Daily Brief
Sept. 18, 2024
KU Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Registration and Turnout During the 2022 Midterm Elections
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Kutztown University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Kutztown University received the Silver Seal reflecting its commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Area of low pressure developing near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay will keep the weather unsettled for the short term. Chance for showers during the day. High temperature near 74.
Announcements
Faculty and Staff Headshots
University Marketing is offering headshots for any KU faculty or staff member who would like a new or updated photo. Stop by 195 MSU to get your photo taken anytime during the following dates/times: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24; or 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 1. When dressing for a successful headshot, simplicity is key. Stick with solid colors or subtle patterns. Avoid tight patterns, plaids or narrow stripes, shiny or reflective materials, large or reflective jewelry and clothing with logos other than KU.
University Marketing
UPC/UTC Informational Sessions
UPC/UTC will hold informational sessions on the following dates/times: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 19; 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. Please use the Zoom link to attend.
Nicole Johnson, UPC Chair
Academics
Early Alert Progress Survey
The Fall 2024 Early Alert Progress Survey will be available for faculty in Starfish beginning Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will remain open until Thursday, Sept. 26. Faculty are encouraged to use the survey to send kudos to students as words of encouragement, to acknowledge good work and to reinforce student success early in the semester. Faculty can also raise flags of concern for attendance issues, missing/late or low-scoring assignments or submit a fully customized academic concern flag. Every kudos and flag template has the option to add custom content; two options are completely customizable. All message templates can be viewed in Starfish D2L. Please email starfish@kutztown.edu, call 610-683-4106 or attend a Starfish drop-in training session.
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
CEL Lunch Bunch No. 1
Join us noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, CEL Office, 6 Rohrbach Library, for a brown bag lunch. Bring an interesting new idea or a sticky problem. We'll chat and share ideas with our colleagues; and yes, there will be cookies.
Center for Engaged Learning Events
Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| 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. 18 | 2 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Old Main Concourse |
| Sept. 19 | 11 a.m. | UPC/UTC Informational Session Zoom |
| Sept. 19 | 11 a.m. | Workplace Wellness 138 Old Main (RSVP) |
| Sept. 19 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room |
| Sept. 21 | 11 a.m. | Heemet Fescht Heritage Center |
| Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Got S.A.L.S.A.? Georgian Room |
| Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn (rear) |
| Sept. 25 | 3 p.m. | Bearchella DMZ |
| Sept. 26 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Sept. 26 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| Sept. 26 | 3 p.m. | Dominoes Tournament Multicultural Center |
| Sept. 26 | 5 p.m. | Mi Cultura and Traditions South Dining Hall |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 18 | 3 p.m. | #1 Field Hockey vs. #2 Shippensburg Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 18 | 7 p.m. | #8 Women's Soccer vs. #21 East Stroudsburg Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 21 | 11 a.m. | #1 Field Hockey vs. Coker Andre Reed Stadium (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.