Daily Brief
February 22, 2021
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Low pressure comes out of the Great Lakes and brings a snow threat for the morning and into the afternoon. Quick hitting system. Conditions should improve by the evening and overnight. High temperature in the low-30s. Winds south at 10-15 mph. Snow accumulations around 3-4 inches.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
CET SPRING PRESENTATION
Feb. 25
The CET provides the spring presentation "Virtual Learning & Student Engagement: Tips for Incorporating Mentimeter," presented by Dr. Ashley E. Coombs, 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. This CET session can be accessed through the Zoom link: https://kutztown.zoom.us/j/390059274. Everyone is welcome, and participation certificates will be provided. Hope to see you then.
Yun (Amy) Lu, The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching
UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Feb. 25
The University Curriculum Committee will meet 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, via Zoom. https://kutztown.zoom.us/j/91950007023. A meeting password is required to attend. Please contact Lisa Brennan at brennan@kutztown.edu for the password.
Lisa Brennen, University Curriculum Committee
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH PUBLICATION
Along with colleagues at Millersville University and Stroud Water Research Center, we published the following article about student teaching during COVID-19. Published Feb. 17, the topic is timely as it relates to our current COVID-19 existence. "Uncharted WATERS: Sustaining a Meaningful Student Teaching Experience Amidst a Global Pandemic via an Online STEM Curriculum" published to Current Issues in Middle Level Education. Digital link: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cimle/vol25/iss2/3.
Cynthia Stunkard, Department of Special Education
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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Feb. 24 |
11 a.m. |
FDI Discussion Series: Dr. John Ronan |
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Feb. 25 |
11 a.m. |
CET Spring Presentation: Dr. Ashley E. Coombs |
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Feb. 25 |
11 a.m. |
University Curriculum Committee Meeting |
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Feb. 26 |
9 a.m. |
Commission on Human Diversity Conference |
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Mar. 1 |
7 p.m. |
Music Mondays |
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
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