Daily Brief
Aug. 18, 2026
KU Seniors Present Research at Annual Parasitologists' Conference
The last week of July, seniors Isabella Cimino (Marine Science: Biology), Dominick Ebaugh (Biology: Pre-Med) and Elliana Euclide (Marine Science: Biology) traveled to Orlando, Fla., to present posters of their year-long research on various aspects of the ecology and genetics of parasites infecting white sucker fish from streams along the Schuylkill River. They joined biology professor Alexander Hernandez and approximately 150 other parasitologists from across the United States and other parts of the world at the 101st meeting of the American Society for Parasitologists. Cimino, Ebaugh and Euclide successfully networked with potential graduate research professors on projects related to marine wildlife, as well as MD and Ph.D. programs with research emphasizing human infectious diseases.
Alexander Hernandez, Biology
Weather
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Announcements
Health Center and Boxwood House Staff Retreat
The Health Center and Boxwood House will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 18 for a staff retreat. We will not have phone coverage during this time. All messages will be responded to Wednesday, Aug. 19. If someone needs medical or mental health assistance, please contact Public Safety at 610-683-4001 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Mandi Volkert, Health and Wellness Services
Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration
Join us at the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 21. This special event will take place in Schaeffer Auditorium, with doors opening at 7:45 a.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. before the program begins at 9 a.m. Offices will close at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, through the conclusion of the event, to allow the campus community to attend.
Office of the President
Academics
Maximize Your Impact with Starfish
Join us for one or more of our drop-in Starfish training sessions, Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21. Whether you're brand new to Starfish or looking to sharpen your skills, these quick sessions will help you navigate key Starfish features, set up and personalize your profile, manage your consultation hours with ease, raise flags, make referrals, and support student success. Zoom link to join.
- Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2-2:30 p.m. Setting Up and Managing Office Hours
- Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1-1:30 p.m. How to Submit the Attendance Verification Survey
- Thursday, Aug. 20, 11-11:30 a.m. Student Record Overview
- Friday, Aug. 21, 2-2:30 p.m. Setting Up and Managing Office Hours
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Aug. 18 | 2 p.m. | Starfish: Setting Up and Managing Office Hours Zoom |
| Aug. 19 | 1 p.m. | Starfish: How to Submit the Attendance Verification Survey Zoom |
| Aug. 20 | All Day | New Student Move-In Day |
| Aug. 20 | 11 a.m. | Starfish: Student Record Overview Zoom |
| Aug. 21 | 8 a.m. | Faculty and Staff Convocation - Offices Closed During Event Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Aug. 21 | 1 p.m. | Student Convocation O'Pake Fieldhouse |
| Aug. 21 | 2 p.m. | Starfish: Setting up and Managing Office Hours Zoom |
| Aug. 24 | 8 a.m. | First Day of Fall 2026 Semester |
| Aug. 25 | 11 a.m. | Sensory-Reduced Lounge Ribbon Cutting 121 Old Main |
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.
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