Daily Brief
Dec. 20, 2021
NEW WEBSITE FEATURE IMAGE
You might notice a few fresh faces on the homepage at www.kutztown.edu. One of them is Reuben Pugliese, a junior Commercial Music major.
Find out why Reuben chose KU and all about his major
University Relations
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Announcements
VICE PROVOST AND GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE
Please welcome Melissa Lincoln as she begins a new role today as the administrative assistant in the Office of the Vice Provost for Extended and Lifelong Learning and Graduate Studies.
Michelle Kiec, Office of the Provost
OverDrive eBooks and Audiobooks
Rohrbach Library offers access to OverDrive, a library of popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobook titles. It is compatible with Kindle, iPad and a variety of mobile and non-mobile devices. Libby, the OverDrive mobile app, offers an intuitive interface for reading eBooks or listening to audiobooks.
https://rohrbachlibrary.overdrive.com/
Bob Flatley, Rohrbach Library
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPACE FORCE
Being the newest military branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Space Force serves to protect the United States by equipping Guardians to conduct global space military operations and space warfare. Kutztown University salutes the service of all Space Force military members, veterans and family members.
Office of Veterans Services
PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR RECEIVES MEDIA FELLOWSHIP
Roman Altshuler, assistant professor, Department of Philosophy, was selected for the inaugural year of the Marc Sanders Foundation’s Philosophy in the Media fellowship. Out of 264 applicants, 30 were selected to receive training from media industry professionals in order to increase the visibility of philosophy in public media through training and contacts in Op-Ed, long-form writing, or podcasting. Altshuler was selected for the Op-Ed writing workshop.
Roman Altshuler, Department of Philosophy
HONORS PROGRAM FALL GRADUATE RECOGNITION
The Honors Program recognized its twelve fall graduates with the awarding of medals, cords, and certificates Wednesday, Dec. 15, in 250 McFarland Student Union. These students successfully completed all of the requirements of the Honors Program, including the Capstone project. Please stop by Honors Hall and be inspired by the work submitted from: Jadesola Alatishe (Finance), Tiersa Curry (Anthropology), Rebecca Domas (Art History), Camille Kester (Computer Science and Applied Digital Arts), Mason Kester (Communication Design), Courtney O'Connell (Computer Science), Josh Ristovski (Communication Design), Rebecca Roux (Anthropology and Environmental Science), Rebecca Schweitzer (Professional Writing), Daniel Stevens (Geography and Geology), Melissa Stough (English) and Sabrina Vagasky (Computer Science).
Jennifer Schlegel, Honors Program
BERKS HALL - ELECTRIC RESTORED
The electrical panel in Berks Hall was replaced and power restored to the entire building. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Kyle Mills, Facilities Maintenance
MAIL SERVICES
Holiday reminder: Please prepare their USPS Mail, Express Packages, UPS and FEDEX packages for processing no later than Dec. 22 to guarantee the mail will be posted and packages shipped out before the holiday break begins.
Mail Services & Storeroom
PUBLIC SAFETY & POLICE SERVICES
It is with deep sadness that the Department of Public Safety and Police Services announces the passing of Mr. Michael Drezek, father of Deputy Chief David Drezek. Cards and messages of condolence can be sent to David in care of Public Safety and Police Services.
Public Safety & Police Services
TOP 10 IN SPORTS SALES
The KU Sport Management sport sales team ranks in the top 10 at the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC). Congratulations to the following students: Kayla Argen, Logan Kemp, Matthew Dougherty, Robert Winegar, Ryan Stephano and Sadie Doss. KU Sport Management is the only program in Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 in sports sales.
Soojin Kim, Sport Management and Leadership Studies
WINTER BREAK HOURS
Student Recreation Center
Dec. 20-23 and Jan. 3-22
Student Recreation Center
– 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
– No group exercise classes
– Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2
Keystone Hall Swimming Pool
– 8-9 a.m. Monday through Friday
– Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
– 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday
– Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2
Tracy Turner, Recreation Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | “Season of Light” Holiday Planetarium Show (Sold Out) Planetarium, 100 Grim Science Building |
| Dec. 24-Jan 2 | University Closed to the Public (correction) |
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 University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu or 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.