Daily Brief
Jan. 22, 2024
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure continues to influence the area. As the high moves east, the next system approaches. Clouds will be on the increase as the day progresses. High temperature near 34.
Announcements
January 2024 Parents and Family Bulletin
This month’s edition of the KU Parents and Family Bulletin has been sent to registered subscribers and can be found online.
University Relations
AFSCME Local 2234 Monthly Member Meeting
The AFSCME Local 2234 monthly member meeting has been rescheduled to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 103 Academic Forum. The meeting was rescheduled in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Light beverages will be served. Please plan on attending so we can discuss how we can grow stronger as a union at Kutztown University.
Letitia Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
University Curriculum Committee
The January 2024 University Curriculum Committee meeting will be conducted by email rather than Zoom due to the short agenda. Contact Brian Meares at meares@kutztown.edu with any questions.
University Curriculum Committee
Student Organization Advisor Needed
The student organization, Cru, is a faith-based organization seeking a faculty/staff advisor. "Cru is a diverse community where the gospel captures hearts, transforms lives and launches men and women into a lifelong adventure with Jesus Christ. We love Jesus and strive to be a community of students on a mission. This is played out by loving and serving others in various ways on our campus, in our community and around the world. Founded in 1951, Cru has expanded to thousands of campuses in the U.S. and more than 190 countries around the world. We are excited to be a part of this great movement and trust that God will do great work at Kutztown for many years to come." More information about the role of a student organization advisor can be found here. Please reach out to Hailey Sheak, Cru's treasurer, at hshea302@live.kutztown.edu.
Leah Cassellia, Student Involvement
Professional Learning Opportunity for Faculty and Staff
One of the initiatives of the KU Title III grant program is to improve how we serve our neurodiverse students. Please join the spring semester conversation to ensure that your program or office facilitates the success of all KU students. To participate in the semester-long community discussions or to request more information, contact Dr. Karen Rauch at rauch@kutztown.edu. The program will begin in early February.
Karen Rauch, Office of the Provost
University Writing Center
Kutztown University Writing Center opens for the Spring 2024 semester Monday, Jan. 29, 100C Rohrbach Library. Please encourage your students to reach out to the KU Writing Center for help and to schedule a writing session concerning papers for any subject or discipline. We have in-person and online sessions available. Students can call 610-683-4733 or email wrcenter@kutztown.edu to set up an in-person appointment. To begin using the Writing Center website and schedule an online session, please visit this webpage. Please see our website for additional helpful instructions and screenshots here. If you would like an in-person information session about the Writing Center or any writing matter in any of your classes for the Spring 2024 semester, please contact Patricia Pytleski. For any questions, please contact wrcenter@kutztown.edu or pytleski@kutztown.edu.
Patricia Pytleski, Writing Center
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 22 | -- | First Day of Class - Spring 2024 |
| Jan. 22 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Monthly Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
| Jan. 24 | 7 p.m. | Sailesh - The Hypnotist 218 MSU |
| Jan. 29 | -- | Writing Center Opens 100C Rohrbach Library |
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.