Daily Brief
Oct. 22, 2024
Tuesday Concert
As part of Homecoming week, we are excited to host The Cliffs 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, Schaeffer Lawn (rear). The band is comprised mainly of KU alumni from the Department of Music and has become stars of the Jersey Shore circuit. It’s a super fun cover band playing everyone’s favorites. Free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Food truck will also be available.
Department of Music
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
It’s early September in late October as an expansive ridge of high pressure continues over our area. Sunny skies with high temperatures well above normal at about 81.
Announcements
Grad Fest Today
Tell your Fall graduating seniors to stop by the Graduation Festival 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 218 MSU. Graduation Festival is a "one-stop-shop" for graduates to purchase caps and gowns, order class rings, purchase diploma frames and learn more about KU Alumni Engagement.
Kyle Rex, KUSSI
AFSCME Local #2234 Holiday Party
Invitations for the AFSCME Local #2234 holiday party have been sent by interoffice mail to all active members. If you have not received your invitation or have any questions regarding the party, please contact Tish Manwiller at 610-683-4149. The Union Board looks forward to seeing you at this event.
Tish Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Academics
Starfish Midterm Progress Survey Available
The Fall 2024 Midterm Progress Survey is available for faculty in Starfish through Thursday, Oct. 31. 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, call 610-683-4106 or attend a Starfish drop-in training session.
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
Modern Language Studies Open House/Information Session
Are you or your students curious about Modern Language programs, courses, study abroad opportunities or how students can earn up to nine free credits in Spanish or German? If so, please stop by the Old Main concourse 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 24, to chat with Modern Language Studies faculty and students and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, coffee or tea and a light snack. Please share this announcement with students who may be interested. We look forward to seeing you there.
Christine Coleman Nunez, Modern Language Studies
Archaeology Showcase Oct. 25
In celebration of Pennsylvania Archaeology Month, the Department of Anthropology and Sociology is hosting an Archaeology Showcase 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 25, Old Main Georgian Room. Info sessions for the 2025 archaeology field school will be offered at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Alumni will hold court at 10 a.m. to discuss grad schools and employment opportunities in archaeology. Student posters will be on display and light refreshments will be available throughout the morning. All are welcome to stop in to see what's going on in archaeology at KU.
Khori Newlander, Anthropology and Sociology
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 22 | 11 a.m. | Graduation Festival 218 MSU |
| Oct. 22 | 4:30 p.m. | Chambliss Faculty Lecture: Dr. Gregory Setliff 183 MSU |
| Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn (The Cliffs) Schaeffer Lawn (rear) |
| Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Percussion Ensemble Wells-Rapp Center |
| Oct. 23-24 | -- | 1866 Giving Challenge |
| Oct. 24 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Zoom |
| Oct. 24 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Old Main Concourse |
| Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents: E5C4P3 Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | Homecoming Spirit Rally Andre Reed Stadium |
| Oct. 25 | 9 a.m. | Archaeology Showcase Georgian Room |
| Oct. 26 | -- | Homecoming |
| Oct. 29 | 6 p.m. | Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) 206 MCC |
| Oct. 29 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn (rear) |
| Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Rocky Horror Picture Show Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Haunted House and Halloween Village MSU Lawn |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Jefferson Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. East Stroudsburg Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 26 | 10 a.m. | PSAC Cross Country Championships North Campus |
| Oct. 26 | 1 p.m. | Swimming vs. Montclair State (M/W); ESU (W) Keystone Natatorium |
| Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. | #4 Football vs. Shepherd Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Audio | Stats | Tickets) |
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.