Daily Brief

Kutztown University Rising Leaders Institute

Kutztown University welcomes the inaugural cohort of the Kutztown University Rising Leaders Institute. Over the next 12 months, participants will receive extensive leadership training and gain an expansive understanding of how universities operate.

Bradley Davis, Human Resources

Join us for the Unity Day Rally

Come together as a Golden Bear Family while we celebrate our diversity and unity 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Schaeffer Lawn (rain location 218 MSU). Diversity leadership awards will also be presented.

Jerry Schearer, Diversity & Inclusion Chief Diversity Officer

Get Creative This Fall: Jewelry Workshops at KU

Looking for a new hobby or a creative way to spend your evenings? KU Advance is offering two jewelry-making workshops this fall.
- Advanced Fabrication: Chains & Charms, 6–8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 16 through Nov. 18, is perfect for those with previous jewelry-making experience. Explore sterling silver chainmaking, clasp styles and charm-making with prong and bezel settings. You’ll create two completely handmade pieces (a bracelet and a necklace) while expanding your jewelry-making skills. Register for Advanced Fabrication: Chains & Charms.
- Absolute Beginners Jewelry, 6–8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17, is for those new to jewelry making. It introduces the basics of sawing, hammering and soldering, with projects including a stone-set ring, chain and a piece of your own design. Register for Absolute Beginners Jewelry.
Contact Dakota Sell to inquire about a faculty and staff discount.

Extended Learning Office

Addressing Mail and Packages for Faculty and Staff

Please avoid including Kutztown University or a P.O. Box Number in your mailing address; instead, use 425 Baldy Road. To ensure faster delivery, include your full name, room number and department name. If you are responsible for ordering for someone in another department, make sure to include that person’s full name, room number and department name. Incorrect addressing may result in mail or packages being returned to the sender. For package inquiries, send the tracking number to mailservices@kutztown.edu.
EXAMPLE:
Full Name, Room Number
Department Name
425 Baldy Road
Kutztown, PA 19530

Louis Richuitti, Mail Services

Maximize What Starfish Can Do for You

Join us for drop-in Starfish Express Workshops, 3-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, now through Tuesday, Sept. 29 on Zoom. Learn how to navigate Starfish features, set up your profile, manage consultation hours, raise flags, referrals and more. Please contact starfish@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4106 if you are unable to attend a scheduled session.

Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success & Academic Excellence

International Resources for Academic Advisors

The International Office staff has updated its resources for academic advisors. Faculty can now access "Study Abroad Basics for Academic Advisors" and "International Student Basics for Academic Advisors" on the faculty and staff resources webpage. Advisors now have the ability to refer students for study abroad advising directly through Starfish.

Resources for International Initiatives

Christina Kinney, International Education and Global Engagement