Daily Brief
Oct. 29, 2024
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
The bone dry, sunny pattern marches along under a huge ridge of high pressure. Sunny skies with high temperatures around 67.
Announcements
Main Street Sidewalk Disruption
Pedestrian use of the sidewalk running East-West from Schaeffer Lane to College Blvd. will be temporarily disrupted Wednesday, Oct. 30, while UGI completes installation of the new gas service for the Admissions Welcome Center. Barricades will be placed at the Schaeffer Lane pedestrian intersection and the College Blvd. pedestrian intersection to discourage use during this time. This will be a single-day disruption.
Facilities Project Services
Celebrate Diwali and Dia de los Muertos Nov. 1
Diwali, the Festival of Lights commonly celebrated in South Asia, and Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead commonly celebrated in Mexico, are both Friday, Nov. 1 this year. Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and Dia de los Muertos is an uplifting holiday, a time to celebrate and remember those who have passed on. We will be celebrating both these Friday, Nov. 1, with a table in the MSU near Starbucks: Diwali 10 a.m. to noon, and Dia de los Muertos 1-3 p.m. Mango lassi and samosa samples will be available for Diwali while supplies last, and Mexican hot chocolate will be available for Dia de los Muertos while supplies last. For Dia de los Muertos, offerings or “offrendas” are often given and a table is set up that can include a loved one's favorite food and their picture. If you'd like, please feel free to email a copy of a picture of a loved one to mishra@kutztown.edu by Thursday, Oct. 31, that we will print out in black and white to include on the altar. We will also have tea lights to light for those who have passed on.
Angelica Mishra, Multicultural Center
Equestrian Club Advisor Needed
The KU Equestrian Club needs a faculty or staff member to serve as their primary advisor. Responsibilities of the advisor include attending club meetings and events when possible, assisting the club in the organization and planning of projects, providing first approval for club financial transactions and ensuring compliance with University and Recreational Services policies, procedures and processes. If you are interested in advising the club or have any questions regarding the position, please contact Matt Barrett, coordinator of Structured Sports, at barrett@kutztown.edu.
Matt Barrett, Recreational Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 29 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn (rear) |
| Oct. 30 | 9 a.m. | Employee Flu Vaccine Clinic Student Recreation Center, South Studio |
| Oct. 31 | 10 a.m. | Health Expo 218 MSU |
| Oct. 31 | 11 a.m. | CEL Workshop 6 Rohrbach |
| Oct. 31 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost MSU Bears Den |
| Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Rocky Horror Picture Show Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Haunted House and Halloween Village MSU Lawn |
| Nov. 1 | 9 a.m. | Conference: Social Work in the Global Environment Virtual |
| Nov. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Fall Concert Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 2 | -- | Admissions Open House |
| Nov. 4-11 | -- | Veterans Awareness Week |
| Nov. 4 | 3:30 p.m. | President Open Hour 301 Stratton |
| Nov. 6 | -- | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (Register) |
| Nov. 7 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents! An Evening of Fortepiano, with KU Orchestra Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Nov. 10 | 3 p.m. | Golden Bear Dance Company Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Millersville Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Bloomsburg Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 2 | 11 a.m. | Field Hockey vs. Roberts Wesleyan (Senior Day) Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 2 | 1 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Mansfield (Senior Day) 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.