Daily Brief
February 17, 2021
KU ONLINE GRAD DEGREE IN MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Kutztown University's new Master of Education in multicultural education prepares educators to proactively support the changing demographic of school-aged children. With the addition of the multicultural-education program beginning Fall 2021, KU enhances the already robust and award-winning selection of graduate education programs and courses that are offered 100% online, allowing for enrollment from anywhere. Learn More.
Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure builds in for the day. A tranquil day for once! High temperature in the upper-20s. Winds north at 5-10 mph.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DSO STUDENT VOICES-AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Feb. 18
Join us 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, for a virtual panel discussion where Kutztown University students on the autism spectrum share their challenges, debunk assumptions and share with you what they wish you knew about their experiences. Zoom link: Passcode: DSO
Linda Feinour, Office of Disability Services
J.C. PENNEY SUIT UP EVENT
Feb. 21
Faculty and staff are invited to the J.C. Penney Suit Up Event, 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Lehigh Valley Mall. You can receive up to 60% off select men's and women's career dress apparel, shoes and accessories. You can shop online at https://www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up-view-all. To receive your extra 30% off coupon, text KUTZTOWN to 67292.
Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center
THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS INSTITUTE DISCUSSION SERIES
Feb. 24
The Frederick Douglass Institute would like to invite you to attend our first discussion series this semester. Dr. John Ronan, English professor, will be presenting “Douglass’ Political Artistry in the 1845 Narrative.” To learn more about his story, join us 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, via Zoom. Zoom link.
Yessica Gutierrez, The Frederick Douglass Institute
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Feb. 17 |
6:30 p.m. |
Eight Tips to Secure Funding for Your Startup |
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Feb. 18 |
11 a.m. |
DSO Student Voices-Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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Feb. 18 |
1:30 p.m. |
Social Equity Policies Training |
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Feb. 19 |
7 p.m. |
The Griffon’s Saddlebag; Speaker, Griffin Macaulay |
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Feb. 24 |
11 a.m. |
FDI Discussion Series: Dr. John Ronan |
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Feb. 24 |
9 p.m. |
Ash Wednesday Mass |
NAPLES NAMED WOMEN'S ACROBATICS AND TUMBLING COACH
Karah Naples was a four-year member of the acrobatics and tumbling team at Fairmont State University, her career culminating with National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association All-America and Mountain East Conference Athlete of the Year honors in 2019. She served as a graduate assistant coach at her alma mater since 2020. Full release: https://bit.ly/3pmJ7iN https://KUBears.com
Matt Heffelfinger, Office of Sports Information
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
If your department, office or class is celebrating Women's History Month in March, please send me the details by Friday, Feb. 19, so that we can list all Women's History Month events together and help cross-promote events, activities, movies, displays, etc. Thank you.
Jerry Schearer, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
CET PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT 2021
The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching (CET) is pleased to announce a pedagogical development grant opportunity for faculty members to improve college teaching and instructional practices that promote student learning and instructor effectiveness. The CET can support up to four grants with each grant funded up to $1,500. Please submit your grant proposals to cetgrant@kutztown.edu by Wednesday, March 31. Feel free to contact Yun (Amy) Lu if you have any questions. More details can be found on the CET website.
Yun (Amy) Lu, The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):
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Job Number |
Job Title |
Job Term |
Advertise To |
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2021-0007 |
NEW - Associate State Director of Financial Management |
Full Time |
3/8/21 |
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2021-0004 & 05 |
2021 Temporary Summer Painters |
Temporary Full Time |
2/28/21 |
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2021-0006 |
Assistant Director Facilities Energy Services and Utilities |
Full Time |
2/28/21 |
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Custodial Pool |
2020-21 Custodial Worker 1 Pool |
Full Time |
Continuous |
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Clerical Pool |
2020-21 Clerical Pool |
Full Time |
Continuous |
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Asst Coaches |
2021 Assistant Athletic Coaches |
Part Time |
5/31/21 |
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OOC 2020-18 |
Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer |
Full Time |
2/21/21 |
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OOC 2021-02 |
Construction Contract Manager |
Full Time |
2/21/21 |
Jeanette Forster, Office of Human Resources
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.