Daily Brief
April 9, 2025
Legendary Drummer Peter Erskine – Masterclass
We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary opportunity: a master class with Grammy-winning jazz legend Peter Erskine, renowned drummer for ''Weather Report'' and ''Steps Ahead,'' noon Wednesday, April 9, 114 Schaeffer. Whether you’re a drummer, instrumentalist or simply passionate about music, this is a rare chance to learn from one of the most influential artists in jazz fusion history. Free and open to all.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Music
Celebrate Easter on the Farm April 12
Celebrate Pennsylvania German Easter traditions and the vibrant folk culture of the region at Easter on the Farm 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 12, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown. Easter on the Farm is a free, fun and educational event for the whole family featuring folklife demonstrations, live musical performances by some of the region’s finest folk musicians, kid’s activities, animals, local folk artists and annual Easter egg hunts at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Cold dry high pressure builds in. Sunny skies are expected. High temperature near 49.
Announcements
Important Year End Due Dates - Business Office
As we approach the end of this fiscal year on June 30, please remember important due dates for procuring goods and services, processing travel expenses, utilizing your purchasing card and making budget transfers. A listing of due dates can be found on our website.
Kelsey Arcelay, Business Office
Academics
DSW Dissertation Defense: Janine Speiser
The Department of Social Work is pleased to announce Janine Speiser, MSW, will defend her Doctor of Social Work dissertation, “Guided by a Global Perspective: The Global Teaching Practices of Social Work Faculty,” 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 17, 324L Old Main and via Zoom. The dissertation chair is Dr. Juliana Svistova.
Dr. Juliana Svistova, Social Work
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 |
| 2025-0018 | NEW Director for Student Success and Academic Excellence |
Full Time | 4/21/2025 |
| 2024 SE-0003 | NEW Director of Institutional Research |
Full Time | 4/18/2025 |
| 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 Custodial Pool | 24-25 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/2025 |
| 24-25 Patrol Officers | 24-25 Patrol Officers | Full Time | Continuous |
| 24-25 Asst Coaches | 24-25 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part Time | 8/22/2025 |
| 24-25 Clerical Pool | 24-25 Clerical Assistant 2 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/2025 |
| OOC 25-04 | Special Investigator | Full Time | 4/14/2025 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 9 | 8 a.m. | Public Oral Dissertation: Melissa Routson 245 Beekey |
| April 9 | Noon | Masterclass with Peter Erskine 114 Schaeffer |
| April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| April 10 | 10 a.m. | "Get in the Game" Bone Marrow Drive Academic Forum |
| April 10 | 1 p.m. | Council of Trustees Meeting 312 MSU (Zoom) |
| April 10 | 1:30 p.m. | Provost Open Hour MSU Bears Den |
| April 12 | 11 a.m. | Easter on the Farm Heritage Center |
| April 15 | 11 a.m. | Writing Center Workshop Outside Classroom |
| April 15 | 3 p.m. | Safe Space Training 250 MSU |
| April 15 | 5 p.m. | Public Oral Dissertation: Dawn Reilly Laubner 245 Beekey |
| April 16 | 4:30 p.m. | Public Oral Dissertation: Lauren Susan McNeil 218/240 Beekey |
| April 17 | 10 a.m. | Public Oral dissertation: Janine Speiser 324L Old Main |
| April 17 | 11 a.m. | Elder Care Workshop, Robert Kreitz 203 Academic Forum (Zoom) |
| April 18 | Noon | BYO Lunch and Learn: Occupational Safety 312 MSU (Register) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 9 | 3 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. Shepherd Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 10 | 2 p.m. | Tennis vs. Millersville (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| April 11 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Bloomsburg (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 12 | 3 p.m. | Women's Tennis vs. California (Pa.) Keystone Courts |
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.