Daily Brief
June 4, 2025
Golden Bears Shine in Nation's Capital Through The Washington Center Opportunities
Three KU students were awarded Pennsylvania State Scholarships to participate in The Washington Center's (TWC) week-long Academic Seminar Program, National Security, held in May in Washington, D.C. (www.twc.edu). The recipients were Amir Lochetto (political science), Nathaniel Dent (psychology) and Jaylynn Hottenstein (information technology). In addition, three more KU students are participating in TWC's 10-week Summer Internship Program: Nihal Atay (psychology), Lily Thomas (political science) and Aniya Lugones-Rodriguez (human resources).
Kerri Gardi, Career Development Center
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure centered off the Virginia coast will continue to produce atmospheric subsidence. Sunny skies are expected with some smoke from the Canadian wildfires persisting. High temperature near 85.
Announcements
South Campus UGI Gas Line Repairs
Our natural gas vendor, UGI, needs to make upgrades to certain lines on campus. There are currently 14 sites on campus. Over the next two weeks, UGI will be focusing on the South Campus repairs. Depending on the location, the work may impact traffic and pedestrian routes. They will have staff directing traffic when roadways are impacted. We do not anticipate the need to completely close any roadways. Additionally, sites will be well marked so pedestrians are aware to avoid the area or use an alternate route. We do not believe these repairs will have a significant impact on campus travel, but if you do go near a work area, be patient as there may be a short delay. Thanks for your patience with this matter.
William Meeker, Facilities
Social Equity Policies Training
Pursuant to the university's Anti-Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Amorous Relationships Policies, the Office of Social Equity will offer Social Equity Policies training sessions via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed to participants a day or two prior to the training. Register online.
- 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 18
- 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 22
- 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8
Reminder: All faculty and staff members must take the Social Equity Policies training on a yearly basis. If you cannot recall when you last completed the training, please contact the Office of Social Equity and we will be glad to check our records. If you would like to schedule an in-person training for your department, please send a request by email to socialequity@kutztown.edu or contact the Office of Social Equity at extension 3-4700. Please obtain approval from your supervisor if necessary.
The Office of Equity and Compliance
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 4 | 11:30 a.m. | Faculty and Staff Recognition Picnic O'Pake Fieldhouse (Honoree List) |
| June 5 | 10 a.m. | Ribbon Cutting Hawkinson Welcome Center |
| June 5 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| June 5 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| June 11 | 2 p.m. | Reception: Andrea Kirshman 250 MSU |
| June 19 | -- | Juneteenth University Closed |
KU Foundation
Meet Ava, our Virtual Engagement Officer
The KU Foundation is pioneering a new era of donor engagement with the launch of Ava, its first-ever Virtual Engagement Officer (VEO). Ava, an AI-driven innovation developed in partnership with Givzey, is designed to enhance the donor experience by providing a personalized and interactive connection to KU. As the first university-related Foundation in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to implement a VEO, Kutztown is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into fundraising and donor relations. Ava will engage with approximately 1,000 donors, offering concierge-level service to share university updates. This initiative aligns with the Foundation's commitment to strengthening alumni and donor relationships through cutting edge technology. For more information about this initiative, to hear from Ava, or to opt-in to communication from her, visit www.kutztownfoundation.ai.
KU Foundation
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 pena@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 02A, 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.