Daily Brief
July 18, 2024
Spring 2024 Degree Recipients
Kutztown University has conferred degrees for nearly 1,100 students for the 2024 spring semester.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
We’ve finally reached the finish line of all the heat and humidity, at least for about the next week, as nothing looks too overly hot and humid for about a week. It all starts today with nice fair skies, decreasing humidity as the day progresses, and highs about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the past few days, topping out at no more than about 84.
Announcements
Camps/Events Happening This Week
We are pleased to welcome the following camps/events this week to our campus:
- July 21-24 - TNT Wrestling
- July 21-24 - Reading Rage
- July 25-28 – Nike Basketball
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
KU Presents! 2024-2025 Season Subscriptions Available
Enjoy the same great seats to all seven entertaining KU Presents! Performing Artists Series or three Family Series performances by subscribing before Thursday, Aug. 1. Experience the improvised musical parody Shamilton, an evening of fortepiano with Daniel Adam Maltz, Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez, a Journey tribute by E5CAP3, Grammy® Award-winner Kurt Elling, Bill Blagg Family Magic and so much more. Subscribers also receive access to discounted tickets to Special Events. Subscriptions can be purchased online or by calling 610-683-4092. Tickets to individual performances will be available starting Thursday, Aug. 1.
KU Presents!
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
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 e-mail 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 e-mail at OCR@ed.gov.