Daily Brief
Oct. 19, 2023
Chambliss Faculty Research Lecture Featuring Dr. Mauricia John
Dr. Mauricia John, professor of sociology, will present KU’s Fall 2023 Chambliss Faculty Research Lecture entitled, “The Venezuelan Migrant Crisis: Economic and Cultural Implications,” 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, Alumni Auditorium, 183 MSU. Her presentation will explore the political, economic and cultural ramifications of the migration of Venezuelans fleeing political upheaval for economic opportunity, as well as how the migration process has affected the racial and ethnic landscapes of destination countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. All are welcome to attend. In addition to the in-person event, this year’s Chambliss lecture will be available as a webinar on Zoom and will be uploaded to YouTube following the event. Click here to join Zoom.
John Hosts Chambliss Faculty Lecture
Bethany French, Office of the Provost
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 64.
Announcements
Kremser Appointed to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee
Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser has been appointed to the esteemed Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee (JJDPC) in Harrisburg, Pa. Kremser, a professor and department chair in the Department of Criminal Justice, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee.
University Relations
KU Print Center Online Ordering Site
The KU Print Center online ordering site has been updated. You will now need to enter your cost center and department name on the checkout page. Both items need to be filled in to correctly invoice your order. Contact printcenter@kutztown.edu with any questions.
Michelle White, KU Print Center
Academics
National Transfer Student Week
In recognition of National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 16-20) - Day 4 Fact: Did you know that the top three majors selected by transfer students for fall 2023 were: BSED in Elementary Education Pre K-4, Bachelor of General Psychology and Bachelor of Computer Science? Read the full week-long schedule of events recognizing KU transfer students.
Transfer Student Week Schedule
Lisa Grabowski, New Student Orientation
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 19 | 6 p.m. | Moonlight in Main and Ghost Tours of Old Main Georgian Room |
| Oct. 22 | 1 p.m. | HARLOween DMZ |
| Oct. 24 | 11 a.m. | FDI Fall Speaker: Dr. Theresa Robinson Georgian Room, Old Main |
| Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | Outdoor Rock Concert (weather permitting) Multicultural Center |
| Oct. 24 | 4:30 p.m. | Chambliss Faculty Lecture - Dr. Mauricia John 183 MSU |
| Oct. 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Sue Coe Lecture 120 Sharadin Art Building |
| Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Planetarium Show: "The Sun" Grim Science Building |
| Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Celebrate Marimba Wells-Rapp Center |
| Oct. 28 | All Day | Homecoming |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 20 | 3 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Lander Andre Reed Stadium (Live Video|Live Stats) |
| Oct. 21-22 | All Day | Women's Bowling hosts Golden Bear Invite Sinking Spring, Pa. (Berks Lanes) |
| Oct. 21 | Noon | Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd (Senior Day) Keystone Field (Live Video|Live Stats) |
| Oct. 21 | 2 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. New Haven Keystone Arena (Live Video|Live Stats) |
| Oct. 21 | 3 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Slippery Rock Andre Reed Stadium (Live Video|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.