Daily Brief
Oct. 14, 2024
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Partly sunny. Windy. Cooler. High 59.
Announcements
15% Off Apparel and Gift - Pawbucks Sale
KU Campus Store will have 15% off apparel and gift today only, Monday, Oct. 14. In-store and online. Excludes other sales and promotions.
Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store
Community Outreach Center Book Drive
The Community Outreach Center is collecting new and used books for an upcoming fundraiser that will benefit our Alternative Spring Break attendees. Please feel free to bring books to the Community Outreach Center. If the Community Outreach Center is closed, there will be a box outside the door for donations. Thank you.
Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center
Campuswide Grass Fertilizer and Weed Control Application
TruGreen will be on campus Monday, Oct. 14, to perform our annual fall fertilizer and weed control application. These applications will be made on the grass areas campuswide. Should you see these applications being made, please stay off the grass area until it is dry. This usually takes about 30 minutes, but is dependent on weather conditions. They will be placing signs in many areas post treatment. Should you see these signs, please stay off until the grass is dry. Thank you for your patience.
William Meeker, Facilities
AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
Please plan on attending AFSCME Local 2234 monthly member meeting 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 101 Academic Forum. Refreshments will be served.
Letitia Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Chambliss Research Lecture Featuring Dr. Gregory Setliff
Dr. Gregory Setliff, professor of Biological Sciences, will present Kutztown University's Fall 2024 Chambliss Research Lecture titled, “Closing the Loop: From Insect Discovery to Insect Conservation,” 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 183 MSU and via Zoom. The presentation will explore how insects, the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, are experiencing significant species decline. Setliff will discuss how historical research and new collaborations can drive innovative approaches to insect species conservation. The lecture will also be uploaded to YouTube following the event. All are welcome to attend.
Office of the Provost
Academics
New CEL Journal Post
Please take a few minutes to visit the KUtztown exCEL faculty journal to read our latest post. This month, we discuss how UDL moves beyond Differentiation to accommodate diverse learning styles and backgrounds, making learning accessible to everyone. Also, check out our previous post featuring Mike Covello, associate professor, Art and Design, who discusses how UDL strategies helped him foster flexible, inquiry-based instruction.
Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 14 | -- | Columbus Day KU Open - No Classes |
| Oct. 15 | -- | Classes: Follow Monday Schedule |
| Oct. 15 | 9 a.m. | Psychology Career Day 218, 223 MSU |
| Oct. 15 | 5 p.m. | Hispanic Heritage Month Ending Celebration Multicultural Center |
| Oct. 16 | Noon | Internship and Job Fair 218 MSU |
| Oct. 17 | 1:30 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Old Main Concourse |
| Oct. 17 | 3 p.m. | Reception: Bilal Salaam 250 MSU |
| Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Oct. 19 | All Day | Admissions Open House Campus |
| Oct. 20 | Noon | HARLOween DMZ |
| Oct. 22 | 11 a.m. | Graduation Festival 218 MSU |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 14 | 2 p.m. | Tennis vs. Daemen (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| Oct. 16 | 3 p.m. | Tennis vs. Eastern (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Millersville Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 19-20 | All Day | Women's Bowling hosts Golden Bear Invite Sinking Spring, Pa. (Berks Lanes) |
| Oct. 19 | 11 a.m. | #2 Field Hockey vs. Mansfield Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 19 | Noon | Women's Soccer vs. Shippensburg Keystone Field (Video | 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.