Daily Brief
May 11, 2023
Keith Haring Day
Kutztown University held the inaugural Keith Haring Day Fitness Event, Thursday, May 4. Events included a fitness clinic, hosted by the Department of Sport Management, fitness competition and an art walk. Demonstrations and instructions for appropriate training and skills using the outdoor fitness court were the focus. Following the clinic, Jordan Davis, sport management intern, conducted a fitness competition. Sandy Green, community liaison and government relations assistant, then led the Keith Haring art walk.
University Relations
The Collage April Newsletter
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announced the publication of its April 2023 issue of The Collage Newsletter. This issue features Dr. Derek Mace, professor of psychology, and Ebben Berenstein, senior public relations major.
Jenna Ballek, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Second KU Career Classic Golf Outing
The Career Development Center, in partnership with the KU Men’s Golf Club and College of Business, is hosting their second fundraising golf outing Friday, Sept. 15, Golden Oaks, Fleetwood, Pa. In addition to the golf outing, this event features a networking lunch with KU students and faculty, great food, prizes, contests and more. Players of all skill levels are welcome. All funds raised through both registrations and additional donations will benefit KU students directly. Please share the following registration link with any staff, family or friends who may like to attend for golfing and/or lunch. Contact Chad Ganley at ganley@kutztown.edu with any questions.
Kutztown University Second Annual Career Classic Golf Outing & Networking Event
Chad Ganley, Career Development Center
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure brings another great spring day. Sunny. High of 80.
Announcements
Summer Hours
Summer hours will begin Monday, May 15 and remain in effect through Friday, August 18, a week before the start of classes. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a half-hour lunch. Anyone who has a need to maintain the normal academic year hours may submit a request through their supervisory line. Approval for such a request will be at the vice-presidential level and should be communicated to Human Resources.
Jennifer Weidman, Human Resources
Employee of the Month
Now is the time to submit nominations for the April 2023 Employee of the Month.
Employee of the Month Nomination Form
Alexis Martin, Human Resources
Chief John Dillon’s Retirement
Please join us for a small reception in honor of Chief John Dillon, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, in the Presidents Room, 250 MSU. There will be light refreshments. Dillon has been with Kutztown University Public Safety and Police Services for 33 years. Please stop by and wish him the best as he begins this next exciting chapter in his life.
David Drezek, Public Safety and Police Services
Academics
Geography Department Annual Awards Ceremony
The Department of Geography recently held its annual awards ceremony and Gamma Theta Upsilon induction. Congratulations to the following students.
2023 Student awardees:
- Emily Leggiero, Justham Family Memorial Award
- Patrick O’Brien, C. Josephine Moyer Geography Award
- Emily Leggiero, Delaware Valley Geographical Award
- Sorrel Langkamer-Smith, Robert and Rosalin Ensminger Award
2023 Gamma Theta Upsilon Inductees:
- Anthony DeFusco
- Zachary Goodman
- Natalie Kamieniecki
- Sorrel Langkamer-Smith
Richard Courtney, Department of Geography
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 11 | 11 a.m. | Free Employee Planetarium Show Grim Science Building |
| May 11 | 1 p.m. | Surprise Retirement Reception: Simpson Boehm Science Center |
| May 12 | 5 p.m. | Graduate Spring Commencement O'Pake Fieldhouse - YouTube |
| May 13 | 9 a.m. | Commencement: COE and CLAS O'Pake Fieldhouse - YouTube |
| May 13 | 2 p.m. | Commencement: COB and CVPA O'Pake Fieldhouse - YouTube |
| May 14 | 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | Campuswide Electrical Shutdown |
| May 15 | 5:30 p.m. | AFSCME Monthly Membership Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
| May 17 | 9 a.m. | Faculty Reflective Retreat |
| May 17 | 1 p.m. | John Dillon Retirement Reception 250 MSU |
| May 18 | 8 a.m. | Procurement Retreat 103 Academic Forum |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 11 | 11 a.m. | T&F at PSAC Outdoor Championships Slippery Rock, PA (Live Results | Video) |
| May 11 | 12 p.m. | Softball vs. Charleston NCAA Atlantic Regional Charleston, WV (Live Stats | Video) |
| May 12 | 12 p.m. | T&F at PSAC Outdoor Championships Slippery Rock, PA (Live Results | Video) |
| May 12 | 12/3 p.m. | Softball vs. Davis & Elkins/Shippensburg NCAA Atlantic Regional Charleston, WV (Live Stats | Video) |
| May 12 | 3 p.m. | Women’s Lacrosse vs. East Stroudsburg NCAA First Round West Chester, Pa. (Live Stats | Video) |
| May 13 | 11 a.m. | T&F at PSAC Outdoor Championships Slippery Rock, PA (Live Results | 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 University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu or 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.