Daily Brief

WEATHER

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

High pressure briefly builds as last night's cold front exits. Look for sunny skies and temperatures that are slightly above average. High temperature in the upper 50s. Winds northwest at 5 mph.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CORONAVIRUS ON CAMPUS WEBINAR
March 11
Join us 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, in Dixon Conference Room for a webinar on preparation and response protocols for the coronavirus on a college campus. Crisis response experts will share how to best navigate the threat posed by the virus and minimize illness, in addition to updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
     Julia Scheffler, Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services

SBDC TO HOLD MEET AND GREET EXPO
March 18
Meet small-business representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC) as they celebrate the fourth annual America's SBDC Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 18, in the Georgian Room, Old Main. All staff and students are welcome for refreshments and networking opportunities. Learn more at https://americassbdc.org/SBDCday/.
     Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION 101
March 18
Search Engine Optimization 101 will introduce the concept of SEO beginning from the ground-level and building up. Discover the different types of SEO, their applications and best practices for promoting website content. Entrepreneurs who already have a website or have begun research into creating one are welcome. Search Engine Optimization 101, part of the National SBDC Day and Kutztown University College of Business Entrepreneur Leadership Week, will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, in 116 McFarland Student Union. There is no cost to participate. Please. RSVP by clicking on the link.
     Carly Simon, Kutztown University Small Business Development Center

EMAIL MARKETING QUICK START WORKSHOP
March 18
Take the email marketing leap with Constant Contact's workshop, led by Constant Contact expert Dawn Wivell, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, in 116 McFarland Student Union. Discover:
– Why email marketing must be a part of your marketing strategy.
– The seven elements to successful design.
– How to grow your email list.
This is a Kutztown University Small Business Development Center event and part of National SBDC Day and Kutztown University College of Business Entrepreneur Leadership Week. There is no cost to participate. Please RSVP by clicking on the link.
     Carly Simon, Kutztown University Small Business Development Center

ADDICTION COUNSELING CONCENTRATION OPEN HOUSE
March 18
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Counseling and meet the faculty 5:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, in the Georgian Room, Old Main. This program trains counselors to provide competent and ethical counseling services to a diverse group of individuals across a wide variety of settings. Graduates will be prepared to work in community mental health agencies, hospitals, drug and alcohol treatment settings and colleges/universities, among others. Please RSVP to coursvp@kutztown.edu.
     Ryan Bowers, Department of Counselor Education and Student Affairs

UPCOMING EVENTS

ATHLETICS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

WELCOME NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
The Division of University Relations and Athletics welcomes Leanne Recla as the university’s new director of Marketing. Recla comes to KU from Lehigh Carbon Community College, where she served as Marketing and Publications specialist for the past three years. She brings an extensive background in social/digital media and journalism to KU. Recla begins her new role this week and her responsibilities will include oversight of KU’s marketing and branding, photography, social media, design and print media. Recla will be located in 201 Schock Education House and can be reached by phone 3-4114 or email at recla@kutztown.edu.
     Office of University Relations

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPEN JOB POSTINGS
These are the non-instructional positions open on campus on our job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu:

     Jeanette Forster, Office of Human Resources

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