Daily Brief

KU Instagram Giveaway

The Kutztown University Instagram page is closely approaching 20,000 followers. We're celebrating this by giving away a variety of gift cards leading up to the milestone. Follow @kutztownu on Instagram for a chance to be selected. 

Kayla Hudak, University Marketing

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Order online at https://special.usps.com/testkits.

KU Emergency Management Team

"Remember Everyone Deployed" Button Fundraiser

It's that time of year again to consider supporting our Military and Veteran Student Emergency Fund. Join the KU Student Veterans Association and purchase a R.E.D. button for $1 to demonstrate support for our troops who are deployed. Receive a coupon for a complimentary small hot coffee or tea at participating Aramark locations, including Starbucks, between Nov. 1-11 while supplies last. Pre-order a button for yourself, a friend or your office at the link provided. We will deliver buttons to your on-campus location if your pre-order is received by Tuesday, Oct. 24. This year's button was designed by KU graduating senior, Parth Patel, Army Reserve. Thank you for your support.

R.E.D Button Pre-Order Form

Military and Veterans Services

Renowned Mark Morris Dance Group Comes to KU

Mark Morris, considered by many to be one of America’s most innovative and influential choreographers alive, will bring the Mark Morris Dance Group to KU Presents 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, Schaeffer Auditorium. Morris has created 22 works commissioned by ballet companies worldwide. He began conducting performances for MMDG in 2006, and has since conducted at Tanglewood Music Center, Lincoln Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The program will feature four works spanning much of Morris’s career, from 1980 to the present. As is always the case with this company, they will be accompanied by live musicians. Faculty and staff can access discounted tickets by using their MyKU login.

Purchase tickets here.

KU Presents!

KU Philosophy Club Meets

The KU Philosophy Club will meet 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 312 McFarland Student Union. Elijah Jarosz will present the "Conceptions of Greed." All are welcome. Persons with a disability and who require accommodation should notify the Office of Disability Services prior to the event at 610-683-4108, dso@kutztown.edu or TDD number: 610-683-4499 in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

Philosophy Club

Allan T. Back, Philosophy and Government

Student Commencement Speakers

Commencement speaker applications are being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students graduating this fall. The application deadline is Monday, Oct. 16. Please direct any students interested in an application or more information to the commencement website.

Andrea Kirshman, Student Success & Academic Excellence

“A Qualitative Study Exploring the Risk Factors of Burnout: Pennsylvania Social Work Professionals in Child Welfare”

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Social Work, is pleased to announce that Nicole Ukaegbu, MSW, LBS, will be defending her Doctor of Social Work dissertation, “A Qualitative Study Exploring the Risk Factors of Burnout: Pennsylvania Social Work Professionals in Child Welfare,” 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 324L Old Main or online using this link.
- Meeting ID: 986 5029 3515
- Passcode: 908919

Zoom Link

Sharon C. Lyter, Department of Social Work

Deadline to Register for In-Person Attendance at PASSHE DEI Summit

The deadline to register for in-person attendance at this year's hybrid PASSHE DEI Summit at Shippensburg University (Nov. 8-10) is Tuesday, Oct. 10. There is no conference fee to attend in-person or virtually, and most meals for in-person attendance will be provided. Virtual registration is open until the start of the event. You can register at the link below. Please contact mishra@kutztown.edu with any questions. Additionally, if you know of any students who are interested in attending in person and need assistance with hotel reservations and/or transportation, please refer them to the email provided. The finalized conference schedule will be released soon.

Angelica Mishra, PASSHE DEI Summit Planning Committee