Daily Brief
April 30, 2025
Students visit National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
A group of 40 KU students left Lytle Hall at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, on a bus trip to the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Students enjoyed exhibits on Native American veterans, treaties, fiber arts, narrative art of the Plains and much more. For lunch, they also experienced Indigenous foods from around Turtle Island at the Mitsitam Cafe. Thanks to the Department of English and the KU Diversity Office for sponsoring this trip.
Amanda Morris, English
Rock Ensemble II Concert
Get ready for an electrifying night of iconic hits as the Rock Ensemble II takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Schaeffer Auditorium, featuring Radiohead, TLC, Boston and more. Don't miss it. Free and open to the public.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music
Third Annual Fitness Clinic and Competition at Keith Haring Fitness Court May 1
Kutztown University sport management students and faculty are leading the charge to provide the campus and local communities exercise clinics and competitions 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 1, Keith Haring Fitness Court (rain location: Student Recreation Center). Community members are welcome to attend the open fitness clinic noon to 1 p.m., for a competition between KU and Kutztown Area High School (KAHS) students. Keith Haring Day marks a celebration surrounding Haring’s birthday, May 4. The goal is to bring awareness to Haring, the Fitness Court and provide the community with exercise leadership.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
In the wake of last night's cold front passage, sunny skies are expected. Very pleasant late April day. High temperature near 72.
Announcements
Memorial Tree Ceremony
President Hawkinson will be dedicating a tree in the Memorial Grove at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, in front of Rohrbach Library. We will be remembering those faculty, staff and students who passed away during the 2023-2024 academic year. Family members of these individuals will be present at the dedication. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Office of the President
BYO Lunch and Learn: The Hiring Process
The Office of Human Resources' next BYO Lunch and Learn for managers will be on the topic of The Hiring Process, noon to 1 p.m., Friday, May 16, 312 McFarland Student Union. Those who attend will learn the proper procedure, from getting the position approved, to posting the ad, to interviewing and selecting the successful candidate. Future BYO Lunch and Learns will include Supervising SCUPA employees (June 27) and Leaves of Absences (July 18). Need an idea for lunch? Stop by the Cub Cafe and ask for a to-go box. Register online.
Office of Human Resources
First Destination Career Outcomes Surveys
Please remind graduating students to complete their First Destination Career Outcomes Survey in Handshake before graduation (and again at three and six months). Employer and graduate school information is shared with academic departments for your use and benefit.
Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center
Academics
Faculty First Thursday Presentation
Join us from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 120 Sharadin, for CT and MP Professor Manjula Srinivas' Faculty First Thursday Presentation. Shrinivas, a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from India, will present “Overview of Indian Media Business in 2025: Growth and Challenges.” Refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. Presentation and Q&A will start at 11 a.m.
Joselyn Wynter, CVPA Dean's Office
Employment Opportunities
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu. Menu to OOC postings: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/transferjobs
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| 2025-0020 | NEW Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach |
Full Time | 5/9/2025 |
| 2025-0017 | NEW Associate Director of Student Staff and Personnel |
Full Time | 5/4/2025 |
| 2024-0107 | Non-Credit Trainer Pool | Part Time | Continuous |
| 2024-0027 | MR2 HVAC/Plumbing | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2024-0064 | Landscape Maintenance Specialist | Full Time | Continuous |
| 24-25 Patrol Officers | 24-25 Patrol Officers | Full Time | Continuous |
| 24-25 Custodial Pool | 24-25 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/2025 |
| 24-25 Clerical Pool | 24-25 Clerical Assistant 2 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/2025 |
| 24-25 Asst Coaches | 24-25 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part Time | 8/22/2025 |
| 2025-0019 | Management Technician-Student Accounts | Full Time | 4/30/2025 |
| 2024-SE0004 | Executive Director of Financial Aid | Full Time | 5/16/2025 |
| OOC 25-26 | Complex Procurement Consultant | Full Time | 4/30/2025 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 30- May 3 |
-- | Bearfest |
| April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 1 | 10:30 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 120 Sharadin |
| May 1 | 11 a.m. | Keith Haring Day Haring Fitness Court |
| May 1 | 2:30 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost MSU Bears Den |
| May 1 | 4 p.m. | University Senate Meeting 202 Academic Forum |
| May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 2 | 2 p.m. | Dissertation Defense: Alice Fischer 324L Old Main |
| May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Trombone Choir Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 4 | 4 p.m. | Orchestra with Choir Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 4 | 1 p.m. | Out of the Darkness Walk DMZ |
| May 5 | 9 a.m. | Mobile Mammograms Recreation Center Parking Lot E-2 |
| May 5 | 11 a.m. | Memorial Tree Ceremony Front Lawn - Rohrbach Library |
| May 7 | -- | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (RSVP) |
| May 16 | Noon | BYO Lunch and Learn: The Hiring Process 312 MSU (RSVP) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 30 | 12:30 p.m. | Softball vs. Seton Hill PSAC Championships Quakertown, Pa. (Stats) |
| May 2 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Shippensburg (DH) Senior Day North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| May 2 | 1 p.m. | Men's Tennis vs. Edinboro PSAC Semifinals Bloomsburg, Pa. |
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 Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact 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.