Daily Brief

German Horror Stories Final Project Showcase

Support the German Horror Stories (ENGL GERMM 253) students 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Georgian Room, as they present their final projects which focus on adaptations of German literature as they relate to pop and digital culture. Student poster sample created by Conor McGinnis.

Lynn M Kutch, English

Career Development Event at Coca-Cola Park

The Career Development team spent Thursday, April 30 at Coca-Cola Park networking, hearing from a few great speakers on workplace motivation, regional workforce trends and connecting with local partners who continue to create opportunities for KU students and alumni. The day was capped off by cheering on the Golden Bears as they took on ESU.

Jenelle Henry, Career Development Center

Society, History and Culture Pizza Party

On Thursday, April 30 the Department of Society, History and Culture enjoyed welcoming students to their new areas in Old Main, second floor A and B wings. Students from the Anthropology, Geography, History, Modern Languages and Sociology programs enjoyed a slice of pizza while meeting new students and visiting shared spaces like the main office, conference room, student workrooms and collaboration spaces. While chatting with faculty and staff, students also took advantage of the free items from a giveaway table, made their mark on posterboards and applied temporary tattoos with motivational artwork.

John Stanley, Society, History and Culture

English Honors, Awards and Scholarship Ceremony

The English Department celebrated its amazing students with its Honors, Awards and Scholarships Ceremony Monday, April 20. The following students were recipients of various awards and scholarships: Alex Lock, Alyson Witman, Ashley Ritter, Astra Zerbe, Bethany McDonald, Brie Humbles, Giovanna Funari, Kaylyn Zahn, Linnea Devenney, Logan Brader, Madison Crouthamel, Richie Clark and Tommy Scuderi. Also at the ceremony, the following students were inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society: Alexis Peet, Angela Caldero Perez, Audrey Logan, Ava Dunbar, Erika Loperena, Hailey Duncan, Kiana Johnson, Lily Cannon, Logan Brader, Nick Riedy and Rylee Singleton. Congratulations to all the awards and scholarship recipients and Sigma Tau Delta inductees.

Department of English

Patricia D. Pytleski, English Department

40% Off Apparel and Gift

The KU Campus Store hit 300 likes on our Instagram post and will have 40% off apparel and gifts today, Tuesday, May 5. Shop in store or online. Excludes other sales and promotions.

KU Campus Store

Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store

Parking Advisory: Wednesday, May 6

Parking lot A1, behind McFarland Student Union, will be closed Wednesday, May 6, for a campus event. The MSU shuttle stop will be relocated curbside on College Boulevard to accommodate the temporary lot closure. Public Safety and Police Service will reopen the lot around noon. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services

Search: Vice President for Enrollment Management

Candidates for the position of vice president for Enrollment Management will visit campus May 7, 8 and 12. The search committee invites students, faculty and staff to open sessions with the candidates. A curriculum vitae for each candidate will be posted two days before each campus visit on the search website. We value the input of the KU community and ask that you please attend the open sessions if you are able. Open forums are 11 a.m. 183 MSU on the following dates:
- Candidate A: Thursday, May 7
- Candidate B: Friday, May 8
- Candidate C: Tuesday, May 12

Vice President for Enrollment Management Search

Lorin Basden Arnold, Search Chair, Vice President for Enrollment Management

FDI Stipend-Sponsored Opportunity: AI in Education Virtual Conference

The Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) is sponsoring participation in Vanderbilt University's JumpStart Virtual Annual Conference, hosted by the READY Laboratory, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 28. This year's theme, "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacies and Practices in Schools, Universities, and Communities," brings together K-12 educators, students, faculty, staff and community members to deepen knowledge, understanding and practice related to AI across educational contexts. Each year, 300-400 people register for the READY Laboratory conferences and have an opportunity to hear from leading researchers and practitioners through keynote and innovative breakout sessions. Keynote speakers include Golnar Arastoopour Irgens, Vanderbilt University, Sepehr Vakil, Northwestern University, and Brendesha Tynes, University of Southern California. FDI will support up to ten participants, selected on a rolling basis from those who complete the interest form and confirm full participation, with broad representation from across the campus community. If you'd like to nominate a student to participate, please contact pabon@kutztown.edu. Selected participants will receive a $350 stipend upon full participation and completion of a follow-up activity connected to their learning. Complete the JumpStart Conference Interest Form by Friday, May 8. Participants will be notified to register by Friday, May 15.

Frederick Douglass Institute

Amber Pabon, Frederick Douglass Institute

Thesis Presentation of Eve Collier

Please join the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 158 Old Main, for a public thesis presentation by Eve Collier, "Exploring Artificial Intelligence Use as Academic and Social Support Among College Students." For more information, please contact Donna DeMarco.

Donna DeMarco, Computer Science and Information Technology

First Destination Career Outcomes Survey Reminder

Please remind graduating students to complete the First Destination Career Outcomes Survey in Handshake before graduation, and at three and six months post-graduation. Employer and graduate school information is shared with academic departments for your use and benefit.

Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center