Daily Brief

2023 Homecoming Oct. 23-28

Kutztown University is proud to celebrate the return of its annual Homecoming week on campus, Oct. 23-28.

Celebrating Homecoming

University Relations

Trunk or Treat

Join us for candy and fun at Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, F6 parking lot behind Andre Reed Stadium. This event is open to the community. Trunk or Treat is hosted by SAAC and KU Athletics.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Mobile Mammograms Returning to KU

The Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute will bring its mobile mammography coach to Kutztown University 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, Student Recreation Center parking lot. The screening service will be offered to women over age 40 who have not had a mammogram in the past year. The event is open to the entire community.

Mobile Mammogram Returning to KU

University Relations

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

Open Hour with the Provost

Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost, during her open office hour 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, Old Main concourse. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet. 

Office of the Provost

Anne Imschweiler, Office of the Provost

Faculty and Staff Headshots

University Marketing is offering headshots for any KU faculty or staff member who would like a new or updated photo. Stop by between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 195 MSU, to get your photo taken. When dressing for a successful headshot, simplicity is key. Stick with solid colors or subtle patterns. Avoid tight patterns, plaids or narrow stripes, shiny or reflective materials, large or reflective jewelry and clothing with logos other than KU.

University Relations

2023 Ruck 'n Walk Lehigh Valley Colleges

Join KU at the Lehigh Valley's 2023 Veterans and Military Council 5K Ruck, Run ‘n Walk and a one-mile fun walk, 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, Bethlehem, Pa. This annual event honors our veterans and military members while benefiting an area nonprofit serving our veterans. The event is free and open to the community. Visit the webpage for sign-up details. The school with the most participants earns recognition.

Veterans Awareness Week webpage

Military and Veterans Services

The Frederick Douglass Institute Fall Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Theresa Y. Robinson

FDI invites students, staff and faculty to the Fall 2023 Lecture Series featuring STEM educator, Dr. Theresa Y. Robinson, Elmhurst University, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, Multicultural Center. Dr. Robinson will deliver her voice on "What Equity in STEM is to the Black Woman," which draws from her research on diversity in STEM and Douglass' vision of educational access and opportunity for all people. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A and a hands-on workshop. FDI welcomes the campus community and appreciates it if attendees RSVP using this link.

Frederick Douglass Institute webpage

Amber Jean-Marie Pabon, Frederick Douglass Institute

Starfish Midterm Progress Survey Available

The Fall 2023 Midterm Progress Survey will be available for faculty in Starfish beginning Tuesday, Oct. 24, and will remain open through Thursday, Nov. 2.  Faculty are encouraged to use the survey to send kudos to students to acknowledge good work, reinforce positive habits and encourage students to finish strong this semester. Faculty can also raise flags of concern for students to indicate a danger of failing, a recommendation to withdraw or a specific academic concern. An important feature of this survey is the ability to indicate if a student has stopped attending (with the date of last attendance entered in the comment field). Every kudos and flag template has the option to add custom content; two options are completely customizable. All message templates can be viewed in Starfish D2L. Please email starfish@kutztown.edu with any questions or to set up a training. 

Cheryl Brattley, The Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence

Priority Advisement for Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students

Advisors, kindly prioritize advisement for your students who are veteran, active military and those using military benefits so their advisement/registration hold can be lifted before their Thursday, Oct. 26 early registration date. If students express a need for assistance in areas unrelated to course advisement, please refer them to the appropriate campus veterans liaison listed at the link provided. The Office of Military and Veterans Services is also ready to assist, 610-683-4228.

Veterans Liaisons webpage

Military and Veterans Services