Daily Brief
Sept. 6, 2024
Teacher Leadership Academy Expands with New Agreements with Methacton and Reading
Kutztown University’s Teacher Leadership Academy launched in January as a transformative initiative dedicated to nurturing and empowering the next generation of education leaders. The Academy is set to expand this fall with new agreements with Methacton and Reading School Districts. The KU Teacher Leadership Academy is the university's latest commitment to advancing educational practices and fostering the development of educators who will lead with innovation and impact. Learn more.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure persists for Friday. Low-level moisture will build so we are expecting some stratus clouds in the morning, but those clouds should break some by afternoon leading to a partly sunny day. High temperature near 77.
Announcements
Condolences
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Hahn, former women’s and men’s basketball assistant coach of 25+ years and KU Athletics Hall of Famer. He was a mainstay of the KU Maroon and Gold and one of the kindest souls. We were so fortunate to have him coach and mentor our KU student-athletes. He will be sorely missed by coaches, players and many friends in Kutztown, Reading and beyond. The community can pay their respects at a visitation, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14, followed by a memorial service, noon to 1 p.m., Kuhn Funeral Home, 5153 Kutztown Road, Temple, PA 19560.
University Relations
September 2024 Parents and Family Bulletin
This month's edition of the KU Parents and Family Bulletin has been sent to registered subscribers and can be found online.
University Relations
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
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
Academics
University Writing Center
Please have your students reach out to the KU Writing Center (UWC) for writing help and to schedule a writing session concerning papers for any subject/discipline. Also, please include the "For Students" information below in your syllabi. We have two methods of writing tutoring available: in-person and online sessions. In-person hours at 100C Rohrbach are 2-6 p.m. Sunday, 2-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Online hours are 2-6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m. Friday. Please direct any questions to pytleski@kutztown.edu.
For Faculty: Please use the Google form (or email me) to let us know if you would like an in-person or Zoom information session about the UWC or any in-class writing information sessions (the writing process, citations, academic stress, etc.). Also, please let your students know that they can choose to have you emailed after coming to the UWC for help with work from your class.
For Your Students: In-person sessions - please call 610-683-4733 or email wrcenter@kutztown.edu to set up an in-person appointment. You can also stop by the UWC at 100C Rohrbach. Online sessions - to begin using the WCOnline site and schedule an online session, please go to https://kutztown.mywconline.com. Please see our website for additional helpful instructions and screenshots at https://kutztownwritingcenter.wordpress.com/.
Patricia Pytleski , University Writing Center
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 10 | 10 a.m. | Doodle Day MSU Lawn |
| Sept. 10 | 11 a.m. | UPC/UTC Informational Session Zoom |
| Sept. 11 | -- | Patriot Day |
| Sept. 11 | 10 a.m. | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU |
| Sept. 12 | 10:50 a.m. | KU Alert Test |
| Sept. 12 | 11 a.m. | Workplace Wellness 138 Old Main |
| Sept. 15 | -- | National Hispanic Heritage Month |
| 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 | 2 p.m. | Bienvenidos Multicultural Center |
| Sept. 17 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 19 | 11 a.m. | UPC/UTC Informational Session Zoom |
| Sept. 19 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
Athletics
Acrobatics and Tumbling to join Mountain East Conference as Associate Member
Kutztown University has accepted an invitation from the Mountain East Conference (MEC) to join the league as an associate member in the sport of acrobatics and tumbling, starting with the upcoming 2025 season. The Golden Bears have competed without a conference affiliation since their inception in 2022. With the new agreement in place, Kutztown student-athletes will have a chance to compete for team and event conference championships, while also gaining opportunities to earn MEC Athlete of the Week and All-MEC honors. Learn more.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Felician Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 7 | 3 p.m. | #25 Women's Soccer vs. #20 Charleston Keystone Field (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.