Daily Brief
June 9, 2026
Ganley Receives Service Award for Outstanding Leadership and Dedication to PennACE
Chad Ganley, assistant director of the Career Development Center, has been honored with the prestigious Donna Dentler Service Award by the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers (PennACE). Presented by the PennACE Executive Board, this award recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional service and commitment to the association. Over the past decade, Ganley has made significant contributions to PennACE, serving in various servant leadership roles for several terms, including chair of Membership and Member-at-Large for Professional Development and Employer Engagement. Please reach out to congratulate him.
Kerri Gardi, Career Development Center
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Announcements
Survey of Fraternity and Sorority Life Network
The Office of the Dean of Students, in partnership with the Office of Student Involvement, is seeking to identify Kutztown University faculty and staff who are current or former members of a fraternity or sorority. This information will help us better understand the breadth of fraternity and sorority experience represented across campus and explore opportunities to connect faculty and staff with our current fraternity and sorority community through mentoring, advising, educational programs and special events. Individual responses will remain confidential and will not be shared publicly. Only summary information, such as the number of faculty and staff with fraternity or sorority membership, may be shared. Thank you for helping strengthen the KU fraternity and sorority community.
KU Fraternity and Sorority Life Network Survey
Stephen Rupprecht, Office of the Dean of Students
Academics
Starfish Summer Training Series
Join us for the Starfish Summer Training Series 11 a.m. Tuesdays through June 23, via Zoom. Whether you're new to Starfish or just need a refresher, we invite you to attend any individual session or the full series. Session Topics:
- June 9, Setting up and managing office hours
- June 16, Raising flags, kudos and referrals
- June 23, Using messaging and notes
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 9 | 11 a.m. | Starfish Training: Setting up Office Hours Zoom |
| June 16 | 11 a.m. | Starfish Training: Raising flags, kudos and referrals Zoom |
| June 19 | -- | Juneteenth University Closed |
| June 23 | 11 a.m. | Starfish Training: Using messaging and notes Zoom |
| June 27 | 10 a.m. | Pennsylvania German Day Heritage Center |
Athletics
Henn Honored on PSAC Spring Top 10
Junior Emily Henn of Kutztown University softball was voted to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Spring Top 10. The PSAC Top 10 represent the 10 best male and female student-athletes that excel in both the classroom and athletic competition at the conclusion of the fall, winter and spring athletic seasons. To be a candidate for the Top 10 Awards, a student-athlete must have achieved a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and must be a starter or key reserve with legitimate athletic credentials.
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.