Daily Brief
July 9, 2026
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
More clouds than sunshine as a nearby front pumps in humid, moist air, along with some showers, thunderstorms and a downpour. High 83.
Announcements
Anne Reel Appointed Director of Administrative Services
Anne Reel has been appointed Director of Administrative Services, effective immediately. Reel has been serving in this role for the past three months on an interim basis and will continue to oversee Business Services and Mail Services, which includes ID cards, parking and vehicle registration, campus shuttle, Enterprise rental vehicles, mail services and other administrative support functions. She will be located in 107 Academic Forum. Please join us in congratulating Anne on her new position.
Matt Assad, VP for Administration and Finance
Farewell Devon Quinlan
The Office of the Registrar wishes Devon Quinlan, Assistant Registrar for Graduation, a fond farewell. We thank her for her dedicated work to the university and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Devon's last day is too soon, Friday, July 10. The campus community is most welcome to stop by our office on Friday; however, messages of congratulations may also be sent to trout@kutztown.edu, who will forward them to Devon.
Office of the Registrar
Academics
UGRC Faculty Mentorship Award Selection Committee
Inaugurated in 2021, the Undergraduate Research and Creativity (UGRC) Faculty Mentorship Award recognizes excellence in undergraduate research mentorship. UGRC is seeking additional faculty members to serve on the selection committee. The bulk of the work is done in the spring semester and duties include:
- Reviewing, assessing and ranking candidate applications after March 15
- Meeting to discuss applicants and successful candidates
- Attending a follow-up meeting later in the spring semester to evaluate procedures
If you are interested, please send an email to Lynn Kutch indicating your willingness to serve. The 2027 form is open for nominating a colleague or submitting an application for yourself. If you applied last year, your materials will automatically be rolled over for consideration in Spring 2027.
Lynn M Kutch, Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Employment Opportunities
These are the non-instructional positions open on our KU online job board. Positions with the PASSHE Office of the Chancellor are available on the PASSHE job board.
Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, we will no longer be using a Clerical Assistant 2 or Assistant Athletic Coach pool. All open positions will be posted independently when needed. The only pools that will remain at this time are the Custodial Worker 1 and Non-Credit Trainer Pool.
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| E2026-0095 | NEW Administrative Assistant - Office of the Dean of Students |
Full Time | 7/26/2026 |
| E2026-0091 | NEW Assistant Director – My Place Program |
Full Time | 7/29/2026 |
| 2026-OC0001 | NEW Assistant Vice President for Finance |
Full Time | 8/2/2026 |
| E2026-0077 | Management Technician - Rohrbach Library Information Desk |
Full Time | 7/12/2026 |
| E2026-0079 | Custodial Worker Supervisor 3rd Shift |
Full Time | Until Filled |
| E2026-0080 | Locksmith | Full Time | Until Filled |
| E2026-0081 | Utility Plant Operator 1 | Full Time | |
| E2026-0090 | Full Time Assistant Track & Field Coach |
Full Time | 7/12/2026 |
| E2026-0092 | Head Women's Lacrosse Coach | Full Time | Until Filled |
| E2026-0093 | Facilities Senior Project Manager | Full Time | Until Filled |
| E2026-0061 | Medical Records Assistant | Full Time | 7/12/2026 |
| E2026-2027 CW1 |
26-27 Custodial Worker 1 | Full Time | 6/30/2027 |
| E2025-26 Clerical Pool |
25-26 Clerical Assistant 2 Pool | Full Time | 7/31/2026 |
| E2025-0077 | Non-Credit Trainer Pool | Part Time | 8/21/2026 |
Athletics
Kirkpatrick Selected to Academic All-America At-Large Second Team
Kutztown University field hockey student-athlete Olivia Kirkpatrick was named to the College Sports Communicators NCAA Division II Academic All-America Women's At-Large Second Team. Kirkpatrick has already reached senior status academically while pursuing a degree in psychology, but just completed her redshirt sophomore season on the field this past fall – her first with the Golden Bears. She had a 3.96 cumulative grade point average at the time of her nomination.
Field Hockey Academic All-America At-Large Second Team
Athletic Communications
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.