Daily Brief
March 9, 2023
Admiral Levine Speaks as Keynote at Social Work Community Forum
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was the keynote speaker on the topic of the opioid crisis at Friday's 19th annual Social Work Community Forum. The event brought together social work professionals, university community members and community leaders to raise awareness and develop solutions to community needs, particularly as they pertain to families.
University Relations
Town/Gown Commitment
President Hawkinson and Kutztown Borough mayor Jim Schlegel hosted community leaders for their recurring Town/Gown meeting at the president's residence Monday, March 6, to discuss important topics and ways to continually improve the university's commitment to the local community.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure brings another fair and breezy day, although less windy than recent days. High around 47.
Announcements
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents:The Kingdom Choir Schaeffer Auditorium |
| 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 | 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 Lobbies of Boehm, Sharadin, Old Main and McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 9 a.m. | FYE Conference McFarland Student Union |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 11 | Noon | Baseball vs. Lincoln (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats) |
| March 11 | 1 p.m. | Women’s Lacrosse vs. Lock Haven Keystone Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| March 11 | 2:30 p.m. | Baseball vs. Lincoln (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats) |
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.