Daily Brief
June 2, 2021

HELP INFORM OUR CAMPUS ABOUT JUNETEENTH
If you would like to help educate our campus on the history, importance, meaning and/or impact of Juneteenth – a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States – please contact Kutztown University’s Office of University Relations at ur@kutztown.edu.
Office of University Relations
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure moves offshore allowing a slow-moving low-pressure system to pass. Mostly cloudy for the day but we could see some shower activity ahead of the frontal passage. Instability looks limited so the threat of thunder remains low. High temperature in the upper 70s. Winds south at 5-10 mph.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW ARRIVAL
The Office of Financial Aid Services is pleased to announce the arrival of Emerson Jewel Bricker, daughter of our own Sarah Bricker and her husband, Jeff. Harper is the proud big sister. Baby Bricker arrived Friday, May 28, weighing 6 lbs., 6.8 oz. and 19 inches long. Both mom and Emerson are well. We welcome another baby bear into the den.
Bernard McCree, Financial Aid Services
CAMPS/EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK (JUNE 2-6)
We are pleased to welcome the following camps/events this week on our campus:
- Wednesday, June 3: Brandywine Heights High School Graduation, Keystone Fieldhouse.
- Thursday, June 3-Saturday, June 5: USTA North East Regional Baton Twirling Championships, Keystone Arena.
Show them your Golden Bear pride. Thank you.
Jason Garcia, Office of Conference Services
FREE ENTRANCE TO NATIONAL PARKS
Since Veterans Day 2020, Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans are eligible to receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests. The free access program is a way to thank America’s veterans and Gold Star Families for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on public lands and waters. Travelling companions are included but there are some restrictions. Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation," and must self-certify that they meet eligibility. Learn more program details here and enjoy one or more parks this summer.
Office of Veterans Services
TAX TIPS FOR YOUR BUSINESS STRUCTURE
In this webinar, we will explore each entity type's advantages and disadvantages and what tax planning opportunities are available. Are you thinking about changing your business structure? Examine the impact on your taxes, 10 a.m., Tuesday June 8. https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/27814.
Zachary Balla, Kutztown Small Business Development Center
HOW TO SHOP FOR A CREDIT CARD WEBINAR BY PSECU
With hundreds of credit card options available, it's important (and sometimes difficult) to pick the right one for your needs. So, how do you choose? Join us for June's "How to Shop for a Credit Card" webinar at noon, Tuesday, June 8. We will help you identify what card benefits to look for and will break down common fees. Register online at https://go.psecu.com/webinar-credit-card by Monday, June 7, to attend this free webinar. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions or would like to learn more about PSECU, please email KU's PSECU community manager, Kelly Ann Ryan, at kryan@psecu.com.
Kelly Ann Ryan, PSECU
ACADEMIC CHAIRS AND SECRETARIES
Department Name |
Chair |
Secretary |
Academic Enrichment |
Thomas Stewart |
Nancy Brynildsen |
Anthropology and Sociology |
Kim Shively |
Lori Dahlquist |
*Art |
Daniel Haxall |
Dorothy Siravo |
Art Education |
Amy Pfeiler-Wunder |
Tracy Reidenhour |
Athletic Faculty |
Jack Entriken |
N/A |
Biology |
Christopher Sacchi |
Chris Ferris |
Business Administration |
Gary Chao, Chair |
Megan Roth |
Cinema, Television and |
Michael Johnston |
Melissa Lincoln |
*Communication Design |
Denise Bosler |
Kathy Traylor |
Communication Studies |
Mary Eicholtz |
Melissa Lincoln |
Computer Science and |
Lisa Frye |
Cindy Sutjak |
Counseling and |
Bruce Sharkin |
Charlene Johnson |
Counselor Education and |
Helen Hamlet |
Pam Hopstetter |
Criminal Justice |
Jonathan Kremser |
TBD |
Elementary, Middle-Level, |
Tracy Keyes |
Stacy Kushner |
English |
Jonathan Shaw, Chair |
Andrea Buno |
Geography |
Richard Courtney |
Laurel Delaney |
History |
Mike Gabriel |
Anne Cardinal |
Mathematics |
Paul Ache |
Miranda Brownback |
Modern Language Studies |
Lynn Kutch, Interim Chair |
Merlene Oswald |
Music |
Frank Kumor |
Sarah Wert |
Philosophy |
Ashraf Adeel |
Heather Pafchek |
Physical Sciences |
Edward Simpson |
Caecilia Holt |
Political Science and |
Steve Lem |
Heather Pafchek |
Psychology |
Gregory Shelley |
Christy Derr |
Rohrbach Library Faculty |
Susan Czerny |
N/A |
Secondary Education |
Mark Wolfmeyer |
Vale Deeter |
Social Work |
John Vafeas |
Andrea Snyder |
Special Education |
Anne Brawand |
Cheryl Oberheim |
Sport Management and |
Soojin Kim |
Deb Peter |
*Effective Thursday, July 1, the Departments of Art and Communication Design will be combined. The name of the combined department will be the Department of Art and Design. Dr. Denise Bosler will be chair of the combined department.
Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):
Jeanette Forster, Office of Human Resources
Job Number |
Job Title |
Job Term |
Advertise To |
2021-0055 |
NEW - Academic Department Secretary - |
Full Time |
6/11/21 |
2021-0034 |
Acquisitions and Cataloging Technician |
Full Time |
6/6/21 |
2021-0045 |
Network Analyst |
Full Time |
6/20/21 |
2021-0051 |
Patrol Officer |
Full Time |
6/13/21 |
2021-0053 |
Associate State Director Learning and Development |
Full Time |
6/6/21 |
2021-0054 |
Academic Department Secretary - |
Full Time |
6/4/21 |
Asst Coach Pool |
2021 Assistant Athletic Coaches |
Temporary PT |
Continuous |
Custodial Pool |
2020-21 Custodial Worker 1 Pool |
Full Time |
Continuous |
Clerical Pool |
2020-21 Clerical Pool |
Full Time |
Continuous |
OOC 2021-004 |
Director, Accounting & Financial Analysis |
Full Time |
6/6/21 |
OOC 2021-006 |
Staff Attorney |
Full Time |
6/7/21 |
OOC 2021-007 |
Staff Attorney - Transactional |
Full Time |
6/7/21 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Date |
Time |
Event |
June 2 |
8:50 a.m. |
CET Summer Teaching Conference |
June 3 |
10:20 a.m. |
CET Summer Teaching Conference |
June 8 |
8 a.m. |
New Student Family Orientation |
June 8 |
12:30 p.m. |
New Student Family Orientation |
June 9 |
8 a.m. |
New Student Family Orientation |
June 9 |
12:30 p.m. |
New Student Family Orientation |
BUSINESS OFFICE YEAR-END DUE DATES
As we approach the end of our fiscal year, which is Wednesday, June 30, please remember important due dates for procuring goods and services, processing travel expenses, utilizing your purchasing card and making budget transfers. A list of due dates can be found on the controller’s office webpage, in the Useful Forms drop-down box.
Matt Assad, Office of the Controller
CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
A well-written handbook that reflects your culture and values should be customized for your business. This program can help provide the essentials for creating an employee handbook including temporary or revised COVID-19 policies such as leave of absence, telecommuting, dress code, PPE, flex schedules, OSHA and ADA accommodations. Learn why it’s important to have a handbook and what to include. This one-hour webinar will take place 10 a.m., Thursday, June 3, https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28072.
Zachary Balla, Kutztown Small Business Development Center
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.