Daily Brief
Oct. 3, 2019
SUSTAINING PARTNER AWARD
Kutztown University was presented the Sustaining Partner Award by the Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce. Kutztown University President Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson accepted the award at the Chamber’s 30th-anniversary dinner at the Holiday Inn, Allentown, Thursday, Sept. 26. Read more.
Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications
OPEN CLASSROOM DAYS
The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching will offer a new event for the greater Kutztown University community. KU's Open Classroom Days give KU alumni and the campus community the opportunity to visit a class during Homecoming week, Oct. 24-25. A list of available courses can be found online. Registration is required and limited seating is available. The campus community will be able to register to begin Thursday, Oct. 3. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Folk, professor of English, at ext. 3-4366 or at folk@kutztown.edu.
Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
What a difference one day makes. The unseasonable heat is gone thanks to a cool front, and today’s high will be near 60. Watch for periods of rain showers making for a dreary day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UNIVERSITY SENATE MEETING
Oct. 3
The next meeting of the University Senate will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, in 103 Academic Forum. The agenda can be found on the Senate website by clicking on the following link. Minutes and supporting documentation are available in the University Senate D2L. Please email any senate representative changes and/or D2L shell access requests to senate@kutztown.edu.
Steve Lem, University Senate
THE WASHINGTON CENTER INTERNSHIP
Oct. 9
A representative from The Washington Center will be on campus Wednesday, Oct. 9. To have the representative visit your class and discuss internships, email Jenelle Henry, henry@kutztown.edu. Please encourage your students to attend the information session at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, in 116 McFarland Student Union. This internship gives them real-work experience and builds a professional network. It can be done over the summer or for a semester and allows the students to earn academic credit. For more information, call ext. 3-4067.
Jeann Cengeri, Career Development Center
ROHRBACH LIBRARY ARTIST RECEPTION: CHARLES F. STONEWALL
Oct. 10
Rohrbach Library will be holding an artist reception featuring Charles F. Stonewall and his series of photographs, “Between Silence and Light,” 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10. Stonewall will discuss his process for creating meditative and cinematic-like photographs that are aimed toward opening a dialogue about the impact of trauma. Until then, stop by the main floor of the library to view his work. Light refreshments will be provided. https://rohrbachlibrary.wordpress.com/2019/10/01/charles-f-stonewall-artist-reception-between-silence-and-light/
Jourdan Harris, Rohrbach Library
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Oct. 3 |
11 a.m. |
Philosophy Club |
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Oct. 3 |
11 a.m. |
CVPA Faculty First Thursday |
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Oct. 3 |
11 a.m. |
University Curriculum Committee |
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Oct. 3 |
4 p.m. |
University Senate |
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Oct. 3 |
7:30 p.m. |
KU Presents! Lee Rocker |
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Oct. 4 |
9 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
Visiting Artist Robert Lugo: Demonstration |
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Oct. 4 |
4 p.m. |
Visiting Artist Robert Lugo: Lecture |
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Oct. 7 |
9 a.m. |
3D Mobile Mammography |
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Oct. 7 |
3:30 p.m. |
President’s Open Hour |
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Oct. 7 |
5:30 p.m. |
Walks with Wynnie |
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Oct. 8 |
7:30 p.m. |
KU Orchestra Performance |
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Oct. 10 |
3:30 p.m. |
Artist Reception featuring Charles F. Stonewall |
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Oct. 4 |
7 p.m. |
WVB vs. Edinboro |
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Oct. 5 |
11 a.m. |
FH vs. Seton Hill (Senior Day) |
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Oct. 5 |
2 p.m. |
WVB vs. Gannon |
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Oct. 5 |
2 p.m. |
WSOC vs. Mansfield |
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Oct. 6 |
1 p.m. |
WVB vs. Mercyhurst |
STUDENT COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Oct. 21 - Application Deadline
Student Commencement Speaker applications are being accepted from graduating seniors. The application deadline is Monday, Oct. 21. Interested students can find more information and an application at https://www.kutztown.edu/events/commencement.html.
Andrea Kirshman, Retention and Student Success
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.