Daily Brief
July 23, 2024
Patchwork Pedagogy: Art Education Summer Institute Highlights
Dr. Julia Hovanec facilitated an exhilarating and innovative Summer Institute titled, "Patchwork Pedagogy: Using Collage and Assemblage to Reinforce Memory, Create Connection, and Foster Belonging," for the Department of Art Education. Running July 15-18, the institute, which had 21 participants, was packed with engaging encounters, hands-on workshops, inspirational talks and much more. Highlights of the institute included presentations by Michael Albert, Rhonda Wall and Teri Anderson, as well as Kara Mshinda’s collaborative hand collage workshop. We explored the Fabric Workshop and Museum, participating in an engaging workshop and touring two thought-provoking exhibits that challenged our perceptions and sparked our artistic pursuits.
In the Sharadin Art Studio, creativity was in full swing. We immersed ourselves in various encounters, including:
- Introductory Canvas Collage and Assemblage
- Puzzling Collaborative Collage
- Circle Collage and Assemblage
- Collaborative Hand Collage
- Pop-Art Collage
The week was an incredible blend of art-making, collaboration, discussion, inquiry and reflection. Participants left with new skills, a deeper understanding of the importance of memory and fostering belonging, meaningful connections and a greater appreciation for the power of collage and assemblage in art education and personal expression.
Julia Hovanec, Art Education
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A few weak fronts and weak low pressures will keep unsettled, humid weather in the making for us. Mostly cloudy conditions will prevail today with a few scattered rain showers and thundershowers and maybe a downpour or two, but the day will not be a washout. High temperature around 85.
Announcements
Condolences
Please join us in offering our deepest sympathies to our friend and colleague Mary Bononno, Department of Institutional Research, for the loss of her husband, Joseph, who passed away Tuesday, July 16. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and her family during this difficult time. Services will be held Saturday, July 27. Cards can be sent to 305 Stratton. For more information, please visit: Joseph Bononno Memorial.
Fawad Rafi, Institutional Research
Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration
Please join us Friday, Aug. 23 for the Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration in Schaeffer Auditorium. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our achievements as a university, learn of university updates and the many opportunities ahead for us as a campus community. A continental breakfast will be available in the lobby at 8 a.m., with the program beginning at 9 a.m.
Office of the President
Welcome Kayline German
Academic Affairs is pleased to welcome Kayline German to the Provost's suite. As the new clerical assistant, Kayline will provide support to the Office of Assessment, GEPAC and the CEL. She can be reached at ext. 34293. Welcome, Kayline!
Karen Rauch, Provost's Office
Emergency Response Brochures
This week, employees will receive updated brochure(s) on emergency protocols, produced by Kutztown University’s Emergency Management Team. All employees will receive an “Emergency Response Pocket Guide,” while academic departments will also receive “Classroom Safety: FAQ and Planning Considerations.” These publications are presented as an overview of best practices and responses that may be appropriate in an emergency. Read more online. Questions can be directed to Public Safety and Police Services at publicsafety@kutztown.edu.
Emergency Management Team
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 27 | 4-7 a.m. | Power Shutdown North Campus (select buildings) |
| July 29-30 | -- | Work Order System Maintenance Campus |
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.