Daily Brief
November 17, 2020

VIGIL HELD MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR LATE STUDENT
The KU community held a vigil Monday to honor graduate student Hannah Varn, who passed away last week. Several university and community representatives spoke, and a moment of silence was held to remember Hannah and honor her memory.
Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A partly sunny and chilly day on tap with a few rain or snow showers around at any time from a passing atmospheric disturbance. Highs in the mid-40s. Breezy northwest winds at about 15 mph.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU FROM PRESIDENT HAWKINSON FOR MIDDLE STATES VISIT
Thank you to those who participated in the Middle States site team's exit presentation last week. The Middle States team met with more than 40 faculty, staff, students, administrators and trustees. As we await their final recommendations, I would like to express my appreciation to all of those who worked with Middle States for your hard work and preparation for their recent visit.
President Hawkinson
CONDOLENCES
It is with sadness that we inform the university community of the passing of Nelky Ocasio, mother of Maria Hernandez, who passed on Nov. 6. Messages of condolence may be sent to Maria at the Multicultural Center.
Jerry Schearer, Centers for Diversity and Inclusion
AVALANCHE'S DAILY DEALS
Shop and save Monday, Nov. 16 through Friday, Nov. 20. Day 2 - $12.99 Beanie; while supplies last, one day only. https://kubstore.com/adult-cuff-beanie-leather-patch
KU Campus Store
EQUALI-TEA TALK
Nov. 18
Join us for an Equali-Tea Talk with campus advocate, Stacey Jordan on responding to domestic violence in our communities, 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, via Zoom: ID 996 9107 0150. https://www.instagram.com/womenscenterku/
Diane Biehl, Women's Center
ROHRBACH LIBRARY HOURS
Rohrbach Library's hours from Nov. 21 through Dec. 13 are as follows:
–Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22: Closed
–Monday, Nov. 23, through Wednesday, Nov. 25: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
–Thursday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 29: Closed
–Monday, Nov. 30, through Thursday, Dec. 3: 7a.m. to 6 p.m.
–Friday, Dec. 4: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
–Saturday, Dec. 5: noon to 5 p.m.
–Sunday, Dec. 6: 2-8:00 p.m.
–Monday, Dec. 7, through Thursday, Dec. 10: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
–Friday, Dec. 11: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
–Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13: CLOSED
Winter break hours beginning Monday, Dec. 14:
–Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
–Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Jennifer Tanzos, Rohrbach Library
CHAMBLISS STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Feb. 15–Nomination Deadline
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate undergraduate students graduating December 2020 or May 2021 for this prestigious award. Nominees should exemplify an exceptional individual achievement in one or more categories. A list of categories and a nomination form can be found at https://www.kutztown.edu/AcademicAchievementAwards.
Andrea Kirshman, Retention and Student Success
THANK YOU TO THE FACILITIES/CUSTODIAL DEPARTMENT
I would like to sincerely thank everyone in facilities for the kind words and generosity you have shown me following the recent death of my mother. She was an amazing person and we will miss her dearly. Take care and God bless.
Cindy Rauenzahn, Department of Facilities
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 17 |
10 a.m. |
SBDC: “Get More Opens with Great Subject Lines” |
Nov. 17 |
11 a.m. |
Frederick Douglass Institute: “Bold Women” |
Nov. 17 |
6:30 p.m. |
NAMI: “Spirit Above All” |
Nov. 18 |
11 a.m. |
SBDC: “First Step to Starting Your Business” |
Nov. 18 |
1:30 p.m. |
Social Equity Policies Training |
Nov. 18 |
3 p.m. |
EQUALI-TEA Talk with Stacey Jordan |
THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS INSTITUTE DISCUSSION SERIES
Nov. 17
Join the Frederick Douglass Institute for the final Fall Discussion Series event featuring Dr. Christine Saidi, Department of History. Saidi’s presentation “Bold Women: African Concepts of Gender Brought to the Americas” examines African gender relations in Latin America, the Caribbean and North America. Join us 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, via Zoom.
https://www.kutztown.edu/frederick-douglass-institute
Yessica Gutierrez, The Frederick Douglass Institute
EXCUSED MILITARY ABSENCE
Many student veterans were called to extended active duty at the end of October. Some have returned to classes and some are currently on orders. If any of your students were affected by this call-up, please provide reasonable opportunities for the student to make up all coursework during this fall semester or consider an incomplete. Military benefits can be adversely impacted due to withdrawals and poor academic grades. Contact our office at ext. 3-4228, if you or your student require assistance. Thank you.
T. Brown, Office of Military and Veterans Services
WOMEN’S CENTER – DONATIONS
The Women's Center is not accepting any donations of clothing or household items this semester. https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/womens-center.html
Diane Biehl, Women's Center
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu:
Job Number |
Job Title |
Job Term |
Advertise To |
2020-0102 (internal) |
Water Treatment Plant Operator (internal) |
Full Time |
11/20/2020 |
2020-0103 (internal) |
Custodial Worker 1 – 3rd shift (internal) |
Full Time |
11/20/2020 |
2020-0104 (internal) |
Custodial Worker 1 – 3rd shift (internal) |
Full Time |
11/20/2020 |
2020-0105 (internal) |
Custodial Worker 1 – 3rd shift (internal) |
Full Time |
11/20/2020 |
2020-0106 (internal) |
Custodial Worker 1 – 1st Tu-Sa (internal) |
Full Time |
11/20/2020 |
OOC 2020-13 (internal SSHE only) |
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Full Time |
11/22/2020 |
OOC 2020-15 (internal SSHE only) |
Purchasing Agent Supervisor (Western RPO) |
Full Time |
11/22/2020 |
2020-0093 |
Assistant Program Manager/Government Marketing Specialist for PTAC (SBDC) |
Full Time |
11/22/2020 |
2020-0097 |
Executive Director of Health & Wellness Services |
Full Time |
11/22/2020 |
2020-0107 |
Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach - New |
Full Time |
11/29/2020 |
Clerical Pool |
2020-21 Clerical Pool |
Full Time |
Continuous |
Custodial Pool |
2020-21 Custodial Pool |
Full Time |
Continuous |
Jeanette Forster, Office of Human Resources
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.