Daily Brief
April 16, 2021
PHYSICS SENIOR WINS STATE SYSTEM AWARD
The Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence is conferred upon a graduating senior from one of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities. KU's Caelan Brooks was presented as the 2021 winner at the State System's virtual Board of Governors meeting on Thursday. Brooks, a physics major, marks the second-straight winner for KU and its Department of Physics. Brooks has conducted high quality physics research that has led to innovations in two separate areas of physics: atomic molecular and optical physics and biophysics. Her work has been recognized by multiple awards and by acceptances into some of the top physics doctorate programs in the world. Brooks will continue her education at Harvard University. Read.
Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications
ARTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CLASS
The Kutztown University Arts Society announced the six recipients of the new Schaeffer-Sharadin Fellows award, which includes the induction into the inaugural class of the KU Arts Hall of Fame. These inductees highlight the prominence of KU's relationship with the highest caliber artists and arts supporters. This year's inductees include Ellen Finks – KU Faculty Emeriti, Richard Wells – KU Faculty Emeriti, Willis M. Rapp – KU Faculty Emeriti, Eric Schaeffer ’84, Andrew M. Kish III ’07, and Karen TenEyck ’80. A formal induction ceremony will be held virtually at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, on Zoom. The event is free to attend and is open to the community. Zoom link: https://kutztown.zoom.us/s/91046326631. Read More.
Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications
BIG ART DAY
Mark your calendars for Big Art Day, where three Department of Art alumni come to KU and share their stories. Big Art Day is a longstanding art department tradition where current students can meet alumni, forge connections and ask questions. This year, Christina Taylor, Simone Evans and Josh Dannin will be joining us. BAD will be held on Zoom, 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 19. We hope to see you there. https://kutztown.zoom.us/j/97607404926
Dorothy Siravo, Department of Art
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Coastal low moves up the eastern seaboard and will give us a chance of rain in the afternoon. Does not look like a major threat for our region as the brunt of the precipitation will be well to our north. High temperature in the mid-50s. Winds west at 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Rainfall less than 0.10 of an inch.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHARADIN ART EXHIBITIONS
The Miller Gallery in the Sharadin Arts Building will open the Department of Art Senior Exhibition for a preview from 5-8 p.m. during the KU Presents! outdoor concert by Poor Man's Gambit. Exhibition dates are April 16-26.
Other exhibits open Friday night:
- New Media Gallery (Atrium of Sharadin Arts): "Unfamiliar Hollows" a site-specific installation by freshman in professor Frazier 3D Design class.
- The Atrium Gallery: Solo exhibition of Joey Strain.
- The Brass Rail (across from Starbucks): Solo exhibition of Rogan English.
- The Student Union Gallery (behind Starbucks): "The Full Spectrum" juried student art exhibition.
- 183 West Main Street: "ReParenting" an exhibition of KU Alumni: Elizabeth Clark, Frankmarlin, Noelle Cheh and Bethany Riley.
Karen Stanford, College of Visual and Performing Arts
GOLDEN BEAR ATHLETIC CLUB VIRTUAL 5K
Dust off those sneakers and get ready to move in support of KU Athletics. Run, walk or bike anytime between April 17-24. Current students receive a discount. https://www.classy.org/event/2021-golden-bear-athletic-club-5k-event/e332501
Jillian Lovejoy, Kutztown University Foundation
A TALK WITH DR. TANER AKÇAM
Dr. Taner Akçam, historian and sociologist, is an international authority on the Armenian Genocide and a leader in human rights. This virtual lecture will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, April 19, via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public, and it is made possible through the generosity of Leon Ariyan ’95. Zoom information will be emailed prior to the event. For more information, please call 610-683-4110 or email info@kuf.org. https://www.kuf.org/events/2021/2021event_akcam-lecture
Jillian Lovejoy, Kutztown University Foundation
UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
The University Curriculum Committee will meet 11 a.m., Thursday, April 22, via Zoom: https://kutztown.zoom.us/j/91950007023. A meeting password is required to attend. Please contact Lisa Brennan at brennan@kutztown.edu for the password.
Lisa Brennen, University Curriculum Committee
SUMMER HOURS
As in past years, KU will initiate summer hours beginning Monday, May 10, the Monday following finals. These hours will remain in effect through Friday, Aug. 20, a week before the start of classes. Summer hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Anyone who has a need to maintain the normal winter hours may submit a request through their supervisory line. Approval for such a request will be at the vice-presidential level and should be communicated to Human Resources.
Jennifer Weidman, Human Resources
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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April 16 |
6 p.m. |
KU Presents! |
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April 16 |
6 p.m. |
Full Spectrum Exhibition Reception |
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April 17-24 |
|
Golden Bear Athletic Club Virtual 5K |
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April 17 |
8:45 a.m. |
Children’s Literature Conference |
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April 19 |
2 p.m. |
Nicole M. Wack Ed.D. dissertation defense |
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April 19 |
6 p.m. |
Big Art Day |
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April 19 |
6:30 p.m. |
Talk with Dr. Taner Akçam |
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April 19 |
7 p.m. |
Music Mondays |
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April 20 |
Noon |
Kids and Money – PSECU Webinar |
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April 21 |
Noon |
Blood Drive |
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April 21 |
1 p.m. |
Jennifer Marshall, LSW, dissertation defense |
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April 21 |
4 p.m. |
Visiting Artist Tip Toland demonstration |
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April 21 |
4:30 p.m. |
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April 22 |
11 a.m. |
Open Forum: Culturally Engaging Campus Climates Zoom |
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April 22 |
1 p.m. |
Visiting Artist Tip Toland lecture |
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April 22 |
7 p.m. |
Author A. S. King |
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April 23 |
6 p.m. |
KU Presents! |
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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April 16 |
noon |
BB vs. East Stroudsburg (DH) |
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April 16 |
2:30 p.m. |
W Tennis vs. Daemen |
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April 17 |
1 p.m. |
SB vs. East Stroudsburg (DH) |
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Tammy Starner Wert, University Relations
AFSCME 2234 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
AFSCME Local 2234 will hold their monthly membership meeting 5 p.m., Monday, April 19, via Zoom. An email with the link will be sent to the personal email on file. Please plan to attend.
Chris Ferris, secretary, AFSCME Local 2234
APRIL 21 BLOOD DRIVE
Blood supplies are low in our area due to COVID reducing the number of drives. The drive is open to the public. Returning and first-time donors are welcome. COVID mitigation measures will be in place. Appointment times available noon to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, O'Pake Field House. Pre-register for your time slot. https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81783
Jerry Schearer, Community Outreach Center
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCEDURES
Please continue to email all invoices for payment to apinvoice@kutztown.edu for processing in a timely manner. Continue to encourage vendors to utilize ACH enrollment instead of paper checks for timely receipt of payment. ACH enrollment forms can be located on the Accounts Payable website at: https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/accounts-payable.html Signed and completed forms should be emailed to apinvoice@kutztown.edu for SAP vendor-profile updating. Thank you.
Denise Spease, Office of Accounts Payable
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