Daily Brief
Oct. 31, 2024
Weidensaul Exhibit Unveiled at Rohrbach Library
President Hawkinson welcomed former honorary doctorate recipient Scott Weidensaul back to campus Wednesday, Oct. 30, as a new exhibit was unveiled at Rohrbach Library showcasing Weidensaul’s work. Weidensaul, who attended KU and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the university in 2017, is a Pennsylvania-based naturalist and author. He was a finalist for the 2000 Pulitzer Prize in general nonfiction for his book “Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds.” He was a long-time board member at nearby Hawk Mountain in Kempton, Pa. Weidensaul and Hawkinson are shown with Martha Stevenson, director of Library Services.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Following almost the same exact pattern as last week where it started the week chilly, got unseasonably warm and then went into the weekend chillier, the same holds true this week. Today, the heat peaks with near record temperatures of around 80 under partly sunny skies. Gusty southwest breezes. Tonight may actually see a rare-for-this-autumn rain shower followed by cooler weather working in later Friday and into this weekend.
Announcements
Spirit Fridays
Fridays at KU are Spirit Fridays. All faculty, staff, students and the community are encouraged to wear maroon and gold and/or Kutztown University apparel on Fridays throughout the year. The KU Campus Store offers 20% off apparel and gifts the first Friday of every month as part of its First Friday Sale (in-store and online).
University Relations
Solo Vibraphonist Presents Doctoral Recital
Jacob Koch of Bowling Green State University will present his doctoral candidate recital 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research. Pieces will include Fantasia IIIb, Short Stories, Bagatelle for Ocean, Mourning Dove Sonnet and Last Hymn. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets required.
Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
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
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 31 | 10 a.m. | Health Expo 218 MSU |
| Oct. 31 | 11 a.m. | CEL Workshop 6 Rohrbach |
| 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. 5 | 11 a.m. | Red Sand Project 203 Academic Forum |
| Nov. 6 | -- | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (Register) |
| Nov. 7 | 11 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 120 Sharadin |
| 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 (Tickets) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 2 | 11 a.m. | #3 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.