Daily Brief

Murshed and Saidi Named Recipients of 2024 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards

Dr. Feisal Murshed, associate professor of Business Administration, and Dr. Christine Saidi, professor of History, have been awarded Kutztown University's 2024 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards for their extraordinary research and scholarship endeavors. The awards were presented during the university's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 23. The Chambliss Faculty Research Award, inaugurated in 2004 through a gift from Dr. Carlson R. Chambliss, professor emeriti of physical science, is meant to recognize the very highest achievement in research and scholarship and can be awarded only once within a person's career. Read more.

University Relations

Sept. 11 Remembrance

More than 700 American flags have been planted on the lawns surrounding Alumni Plaza in remembrance of the attacks from Sept. 11, 2001. Signage will be on-site to highlight critical timeline moments Wednesday, Sept. 11. Moments of silence can be observed in place, wherever you may be on campus, at 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m. The campus community is invited to attend a tribute, performed by the Kutztown Pipe Band, 10:15-10:30 a.m., Alumni Plaza, to honor the lives that were lost and all who have been affected by these tragic events. Following the tribute, attendees can stay as long as they wish to reflect on their memory of the day. In addition, attendees can visit the tree that was planted and plaque placed in front of Old Main in memory of Gary Haag ’87. Rohrbach Library will have a display highlighting timelines and remembrance remarks, including an authentic Danbury Mint 9/11 World Trade Center Twin Towers model. A beautiful 9/11 mural, painted by a KU alum, is on display on the second floor of the Bear’s Den in the McFarland Student Union. Sept. 11 is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. The campus community is encouraged to perform a good deed or service on this day to keep the spirit of unity and community care alive. This year, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is allowing tributes to be posted on their Remember the Sky Remembrance Wall. Thank you for your support. Questions can be directed to Military and Veterans Services, Steel Battalion Army R.O.T.C. and Student Veterans Association at 610-683-4228 or veterans@kutztown.edu.

Military and Veterans Services

KU Business Cards

KU’s brand is an important piece of our overall message and visual identity. It offers consistency, recognition and uniformity regarding who we are as a university. KU business cards are standardized and will not be customized. They will include the following:
 - KU Promotional Logo.
 - Name and job title.
 - KU department name, optional room number and building name.
 - KU office telephone number, optional fax and cell.
 - KU email.
 - Optional KU web page and/or social media account.
 - www.kutztown.edu •  P.O. Box 730, Kutztown PA 19530 (standard).
Note: Non-KU or personal emails, web pages and social media accounts cannot be included. Order KU business cards, with a blank or maroon and gold "It’s Good to be Golden" back, through the KU Print Center.

University Relations

Campus Community KU Doodle Day

Campus Community KU Doodle Day will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, MSU Lawn (rain date Sept. 17). Stop at a table, draw and win prizes for doodling and learn how doodling relieves stress and improves focus and retention of concepts. Free markers and doodle pads for the first 200 doodlers, with prizes, plants and giveaways. Contact Frances C. Cortez Funk, director of Health Promotion and Alcohol and Other Drug Services, at cortez@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4240.

Frances C. Cortez Funk, Health Promotion and Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Fall Fest for Success

We are thrilled to invite you to Fall Fest for Success, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 218 MSU. This event is designed with one goal in mind: to proactively connect our students with the resources they need for a successful semester. As the semester kicks off, it's essential for students to be aware of and utilize the vast array of resources available on campus. By connecting early, students can avoid the common pitfalls and challenges that often arise later in the term. This event aims to shift the approach from reactive to proactive, ensuring that our Golden Bears have the support they need from the start. You can expect:
- Engaging Activities and Games: Break the ice and have some fun.
- Meet Campus Services: Put faces to names and discover how they can help you.
- Meet and Greet Moses: Come and say hi to Moses, the therapy dog in the Office of Student Assistance.
- Success Tips: Learn practical advice to make your semester smoother.

Your students' participation is crucial. Not only will they gain valuable insights and connections, but your presence also helps foster a supportive and connected community. By attending, you contribute to an environment where everyone feels empowered to succeed. Plus, the more the merrier - bring your friends and make it a day to remember. Have questions? Reach out to Jess Hainley or Samantha LaFlame. We're here to help and ensure you have an amazing experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to set yourself up for success.

Jessica Hainley, Office of Student Assistance

Rohrbach Library Open House

Join us for the Rohrbach Library's annual Open House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17. This event is a fantastic opportunity for new students to explore the library's services and resources. The open house includes a scavenger hunt that will lead students through the building and our website to answer specific questions. Participants who complete the hunt will have a chance to win prizes. For more information, please contact Sylvia Pham at spham@kutztown.edu.

Open House

Sylvia Pham, Rohrbach Library

Functional Forms Wheel Throwing Workshop

Explore the art of wheel-thrown pottery in our Functional Forms workshop, where creativity meets utility. You'll learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel, from centering the clay to creating functional vessels such as mugs, bowls and plates. Perfect for any skill level, this hands-on course will introduce you to the basics of wheel-throwing and allow you to connect with your inner creativity. Taught by Artist-in-Residence Lindsay Flack, the workshop is 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays from Sept. 23 to Nov. 4, 108 Sharadin. Cost is $125. For more information and to register, contact kuclayclub@gmail.com.

Gwendolyn Yoppolo, Clay Club

Advise a Student Organization

Epsilon Sigma Alpha is a coed service organization whose mission is to give back and make a difference in the community. We inspire leadership and service by bringing students together to pursue programs that make a positive lasting difference. The competitive men's bowling team is looking for someone as well. This is a new organization that is still forming, but if you are interested, please reach out. The Office of Student Involvement is always looking for willing advisors for organizations. If this is something you are interested in being considered for or learning more about, please reach out to Laura Fenimore (fenimore@kutztown.edu) for more information.

Advising a Student Organization

Laura Fenimore, Student Involvement

Fall 2024 Attendance Verification Process

The initial attendance verification for Fall 2024 courses – required federally for awarding of financial aid – will be available for faculty in Starfish beginning 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, and will remain open until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. Faculty should indicate whether students have attended or have never attended by utilizing one of two flags. Please be sure to verify the attendance status of every student. For additional assistance, please visit Starfish in D2L, email starfish@kutztown.edu, call 610-683-4106 or attend a Starfish drop-in training session.

Starfish

Nancy Brynildsen, The Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence

Business Idea Competition - Share with Students

If you are an undergraduate student at KU and if you dream of starting your own business, the Business Idea Competition is for you. This program will allow you to explain your business idea in competition with other KU students for a large cash prize. Information Sessions will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 107 de Francesco; and 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 201 de Francesco. We hope to see you there.

Business Idea Competition

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Center

GEPAC to Assess FYSM Courses This Fall

The General Education Program and Assessment Committee will be assessing Student Learning Outcome #7, "Demonstrate an understanding of various models for the development of the whole self," during the Fall 2024 semester. All faculty who teach First-Year Seminar will be asked to submit student artifacts. The approved rubric can be found on the General Education website. More information will follow in the weeks ahead.

Karen Rauch, Provost's Office