Daily Brief

Mock Interview Mania Week

The Career Development Center is excited to have 19 dedicated volunteer professionals helping 114 KU students sharpen their interview skills as part of this week's Mock Interview Mania Week, Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4. Each semester, this event provides students with a chance to practice with experienced recruiters and receive valuable, real-time feedback to boost their confidence and career readiness. A huge thank you to our volunteers, as well as our faculty and staff who encouraged students to participate. Your support makes a lasting impact.

Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center

Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling Closes the KU Presents Season

Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling’s voice is instantly recognizable. This celebration of Weather Report, one of instrumental jazz’s great supergroups, will include estate-approved lyrics and special arrangements by Elling. Joined by Grammy-winning drummer and Weather Report alumnus Peter Erskine, this is sure to be an epic evening for all as part of Berks Jazz Fest. Join us at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, Schaeffer Auditorium. Tickets are available online. Learn more and listen to a recent KUR episode of "Cool Jazz Weekly."

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KU Presents

Dawn Reilly Laubner's Doctoral Defense

The College of Education announces a Public Oral Dissertation Presentation by Dawn Reilly Laubner titled, "How do Pre-Service and In-Service Social Studies Teachers Align and Diverge in their attitudes and Practice Supporting Multilingual Learners while Honoring Home Language and Culture?" 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 245 Beekey. The dissertation committee chairperson is Dr. Andrew Mines and the committee members are Dr. Kathleen Stanfa and Dr. Julio Torres.

Dawn Reilly Laubner's Dissertation

Dr. Catherine McGeehan, EDD Program

Today: Presidential Candidate C Open Forums

KU Presidential Candidate C is on campus for open forums today, Thursday, April 3, 183 MSU (note location change). The KU Presidential Search website has been updated to include the CV for Candidate C. CVs can be accessed using the "presidential candidates" link on the webpage. Open Forum schedule is as follows:
- Managers: 9-9:50 a.m.
- Union-Represented Staff (AFSCME, SCUPA, SPFPA, OPEIU, Coaches): 10-10:50 a.m.
- Faculty: 11-11:50 a.m.
- Students: 1-1:50 p.m.

University Relations

Spirit Fridays

Fridays at KU are Spirit Fridays. All faculty, staff, students and the community are encouraged to wear maroon and gold and/or Kutztown University apparel on Fridays throughout the year. The KU Campus Store offers 20% off apparel and gifts the first Friday of every month as part of its First Friday Sale (in-store and online).

University Relations

BYO Lunch and Learn: Occupational Safety

The Office of Human Resources' next BYO Lunch and Learns for managers is noon to 1 p.m., Friday, April 18, 312 MSU, on the topic of Occupational Safety. Those who attend will learn the basics of office safety including topics like ergonomics, situational awareness and electrical hazards. Future BYO Lunch and Learns will include The Hiring Process (May 16), Supervising SCUPA employees (June 20) and Leaves of Absences (July 18). Need an idea for lunch? Stop by the Cub Cafe and ask for a to-go box.

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Office of Human Resources

Faculty Service Opportunity

The Commission on the Status of Minorities (CSM) will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, via Zoom. The commission will have five membership position opening for appointment by the chair with approval from the membership of the commission. All students, faculty and administration are eligible to seek appointment. Following appointment of new members, elections for officers (Chair, Vice Chair/Student Liaison, Secretary, Treasurer, Web Master) will be held. This is a great opportunity for faculty service. Contact Arthur Garison, chair of CSM, for additional information.

Commission on the Status of Minorities

Arthur Garrison, Commission on the Status of Minorities