Daily Brief
May 26, 2020
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Morning clouds and fog related to subsidence inversion should give way to increasing amounts of sunshine as the day progresses, not unlike the pattern of recent days. Very warm and moderately humid. Highs around 80.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
KU CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION CENTER
The most up-to-date information is at www.kutztown.edu/CoronavirusInfo.
– Administrative offices remain open utilizing email and phone communication.
– Remote online learning continues through summer sessions.
– Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Coronavirus Information site.
Office of University Relations
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Now is the time to submit your nominations for the May 2020 Employee of the Month. The deadline to make your submission is Friday, May 29. https://fs7.formsite.com/kutzuniv/EOM/index.html
Alexis Martin, Human Resources
WEBINAR: EFFECTIVELY USING YOUR EMERGENCY FUND
While we often tout the importance of building an emergency fund, there are not many resources that cover what to do when it comes time to use one. This webinar covers five tips for making the most of your emergency fund in times of trouble. This webinar is available to watch at your convenience. Please email kryan@psecu.com if you have questions about this presentation or about any of PSECU's products and services.
https://vimeo.com/psecu/review/415142357/ef78c8bef4
Kelly Ann Ryan, PSECU
SEC TECH: PDFS ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND FORMS
May 27
Join us 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, for an exploration of Adobe PDFs. Wolphy Joseph and Arian Hungaski will share tips on how to make forms and process paperwork with multiple signatures. https://kutztown.zoom.us/j/93265445451?pwd=Y3NkOVBRK2QrZHg0T0JoYk5tRXVzZz09 Meeting ID: 932 6544 5451 Password: 024322
Julie Fiorini, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
FALL 2020 ACADEMIC CHAIRS AND SECRETARIES
|
Department Name |
Department Secretary |
Department Chair |
|
Academic Enrichment |
Nancy Brynildsen |
Tom Stewart |
|
Anthropology & Sociology |
Lori Dahlquist |
Kim Shively |
|
Art |
Dorothy Siravo |
Dan Haxall |
|
Art Education |
Tracy Reidenhour |
Amy Pfeiler-Wunder |
|
Athletics |
Kaitlyn Sterner |
Greg Bamberger |
|
Biological Sciences |
Chris Ferris |
Chris Sacchi |
|
Business Administration |
Arian Hungaski |
FALL 2020 ONLY |
|
Cinema, Television and Media Production |
Melissa Lincoln |
Michael Johnston |
|
Communication Design |
Kathy Traylor |
Denise Bosler |
|
Communication Studies |
Sandy Himmelreich |
Mary Eicholtz |
|
Computer Science & Information Technology |
Cindy Sutjak |
Lisa Frye |
|
Counseling \ Psychological Services |
Charlene Johnson |
Bruce Sharkin |
|
Counselor Education & Student Affairs |
Pam Hopstetter |
Helen Hamlet |
|
Criminal Justice |
Dena Lewis |
Jonathan Kremser |
|
*Elementary Education |
Heather Arbuckle |
Tracy Keyes |
|
English |
Andrea Buno |
Tony Bleach, |
|
Geography |
Laurel Delaney |
Richard Courtney |
|
History |
Anne Cardinal |
Mike Gabriel |
|
*Library & Learning Technologies |
Heather Arbuckle |
Tracy Keyes |
|
Mathematics |
Jennifer Webb |
Paul Ache |
|
Modern Language Studies |
Merlene Oswald |
Christine Coleman Núñez |
|
Music |
Fran Melchionne |
Frank Kumor |
|
Philosophy |
Stacy Kushner |
Ashraf Adeel |
|
Physical Sciences |
Caecilia Holt |
Ed Simpson |
|
Political Science & Public Administration |
Stacy Kushner |
Steve Lem |
|
Psychology |
Christy Derr |
Greg Shelley |
|
Rohrbach Library Faculty |
n/a |
Susan Czerny |
|
Secondary Education |
Vale Deeter |
Mark Wolfmeyer |
|
Social Work |
Andrea Snyder |
John Vafeas |
|
Special Education |
Cheryl Oberheim |
Anne Brawand |
|
Sport Management and Leadership Studies |
Deb Peter |
Elizabeth Rogol |
*Effective Wednesday, July 1, the Department of Elementary Education will merge with the Department of Library and Learning Technologies. The new department name will be Department of Elementary, Middle Level, Library and Technologies Education (EMLT).
UPCOMING EVENTS
There are no face-to-face events scheduled at this time.
KU FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS INSPIRE LIGHT IN A DARK TIME
The new coronavirus has disrupted many people's lives. While the last two-plus months have been difficult, the Kutztown University field hockey team did its best to bring joy to their individual communities. A group of 16 underclassman, along with head coach Marci Scheuing and assistant coach Rachel Hartman, gave back to family, friends, neighbors, etc., and put smiles on the faces of people close to them. Read more.
C.J. Hemerly, Office of Sports Information
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.
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.