Daily Brief

Anthropology Celebrates Seniors and Lambda Alpha Inductees

The anthropology program in the Department of Society, History and Culture recently celebrated our graduating seniors and recognized student academic achievements. We inducted Alivia Case, Josephine Coddington, Amarah Karlick and Gemma Taylor into the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society. We also recognized Nathan Rein as our outstanding anthropology graduate. Congratulations to all award recipients and honors inductees.

John Stanley, Society, History and Culture

Join the KU Foundation for a Sweet End-of-Semester Treat

The KU Foundation invites faculty and staff to celebrate the end of the academic year with a complimentary sweet treat from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, outside the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research. Batch Microcreamery, owned by alumni Manny ’11 and Kylie ’16 Rodriguez, will serve ice cream. As we wrap up another successful semester and welcome summer, we want to thank the KU community for all you do to support our students and campus. This event is rain or shine, so stop by and enjoy a dish of ice cream on us.

KU Foundation

KU Print Center Open House

The KU Print Center will be hosting an open house 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 1, through Thursday, June 4. Each day we will share updates on the shop and have some "How It's Made" demonstrations to showcase the new capabilities available on site. We hope to see you there.

Patrick McCloskey, KU Print Center

CLAS Family Fun Summer Picnic Fundraiser

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) invites you to attend our inaugural CLAS scholarship fundraiser event, "Investing in CLAS Student Futures: KU Family, Fun(ds) & Summer Kickoff Picnic," 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center farm site. Our family-friendly, picnic-themed fundraiser will kickstart the summer by celebrating with KU faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community. Our outdoor event will include food and ice cream trucks, cornhole tournament and disc golf contest. Top prizes will be awarded. There will be lawn games, kids’ activities, raffle baskets, music and more. Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen and join in on the fun. Registration is $30. 

Picnic Registration and Donation Form

Deb Hokien, CLAS Dean's Office

Fidelity Retirement Plan Meetings

As part of your PASSHE retirement plan benefits, you can meet with George Maccarelli to discuss your individual situation. Consultations are complimentary and available via phone or video conference and periodically on-site. For employees interested in registering for a one-on-one meeting, virtual or over the phone (also Ask Fidelity workshops), follow these steps:
1. Go to: Fidelity.com/schedule Appointment Scheduler (fidelity.com)
2. Go to "Schedule a Time to Meet" or "Attend a Learning Event"
3. Enter employer: Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educ
4. Select virtual or phone appointment, or register to attend a virtual event for Ask Fidelity
5. Choose the date and time that works best for you
George Maccarelli, CRPC®, Workplace Financial Consultant, cell: 215-891-6642

Elisabeth Manwiller, Human Resources