Daily Brief
Jan. 6, 2023
Drezek to Serve as Interim Chief of Police
David Drezek will serve as interim chief of police at Kutztown University, effective Jan. 14. Drezek, KU's deputy chief of police, has been with the university since 2018. Drezek will assume the role for Chief John Dillon, who announced his retirement from Kutztown University after 32 years, 11 as chief of police. Dillon's final day at the university will be Friday, Jan. 13.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Area of low pressure moves into Ontario bringing a chance of morning showers. Mostly cloudy conditions the rest of the day. High temperature near 43.
Announcements
2023 Healthy U Participation Window is Open
For employees that participate with the State System Employee Benefits (APSCUF, non-represented, OPEIU (nurses), POA (PASSHE officers association)​, SPFPA (security/police), the window to participate in the 2023 Healthy U program is open. You and your enrolled spouse, if applicable, have from Jan. 1 to May 31 to Complete the RealAge Test on the Sharecare website (or smartphone application) to be rewarded with the lowest healthcare premium rate beginning in July 2023. The Healthy U program provides personalized guidance for a healthier lifestyle through nutrition, exercise, getting the right amount of sleep, reducing stress and more.
Jeanette Forster, Human Resources
So You Want to Be a Beekeeper?
Please join us 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 312 MSU to discuss a year in the life of a hobby beekeeper. For $25 you can learn what is needed to start and maintain a honey bee colony. Please register here. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held virtually.
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/extended-and-lifelong-learning
Lori Lentz, Extended Learning
Academics
University Curriculum Committee
The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 26. The proposal deadline is noon Thursday, Jan. 12. Please submit proposals to the UCC SharePoint site. Contact Brian Meares at meares@kutztown.edu with any questions.
Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 12 | Noon | David Beougher Reception Graduate Center Lobby |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 7 | 1 p.m. | Women’s Basketball vs. West Chester Keystone Arena (Live Stats | Video) |
| Jan. 7 | 3 p.m. | Men’s Basketball vs. West Chester Keystone Arena (Live Stats | Video) |
| Jan. 7 | 3 p.m. | Wrestling vs. American International O’Pake Fieldhouse |
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.