Daily Brief
March 16, 2023
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure over western North Carolina will bring a temporary spell of gorgeous, warmer weather. Expect sunshine today with a mild high of 57.
Announcements
May Commencement Faculty RSVP
All faculty are invited to join in the celebration of students' achievements by participating in the May commencement ceremonies. A ceremony for graduates will take place 5 p.m. Friday, May 12, followed by two ceremonies for undergraduates Saturday, May 13. All ceremonies will take place in the O'Pake Fieldhouse. Your role in this event is significant to our students. The deadline to rent regalia (required for participation) is March 24. Click here for RSVP link.
https://www.kutztown.edu/events/commencement/faculty
Erica Stratton, Commencement Team
Chambliss Faculty Research Lecture Featuring Dr. Yongjae Kim
Dr. Yongjae Kim, Department of Sport Management, will present the Chambliss Faculty Research Award lecture 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 145 Boehm. Kim’s lecture is titled "From Gaming to Gaining: The Impact of Repetitive Sport Video Gaming on Sport Attitudes and Behavior." Light refreshments will be available. If you are unable to join us in person, the lecture will be recorded and posted to YouTube after the event.
Bethany French, Office of the Provost
Collegiate Recovery Hosts AA Meeting
Collegiate Recovery is hosting an open AA meeting with breakfast 9-10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, followed by a Collegiate Recovery social 10 a.m. to noon. Collegiate Recovery meetings are held 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, the Health Center, when school is in session. Collegiate Recovery provides supportive recovery advocacy for those who seek to be substance-free, have a substance use disorder, have experiences with others who use substances and are sober and curious. For more information contact Frances Cortez Funk at cortez@kutztown.edu
Frances C. Cortez Funk, Health & Wellness
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 21 | 6 p.m. | Rape, Aggression and Defense Training Georgian Room 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 23 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 323, 322, 325, 324 McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 6 p.m. | Women's History Month Event - Woman2Woman Bear's Den McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 6 p.m. | Rape, Aggression and Defense Training Georgian Room Old Main |
| March 27 | 3 p.m. | College of Education Dean Search - Candidate C 116 McFarland Student Union |
| March 28 | 4:30 p.m. | Chambliss Faculty Research Lecture featuring Dr. Yongjae Kim 145 Boehm |
| March 30 | 6 p.m. | Women's History Month Speaker and Book Signing - Gabby Rivera 218 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.