Daily Brief
Sept. 12, 2024
Sharma Re-elected to Board of Directors for National Association of Social Workers
Dr. Yasoda Sharma, professor and director of the Bachelor of Social Work program at Kutztown University, has been re-elected to the board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (Region IV), the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. She has also been appointed to the executive committee and currently serves as chair of the NASW National Committee on Women’s Issues.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Rex block atmospheric pattern keeps us high and dry. Yet another fair day with low humidity and high temperatures around 81.
Announcements
KU Email Signature
We are excited to share our accessible email signature for staff and faculty. This signature features the university’s official maroon color and is accessible for all audiences by removing gold and any logos. In this document, you will find instructions for Outlook on PC, Mac and the web app (OWA). We encourage the entire campus community to welcome and utilize this new signature to further advance our brand both on and off campus, and to align our efforts toward accessibility.
University Relations
Jazz Improv Workshop
Calling all musicians and vocalists: join the Jazz Improv Workshop with the incredible Keith Rippey 9-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 114 Schaeffer.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music
Career Development Center Closed Friday, Sept. 13
The Career Development Center will be closed Friday, Sept. 13, for our third annual Golf Outing and Networking Event. Questions can be directed to Melissa Lincoln at 610-683-4021.
Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center
AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
Please plan on attending AFSCME Local 2234 monthly member meeting 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 101 Academic Forum. Refreshments will be served.
Letitia Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
University Senate: At-Large Faculty or Coach – Willingness to Serve
University Senate nominations for an elected position are now being accepted for the following position: At-Large Faculty or Coach Senator (one opening, three-year term): Senator representing the views of all faculty/coaches at the university. Must have three years full-time service at the university by August 2024, and be a tenured or tenure-track faculty member or coach. To self-nominate to be on the ballot, please complete the electronic form. You will be prompted to login to Engage@KU with your username (full KU email address) and password. Form submissions must be received by 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. To resume a form you have already started or view a form you have completed, click here. If you have questions about the position, contact senate@kutztown.edu. If you experience problems with the online system, contact Leah Cassellia at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Kim Shively, Chair, Committee on Committees
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 12 | 10:50 a.m. | KU Alert Test |
| Sept. 15 | -- | National Hispanic Heritage Month |
| Sept. 16 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Local 2234 Meeting 101 Academic Forum |
| Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training 22A Old Main (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | FDI Lecture Series 116 MSU (RSVP) |
| Sept. 17 | 10 a.m. | Open House Rohrbach Library |
| Sept. 17 | 11 a.m. | Webinar: Faculty Panel on Post-Pandemic Student Accomodations Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Sept. 17 | 2 p.m. | Bienvenidos Multicultural Center |
| Sept. 17 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn (rear) |
| Sept. 17 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 18 | 10 a.m. | Constitution Day MSU |
| Sept. 18 | 10 a.m. | Campus Safety Day (Women's Center/It's On Us) 218 MSU |
| Sept. 19 | 11 a.m. | UPC/UTC Informational Session Zoom |
| Sept. 19 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 21 | 11 a.m. | Heemet Fescht Heritage Center |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 13 | 11 a.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Franklin Pierce Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 13 | 3 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Fairmont State Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 13 | 5 p.m. | Cross Country hosts DII/DIII Challenge North Campus |
| Sept. 14 | Noon | #9 Football vs. Edinboro Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Audio | Stats | Tickets) |
| Sept. 14 | Noon | #14 Women's Soccer vs. Lock Haven Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 14 | 6 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Bridgeport 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.