Daily Brief
January 21, 2020

1866 MINUTE GIVING CHALLENGE – APPLY NOW
Our Kutztown University community will come together April 16-17, for the second 1866 Minute Giving Challenge. Last year, more than $150,000 was raised to support students and continue all things golden at KU. The KU Foundation is currently accepting ideas from interested campus organizations, student groups or other departments interested in raising funds for their area through the Giving Challenge. Timed incentives, matching challenges and more will be offered throughout the day. Are you interested in learning more? Email Jayanne Sevast at sevast@kuf.org by Saturday, Feb. 1.
Jillian Lovejoy, KU Foundation
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Another nice looking although not too nice feeling winter day under high pressure. Copious sunshine but temperatures only at about the freezing mark with light northwesterly winds.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHAMBLISS STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Feb. 7– Nomination Deadline
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students who graduated in December 2019 or will graduate in May 2020 for this prestigious award. Nominees should exemplify an exceptional individual achievement in one or more categories. A list of categories and a nomination form can be found at http://www.kutztown.edu/AcademicAchievementAwards.
Andrea Kirshman, Office of Retention and Student Services
AFSCME MILITARY VETERANS
Council 13 is looking for members who served or are currently in the military. If you have served, please email Chris Ferris, ferris@kutztown.edu, or Kat Fisher, kfisher@kutztown.edu, with your contact information. AFSCME is organizing a veterans networking group to support each other and to recognize their service and experiences.
Chris Ferris, secretary, AFSCME 2234
MUSIC CONCERT COMPETITION
Musicians, are you interested in making $250-$700 for performing one song on campus? Fill out the form on our website for a chance to participate in the music competition. https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/frederick-douglass-institute/fdi-music-concert.html
Yessica Gutierrez, Frederick Douglass Institute
KU PRINT CENTER - MEET THE TEAM
The KU Print Center, located in 107 Stratton Administration Center, is excited to introduce our team. Amanda Rizzuti and Philip Houck are our two print center staff that are ready to help with any project. Rizzuti has been on the team since fall and Houck recently joined our team bringing a strong customer service background. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and materials with fast turnaround.
Ilene Stroh, KU Print Center
ONLINE W-2 FORMS AVAILABLE IN ESS
For active employees who previously selected online W-2 delivery, W-2 forms are now available in ESS. Directions are posted. Be aware, you will be asked to verify your Social Security number. Questions on W-2s can be directed to AskHR. Paper W-2 forms will be mailed later this month. https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/human-resources/contact-hr.html
Jennifer Weidman, Office of Human Resources
2020 SPRING ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND SECRETARIES
Department Name |
Chairperson |
Department Secretary |
Academic Enrichment |
Tom Stewart |
Nancy Brynildsen |
Anthropology & Sociology |
Bill Donner |
Lori Dahlquist |
Art |
Daniel Haxall |
Dorothy Siravo |
Art Education |
Julia Hovanec |
Tracy Reidenhour |
Athletic Faculty |
Jack Entriken |
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Biological Sciences |
Christopher Sacchi |
Chris Ferris |
Business Administration |
Mahfuzul Khondaker, Chair |
Kim Kilgus |
Communication Design |
Denise Bosler |
Kathy Traylor |
Communication Studies |
Diana Ebersole |
Sandy Himmelreich |
Computer Science & Information Technology |
Lisa Frye |
Cindy Sutjak |
Counseling \ Psychological Services |
Bruce Sharkin |
Charlene Johnson |
Counselor Education & Student Affairs |
Helen Hamlet |
Pam Hopstetter |
Criminal Justice |
Jonathan Kremser |
Dena Lewis |
Cinema, Television and Media Production |
Cara Cotellese |
Melissa Lincoln |
Elementary Education |
Tracy Keyes |
Heather Arbuckle |
English |
Andrew Vogel, Chair |
Andrea Buno |
Geography |
Richard Courtney |
Laurel Delaney |
History |
Andrew Arnold |
Anne Cardinal |
Library & Learning Technologies |
Andrea Harmer |
Wendy Stettler |
Mathematics |
Paul Ache |
Jennifer Webb |
Modern Language Studies |
Christine Coleman Núñez |
Merlene Oswald |
Music |
Jeremy Justeson |
Fran Melchionne |
Philosophy |
John Lizza |
Stacy Kushner |
Physical Sciences |
Edward Simpson |
Caecilia Holt |
Political Science & Public Administration |
Steve Lem |
Stacy Kushner |
Psychology |
Gregory Shelley |
Christy Derr |
Rohrbach Library |
Susan Czerny |
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Secondary Education |
George Sirrakos |
Vale Deeter |
Social Work |
John Vafeas |
Andrea Snyder |
Special Education |
Anne Brawand |
Cheryl Oberheim |
Sport Management and Leadership Studies |
Elizabeth Rogol |
Deb Peter |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 21 |
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Spring semester begins |
Jan. 23 |
11 a.m. |
University Curriculum Committee Meeting |
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.