Daily Brief

Jan. 3, 2024

Berks County Science Olympiad

Kutztown University will host the 2024 Berks County Science Olympiad Thursday, Jan. 4 (snow date Jan. 5). This year's Olympiad will welcome more than 250 high school students from across the county. These talented individuals will compete in a variety of STEM-related events, showcasing their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

University Relations

Weather

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

A sunny winter day thanks to a high pressure system that remains in control. High temperature near 42.

Announcements

2024-2025 Early Event Registration Deadline

The Office of Conference and Event Services has established the deadline for early consideration for room reservations and activities scheduled for the 2024-25 academic year as noon Friday, March 8. For more detailed information and guidelines on the process, please visit the website below. 
Please consider the following when planning your events for the 2024-25 academic year:
 - All requests must be entered by a faculty or staff member in the EMS Room Reservation System.
 - Any early reservation requests for a student organization must be submitted by that organization’s advisor.
 - Any events received after noon Friday, March 8 will be handled on a first-come basis.
 - All events submitted outside of the 2024-25 academic year will be handled at the appropriate time according to scheduling policies.
If you have any questions regarding the process, feel free to call ext. 3-4105 or email jgarcia@kutztown.edu.

Jason Garcia, Conference and Event Services

Employment Opportunities

These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):

Job Number Job Title Job Term Advertise To
2023-0196 NEW - PA DHS Grant Secretary Full Time 1/21/24
2024-0001 NEW - Title III Project Manager Full Time 1/7/24
2024-0002 NEW - PA DHS Grant Project Manager Full Time 1/7/24
2022-0214 Grant and Financial Coordinator Full Time 1/14/24
2023-0168 Landscape Maintenance Specialist Full Time 1/14/24
2023-0187 Groundskeeper / Laborer Full Time 1/14/24
2023-0191 (internal) Academic Department Secretary
- Elementary, Middle, Library & Learning Tech (CA3) (internal)
Full Time 1/5/24
2023-0195 Assistant Director of International Services Full Time 1/7/24
23-24 Asst Coaches 23-24 Assistant Athletic Coaches Part Time 6/28/24
23-24 Clerical Asst Pool 23-24 Clerical Assistant Pool Full Time 6/28/24
23-24 Custodial Pool 23-24 Custodial Worker 1 Pool Full Time 6/28/24
OOC 24-01 Complex Procurement Consultant Full Time 1/15/24

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event
Jan. 15 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University Closed

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 , 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.

Notify the university of an accessibility concern

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 . 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 . 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 .