Daily Brief
March 15, 2023
Jason Bishop Returns to KU
World-class magician that calls Fleetwood home returns to the KU Stage. From his breathtaking double levitation to his cutting-edge op-art and plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning and original state-of-the-art magic with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock and pop soundtrack. Tickets are $15 and available on line or by calling 610-683-4092.
https://kutztown.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1727
KU Presents!
Easter on the Farm
Celebrate Pennsylvania German Easter traditions and the vibrant folk culture of the region at Easter on the Farm, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University, located at 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, Pa. Easter on the Farm is a free, fun and educational event for the whole family featuring folklife demonstrations, live musical performances by some of the region’s finest folk musicians, kid’s activities, animals, local folk artists and our annual Easter egg hunts (12:30 and 2 p.m.).
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Deep low over the Gulf of Maine begins to move away. This will allow high pressure from the Mississippi River to move in. Mostly cloudy conditions to start but gradual clearing expected. It will be windy too. High temperature near 45.
Announcements
Employee of the Month
Now is the time to submit nominations for the March 2023 Employee of the Month.
https://fs7.formsite.com/kutzuniv/EOM/index.html
Alexis Martin, Human Resources
College of Education Dean Search Open Forums
The search committee for the position of Dean of the College of Education invites students, faculty and staff to the open forum meetings with the candidates. Because this is a critically important position for the university, we hope that you will take time to attend all or part of the meetings and ask questions of the candidates. The search committee will be soliciting your responses to the candidates through a survey sent after the meeting. Curriculum vitae for each candidate will be posted the day before each campus visit.
- Candidate A: 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, 116 MSU
- Candidate B: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 116 MSU
- Candidate C: 3 p.m. Monday, March 27, 116 MSU
COE Dean Search Committee
Rape, Aggression and Defense Training
Rape, Aggression and Defense Training (RAD), provided by Public Safety and Police Services, is free to female faculty, staff and students. Training is scheduled 6 p.m. March 20, 22A Old Main, and March 21 and 23, Georgian Room, Old Main. You must attend all three sessions to complete the RAD program. Email dsantos@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-4860 to sign up.
Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services
AFSCME Local 2234
On Wednesday, March 20, representatives from AFSCME will be on location to kick off a state contract campaign. We welcome members and non-members to stop by and speak with us 11:30 a m. to 3:30 p.m., Boehm Lobby and Sharadin Arts Lobby and 3-6 p.m., Old Main Lobby and McFarland Student Union. We look forward to seeing you there.
Dave Isett, AFSCME
Understanding GSA (General Services Administration)
Register for this free training 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, via Zoom on the following topics; Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Support, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Prime Vendor Program and Selling to Government. GSA officials will present this virtual event and discuss how to work with their agency to increase opportunities for small businesses by providing best value to federal agencies across the federal contracting marketplace.
https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/30215
Rachael Wolfe, KUSBDC
Academics
Call to Faculty for Noncredit Learning
The Office of Extended Learning is running noncredit programming in the areas of golf, local farming of mushrooms, gardening, Tai Chi and journaling. If you are interested in facilitating and have the expertise in one of these areas, please contact Lori at 610-683-4478.
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/extended-and-lifelong-learning
Office of the Vice Provost
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 13-17 | All Day | Spring Break No classes; Offices are open. |
| March 17 | 11 a.m. | Employee Planetarium Show - Planet Nine Grim Science Building |
| March 20 | 3:30 p.m. | College of Education Dean Search - Candidate A 116 McFarland Student Union |
| March 20 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
| March 20 | 6 p.m. | Rape, Aggression and Defense Training 22A Old Main |
| March 22 | 11:30 a.m. | AFSCME Local 2234 Representatives Boehm, Sharadin, Old Main and MSU |
| March 22 | 3:30 p.m. | College of Education Dean Search - Candidate B 116 McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 9 a.m. | FYE Conference McFarland Student Union |
| March 27 | 3 p.m. | College of Education Dean Search - Candidate C 116 McFarland Student Union |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 18 | Noon | Baseball vs. Millersville (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video) |
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.