Daily Brief

KU Hosts Informative Legislative Breakfast to Strengthen Higher Education

Kutztown University hosted a Legislative Breakfast Friday, Sept. 22, as distinguished legislative panelists convened at the McFarland Student Union for a meaningful conversation, sharing insights and collaborating on strategies to enhance the higher education system. The projected economic impact of Kutztown University in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the 2022-2023 fiscal year can be found in the university's news release.

Legislative Breakfast to Strengthen Higher Education

University Relations

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

FEMA and the FCC are completing a nationwide emergency alert test 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4. The test will include cell phone notification, in addition to radios and televisions. Please plan accordingly and adjust your cell phone volume appropriately.

University Relations

Travel Management System (ESS Portal) Browser Issues

We have been informed that the Travel Management System (TMS) located in the ESS portal does not work well when individuals use Chrome as the browser. The IT department recommends using Microsoft Edge instead.

Tammy Moyer, Financial and Business Services

Consider Playing KUR All Day in Your Office

"I started playing KUR in our office and the whole office loves it." That's a comment KUR received from a KU staff member who discovered KUR's 24/7 presence. KUR would like to encourage all faculty and staff who stream background music on their computers while they work to make the switch to KU's own award-winning campus radio station. Our daytime format is very work-friendly and consists of soft soul, soft classic R&B and soft rock, along with business-appropriate student specialty shows. (Varied programming of all other genres plays in the evening and at night). Also, if you oversee a public setting that plays music from another source, consider switching it over to KUR and help support "The Radio Voice of Kutztown University." Stream KUR live as your first choice, or a lower kb stream if you're on a phone and looking to save on data or have an issue with the first link.

Mike Regensburger, KU Radio

Call to Faculty for Non-Credit Course Development

The Vice Provost’s Office is seeking faculty to develop non-credit courses in the following areas:
- Business Leadership: Developing a skill set of basic principles of leadership. The course should provide learners with a foundation for promotion within their organization.
- Business Communication: Developing a course focusing on the “soft skills” designed to prepare learners with the essential interpersonal skills needed in diverse social and workplace environments.
- AI Application: Developing a course on the basics and principles of AI helping learners to understand the differences between large language models, open-source AI and other consumer applications.
If you are interested and have the expertise to develop a non-credit course in one of these areas on KU’s D2L platform, please contact lentz@kutztown.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Extended Learning web page

Lori Lentz, Office of the Provost

Explore Global Opportunities at the Study Abroad Fair

We cordially invite you to inspire your dedicated students who aspire to broaden their academic horizons through international education to join us 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 218 McFarland Student Union Building. The Study Abroad Fair is positioned to serve as a gateway to a world of cultural exchange, personal growth and academic excellence. It stands as an invaluable resource, offering students the chance to explore a wide array of diverse study-abroad opportunities on the horizon. Your support in encouraging student participation is highly valued and greatly appreciated.

Melissa Lincoln, Office of the Vice Provost