a special message from the Hawkinsons.

2023 Kutztown University Holiday Greeting

University Relations

First-Year Seminar Course Collaboration

As a collaborative approach this fall semester, Dr. Anthony Bleach, Dr. Marlene N. Fares and Dr. Kyleigh Ivory's first-year seminar courses invited many campus partners as guest presenters. We appreciated Chief of Police David Drezek's presentation on campus safety and overall engagement with our students. Collectively, the students reported that being exposed to our campus partners and learning about the resources available at KU were both valuable and beneficial.

Department of Academic Enrichment

Nuventive Training for Administrative Units

We invite all administrative units to participate in the Nuventive training that will provide an overview of the software and the basics of entering five-year program reviews into the system. Three dates and times are offered to accommodate schedules: 
 - 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.
 - 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19.
 - 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21.
Sessions will last approximately 30 minutes and will be delivered via Zoom. Meeting ID: 966 7220 4558. Passcode: 852050. In January, we will provide a second series of training sessions on entering annual operational goals and assessment results. Stay tuned for those dates. 

Karen Rauch, Office of the Provost

Large Mailings Before Christmas

Please have all international packages and large mailings ready by Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the latest. This way Mail Services will have enough time to send all mail and packages out before break. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact mail services at 610-683-4141 or mailservices@kutztown.edu.

Louis Richuitti, Mail Services/Storeroom

Computer Science and Information Technology Thesis Presentation

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology invites the university community to attend as Genevieve D. Smith presents her thesis titled, "Boosting Website Speed and User Experience Detecting and Removing Unused CSS Selectors and Rules," 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, via Zoom.

Daniel Spiegel, Computer Science and Information Technology

WORKS P-Card Training

If you are new to reconciling the Kutztown University purchasing card transactions in WORKS or need a refresher, the Regional Procurement Office (RPO) will be conducting a training session 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 19. If you are interested in signing up, please email your preference to Mary Vink at mvink@passhe.edu.

Tammy Moyer, Business Office

Extended – 12 Days of Deals

The “12 Days of Deals” promotion has been extended through Friday, Dec. 15, and excludes other sales and promotions: 30% off Bags; $14.99 Avalanche Plush Squishy; 30% off Drinkware; 50% off Long Sleeve Shirts; 40% off Bottoms; 30% off Hats; 30% off Home Décor; 40% off Champion Line; 40% off League Line; 60% off Original Price Clearance; 30% off Dorm Supplies; 40% off All Gift.

Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store

Chambliss Undergraduate Student Academic Achievement Awards

Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate undergraduate students graduating December 2023 or May 2024 for this prestigious award. Nominees should exemplify an exceptional individual achievement in one or more categories. A list of categories and a nomination form can be found here. The nomination deadline is Monday, Feb. 12.

Chambliss Undergraduate Student Academic Achievement Awards

Andrea Kirshman, Student Success & Academic Excellence

Football Replay on ESPNU

The video replay of KU's national semifinal football game vs. Colorado School of Mines will air 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, ESPNU (channel 35.2 on campus). ESPN+ subscribers can also watch the replay anytime online.

Sports Information