Daily Brief
Oct. 7, 2024
Feed the Bears
We're excited to announce a special initiative during Homecoming 2024 that aims to raise awareness and support for our students facing food insecurity. The Office of Student Involvement and the KU Foundation are partnering to host a “Feed the Bears” tent 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, DMZ. Since its inception in 2015, the Bear Essentials Pantry has seen a remarkable increase in usage, currently serving an average of 41 students daily. This growth reflects the ongoing need for support and we’re counting on your help to meet that need. We’ve borrowed 15 shopping carts from Weis Markets, Inc. with the goal of filling each one during our two-hour event. We invite your office to participate by collecting donations from staff, family and friends to help fill a cart. Every contribution counts, and together, we can make a significant impact. If your office is able to participate, please let us know; we would be happy to assist in any way possible. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students. Let’s work together to make this Homecoming memorable and impactful.
Student Involvement, KU Foundation
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Cold front clears the region by late morning, allowing a high pressure system to establish itself for the week. Good stretch of fall weather in store. Mostly sunny conditions are expected. High temperature near 70.
Announcements
University Relations Welcomes Cheryl Faust
The Office of University Relations is pleased to welcome Cheryl Faust to the team, effective today, Monday, Oct. 7. She joins us as the new Administrative Assistant 1 in support of the areas of Marketing, Communications and Web and Digital Media. Cheryl brings with her almost 24 years of Kutztown University expertise and we are happy to welcome her. Students and staff may contact Cheryl at cfaust@kutztown.edu and 484-646-5839. Please join us in congratulating Cheryl and wishing her continued success in her new position here at Education House.
Diana K. LoChiatto, Executive Assistant, University Relations and Athletics
30% Off Apparel and Gift - Pawbucks Sale
KU Campus Store will have 30% off apparel and gift today only, Monday, Oct. 7. In-store and online. Excludes other sales and promotions.
Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store
President's Open Hour
Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by with President Hawkinson during his open hour 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 301 Stratton Administration Center. President Hawkinson welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding KU. If you are planning to stop by, please call the Office of the President at 610-683-4101 to RSVP.
Office of the President
KU Presents! Opens Season Oct. 8 with Improv Parody Musical
The KU Presents! season opens 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, Schaeffer Auditorium, with improvised storytelling, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing -- made up on the spot from your suggestions. Shamilton! The Improvised Parody Musical creates an epic musical from thin air, based on a historical celebrity of your choosing -- from Genghis Khan to Kim Kardashian. It's the show Lin-Manuel Miranda calls "cease and desist!" KU faculty and staff can access discounted tickets by logging in for tickets with their MyKU login.
KU Presents!
December Commencement Faculty RSVP
All faculty are invited to join in the celebration of students' achievements by participating in the December commencement ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, O'Pake Fieldhouse. Your role in this event is significant to our students. The deadline to rent regalia (required for participation) is Friday, Oct. 11. RSVP online.
Caecilia Holt, Commencement Team
The Atlantic Subscription
The KU community now has full access to The Atlantic website, including all web-only and print magazine content, crosswords, newsletters, audio articles and more.
Bob Flatley, Rohrbach Library
Winter Break Hours
Winter Break hours will begin Monday, Dec. 16, and remain in effect through Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, one week before the start of spring semester classes. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a half-hour lunch. Anyone who has a need to maintain the normal academic year hours may submit a request through their supervisory line. Approval for such a request will be at the vice-presidential level and should be communicated to Human Resources.
Jennifer Weidman, Human Resources
Academics
Health Center Class Absence Notes
Class absence notes are currently being printed in color on KU letterhead and signed by the provider. Excuse notes are provided by the KU Health Center on a very limited basis, when a student is seen at the Health Center at the time of the illness and the nurse or physician deems the student too ill to attend classes. Notes are not provided for students who test positive for an illness outside of the Health Center, those who are treated by an outside provider, or simply because an appointment at the Health Center was attended. Students should not be referred to the Health Center to obtain a note after a class is missed.
Mandi Volkert, Health and Wellness Services
KU-Led Study Abroad Programs Fair
KU has several faculty-led study abroad programs that occur during the winter, spring and summer semesters. These study abroad programs are fantastic learning opportunities. See historic sites, archaeological wonders and amazing geography and ecology while earning KU credit and learning more about yourself and the world. Representatives will be there to discuss their programs in Belize, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Japan, London, Mexico and Spain. Please join us 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 8, Old Main Concourse, to learn more.
Jason Lanter, Psychology
Research Committee Guidelines Now Available
The Research Committee provides funding to faculty and administrators to facilitate their research. The 2024-2025 guidelines are now available. Please follow the link below for more information. A letter of intent must be submitted to Heather Arbuckle at arbuckle@kutztown.edu by Monday, Oct. 14, with the title of the proposal only. We require a letter of intent, so the office knows how many proposals to expect. Applications are due Monday, Oct. 28. Please note: $70,000 is available for funding grants. The Research Committee will make awards in December 2024.
Heather Arbuckle, Research Committee
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 7 | 2 p.m. | President Hawkinson Open Hour 301 Stratton |
| Oct. 8 | 11 a.m. | CEL Workshop 6 Rohrbach |
| Oct. 8 | 6 p.m. | Pumpkin Painting and Live Music 206 Multicultural Center |
| Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents: Shamilton! Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Oct. 9 | -- | Miller-Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (Sign Up) |
| Oct. 9 | 3 p.m. | UPC/UTC Informational Session Zoom |
| Oct. 10 | 11 a.m. | Open Forum: Middle States Reaccreditation Process 101 Academic Forum |
| Oct. 10 | 11 a.m. | PrideFest and National Coming Out Day Celebration 218 MSU |
| Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Orchestra Schaeffer Auditorium |
| 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 |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 7 | 11:30 a.m. | Women's Golf hosts KU Fall Invitational Fleetwood, Pa. |
| Oct. 11 | 6 p.m. | #2 Field Hockey vs. Frostburg State Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 11 | 6 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Lock Haven Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Oct. 12 | Noon | #8 Football vs. Lock Haven Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Audio | Stats | Tickets) |
| Oct. 12 | 4 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Bloomsburg Keystone Arena (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.