Daily Brief

May 18, 2023

KU Students in Washington, D.C.

Kutztown University has the largest student group attending The Washington Center’s (TWC) Academic Seminar on National Security this May. Twenty-nine students were awarded fully funded scholarships, by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and TWC, to spend a week in Washington, D.C. with college students from across the country. They’ll dive into national security challenges facing the world today, interacting with experts and public national security experts.  The students are accompanied by faculty leaders Marco Ehrl and Thiep Pham. Also, this summer, seven KU students will be at The Washington Center for their 10-week internship program. This is the highest number of KU students to date for a session. 

Kerri Gardi, Career Development Center

Weather

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

Cool high pressure remains in control. Temperatures still a good 5 to 10 degrees below average. Fair skies with highs around 65. Brush fire concern remains on the high side today with dry air in place, very low dewpoints, and a breeze.

Announcements

Evans Accepts Position at Lafayette College

Krista Evans, interim vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, has accepted the position of dean of Admissions at Lafayette College, effective July 1. Evans has done outstanding work in her interim role and as director of Admissions since joining KU in May 2019. KU has experienced new student growth each year under her tenure. Her last day at KU will be June 30. A succession plan will be announced in the weeks ahead. Congratulations, Krista, on your new opportunity.

University Relations

Camps and Events Happening This Week

We are pleased to welcome the following camps/events this week on our campus:
- Friday, May 19 through Saturday, May 20; Crystal's School of Dance (Schaeffer Auditorium)
- Friday, May 19 through Saturday, May 20; Berks Warriors Girls Shoot Out (Keystone Hall)
- Friday, May 19 through Saturday, May 20; Music in the Parks (Old Main Georgian Room)
- Sunday, May 21; KU Football Prospect Camp (Stadium)
Show them your Golden Bear pride. Thank you.

Jamie Ryan, Conference and Event Services

Upcoming Events
Date Time Event
May 18 8 a.m. Procurement Retreat
103 Academic Forum
May 29 -- Memorial Day - University Closed
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.

Notify the university of an accessibility concern

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.