Daily Brief

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance is observed Sept. 11 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Flags are flown at half-mast. Americans are to observe with a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. Learn more about KU's observance in the Sept. 10 Daily Brief.

Today, we remember the victims, families and survivors dealing with loss. Join us 10:15-10:30 a.m., Alumni Plaza, to remember and reflect. Flags on display at Alumni Plaza represent the lives lost at each crash site: World Trade Center (2,753: each flag represents five lives), Pentagon (184) and Somerset County, Pa. (40). Carnations will be available for those who would like to place a flower on site to honor their loved ones. There is no formal program. Event Sponsors: Dean of Students, Student Involvement, Student Veterans Association, Steel Battalion Army ROTC, Kutztown Men's Volleyball Club.

Military and Veterans Services

Test of KU Alert System

There will be a test of the Kutztown University emergency alert systems at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. You will receive test messages through the Omnilert text message and email system. Campus loudspeakers and desktop pop-up systems will not be activated during this test, as they are actively under repair. Messages will also be seen on the university website and social media. Thank you for your patience as we complete this required test.

University Relations

KU Editorial Style Guide

Check out Kutztown University's style guide here. KU's style guide is offered as a resource to university communicators to establish consistent and appropriate editorial style for correspondence, print publications, websites, social media, etc. written for and about Kutztown University. This guide relies primarily on “The Associated Press Stylebook.”

Style Guide

University Relations

Fall Jazz Jams

Fall Jazz Jams are back! Every Thursday, we're bringing the heat with live jams at Rita's Water Ice, 478 W. Main St., Kutztown. The event is free and open to the public.

Music Department

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music

University Curriculum Committee

The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 26. The proposal deadline is noon Thursday, Sept. 12. Please submit proposals to the UCC SharePoint site. Contact Brian Meares at meares@kutztown.edu with any questions.

Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee

RAD Training

Rape, Aggression and Defense Training (RAD), provided by Public Safety and Police Services, is free to female students, faculty and staff. Training is scheduled 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 22A Old Main; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, and Thursday, Sept. 19, Georgian Room, Old Main. You must attend all three sessions to complete the RAD program. Email dsantos@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-4860 to sign up.

RAD Training

Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services

Webinar: Faculty Panel on Post-Pandemic Student Accommodations

Join us for an engaging panel discussion with KU faculty and Disability Services Office (DSO) professionals as they address how student accommodations have evolved since the pandemic 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, Schaeffer Auditorium. No registration required. Topics will include:
- Changes in Accommodation Requests: How student needs have shifted and how universities have adapted.
- Increased Requests: Strategies KU faculty and DSO staff use to manage the rise in accommodation requests.
- Student Challenges: Common post-COVID challenges for students registered with the DSO.
- Mental Health Resources: On-campus support for students with mental health concerns.
- Universal Design: How KU ensures equitable access to physical and virtual spaces through inclusive strategies.
- This webinar will offer valuable insights on fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Extended Learning

KU Advance Office of Extended Learning

Campus Safety Day

The KU campus community is invited to Campus Safety Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 218 MSU. Come take the It’s On Us pledge, sign a banner and receive a free t-shirt, as well as learn about these important resources for safety at KU: the Title IX Office, Public Safety, It's On Us, Residence Life, the Women's Center and community agency, Safe Berks. The Red Zone is the time period between move-in and Thanksgiving break when college students across the country are statistically most susceptible to sexual assault. Together, we can Reclaim the Red Zone.

Learn More

Diane Biehl, Women's Center/It's On Us

Recovery Community Services

Health and Wellness Services provides campus services for sober students, those who may have experienced situations with others' use, or are looking for like-minded sober students. SMART Recovery meetings are 3-4:30 p.m., Mondays, 325 MSU. SMART is a peer support group that helps people recover from addictive and problematic behaviors. Open Collegiate Recovery meetings are 6-7 p.m., Thursdays, Health Center (Beck), with weekly discussions/activities with recovery advocates. For more information, contact Frances Cortez Funk at cortez@kutztown.edu.

Frances C. Cortez Funk, Health and Wellness Services

Faculty Awarded Tenure, Fall 2024

I am pleased to announce that tenure has been granted to the following faculty members effective with the 2024 Fall Semester:
 - Scott Bastedo, Cinema, Television and Media Production.
 - Sally Hyatt, Counselor Education and Student Affairs.
 - Pierette Kulpa, Art and Design.
 - Dannell MacIlwraith, Art and Design.
 - Brenda Muzeta, Secondary Education.

Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Office of the President

KU Advance: Beginners Jewelry Course

The Office of Extended Learning hosts "Absolute Beginners Jewelry Course," 6:30-9 p.m., Wednesdays from Sept. 18 to Nov. 20, 107 Sharadin. This 10-week course will introduce students to jewelry and metalsmithing. Students will learn the basics of sawing, hammering and soldering. Students can expect to make a ring with a set stone, a chain and a project of their own design. Must be 18 years of age or older. Cost of $400 includes a $100 jewelry-making kit. For more information and to register, email extendedlearning@kutztown.edu.

Extended Learning

Lori Lentz, Vice Provost's Office