Daily Brief
June 9, 2025
KU History Students and Bog Bodies
Six KU undergrads accompanied Dr. Eric Johnson to the National Archaeology Museum to see some of the most important artifacts in prehistoric Ireland. These included four bog bodies from human sacrifices that deposited in the boglands. The conditions in the bogs provide a remarkable degree of preservation. Some even have intact fingerprints. Apart from the basic information that these people practiced human sacrifice, scientists can extract an impressive amount of information from these remains.
Eric Johnson, History
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Low pressure near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay will move out to sea and fizzle. Some morning showers are possible as a result. Mostly cloudy conditions otherwise. High temperature near 72.
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
Canceled: AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
The AFSCME 2234 member monthly meeting for Monday, June 16, has been canceled. The next meeting will be at 5 p.m. Monday, July 21, 103 Academic Forum. Stay informed and bring any questions or concerns. Light refreshments will be provided.
Letitia Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Supporting Accreditation and Recruiting: May 2025 Graduate Outcomes Requested
As you hear exciting news from May 2025 graduates about securing full-time employment or being accepted into graduate or professional programs, please share that information with the Career Development Center. This data is reported annually, in aggregate, to academic departments and deans to support institutional reporting, recruitment efforts and accreditation requirements. Be sure to include the student's full name and KU email address so the centralized First-Destination Career Outcomes Survey can be accurately updated. Thank you for helping us celebrate student success and strengthen KU's career outcomes data.
First Destination Career Outcomes
Kerri Gardi, Career Development Center
Academics
Starfish Alerts and Kudos – Summer Sessions I and II
Faculty are encouraged to support students during Summer Sessions I and II by sending kudos, raising flags of concern and making referrals through Starfish. Simply select your course and choose the appropriate option, kudos, flag or referral. Each template includes space for personalized comments; and two flag types are fully customizable. You can preview all available templates in the Starfish D2L module. Questions? Contact us at starfish@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-4106.
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
COE Assistant Dean Search Candidates
Below are the dates and times for the open forums with the candidates for the COE assistant dean of Clinical Education and Partnerships. Link to the CVs will be active two days before the date the candidate will be on campus. Forums will be held in 218 Beekey.
- Candidate A: 9-9:55 a.m. Monday, June 9.
- Candidate B: 9-9:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 10.
Linda Weller, College of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education Gives Shoutout to KU COE Faculty and Students
The Kutztown University College of Education was recently recognized in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s newsletter, Spotlight on our Schools, for its outstanding work on the fifth annual District Partnership English Language Learner (ESL) Conference held in May. The event, led by Dr. Brenda Muzeta, brought together university, school and community members through a collaborative advisory board to ensure a successful and impactful experience. Special recognition goes to Dr. Christopher Weiler and Dr. SungEun Min, whose students from the Culturally Responsive Teaching for English Learners classes participated in the conference's Poster Presentation session. This acknowledgment highlights the dedication of KU faculty and students to advancing education in our local area and beyond.
College of Education
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 11 | 2 p.m. | Reception: Andrea Kirshman 250 MSU |
| June 19 | -- | Juneteenth University Closed |
Athletics
Kaitlyn Miller Named New Head Coach of Acrobatics and Tumbling Program
Kutztown University announced the hiring of Kaitlyn Miller as the second head coach in Golden Bears acrobatics and tumbling program history Friday morning, June 6. Miller comes to Kutztown after leading Mountain East Conference (MEC) member West Virginia State as the first head coach in program history. She arrived at WVSU in April 2022, preparing the program for its inaugural season of competition in 2024. Kutztown joined the MEC as an associate member in acrobatics & tumbling ahead of the 2025 season. Miller will begin her new role at Kutztown Monday, June 16.
Sports Information
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.