Daily Brief
March 21, 2023
KU Men’s Rugby wins Bermuda International Cup
The Kutztown Men’s Rugby Team traveled to the Bermuda International 7’s Tournament for spring break. The Golden Bears captured the Cup Championship in an impressive fashion. Kutztown swept through the twelve team competition with six wins and no defeats in pool play or the knockout rounds on Saturday. The two day competition saw the Golden Bears score 220 points with only 19 against. Click here to read more.
Sports Information
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
An award-winner today. High pressure off Virginia Beach brings fair skies and mild highs around 60. Westerly breezes around 15 mph.
Announcements
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost, during her open office hour 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Bears Den, MSU. 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.
Anne Imschweiler, Office of the Provost
Road Closure South Campus Drive
South Campus Drive between Deatrick and Beck Halls, will be closed 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, for manhole repairs. Thank you for your cooperation.
Kyle Mills, Facilities Maintenance
School Social Work and Autism Competency: A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Pennsylvania School Social Workers
The Department of Social Work announces Jami Imhof, LCSW-C, will be defending her dissertation "School Social Work and Autism Competency: A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Pennsylvania School Social Workers" 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, via Zoom. Chaired by Dr. Janice Gasker.
Sharon Lyter, Department of Social Work
Criminal Justice Career Development Day
The Criminal Justice Department will be holding a career day event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, MSU. This event features a special keynote speaker and eight panels comprised of professionals from various fields in criminal justice. These professionals will visit campus to talk to students about their experiences in the field, how they were successful in gaining employment after graduation and discuss current career opportunities. Panels will be available for federal, state and local policing, secure and community corrections, court personnel and private security.
Sierra Kepner, Department of Criminal Justice
Date/Time Correction - Self-Reported Secondary Trauma of Black Social Workers
The Department of Social Work announces Julie Barry, MSW, LSW, will be defending her dissertation "Self-Reported Secondary Trauma of Black Social Workers” 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, via Zoom. Chaired by Dr. Ed Hanna.
Sharon Lyter, Department of Social Work
Extended: Assessment Grant Proposal Deadline
We have heard that spring break was not as productive as some of us had planned and we have extended the due date for assessment grant proposals to 11:50 p.m. Sunday, March 26. Please see the link for the details about assessment grant proposal submissions. We look forward to seeing your assessment proposals.
Michele Baranczyk, Office of Assessment
“We’re Not Thriving, But We’re Trying.” Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Social Work announces Kelly Smith, MSW, LCSW, will be defending her dissertation "We’re Not Thriving, But We’re Trying.” Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic 3 p.m. Monday, March 27, via Zoom. Chaired by Dr. Mary Rita Weller.
Sharon Lyter, Department of Social Work
Bagpipes Calling
The Kutztown Pipe Band, a student group at KU and nonprofit organization in the borough of Kutztown, will host a one-hour informational and musical session on the Great Highland Bagpipes 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown. Seating is limited, please register here.
Laura Sherrod, Kutztown Pipe Band
Employment Opportunities
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at https://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| 2023-0054 (internal) | NEW - Academic Department Secretary - Secondary Education (internal) | Full Time | 3/25/23 |
| 2023-0051 (internal) | NEW - Vector Control Specialist (internal) | Full Time | 3/24/23 |
| 2023-0050 (internal) | NEW - Custodial Worker Supervisor - 2nd shift (internal) | Full Time | 3/24/23 |
| 2023-0052 (internal) | NEW - General Maintenance Repairman 2 Housing Zonal Maintenance (internal) | Full Time | 3/29/23 |
| 2023-0053 | Labor Relations & Classification Manager | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2023-0026 | Software Engineer | Full Time | 3/26/23 |
| 2023-0017 | Management Technician, College of Business (Reposted) | Full Time | 4/10/23 |
| 2023-02&03 | 2023 Summer Painter - Temporary | Temp FT | Continuous |
| 2022-0157 | Patrol Officer | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0200 | Help Desk Analyst (Reposted) | Full Time | 4/10/23 |
| 2022-0137 | Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-23 Custodial Pool | 2022-23 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/23 |
| 2022-23 Asst Coaches | 2022-23 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part Time | 6/30/23 |
| 22-23 Clerical Asst Pool | 2022-23 Clerical Assistant Pool | Full Time | 6/30/23 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 21 | 6 p.m. | Rape, Aggression and Defense Training Georgian Room Old Main |
| March 22 | 10 a.m. | Morgan Daugherty, LCSW, Dissertation Defense Zoom |
| March 22 | 11:30 a.m. | AFSCME Local 2234 Representatives Boehm, Sharadin, Old Main and MSU |
| March 22 | 1 p.m. | Jami Imhof, LCSW-C, Dissertation Defense Zoom |
| March 22 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Bears Den McFarland Student Union |
| March 22 | 3:30 p.m. | College of Education Dean Search - Candidate B 116 McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 9 a.m. | FYE Conference McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Zoom |
| March 23 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 323, 322, 325, 324 McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 2:30 p.m. | Julie Barry, MSW, LSW, Dissertation Defense Zoom |
| March 23 | 3:00 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 6 p.m. | Women's History Month Event - Woman2Woman Bear's Den McFarland Student Union |
| March 23 | 6 p.m. | Rape, Aggression and Defense Training Georgian Room Old Main |
| March 27 | 3 p.m. | College of Education Dean Search - Candidate C 116 McFarland Student Union |
| March 27 | 3 p.m. | Kelly Smith, MSW, LCSW, Dissertation Defense Zoom |
| March 28 | 4:30 p.m. | Chambliss Faculty Research Lecture featuring Dr. Yongjae Kim 145 Boehm |
| March 30 | 6 p.m. | Women's History Month Speaker and Book Signing - Gabby Rivera 218 McFarland Student Union |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 21 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Shepherd (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| March 21 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Caldwell (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| March 23 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Chestnut Hill (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| March 24 | 3 p.m. | M/W Tennis vs. PSU Harrisburg Keystone Courts |
| March 25 | 12 p.m. | Baseball vs. Lock Haven (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| March 25 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Lock Haven (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| March 25 | 1 p.m. | M/W Tennis vs. West Chester Keystone Courts |
| March 25 | 2 p.m. | Acrobatics & Tumbling vs. West Liberty Keystone Arena (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 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.