Daily Brief

WEATHER

Low pressure traveling through the Great Lakes will lift a warm front through the region. Convection looks likely in the afternoon but models are having a difficult time resolving the storm locations. The storms that do develop could be real soakers. High temperature in the mid-80s. Winds south at 5-8 mph. Rainfall less than 0.1 of an inch with higher amounts where storms occur.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

KUR FUN FACT
May 2019 web stream ratings: Over a quarter million listening minutes logged (double of May 2018) in 33 countries (up from 20 countries in May 2018). If you’re not listening to KUR, you’re one of the very few in the world; OK, slight exaggeration there, but you get the picture.
     Michael G. Regensburger, KU Radio 1670 AM

KU SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT TASTE OF KUTZTOWN
June 8, noon
Are you a business owner wearing too many hats? Stop by our Kutztown University Small Business Development Center table to chat with a consultant about some quick tips at the Taste of Kutztown event noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 8. Questions? Email our consultant, Kecia Sturdivant, at sturdiva@kutztown.edu. Find out more about Taste of Kutztown HERE.
     Carly Simon, Kutztown Small Business Development Center

KATHI MALLOY RETIREMENT RECEPTION
June 20, 1:30 p.m.
Please join us in wishing Kathi Malloy a fond farewell as she retires from Kutztown University. We are having a reception in her honor 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, in 317 Stratton Administration Center.
     Anne Zayaitz, provost and vice president, Office of Academic Affairs

KU SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER MEET AND GREET
June 20, 6:30 p.m.
Does your business need attention? We can help bring out the best in your brand. Discover how our Kutztown University Small Business Development Center can help your business start, grow and prosper while trying out complimentary, delicious, soft pretzels. Sign up for our Meet and Greet 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at the Kutztown Tavern. HERE
     Carly Simon, Kutztown Small Business Development Center

CHANGE OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT NAME
July 1
Effective July 1, the Department of Art and Art History will change to the Department of Art. Please share this notice with everyone in your office (or division) and update records accordingly. Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Daniel Haxall, professor and department chair, at ext. 3-4540 or haxall@kutztown.edu.Thank you.
     Michelle Kiec, College of Visual and Performing Arts

CHANGES TO KANOPY STREAMING SERVICE
July 1
Due to a dramatic increase in the cost of the Kanopy streaming database, the library is moving to a mediated-access model starting July 1. This model allows users to browse the Kanopy catalog, but users will have to fill out a form to request a film. The library will only approve films that will be used for classes or faculty research. Approved films will be available in 24-hours. To learn more click here. Contact Bob Flatley (flatley@kutztown.edu) or your library liaison with questions.
     Bob Flatley, Rohrbach Library

UPCOMING EVENTS

ATHLETICS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
May 31-June 7
The Kemp Building roof restoration will start Friday, May 31, and continue through June 7. Please use caution when entering the building. The parking lot next to the Kemp Building will be partially closed off for contractor vehicles and equipment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Scott at scott@kutztown.edu ext. 3-1562.
     Chris Scott, Facilities Project Services

ATTENTION AFSCME 2234 MEMBERS
June 10
We will be reviewing the proposed contract 7:15-8:15 a.m. and again noon to 1 p.m., Monday, June 10, in 120 Sharadin Arts Building. Please plan to attend. Voting, to be done on your own time, will take place 2-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, in Concourse, Old Main.
     Chris Ferris, secretary, AFSCME 2234

FACULTY AND STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
June 14, 11:30 a.m.
The annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 14, in the O’Pake Fieldhouse. The awards presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m. The last day to RSVP for the event is Friday, June 7. Please click on the link below for the online RSVP form or email rsvp@kutztown.edu. https://fs7.formsite.com/kutzuniv/2019Luncheon/index.html
     Office of the President

KU MEN'S BASKETBALL STAFF TO HOST BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
June 17-21
The Kutztown University men's basketball staff will host a boys and girls basketball camp for third through 12^th-grade students. The camp will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, June 17-21. The cost of the camp is $175. If you would like additional information about the camp, please contact coach Tom York at tyork@kutztown.edu or at ext. 3-4366. All proceeds from this camp go toward scholarships for our men's basketball program.
     Tom York, assistant men's basketball coach

THE INTERCONNECTED ASPECTS OF FREE SPEECH, BIAS INCIDENTS, AND STUDENT ACTIVISM
June 17, 1 p.m.
Students, staff and faculty are invited to an interactive presentation designed to provide an overview and increase understanding of bias, bias incidents, student activism and the potential impact they have on college campuses and communities 1 p.m., Monday, June 17, in 103 Academic Forum. Dr. McCargo, dean of students, will provide participants with guidance on how to manage, respond to and report bias incidents on campus, as well as how to provide support to community members who experience bias incidents. Seating is limited. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 12.
     Erica Stratton, Office of the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions that are open on campus on our job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu:

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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.

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