Daily Brief
August 18, 2021
SNYDER NAMED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Nancy Snyder, custodial worker, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for February 2021. Snyder's nomination from Carissa Pokorny-Golden, associate dean, College of Education, can be read online.
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Flash Flood Watch goes into effect starting at 2 p.m. Remnants of Fred will impact our area. Periods of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, perhaps a rogue tornado during the day. High pressure to our east will keep the bulk of the rain over central Pennsylvania. High temperature in the low-80s. Winds southeast at 5-10 mph. Rainfall between 0.50-0.75" with localized higher amounts, possibly as much as five inches in some areas.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
KU ESPORTS AND FACULTY DEMOS AT THE 2021 STEAMFEST
– The KU Esports Team - Ryan Bausch, Connor Ellis, Mark Fredericksen, Richard Garofolo, Christian Krajcik and Joseph Nolan - will be scrimmaging against the Steam Dragons 3-5 p.m., Aug. 21; panel discussions 2-2:45 p.m., Aug. 22; and final match 3-4 p.m., Aug. 22.
– Thiep Pham, Department of Computer Science & Information faculty member and Esports advisor, will demo the Microsoft HoloLens 2, the latest augmented reality (AR) technology, 1-1:45 p.m., Aug. 21.
– Donna DeMarco, Department of Computer Science & Information faculty member, will present today’s changing careers and STEAM education 4-4:45 p.m., Aug. 21.
For additional information: https://www.pasteamfest.com/.
Thiep Pham, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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Aug. 18 |
2 p.m. |
Using QuickBooks Online |
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Aug. 23 |
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Standard Administrative Office Hours |
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Aug. 24 |
1 p.m. |
SBDC Workshop: “First Steps to Starting Your …” |
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