Daily Brief
Dec. 7, 2021
KU PHOTOBOOK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Do you remember when you first walked onto Kutztown's campus? For most of us, our lives changed in that moment. Because we knew this place was special. That it felt like home. And that it was a springboard into the rest of our lives. Since 1866, KU has evolved into one of the most beautiful campuses in Pennsylvania and its beauty comes alive throughout each season. “Through the Seasons” provides a photographic tour of our amazing campus. Proceeds from the sale of this 56-page, hardcover book benefit the Kutztown University Foundation.
https://kubstore.com/through-seasons-kutztown-university-photo-book
University Relations
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Partly sunny, breezy and cold behind last night’s strong cold front. Highs in the upper 30s. Breezy west winds.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPEN HOUR WITH PROVOST
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with the provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Starbucks, McFarland Student Union Building. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.
Office of the Provost/Academic Affairs
FOURTH CET UNGRADING BOOK VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
Please join us for the fourth session of the CET-sponsored discussion series on the book titled “Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead),” edited by Susan D. Blum. Discussion facilitator Dr. Amy Lu will lead the fourth session 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, via Zoom Meeting ID: 990 1964 3156 PC: 993550 The book is available via this link, thanks to the Rohrbach library.
Yun (Amy) Lu, Center for the Enhancement of Teaching
KU PHILOSOPHY CLUB MEETING
The KU Philosophy Club will meet 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in 323 McFarland Student Union Building and Zoom Link. KU alumnus Professor Milo Crimi, Occidental College, will present “Is Every Chimera a Goat? Comparing Medieval and Modern Logic.” All are welcome. Email back@kutztown.edu to be added to the email list, if you are not already on it.
Allan Bäck, Philosophy Club
CONFERENCE ON HUMAN DIVERSITY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The KU Commission on Human Diversity is pleased to announce its 12th annual conference on human diversity will be held virtually Friday, March 4. Please save the date and consider offering a presentation, panel or workshop session. This year's theme, “Taking Action with Compassion: Advocacy, Healing and Reform,” responds to the ongoing need for action in the face of injustice while also acknowledging the importance of self-care and connection with others that seem especially critical at this moment. Students and scholars are welcome to present on any topic related to human diversity. Please submit your presentation ideas at: https://forms.office.com/r/Uwq9d3BMc1 by Dec 17. Widely share this call for presentations.
Stephen W. Stoeffler, Commission on Human Diversity
KU BEARS GRANT FUNDING DEADLINE
The KU BEARS program supports faculty and student research pairs. The goals are twofold: one, to develop the necessary skill set of undergraduate students to help them become student researchers and two, to provide faculty members with student-research assistants. Funded projects will be allotted up to $2,000 to cover student wages and $500 for presentation travel for the student. The program is open to all faculty members and to current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Deadline is Feb. 28. Click here for more information.
Heather Arbuckle, Office of Grants & Sponsored Projects
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings).
Jeanette Forster, Human Resources
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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Dec. 7 |
All Day |
CSC335 Demo Day |
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Dec. 8 |
3 p.m. |
Open Hour with Provost |
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Dec. 8 |
7:30 p.m. |
Music – Jazz Ensemble 2 Concert |
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Dec. 9 |
11 a.m. |
CET Virtual Book Discussion: “Ungrading” |
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Dec. 9 |
1:30 p.m. |
Council of Trustees Committee Meetings |
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Dec. 9 |
3 p.m. |
Council of Trustees Plenary Session |
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Dec. 9 |
7 p.m. |
Planetarium Laser Show |
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Dec. 9 |
7:30 p.m. |
Music – Jazz Ensemble I Concert |
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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Dec. 8 |
7:00 p.m. |
Men’s Basketball vs. Bowie State |
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.
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.