Daily Brief
Nov. 29, 2022
Christmas on the Farm
Celebrate Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions and the vibrant folk culture of the region at Christmas on the Farm, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University. Christmas on the Farm is a free, fun and educational event for the whole family featuring folklife demonstrations, live musical performances by some of the region’s finest folk musicians, kid’s activities, animals, local folk artists and special appearances from the legendary Pennsylvania Dutch holiday visitor – the Belsnickel.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Today will be dry with a high around 47. It will start fair, but clouds will likely increase as the day progresses ahead of low pressure and an associated front.
Announcements
President's Open Hour
Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by with President Hawkinson during his open hour 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 301 Stratton Administration Center. President Hawkinson welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding KU. If you are planning to stop by, please call the Office of the President, 610-683-4101 to RSVP.
Office of the President
Lunch and Learn: Creating CV/Resume Workshop
The Enrollment Management Student Affairs (EMSA) Professional Development Committee is proud to present the next workshop in our series of "Lunch and Learns" open to all faculty and staff. In this resume workshop, the Career Development Center will explain different types of resumes with specific examples. They will also discuss how to include the most important elements that highlight a job candidate’s qualifications and accomplishments. The presentation will take place 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 29, 250 McFarland Student Union. Light refreshments will also be provided. Please use this link to sign up. Contact Angelica Mishra at mishra@kutztown.edu with any questions.
EMSA Professional Development Committee
Start Your Holiday Season with Danú: An Emerald Isle Christmas
Music, song and dance are a vital part of joyous community celebrations across Ireland throughout the holiday season. Danú: An Emerald Isle Christmas offers a taste of these extraordinary and centuries-old experiences. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today, well known for a vibrant mix of virtuosity, energy and empathy featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Tickets: $38, $32 for seniors and students; KU faculty and staff: $32; KU students: $10. KU Faculty, Staff and Students access discounted tickets by using their MyKU Login.
https://kutztown.universitytickets.com
KU Presents!
Commission on Human Diversity Call for Proposals
The Commission on Human Diversity’s 13th annual conference which will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3, 2023, in MSU. Our conference theme this year, "Contemporary Issues in Human Diversity and Social Justice" promotes the commission's mission to educate in all areas of diversity. We are accepting proposals based on contemporary topics: disability studies, critical race theory, neurodiversity, intersectionality, religion and sexuality. We also welcome proposals related to the various dimensions of multiculturalism, diversity, social justice, inclusion and equity in all areas of life and education. The initial proposal deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 7, with the possibility of acceptance until Jan 11, 2023. Please use this link to submit a proposal: https://forms.office.com/r/TJw8gPEyKi. Feel free to share this link with others – we welcome proposals from staff, faculty, students and off-campus stakeholders.
Patricia Ann Brenner and Jerry Schearer, Commission on Human Diversity
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 |
| 2022-0046 | MR2 HVAC/Plumbing (Sunday - Thursday) |
Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0091 | Building Maintenance Foreman | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0127 | University Nurse - 9 months | Full Time | 12/11/22 |
| 2022-0128 | Classroom Technology Manager | Full Time | 12/11/22 |
| 2022-0137 | Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0151 | Maintenance Repairman 2 (HVAC/Plumbing) | Full Time | 12/11/22 |
| 2022-0155 | Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs |
Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0166 | Systems Analyst | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0169 | Client Services & LMS Administrator | Full Time | 12/11/22 |
| 2022-0174 | Assistant Director of Admissions | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0182 | Management Technician - College of Business |
Full Time | 11/30/22 |
| 2022-0200 | Help Desk Analyst | Full Time | 12/4/22 |
| Asst Coaches | 2022-23 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part Time | 6/30/23 |
| Clerical Asst Pool | 2022-23 Clerical Assistant Pool | Full Time | 6/30/23 |
| Custodial Pool | 2022-23 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/23 |
| OOC 22-017 | Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer (REMOTE) |
Full Time | 1/2/23 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 29 | 11 a.m. | Lunch and Learn 250 McFarland Student Union |
| Nov. 30 | 1:30 p.m. | Open Forum Dean CVPA - Candidate A 183 MSU |
| Nov. 30 | 3 p.m. | Provost's Open Hour Concourse, Old Main |
| Dec. 1 | 11 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 135 Rickenbach Learning Center |
| Dec. 1 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Zoom |
| Dec. 1 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 103 Academic Forum | Zoom |
| Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Danu-An Emerald Isle Christmas Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 2 | 2 p.m. | Open Forum Dean CVPA - Candidate B 183 MSU |
| Dec. 3 | 11 a.m. | Christmas on the Farm Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center |
| Dec. 5 | 2 p.m. | Open Forum Dean CVPA - Candidate C 183 MSU |
| Dec. 5 | 3:30 p.m. | President's Open Hour 301 Stratton Administration Center |
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 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.