Daily Brief

Aug. 23, 2023

Johannes Schwalm Historical Association Selects KU as New Home of Digital Military Archives

Kutztown University has been selected to be the new home of a military archive collection from the American Revolution, courtesy of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association. Rohrbach Library manages the digital collection, which launched in August. The collection is made up of thousands of pages of original documents from the United States, Britain and Germany.

University Relations

Beidler Named KU Employee of the Month for December 2022

Congratulations to Craig Beidler, police supervisor, Public Safety and Police Services, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for December 2022. Click the link below to read Beidler’s nomination from Jennifer Fernandez, student.

University Relations

Garcia Named KU Employee of the Month for May 2023

Congratulations to Amanda Garcia, assistant director, McFarland Student Union Operations, Greek Life and Commuter Student Services, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for May 2023. Read Garcia’s nomination from Donna Ruch, university registered nurse, at the link below:

University Relations

Weather

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

High pressure centered over the Great Lakes will provide for a pleasant day. Mostly sunny skies ate expected. High temperature near 77.

Announcements

Summer 2023-24 Faculty-Led Study Abroad

The call for Summer 2023-2024 faculty-led study abroad program proposals is now open. Interested faculty are invited to submit the attached application and Excel budget worksheet to Melissa Lincoln (lincoln@kutztown.edu) by Friday, Sept. 15 to ensure that approvals and financial reviews are completed in a timely manner. We look forward to reviewing submitted proposals. 
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Proposal 2023-24.pdf
Faculty-led Study Abroad Budget Worksheet 2023-24 (2).xlsx
If you have questions or would like to connect with individuals knowledgeable about study abroad, please let me know. I would be happy to help arrange a meeting. 
Thank you.

Melissa Lincoln, Office of Extended and Life Long Learning and the Dean of Graduate Studies

Student Recreation Center Hours

The Student Recreation Center will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 23 - Friday, Aug. 25 for student staff training.  Regular semester hours begin on Saturday, Aug. 26.  Group exercise classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Tracy Turner, Student Recreation Center

Upcoming Events
Date Time Event
Aug. 25 8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. Program
Faculty Staff Convocation Celebration
https://fs7.formsite.com/kutzuniv/2023FSCC/index
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.

Notify the university of an accessibility concern

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 University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu or 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.