Daily Brief
June 18, 2024
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Heat advisory kicks in today and eventually turns into an excessive heat watch. Get ready for multiple 90+ (maybe 95+) days under a dome of high pressure. Fair skies and humid today with highs around 93.
Announcements
KU to Honor Juneteenth June 19
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that all slaves were now free. This was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which had become official Jan. 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox in April 1865, and the arrival of General Granger's regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
PASSHE and KU have proudly honored Juneteenth for the past four years by closing campuses to allow staff and faculty to celebrate the holiday. Juneteenth represents a seminal event in American history. Juneteenth was long ignored by much of the nation, but is now a national holiday. It was declared so in 2021, when the U.S. Senate passed the Juneteenth National Independence Act and President Biden signed the bill into law. There are many local Juneteenth events.
- Reading Juneteenth Parade and Festival - Saturday, June 8.
- Kutztown - Leaders and Liberators - Saturday, June 15.
- Allentown Celebration and Street Block Party - Wednesday, June 19.
- Lehigh Valley Juneteenth Celebrations - Saturday, June 8 to Wednesday, June 19.
Jerry Schearer, Diversity and Inclusion
Kutztown Dining - Perk Up Truck
Due to Starbucks being closed this summer for renovations, the Perk Up Coffee Truck is available on campus every Tuesday in June and July from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit their truck for a variety of hot and iced coffee, teas, smoothies, specialty drinks and more. They will be parked by the Sharadin Arts Building and accept cash or card payment. This truck is open to all in the Kutztown community. Stay tuned to Kutztown Dining for updates on location.
Dining Services
Employment Opportunities
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| 2023-0183 | Budget Analyst | FT | Continuous |
| 2024-0024 | Business Consultant (Bilingual) | FT | 6/23/2024 |
| 2024-0027 | MR2 HVAC/Plumbing | FT | Continuous |
| 2024-0035 | Key & Lock / Card Access Specialist | FT | Continuous |
| 2024-0043 | Assistant Accounting Services Program Manager (SSBCI-TA/SBA) |
FT | Continuous |
| 2024-0055 | Patrol Officer | FT | Continuous |
| 2024-0064 | Landscape Maintenance Specialist (Reposting) |
FT | 6/30/2024 |
| 2024-0068 | Assistant Director of Housing and Dining | FT | 6/17/2024 |
| 2024-0071 | Heritage Center Administrative Assistant 1: Museum Registrar & Event Coordinator |
FT | 6/23/2024 |
| 2024-0072 | Medical Records Assistant - 12m | FT | 6/23/2024 |
| 2024-0073 | Assistant to the Provost for Finance and Space Utilization |
FT | 6/30/2024 |
| 2024-0073 (internal) | Clerical Assistant 3, Provost's Office (internal) |
FT | 6/23/2024 |
| 23-24 Asst Coaches | 23-24 Assistant Athletic Coaches | PT | 6/28/2024 |
| 23-24 Clerical Asst Pool | 23-24 Clerical Assistant Pool | FT | 6/28/2024 |
| 23-24 Custodial Pool | 23-24 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | FT | 6/28/2024 |
| OOC 24-10 | Staff Attorney (Transactional) REPOSTING | FT | 7/12/2024 |
| OOC 24-13 | OneSIS Functional Director | FT | Continuous |
| OOC 24-14 | Legal Fellow | FT | 6/21/2024 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 20 | Noon | 5 Keys To Effective Leadership In Higher Education Multicultural Center |
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.