Daily Brief
July 20, 2026
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Announcements
New Student Orientation This Week
Our first round of orientation sessions was a great success. We welcomed hundreds of students and families who left the day excited and ready to begin their journey at Kutztown. I wanted to give a huge thank you to all those who supported orientation during that week. We had a ton of volunteers from departments all across campus helping to welcome everyone who came in the door. I believe those students and families felt the sense of community as they stepped on campus, being welcomed by all of you. Your work is much appreciated.
Our second of the two big orientation weeks will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21, and run through Saturday, July 25. Students will have the opportunity to browse the student services fair, meet fellow students, try campus dining and hear about what they need to know before they start at KU. If you see any new students and families on campus, be sure to give them a warm welcome.
Brett Santos, New Student Orientation
Recent KU MBA Valerie Deneen installed as President of Emmaus Rotary
Please congratulate Valerie Deneen on her recent installation as president of the Emmaus Rotary on Thursday, July 9, at Brookside Country Club. Deneen received a standing ovation and was installed by KU Political Science Professor Emeritus Dr. Roger Whitcomb. COB Professor Emeritus Dr. "Doc" James Ogden and his wife Denise were also in attendance to support Deneen, who recently graduated with her MBA.
Lisa Draper, Sport Management
Power Outage for Substation Preventative Maintenance July 30
We will perform preventive maintenance on our substation Thursday, July 30. During the day, there will be power interruptions for approximately 10 minutes across campus. To minimize the impact, you can help by saving your work by Wednesday, July 29. Please contact tjames@kutztown.edu with any concerns or questions.
Thomas James, High Voltage Electrical Foreman, Facilities
Academics
Starfish Summer Training Series
Join us for the Starfish Summer Training Series 11 a.m. Tuesdays through August 4, via Zoom. Whether you're new to Starfish or just need a refresher, we invite you to attend any individual session or the full series. Session Topics:
- July 21: Setting Up and Managing Office Hours
- July 28: Student Record Overview
- August 4: Raising Kudos, Flags, and Referrals: Sending Messages and Notes
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success & Academic Excellence
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 21 | 11 a.m. | Setting Up and Managing Office Hours Zoom |
| July 28 | 11 a.m. | Student Record Overview Zoom |
| July 30 | -- | Power Outages |
| August 4 | 11 a.m. | Raising Kudos, Flags and Referrals Zoom |
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 Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact 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.