Daily Brief
January 24, 2020

FIRST GRADUATES OF SOCIAL MEDIA THEORY AND STRATEGY PROGRAM
At the Fall 2019 commencement, Katelyn Melder and Jericho Dar became the first two graduates of the new Social Media Theory and Strategy (SMS) program. Melder has already taken a position as the social media manager for Women in Technology International (WITI). Also pictured are Provost Anne Zayaitz, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Michelle Kiec, and social media area coordinator, Dr. Keith Massie.
Keith Massie, Department of Communication Studies
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Carbon copy of Thursday: sunny and mild as high pressure remains in place. Pretty nice late January day. High temperature near 50. Winds east at 6 mph.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU TO MY "KU FAMILY"
I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who sent cards and emails to comfort me upon the loss of my father. It has been a rough time, but your thoughtfulness, compassion and understanding are greatly appreciated and reflect the breadth and depth of our KU family. Please know that you have indeed made a difference.
Dawn Slack, Dept. of Modern Language Studies
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS SEARCH CANDIDATE B
Jan. 29
An open session for all to meet candidate B for the position of assistant director of International Admissions will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Dixon Hall conference room.
Lisa McSparron, Office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER NOW OPEN
Please encourage your students to visit the University Writing Center, a free service offering advice and assistance with writing assignments from any course or subject. Located in 100 C Rohrbach Library, hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Please contact wrcenter@kutztown.edu with any questions. https://kutztownwritingcenter.wordpress.com/
Patricia Pytleski, University Writing Center
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 27 |
10:45 a.m. |
Open Forum: Asst. Dir. International Admissions |
Jan. 28 |
11 a.m. |
FDI: Evolution of Black Political Thought |
Jan. 29 |
11 a.m. |
Open Forum: Asst. Dir. International Admissions |
Jan. 30 |
10:45 a.m. |
Open Forum: Asst. Dir. International Admissions |
Jan. 30 |
4 p.m. |
Inclusion Center’s Progressive Dinner |
Jan. 25 |
1 p.m. |
SWIM vs. Lock Haven |
Jan. 29 |
5:30 p.m. |
WBB vs. Bloomsburg |
Jan. 29 |
7:30 p.m. |
MBB vs. Bloomsburg |
Feb. 1 |
4 p.m. |
WREST vs. Mercyhurst |
Feb. 1 |
6 p.m. |
WREST vs. Gannon |
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS SEARCH CANDIDATE A
Jan. 27
An open session for all to meet candidate A for the position of assistant director of International Admissions will be held 10:45 a.m., Monday, Jan. 27, in the Dixon Hall conference room.
Lisa McSparron, Office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPEN JOB POSTINGS
These are the non-instructional positions open on campus on our job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu:
Job Number |
Job Title |
Job Term |
Advertise To |
2020-0003 (internal) |
NEW -University Nurse - 9 month - internal |
Full Time |
1/26/20 |
2020-0005 |
Temp PT Medical Records Assistant |
Part Time |
1/31/20 |
2020-0001 |
Facilities Construction Project Manager |
Full Time |
1/24/20 |
2019-0176 |
Custodial Worker 1 - 3rd shift |
Full Time |
1/31/20 |
2019-0173 |
Technical Services Coordinator |
Full Time |
1/31/20 |
19-20 Asst Coaches |
19-20 Assistant Athletic Coaches |
Part Time |
Continuous |
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.