Daily Brief
July 11, 2024
Thesis Presentation on Astronomy and Data Science
Computer Science MS student Nicholas Paolella will present his interdisciplinary thesis research "Identifying The O’Connell Effect in Eclipsing Binary Stars," based on work done under the supervision of astronomy professor Dr. Phillip Reed and computer science professor Dr. Dale Parson 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 936 1203 3210. Passcode: CSresearch), concluding by 11 a.m. The O’Connell effect is an asymmetry of peaks in cyclic light curves for eclipsing binary star systems as captured by recording instruments. This study uses data captured by NASA and curated by Villanova University, enabling the investigation of eclipsing binary stars and their dynamic attributes that help identify the O’Connell effect.
Dale E. Parson, Computer Science and Information Technology
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Last night's cold front brings less humid air today under fair skies and breezy conditions. High 86.
Announcements
Road Closure South Campus Drive (Manhole Work)
South Campus Drive between Deatrick and Beck Halls will be closed 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 11, to make Steam/Condanste repairs in Manhole 3. Please avoid this area. Thank you for your assistance.
Kyle Mills, Facilities
P-Card Training
Are you new to using a KU purchasing card or need a refresher on how to monitor and reconcile your P-card purchase? The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) will conduct a WORKS training 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. Please email mvink@passhe.edu for the invitation.
Mary Vink, RPO
Camps / Events Happening This Week
We are pleased to welcome the following camps/events this week on our campus:
Keystone Bowl
- Saturday, July 13.
KU Field Hockey
- Sunday, July 14 to Wednesday, July 17.
KU Art
- Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18.
KU Art Youth Day Camp III and KU Stem
- Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19.
KU Football Prospect Camp
- Wednesday, July 17.
KU Soccer
- Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 20.
American Music Abroad
- Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21.
Please make them feel welcome on our campus. Please contact the Office of Conference Services at ext. 3-1359 for any questions or concerns.
Jamie Ryan, Conference and Event Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 6-13 | -- | Summer Music Festival Kutztown, Pa. |
| July 15 | 1 p.m. | Ken Steward Retirement Reception 250 MSU |
| July 17 | 10 a.m. | P-Card Training Zoom |
Athletics
Golden Bear Football Season Tickets Available
Get your season tickets to the Kutztown Golden Bears. Add your tailgate permits or parking passes for the season and save over individual game tickets. Tickets, tailgate permits and parking passes for individual games will be available starting Thursday, Aug. 1.
Athletics
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.