Daily Brief
June 12, 2024
Assistant Director for Clinical Education
It is with great pleasure that we announce our new assistant director for Clinical Education, Dr. Tracy Driehaus, to the College of Education team beginning Monday, July 15. Driehaus is a dedicated K-12 educator and instructional coach. During her 19-year tenure at the Daniel Boone Area School District, she implemented action research-based supervision plans and provided extensive support for teachers in virtual, remote and hybrid learning environments. She holds an Education Doctorate in Transformational Teaching and Learning from Kutztown University and a PK-12 Principal Certificate from California University of Pennsylvania. She also earned a master's and bachelor's degree in mathematics education from West Chester University. Her career spans roles as a mathematics and computer science teacher, curriculum coordinator and instructional coach. She is committed to enhancing educational outcomes through quality teacher preparation and innovative teaching strategies.
College of Education
Ireland Study Abroad
Drs. Lanter, Vogel and Johnson are leading the KU-Ireland Summer Program. So far they've visited Belfast, Dublin, Cork and are now in Killarney. Pictured are 21 Golden Bears near an ancient church in Aghadoe overlooking Lough Leane. Our students have been learning about Ireland's unique early Christian history, its deep literary traditions and how identity is formed through landscape, tradition and history.
Eric Johnson, History, English and Psychology
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure continues to hold. Sunny skies are expected. High temperature near 79.
Announcements
Faculty Awarded Tenure, Fall 2024
I am pleased to announce that tenure has been granted to the following faculty members effective with the 2024 Fall Semester:
- Scott Bastedo, Cinema, Television and Media Production.
- Sally Hyatt, Counselor Education and Student Affairs.
- Pierette Kulpa, Art and Design.
- Dannell MacIlwraith, Art and Design.
- Brenda Muzeta, Secondary Education.
Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Office of the President
Academic Chairs and Secretaries List
The updated Academic Department Chairs and Secretaries list has been uploaded to the Provost, Academic Affairs website under "Resources" and "Forms/Faculty and Staff Resources."
Anne Imschweiler, Office of the Provost
New UI for EBSCO databases
The library’s EBSCO databases will be transitioning to a completely redesigned and upgraded user interface Friday, June 14. Learn more in the link below. Please email flatley@kutztown.edu with any questions or concerns.
Bob Flatley, Rohrbach Library
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Faculty and Staff Recognition Picnic O'Pake Fieldhouse |
| June 17 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
Athletics
Jardine named to PSAC Spring Top 10; First KU Male in a Decade on the List
Joe Jardine, graduate student pole vaulter of the Kutztown University men's track and field program, brought home another illustrious award to his locker as he was named one of just five male student-athletes as a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Spring Top 10 Award winner, announced by the league office Thursday, June 6. Jardine gives KU its first male Top 10 award winner in 10 years, since Brandon Martinez of the baseball team received recognition in spring of 2014. He is the seventh track and field recipient and just the 16th Golden Bear male to earn Top 10 status since the awards were initiated during the 1997-98 academic year.
Jardine, First KU Male In a Decade, named to PSAC Spring Top 10
Sports Information
Accommodations
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Non-Discrimination Statement
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