Daily Brief

Aug. 24, 2023

Moody Named KU Employee of the Month for June 2023

Congratulations to Charles Moody, telecommunications coordinator, Information Technology, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for June 2023. Read Moody’s nomination from Laurette Norman, clerical assistant, University Relations and Athletics, on the News & Media page.

University Relations

Hawkinson (right) giving Wynter (left) awards

Wynter Named KU Employee of the Month for March 2023

Congratulations to Joselyn Wynter, clerical assistant, College of Visual and Performing Arts, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for March 2023. Click here to ready Wynter’s nomination from Kathy Sue Traylor, department secretary, Art and Design.

University Relations

Artistic image of doodles with the words DOODLE Day

Doodle Day Is Coming to KU

Doodle Day 2023 is coming to KU 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 (rain date Sept. 12). Win prizes for doodling. Stop by tables set up outside the McFarland Student Union Building and Sharadin Arts Building. The first 200 doodlers receive a free felt tip marker and doodling pad. Doodling helps concentration and recall. Join in the fun. Sponsored by Fran Cortez-Funk, KU Health & Wellness Services; Essence Fine Art & Literary Magazine; AIGA; NAEA; Shoofly; the KU Clay Club and the KU Art Club.

Fran Cortez-Funk, Health & Wellness Center

Weather

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

Weak low pressure brings copious clouds today with periods of rain showers. A few rumbles of thunder are possible, as well. Cool for August with high temperatures only at about 75 degrees. Breezy south winds at 15 mph.

Announcements

Rohrbach Library Fall Semester Hours

Rohrbach Library will resume regular semester hours Monday, Aug. 28.
- 2 p.m. to midnight Sunday.
- 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday.
- 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Hours will differ on holidays and semester breaks.  Please check our website for any changes. 

Jennifer Tanzos, Rohrbach Library

APSCUF at the 36th Annual AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade

APSCUF KU members and family are invited to join West Chester at the 36th Annual AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade in Philadelphia. We will be marching with other unions from the Sheet Metal Worker’s Local Union Hall to Penn's Landing to enjoy music, free food and games for children. If you are interested or have questions, please email Albert Fu (afu@kutztown.edu). 

Albert Fu, APSCUF

Register for APSCUF's Leadership Institute

Are you interested in learning more about APSCUF and how to be involved in our union? Faculty and coach APSCUF members can register now for our Leadership Institute to be held Sept. 16–17 in Harrisburg. Click here to complete the registration form. APSCUF will cover mileage and if needed a hotel room. For questions about this event, please email Albert Fu (afu@kutztown.edu).

Albert Fu, APSCUF

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.