Daily Brief

1866 Minute Giving Challenge

Celebrate the power of philanthropy through The 1866 Minute Giving Challenge starting 7 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, through 2:06 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 24. Share your enthusiasm with alumni, friends and colleagues who care about academic programs, athletic teams and student clubs and organizations at KU. Follow our growing success throughout the day, and get ready to GIVE! A gift of any size makes a big impact. Sharing the impact with friends makes an even greater one.

1866 Minute Giving Challenge

KU Foundation

Miller Gallery opens Owen Lowery Exhibition

The Miller Gallery is excited to present “Control” by Owen Lowery, a fully immersive interactive projection environment - altered visually, sonically and atmospherically by the collective impact of people. Lowery spent four weeks on campus working with students from Computer Science, Gaming Club, Interactive Design, Art Education and Animation courses to design and discuss this installation. Lowery is a Pittsburgh-based interactive artist with a mission to create situations that foster intrinsic curiosity in children and adults alike. Owen prioritizes Universal Design in his work, hoping that all people—regardless of age, height, ability or disability—may engage in a meaningful way. For more information, please visit Lowery's website. Imagery created in collaboration with the Louisa Gonsor Library, the Rohrbach Library, Stratton Administration Center and Sharadin Arts Building will be on display. This interactive exhibition is open to the public through Sunday, Dec. 1. The Miller Gallery is located in the Sharadin Arts Building, off the Atrium Lobby.  Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; and 2-4 p.m. Sundays.

Miller Art Gallery

Karen Stanford, CVPA Galleries and Community Outreach

Graduate Assistant Requests

We are pleased to announce the call for Centrally Funded Graduate Assistant (GA) applications for Fall 2025. This year, we've implemented a revised evaluation process to ensure our GA positions align with both student educational benefits and university operational needs.

Key Points:

1. Application Deadline: Friday, Nov. 15.
2. Online Form.
3. Separate application required for each position.
4. Priority given to positions with returning GAs.
5. All GA positions require an application.

The evaluation process will involve university vice presidents and the dean of graduate studies. Positions will be ranked based on their importance to university operations and educational value to students.

Timeline:

• Dec. 6, 2024: Department chair/area director reviews due
• Jan. 10, 2025: Academic dean/VP reviews due
• Jan. 31, 2025: Final committee review
• Feb. 14, 2025: Decision notifications sent

Remember, GA duties should align with students' academic and professional goals. Appropriate tasks include research assistance, peer counseling, lab work and faculty support. Note that GAs cannot instruct lectures or labs without faculty present.

For positions not approved for central funding, a separate call will be issued for department-funded or externally funded GAs. These require departments or grants to cover the stipend and 50% of in-state tuition. The deadline for department-funded applications is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Externally funded positions have no set deadline.

We encourage all eligible departments and faculty to consider how a GA could enhance your area while providing valuable experience to our graduate students. This program is vital to our mission of academic excellence and student success. For questions, please email viceprovost@kutztown.edu.

GA Application Form

Carl Sheperis, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies

Get Carried Away by the Music of Journey

Schaeffer Auditorium will be rocking 80’s style with Don’t Stop Believin’: The Journey Tribute by E5C4P3, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Lead singer Jason Kelty is known for his uncanny ability to channel Steve Perry in iconic songs like “Open Arms” and “Don’t Stop Believing,” as well as the rest of the material on Journey’s seven albums during the 10-year period when Perry was their renowned lead vocalist. Don’t miss the legendary American rock sound as it takes over KU. KU faculty and staff can access discounted tickets by logging in for tickets with their MyKU login.

Tickets

KU Presents!

The Safe Berks Silent Witness Project: IT’S ON US Fall Week of Action Event

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women's Center hosts a visual monument to the Berks County lives lost to domestic violence over the years. The display of life-sized red silhouettes highlights the stories of Berks County citizens who were victims of domestic violence homicide will be located Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 1, Old Main Concourse. More information and full schedule for IT'S ON US Fall Week of Action events may be found on Engage.

Silent Witness Project Engage Page

Diane Biehl, Women's Center

13th Annual Conference on Social Work in the Global Environment

The Department of Social Work invites you to the 2024 Social Work in the Global Environment Virtual Conference 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. The aim of the Social Work in the Global Environment Conference is to contribute to the local-global perspectives in social work, utilizing the strategy: thinking globally and acting locally. The theme of the 2024 conference is The Journeys of Migrants and Refugees: Challenges and Opportunities of Global Population Movement.

This year’s conference focuses on the migrants’ lived experiences between departing and arriving countries. Presenters and discussants will provide historical overview of various hotspots of migration and destinations for migrants. Topics related to experiences of migrants would be presented highlighting the challenges and opportunities. The impact of such challenges and opportunities would be discussed. Global and local implications for service delivery systems would be explored.

We welcome students, staff, faculty and community members interested in services for migrants and refugees, understanding the roles of social workers and helping professionals. Please encourage students majoring in social work, psychology, philosophy, sociology, criminal justice, anthropology, education, communication studies and professional studies to attend this event. Do not miss this free and timely event. To register or learn more, please visit the conference website.

Dr. Barth K. Yeboah, Social Work

Spring 2025 General Education Courses

Spring 2025 General Education courses and their categories are listed on the Current General Education Courses webpage. They can also be searched by attribute in New MyKU. Go to Class Search, select Spring 2025, select Advanced Search, put the cursor in the Attribute Box to select one or more general education attributes.

Current General Education Courses

General Education Program & Assessment Committee

CEL Lunch Bunch No. 2

Join us noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, CEL Office, 6 Rohrbach Library, for a brown bag lunch. Bring an interesting new idea or a sticky problem. We'll chat and share ideas with our colleagues; and yes, there will be cookies.

Center for Engaged Learning Events

Center for Engaged Learning