Daily Brief
April 28, 2022
Frederick Douglass Institute Director Recognized
Dr. Maria Sanelli was recognized by Dr. Denise Pearson, PASSHE vice chancellor/chief DEI officer, and Dr. Joseph Croskey, PASSHE FDI executive director, for two decades of service to PASSHE as KU FDI director and for serving on the statewide FDI executive committee. KU hosted the PASSHE FDI Conference April 21-22.
Andrea Kirshman, Student Success & Academic Excellence
Larry March PASBDC Associate State Director of Finance
The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) announces Larry March as associate state director of Finance. Prior to joining the state office, March served as the program coordinator and operations manager for Louisiana Tech Research Institute. Previously, March held roles in Grant Management and Research Administration at Louisiana State University. March has diverse experience in business management, accounting, and auditing. Within his role at the state office March has various responsibilities. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of the state office budget, oversight of audit compliances, and securing new forms of funding and grants. March is often viewed as an experienced, ambitious accounting technician, bearing knowledge of both the public and private business sectors. March will play a fundamental role with the PASBDC in their commitment to strengthening new businesses, growing existing businesses, and providing resources and educational programming.
Francene Dudziec, Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Announcements
Recovery is Sweet
A Collegiate Recovery meeting will be held 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. This meeting is open to members of the campus community in recovery, living a substance-free lifestyles, sober curious, and those who have family and friends with dependency. Celebrate with us and have a "Sweet Night."
Frances Cortez Funk, Alcohol & Other Drug Services
Information Session: KU Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Belize
Please share with your students: Drs. Chris Habeck and Matt Stone will be hosting an information session 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, 260 Boehm Science Center for students interested in taking a Category C General Education course in the tropical country of Belize during Winter 2023. More information about the program can be found here: https://kubelize.weebly.com/ and a small video of last year's trip can be found here: https://vimeo.com/699457883.
Christopher Habeck, Biological Sciences
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 28 | All Day | Transfer Orientation |
| April 28 | 11 a.m. | UCC Zoom |
| April 28 | 11 a.m. | KU Philosophy Club 250 McFarland Student Union |
| April 28 | 1:30 p.m. | COT Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| April 28 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees 250 McFarland Student Union |
| April 28 | 7 p.m. | Open Recovery Meeting Health & Wellness, Beck Hall |
| April 29 | 7 p.m. | Spring Choir Concert Georgian Room, Old Main |
| May 2 | 10 a.m. | Clay Club Spring Sale MSU Lawn |
| May 2 | 1:30 p.m. | Vice Provost Search Open Forum Candidate B 312 MSU | University Vice Provost Search |
| May 2 | 3:30 p.m. | President's Open Hour 303 Stratton Administration Center |
| May 4 | 10 a.m. | COVID-19 Testing East Gym, Student Recreation Center |
| May 4 | 1:30 p.m. | Vice Provost Search Open Forum Candidate C 312 MSU | University Vice Provost Search |
| May 5 | 11 a.m. | T-Mobile/Keith Haring Fitness Park Sponsor Schaeffer Lawn |
| May 5 | 6 p.m. | Dinosaurs @ Dusk with Dr. Ed Simpson KU Planetarium |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 29 | 2 p.m. | Baseball vs. West Chester North Campus Field (Live Stats | Live Video) |
| April 30 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. West Chester (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Live Video) |
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
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