Daily Brief
Feb. 23, 2024
Ujima Conference Day of Service
Thanks to the student volunteers who helped stock and reorganize the KU student food pantry as part of this week’s Ujima Conference events.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A gray and dreary day in store with on and off drizzle. Precipitation may be more steady as the day progresses. Some foggy conditions too. High temperature near 50.
Announcements
CEL Advisory Board Meeting
The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Advisory Board will meet 2-2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6 Rorhbach Library, CEL Center.
Center for Engaged Learning
Commission on Human Diversity's 14th Annual Conference
The Commission on Human Diversity is pleased to announce that registration is open for its 14th annual conference 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 1, McFarland Student Union. The conference is hybrid, so most sessions are also available on Zoom. The conference theme this year is “Inspirational Advocacy Through the Arts.” The two keynote speakers, John Nolter and Dr. Phillip Jeffrey Tietbohl, are amazing artists and visionaries. Biographies and program information can be found here. KU faculty, students and community members will also be presenting workshops. All students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to attend this free event. Registration information can be found at the link below.
Patricia Ann Brenner, The Commission on Human Diversity
VPA Art Majors Win Awards
The Healing Through The Arts Juried Art Show concluded its judging this week, announcing six winners from Kutztown University. The artworks are currently on display at the Allentown Art Museum until Sunday, March 31. Elizabeth Frost won fourth place for her digital painting "The Sleepy Time Bear." Six Community Awards were also presented to Patricia Defelice, Monica Dull, Arlo Lao, Madaline Malitas and Neo Safouan. Assistant Professor Dannell MacIlwraith and Instructor Sarah Sterner-Hausknecht submitted the student artwork for the competition.
Dannell MacIlwraith, Department of Art and Design
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Feb. 23 | 4 p.m. | Healing Arts Anti-Gun Violence: The Power of Love Brass Rail Gallery, MSU |
| Feb. 23 | Noon | PASSHE DEI Virtual Panel Zoom |
| Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Stepping into Black History South Dining Hall |
| Feb. 24 | All Day | Chamber Music Weekend Concert Georgian Room |
| Feb. 25 | 2 p.m. | Scholastic Art Awards Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Feb. 27 | 9:30 a.m. | COE Dissertation Defense: Kim Kneller 105 Beekey |
| Feb. 27 | 4 p.m. | Town Hall (APSCUF and Faculty of Color Caucus) 183 MSU |
| Feb. 28 | 9 a.m. | COE Dissertation Defense: Mallie Culpepper-Yablonsky 245 Beekey |
| Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Ignite Kutztown 135 Rickenbach |
| Feb. 29 | 11 a.m. | Press Event: Regenerative Organic Agriculture Grant 250 MSU |
| March 1 | 9 a.m. | Commission on Human Diversity Conference MSU |
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.