Daily Brief
Dec. 4, 2024
DMZ Tree Lighting
The campus community is encouraged to attend a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, DMZ. Join President Hawkinson, students and many others when the trees around the Fountain of Knowledge on the DMZ are lit to welcome light to the winter season. Students can take a finals study break and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate from the Student Government Association, share good company and plan to take memorable pictures with friends at this beautiful spectacle.
Dr. Stephen Rupprecht, Asst. VP and Dean of Students
The Collage Newsletter
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announces the publication of its latest issues of “The Collage.” The November 2024 issue features Chris Saidi, professor of history, and Valeria Mangiapane, a senior social work major.
Emma Osborne , Dean’s Office, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure to our west holds on for another day. Partly sunny skies are expected. Breezy conditions due to a tightening pressure gradient. High temperature near 37.
Announcements
Holiday Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days
Faculty and staff will receive 35% off any regular priced apparel and gift items and 15% off tech accessories and art supplies in-store through Friday, Dec. 13 (discount cannot be combined with any other offers, does not include tech hardware and software). Please present your KU I.D. at the register to receive the discount.
KU Campus Store/KUSSI
Addressing Mail and Packages for your Department
When ordering for your department, please do not put "Kutztown University" or a P.O. Box number in the mailing address. If you address mail or packages incorrectly, they could be returned to the sender. You will receive everything faster if you include your full name, department name and room number. If you oversee ordering for a person in a different department, please make sure to put that person’s full name, department name and room number. If you are looking for a package, please send the tracking number to mailservices@kutztown.edu.
(EXAMPLE)
Full Name – Room Number
Department Name
425 Baldy Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
Louis Richuitti, Mail Services/Storeroom
Business Office Announcement
Kelsey Arcelay has been appointed as the Disbursement Accounting Manager. She will oversee accounts payable, travel reimbursements, purchasing cards and serve as a liaison to Procurement Shared Services. Kelsey has six years of experience as the assistant director for Student Accounts. Please join us in congratulating Kelsey on her new position.
Matt Assad, Business Office
KUR Drops Second Podcast Installment in Strand Renovation Series
Kutztown University Radio (KUR) has dropped a second podcast in our series on the Strand Renovation. Listen to the first podcast, which was released last month. The latest podcast discusses an event this coming weekend.
Mike Regensburger, Kutztown University Radio
First Destination Career Outcome Survey
Please remind graduating students to complete their First Destination Career Outcomes Survey in Handshake before graduation (and again at three and six months). Employer and graduate school information is shared with academic departments for your use and benefit.
Career Development Center
Meet Our New Chaplain
Please join the Newman Council 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center, 15207 Kutztown Rd (across the street from Old Main), as we welcome our new Chaplain, Father Matthew Kuna. Father Kuna is a 2016 graduate of Kutztown University and the Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Thiep Pham, Computer Science and Information Technology
Faculty Recital ''Water Music'' by Dr. Andy Thierauf
Dr. Andy Thierauf, Department of Music, will perform works for solo percussion, including Jacob Druckman's Reflections on the Nature of Water, newly commissioned Postcard Pieces by Philadelphia composers and his own electroacoustic work at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research. The compositions incorporate traditional instruments, found objects, dripping water and live electronics to create a vast, textural landscape evoking the imagery and essence of water. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music
Armed Forces Tree of Recognition
The Office of Military and Veterans Services has a Tree of Recognition on display in the MSU near Starbucks. As we get closer to holiday break, we'd love to continue to add names of our KU community and their loved ones who have served in the military (past or present). Visit the Office of Military and Veterans Services, 262 MSU, to create a dedication. You can also submit information via email at veterans@kutztown.edu for our team to create one for you. Please submit the name of your loved ones, military affiliation and/or a short message to add to the tree by Friday, Dec. 6. Our team will add names to the Tree of Recognition as we receive them.
Military and Veterans Services
Counseling Center Hours during Finals Week
The KU Counseling Center will be open during finals week 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointments are needed. Students are invited to walk in for a consultation with a counselor during these hours throughout the week.
Susan Mangold, KU Counseling Center
Academics
Tutor.com
Are you teaching a winter class? Tutoring support is available for winter courses through Tutor.com, a virtual 24/7 tutoring platform. For instructions on how to use this service, please have your students visit the Tutoring Services website. Contact tutor@kutztown.edu with questions.
Adam Troxel, Tutoring Services
Join Us for Software Engineering Capstone Demo Day
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology is proud to announce the fall Senior Seminar Software Engineering Capstone Products Demo Day Friday, Dec. 6. Join us live and in person in 218 MSU. Presentations and demos are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; poster sessions and individual demos are 1-3 p.m. Students have worked for two semesters on their projects, including custom-built hardware devices, web and mobile apps and a PC game. Plan on attending all or part of the day. Thank you for your support of our students.
Donna DeMarco, Computer Science and Information Technology
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 4 | -- | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (Register) |
| Dec. 4 | 2 p.m. | Reception: Elizabeth Pflugler 223 MSU |
| Dec. 5 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Zoom |
| Dec. 5 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 103 Academic Forum |
| Dec. 6 | All Day | CSIT Demo Day 218 MSU |
| Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents: Mandy Gonzalez Home for the Holidays (w/ KU Choir) Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Dec. 7 | 11 a.m. | Christmas on the Farm Heritage Center |
| Dec. 7 | 7 p.m. | KU Arts Society Gala (Tickets) The Publishing House, Kutztown, Pa. |
| Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Orchestra Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 8 | 1 p.m. | Holiday Celebration Georgian Room (RSVP) |
| Dec. 8 | 3:30 p.m. | Holiday Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 9 | 5 p.m. | Tree Lighting DMZ |
| Dec. 11 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Old Main Concourse |
| Dec. 12 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Dec. 12 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| Dec. 14 | 10 a.m. | Fall 2024 Commencement O'Pake Fieldhouse (Watch) |
| Dec. 16 | -- | Winter Break Hours Begin |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 6 | 3 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Slippery Rock Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Dec. 6 | 5 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Slippery Rock Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Dec. 7 | 1 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Seton Hill Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Dec. 7 | 3 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Seton Hill Keystone Arena (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.