Daily Brief
March 1, 2022
Ellis Named 2022 Winner of Award for Achievement in Data Analytics
Connor Ellis ’21, Maple Glen, Pa., was named the 2021-2022 winner of the $1,000 Liquid Interactive Award for Achievement in Data Analytics at Kutztown University. Ellis graduated from KU's Master of Science in computer science, as well as the graduate data analytics certificate program in December. Ellis received the award for outstanding work in introducing his class to semi-automated data correlation techniques not previously used in CSC558 Data Mining and Predictive Analytics II, as part of his capstone project presentation.
University Relations
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Announcements
Canceled-President's Open Hour
President Hawkinson's March 7 Open Hour is canceled. The next scheduled open hour will be April.
Office of the President
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with the provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, Old Main concourse (east side). Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.
Office of the Provost
Ash Wednesday Mass
Ash Wednesday Mass will be held 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across the street from Old Main).
Lisa Grabowski, New Student Orientation
Human Behavior in the Political Environment
The Department of Social Work announces Brendan P. Young is defending his dissertation “Human Behavior in the Political Environment: A Content Analysis of Political Content in HBSE Textbooks," chaired by Dr. Stoeffler, 9 a.m. Thursday, March 3, via Zoom https://kutztown.zoom.us/j/97285892895.
Sharon C. Lyter, Department of Social Work
KU Philosophy Club
The KU Philosophy Club will meet 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 312 McFarland Student Union and Zoom Meeting ID: 922 4623 5594 Passcode: 807852. Professors Kristen Bremer and Allan Bäck will present "The Judo of Putin—in Ukraine." Email back@kutztown.edu to get on the PHI club email list, if you are not already on it. Everyone is welcome. Persons with a disability and who require accommodation should notify the Disability Services Office prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or dso@kutztown.edu or, TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ku.philosophyclub/
Adamary Rodriguez, president; Allan Bäck, advisor, KU Philosophy Club
University Senate Meeting
The next University Senate meeting is 4 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 103 Academic Forum. The meeting may also be accessed via Zoom Meeting ID: 974 5408 8514 Passcode: 428969. The agenda can be found on the University Senate website. Minutes and documentation are available in the University Senate D2L and March 2022 SharePoint folder. Please email any Senate representative changes and/or D2L shell access requests to senate@kutztown.edu.
Steve Lem, University Senate
Amanda Holbrook Ed.D. Dissertation Defense
The College of Education announces Amanda Holbrook will defend her Education Doctorate dissertation, "A Critical Analysis of Cultura in Spanish World Language Textbooks," 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, via Zoom.
Patricia Walsh Coates, College of Education
Discounted Tickets Available
KU faculty, staff and students are invited to purchase discounted tickets to attend the JR De Guzman comedian event 7 p.m. March 9, Miller Center for the Arts, Reading Area Community College. Parking is free, and the venue is dry. Here is a video of JR De Guzman who is on the Netflix special “The Comedy Lineup” as well as on Comedy Central’s “Hart of the City” with Kevin Hart. Tickets are $10 each. Use promo code KUTZTOWN when purchasing tickets at the link below. Purchase can also be made by phone by calling 610-607-6270.
Brooke Novotnak, Office of Student Involvement
Melanie Turrano Ed.D. Dissertation Defense
The College of Education announces Melanie Turrano will defend her Education Doctorate dissertation, "The Recovery Coach: An Intentional, Relational Interventionist as a Response to the COVID-19 Incomplete Grade Trend," 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10, via Zoom.
Patricia Walsh Coates, College of Education
Correction: Officer Brandon Kendall Announcement
On behalf of the members of the Kutztown University Public Safety and Police Services. We would like to take this opportunity to thank officer Brandon Kendall for his thirteen years of service to the KU campus community. Officer Kendall has accepted a position with the Fleetwood Borough Police Department. We wish you the best of luck.
David Drezek, Public Safety and Police Services
Farewell to Amy Ridenour
Please join us as we say farewell and thank Amy for her contribution to the university. Amy has provided more than five years of service to the university as part of the Office of the President planning special events. Please send her your best wishes as she starts a new chapter in her journey. Notes can be sent to ridenour@kutztown.edu.
Toyia Heyward, Office of the President
Accounts Payable Invoice Payment
A reminder that campus departments are responsible for submitting invoices to Accounts Payable for payment. Do not attach an approved invoice to a PR in SourcePoint. Procurement will not forward any invoices to Accounts Payable for payment. Approved invoices should be emailed to apinvoice@kutztown.edu and should include the correct purchase order number, signature, date and marked okay to pay. Following this procedure ensures timely payment to vendors.
Tammy Moyer, Financial & Business Services
Employment Opportunities
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| 2022-0026 (internal) |
NEW-Heritage Center Assistant (internal) |
Full Time | 3/4/22 |
| 2022-0030 (internal) |
NEW-Program Manager PTAC (internal) |
Full Time | 3/4/22 |
| 2022-0031 | NEW-Office Coordinator-Client Services | Full Time | 3/13/22 |
| 2022-0008 | NEW-Health and Wellness Office Manager | Full Time | 3/13/22 |
| 2022-0013 2022-0014 |
NEW-2022 Summer Painter/ Tradesman Helpers for current students Temporary (internal) |
Temp FT | 3/13/22 |
| 2022-0024 | NEW-Client Technology Specialist | Full Time | 3/13/22 |
| 2022-0009 (internal) |
MR2-Carpentry/Painter (internal) |
Full Time | 3/7/22 |
| 2022-0025 | IT Contracting and Executive Support Manager |
Full Time | 3/6/22 |
| 2022-0022 | Vice Provost for Extended Lifelong Learning & Dean of Graduate Studies |
Full Time | 3/20/22 |
| 2022-0015 | Assistant Women's Soccer Coach | Full Time | 3/6/22 |
| 2022-0012 | Assistant Football Coach - FT | Full Time | 3/6/22 |
| 2022-0007 | Budget manager | Full Time | 3/6/22 |
| 2022-0004 | TEMP Manager of Web Design | Temp FT | 3/4/22 |
| 2021-0188 | System Administrator | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2021-0051 | Patrol Officer | Full Time | Continuous |
| Asst Coaches | 2021-22 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part time | Continuous |
| Clerical Pool | 2021-22 Clerical Pool | Full Time | Continuous |
| Custodial Pool | 2021-22 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | Continuous |
| OOC 22-001 | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities |
Full Time | Continuous |
| OOC 22-004 | NEW - Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion |
Full Time | 3/13/22 |
| OOC 22-005 | HR Customer Service Representative | Full Time | 3/4/22 |
Jeanette Forster, Human Resources
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March | Women's History Month | |
| Feb. 12 - March 6 |
Eastern Central Pa. Scholastic Art Awards The Miller Gallery |
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| March 2 | 10 a.m. | COVID-19 Testing East Gym, Student Recreation Center |
| March 2 | 10 a.m. | Jane Ammon Dissertation Defense Zoom |
| March 2 | 1 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost East Side, Old Main Concourse |
| March 2 | 5 p.m. | Ash Wednesday Mass Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center |
| March 3 | 11 a.m. | CVPA Faculty First Thursday 120 Sharadin, Zoom |
| March 3 | 11 a.m. | KU Philosophy Club 312 McFarland Student Union |
| March 4 | All Day | Commission on the Status of Diversity Conference 218 McFarland Student Union |
| March 7 | 10 a.m. | COVID-19 Testing East Gym, Student Recreation Center |
| March 7 | 12-4 p.m. | Drop-in Wellness: Show Up for Yourself Monday 119 Beck Hall, Health and Wellness Center |
| March 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Music Monday Georgian Room |
| March 9 | 10 a.m. | COVID-19 Testing East Gym, Student Recreation Center |
| March 10 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| March 10 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Meeting - Public Session 250 McFarland Student Union |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 2 | 5:30 p.m. | PSAC Quarter Finals Women's Basketball vs. TBD Keystone Arena (Live Stats | Live Video) |
| March 3 | 4 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs Caldwell Keystone Field (Live Stats | Live Video) |
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 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.