Daily Brief
Jan. 28, 2025
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A continuous train of weak fronts and low pressures will come and go over the coming few days, but none of them will be more than just a nuisance. Partly cloudy skies today with a few snow showers possible. Windy with high temperatures in the mid 30s.
Announcements
Employee of the Month
Do you have a coworker in your department or in any other department on campus that has gone above and beyond or helped another department or students? Perhaps there was another moment where they went above and beyond their assigned position and supported KU’s mission? Acknowledge them by submitting an Employee of the Month nomination. The nomination form can be found online. Let us know about the amazing work everyone is doing at KU.
Human Resources
Call for UGRC Faculty Mentorship Award Selection Committee Members
Undergraduate Research and Creativity (UGRC) is seeking committee members for evaluating and selecting 2025 UGRC Faculty Mentorship Award recipients. Please find a description of the award and a list of past recipients here. Important Dates: Saturday, March 1 (nominations due); Tuesday, April 1, (candidates notified); 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, (Awards Ceremony as Part of KU Inspires). If you would like to support UGRC and your colleagues in this way, please complete this form by Friday, Jan. 31.
Lynn M. Kutch, Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Enroll in ACUE's "Fostering a Culture of Belonging"
We are once again providing both faculty and staff with the opportunity to earn a digital badge in “Fostering a Culture of Belonging” through Kutztown University’s partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). In the spring semester, the 100% online, asynchronous course opens Monday, Feb. 17, with welcome sessions scheduled for the week of Feb. 10. "Fostering a Culture of Belonging” takes approximately eight weeks to complete and includes four modules: Managing the Impact of Biases; Reducing Microaggressions; Addressing Imposter Phenomenon and Stereotype Threat; Cultivating an Inclusive Environment. If you wish to register for this free professional development opportunity, please register online by Tuesday, Feb. 4. The results from the Fall cohort of “students” were impressive, with 100% of the course participants reporting increased confidence in their ability to create a welcoming environment for all students.
Karen Rauch, Office of the Provost
Academics
CEL Lunch Bunch
Once a month, join the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) for a brown bag lunch. Bring an interesting new idea, a sticky problem or just lunch. We'll chat and share ideas with our colleagues; and yes, there will be cookies. The Lunch Bunch will meet noon to 1 p.m. Fridays, 6 Rohrbach, the following days: Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 28, April 25.
Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Ivan Pecal: Making Juggling Tolerable 218 MSU |
| Jan. 30 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Meeting |
| Feb. 2 | 2 p.m. | KU Presents Family Series: Puppy Pals Live Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Feb. 3 | 3:30 p.m. | President Open Hour 301 Stratton |
| Feb. 5 | -- | Blood Drive 218 MSU (RSVP) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. East Stroudsburg Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Jan. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. East Stroudsburg Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats) |
| Feb. 1 | Noon | Wrestling vs. Gannon Keystone Arena |
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.