Daily Brief
April 16, 2024
Hawkinson Attends Alvernia Presidential Inauguration
President Hawkinson joined university leaders from the Higher Education Council of Berks County Friday, April 12, at the inauguration of Alvernia University president Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgerald. Photo (L to R): Dr. Radha Pyati, Penn State Berks; Dr. Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Albright College; Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Alvernia University; Dr. Susan D. Looney, Reading Area Community College; Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Kutztown University.
University Relations
Dine in The Dark
The Braille Bears held a Dine in the Dark at Kutztown University Saturday, April 13. Many alumni, students and families attended the event to raise awareness of visual impairments and learn about the visual impairment program. More than 75 people attended the event.
Dr. Nicole Johnson, Special Education
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Mostly sunny, pleasant and dry. High near 70.
Announcements
Artist Appreciation Sale
Save on discounts for art supplies and accessories at the KU Campus Store Tuesday, April 16. Spin the wheel to win free prizes. One day only. The prize wheel is in-store only; sale is in-store and online.
Kyle Rex, KUSSI
You're Invited to an Indian Cultural Celebration
Join us for an Indian Cultural Celebration 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, Multicultural Center. All are welcome. From 5-6 p.m., local artist Mamta Kochhar, M.A., will lead an art workshop "Spring Festivities of India - Global Celebrations and Cultural Nuances" with mandala designs. There will be samosas and mango lassis to snack on and Bollywood music to listen to. From 6-7 p.m., there will be a throwing colors relay race Holi-style. Please make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We'll be using powdered colors that can wash off. We hope to see you there.
Angelica Mishra, Multicultural Center
Quartet for the End of Time, Faculty and Guest Artist Recital
Three faculty members from the Department of Music will perform 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research. Pianist Dr. Maria Asteriadou, clarinetist Dr. Aileen Razey and violinist Kurt Nikkanen will be joined by guest artist, cellist Wolfram Koessel from New York, to perform two major works by two iconic composers: Messiaen and Beethoven. Admission is free.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music
KU Inspires Celebrates Research and Creativity Conference
Please plan to support the nearly 50 student researchers by attending this year's KU Inspires, A Celebration of Research and Creativity, Wednesday, April 17. In its fourth year, the event is an on-campus, low-stakes conference where students can share their ideas in a friendly environment. It runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a poster and artwork exhibit all day in the library and individual panels on the hour throughout the day. Formats include paper presentations, posters, artwork, original creative writing, comics and short films. Preview the program here.
Lynn Kutch, Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, during her open office hour 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 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, Office of the Provost
GEPAC External Reviewers - Open Forum for Faculty and Staff
The General Education Program and Assessment Committee (GEPAC) would like to announce that Kutztown University’s General Education program will host two external reviewers Monday, April 22, as part of its five-year program review process. Faculty and staff are cordially invited to an open forum with the external reviewers 1:30-2:30 p.m., 250 MSU. Any questions may be emailed to GEPAC at gepac@kutztown.edu.
GEPAC
Academics
New Transfer Honor Society Members
Tau Sigma, KU's transfer honor society, recently inducted 41 members into its Eta Mu chapter. These students transferred to KU in Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 and earned a least a 3.5 GPA in their first semester at KU. Tau Sigma will host various events for anyone to attend to support the academic success of KU students. Congratulations to our new members: Kara Armstrong, Ashlety Balbuena, Scott Bass, Elizabeth Behm, Halema Bobby, Maia Bondonese, Allison Borelli, Emily Boyle, Kasandra Brittenburg, Dillen Caprice, Kevin Chevez, Tia Cooper, Bryan Correia, Valerie Davidheiser, Alyvia Feichtel, Megan Flynn, Sienna Forster, Charles Fries, Allison Gerancher, Delaney Gottschall, Emma Hope, Brianna Jerome Hidalgo Velez, Payton Jones, Anastasia Kelsall, Cole Keifer, Eve Levy, Kate Macdonnell, Remy Menegaux, Emma Moody, Johnny Myers, Sabrina Myers, Madeline Nesfeder, Jennifer Newman, Karianne Opalach, Madelyn Putt, Madison Seier, Ryan Smith, Joshua Swint, Ally Towson, Noah Vivian, Hannah Wanko, Morgan Werley, Juliann Yenser, Rily Zeigenfuss and Katelin Ziedelis.
Tau Sigma National Honor Society
Briana Zdradzinski, Tau Sigma, Eta Mu Chapter Co-Advisor
Employment Opportunities
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| 2024-0045 | NEW - APEX Government Marketing Specialists | Full Time | 4/26/24 |
| 2023-0168 | Landscape Maintenance Specialist | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2023-0183 | Budget Analyst | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2024-0027 | MR2 HVAC/Plumbing | Full Time | 4/28/24 |
| 2024-0035 | Key & Lock / Card Access Specialist | Full Time | 4/21/24 |
| 2024-0054 | Help Desk Analyst | Full Time | 4/21/24 |
| 2024-0055 | Patrol Officer | Full Time | 5/5/24 |
| 2024-0056 | Patrol Officer Trainee | Full Time | 5/5/24 |
| 23-24 Asst Coaches | 23-24 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part Time | 6/28/24 |
| 23-24 Clerical Asst Pool | 23-24 Clerical Assistant Pool | Full Time | 6/28/24 |
| 23-24 Custodial Pool | 23-24 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | 6/28/24 |
| OOC 24-10 | Staff Attorney (Transactional) | Full Time | 4/28/24 |
| OOC 24-11 | HRSSC - Benefits Administration Manager | Full Time | 4/21/24 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 16 | 2:30 p.m | Dissertation Defense: Marissa Wallace 243 Beekey |
| April 16 | 5 p.m. | Indian Cultural Celebration Multicultural Center |
| April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Rock Ensemble IV Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 17 | 8 a.m. | Dissertation Defense: Ana Bogota 245 Beekey |
| April 17 | 9 a.m. | KU Inspires Rohrbach Library |
| April 17 | 10 a.m. | Blood Drive 218 MSU |
| April 17 | 2 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Bears Den MSU |
| April 17 | 4:30 p.m. | UGRC Mentorship Award Ceremony 183 MSU |
| April 17 | 5 p.m. | Indian Cultural Celebration Multicultural Center |
| April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Latin Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Quartet for the End of Time Wells-Rapp Center |
| April 18 | 11 a.m. | Elder Care Workshop 102 Academic Forum (Zoom) |
| April 18 | 7 p.m. | Ride the Cyclone Musical Schaeffer Little Theatre |
| April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Blackjack!: The Road to 21 Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 19 | 10 a.m. | Big Art Day Sharadin Arts Building |
| April 21 | 1:30 p.m. | Concert: Trombone Choir 114 Schaeffer |
| April 21 | 3 p.m. | Golden Bear Dance Company Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 21 | 3 p.m. | Out of the Darkness Walk DMZ |
| April 22 | 1:30 p.m. | GEPAC External Reviewers 250 MSU |
| April 23 | 11 a.m. | CSIT Thesis Presentation Zoom |
| April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Rock Ensemble III Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
Acrobatics and Tumbling's Five-Element Heat Qualifies for NCATA National Championships
Golden Bear acrobatics and tumbling will continue its competitive year into the postseason as the five-element heat qualified for an at-large berth to the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) National Championships in the Individual Event Final at Fairmont State University Sunday, April 28.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 16 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. East Stroudsburg (DH) North Campus Field (Video | Stats) |
| April 16 | 2 p.m. | Tennis vs. Bloomsburg (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| April 17 | 3 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. Shepherd Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| April 19 | TBA | Tennis vs. Edinboro (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| April 20 | 11 a.m. | Tennis vs. Mercyhurst (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| April 20 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Mansfield North Campus Field (Video | Stats) |
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.