Daily Brief
Nov. 3, 2023
Honorary Doctorate for Nationally Respected Attorney Mark R. Weaver
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved the awarding of an honorary doctorate degree Thursday, Nov. 2 to Mark R. Weaver, Esq. ’83, M’85. Weaver will be presented a Doctor of Laws at the institution’s 2023 Fall Commencement Saturday, Dec. 16, O'Pake Fieldhouse. A Pennsylvania native and current Ohio resident, Weaver is a nationally respected attorney and crisis communications expert with nearly four decades of experience advising clients including governors, U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, as well as business and education leaders. Along the way, he has worked in all three branches and at every level of government.
Honorary Doctorate for Mark R. Weaver
University Relations
Doctor of Social Work Student Presents at Prestigious Conferences
Alice Fischer, a Doctor of Social Work student, and Dr. John Vafeas presented "Developing an Academic School Social Work Research Center: A Partnership with the Practice Community" at the annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Friday, Oct. 27, Atlanta, Ga. They also presented in October at the PA Chapter of the National Association of Social Work on "Do It for The Money! School Social Work Salary Trends and Economic Justice," a study of school social workers' salary trends in the state of Pennsylvania from 2015 to 2023.
John Vafeas, Social Work
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure remains in place. Sunny skies are expected. High temperature near 56.
Announcements
November 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
Points of Pride
Kutztown University's Points of Pride website has been updated through Thursday, Nov. 2. Read through the university's notable achievements on our website.
University Relations
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost, during her open office hour 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, Bears Den, MSU. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.
Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office
Free Flu Vaccines for Faculty and Staff
In collaboration with Lehigh Valley Health Network, the KU Health Center invites all faculty, staff and students to receive a flu vaccine at no charge. We will have an open vaccine clinic 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 7, 218 McFarland Student Union Building, across from the Multipurpose Room. No appointment is needed. Please bring your KU ID and wear a loose-fitting shirt. Available while supplies last.
Mandi Volkert, Health & Wellness Services
Friend Inc. Holiday Boxes
The Community Outreach Center, in collaboration with Friend Inc., is looking for student organizations and university offices to consider donating to the Thanksgiving Holiday Food Box Drive. Please see the link below for items that can be included in each holiday box. Thanksgiving boxes can be dropped off anytime between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 13, Community Outreach Center, 281 McFarland Student Union Building.
Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center
University Curriculum Committee
The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 30. The proposal deadline is noon Thursday, Nov. 9. Please submit proposals to the UCC SharePoint site. Note that this is the last meeting for curriculum changes to be approved with a Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 effective date. Contact Brian Meares at meares@kutztown.edu with any questions.
Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee
Virtual Military and Veterans Job Fair
In collaboration with the Career Development Center, the Virtual Military and Veterans Job Fair will be held 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, via Handshake. Please share with KU military and veteran students. Employers who are hiring for internships and permanent positions are interested in their skills and abilities. Sign up through Handshake for a list of employers and to schedule an interview.
Military and Veteran Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 3 | 9 a.m. | Conference: Social Work in the Global Environment Virtual |
| Nov. 7 | 10 a.m. | Free Flu Vaccines 218 MSU |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with the Provost Bears Den, MSU |
| Nov. 8 | 8 a.m. | Miller-Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU |
| Nov. 8 | 3 p.m. | Military and Veterans Job Fair Virtual |
| Nov. 9 | 11 a.m. | Middle States Accreditation Town Hall Alumni Auditorium, MSU |
| Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents! Pirates of Penzance Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
Gatehouse earns PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Year; Five others from KU Field Hockey named All-PSAC
Senior defender Sarah Gatehouse was voted the 2023 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Defensive Athlete of the Year and was joined by five other Kutztown field hockey student-athletes on the All-PSAC teams, as voted on by the league's head coaches. Gatehouse and Juliana Donato were tabbed to the First Team. Erin Gonzalez, Grace Harrold, Mackenzie Kile and Danielle Panati were all voted to the Third Team. It is the second time Gatehouse is on the First Team and Donato's second time as an All-PSAC performer, earning Third Team last season.
PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Year
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 3 | 2:30 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Shippensburg (PSAC Semifinals) East Stroudsburg, PA (Video | Stats | Tickets) |
| Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. West Chester Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 4 | 1 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Millersville Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 6 | 6 p.m. | Women's Soccer hosts PSAC Quarterfinals Keystone Field (Video | Stats | Tickets) |
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 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.