Daily Brief
Oct. 7, 2022
KU Boasts Increases in New Students, Freshman Class GPA and Diversity
Kutztown University welcomed 2,345 new degree-seeking students for the 2022-23 academic year, an increase of 9.6%, while retention of students remained steady at 78%, equaling last year’s 13-year high.
University Relations
World College Radio Day
World College Radio Day began in 2011 and is celebrated annually the first Friday in October. Kutztown University Radio (KUR) is managed by Michael Regensburger, campus radio manager, and is staffed by more than 50 Kutztown University students. Faculty and staff interested in joining KUR can be trained to have their own radio show or help behind-the-scenes in the exciting world of radio. Zero experience is required. For schedules, shows and events, follow KUR1670 on Facebook and Instagram. To listen to KUR’s award-winning content, tune in by searching Kutztown University Radio on Spotify, at https://www.kutztown.edu/kur, via the TuneIn app or by radioing the 1670 AM frequency on campus.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure in control. Sunny day is in store. High temperature near 73.
Announcements
No On-Site Flu Shot Clinic
Due to understaffing, Rite Aid is unable to assist us with hosting an on-campus flu clinic this year for faculty and staff. Flu shots are still available on a walk-in basis at any Rite Aid and CVS.
Jeanette Forster, Human Resources
October Parents and Family Bulletin
This month’s edition of the KU Parents and Family Bulletin has been sent to registered subscribers and can be found online.
University Relations
Fall Break
Fall Break is Monday, Oct. 10. There are no classes Monday, but the university and administrative offices will be open. Students and faculty should follow a Monday schedule Tuesday, Oct. 11.
University Relations
McFarland Student Union Fall Break Hours
The MSU hours for fall break are:
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.
Amanda Garcia, MSU Operations
Student Recreation Center Fall Break Hours
The Student Recreation Center will operate under special hours:
- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.
The Keystone Hall Pool will operate under special hours:
- Open 8-9 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.
Tracy Turner, Student Rec Center
Attention Faculty: Looking for Experts in Real Estate and Investing for Non-Credit Courses
If you are interested in facilitating a non-credit course for the Office of Extended and Lifelong Learning and have credentials to teach residential real estate investing or investing in this economy, please contact our office at 610-683-4478.
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/extended-and-lifelong-learning
Office of Extended and Lifelong Learning
Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Tip One
Criminals frequently use Google Docs to trick recipients into entering credentials into fake login pages. This is a common technique called a Credential Phishing Attack. Recognize the signs:
- Google Docs will not prompt for KU credentials
- Generic or suspicious sender, or the sender does not match the "from"
- Misspelling or grammatical errors
- Does it evoke emotion? Messages are often created to illicit an emotional response and get the recipient to open or click before analyzing the email
- Spoofed hyperlinks and websites
- Suspicious attachments
Report suspicious email to helpcenter@kutztown.edu and change your password immediately if you suspect you have clicked on a malicious link or attachment.
Information Technology
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 7 | 10 a.m. | Gender & Sexual Minorities Conference 218 McFarland Student Union |
| Oct. 10 | All Day | Fall Break: No Classes; Administrative Offices Open |
| Oct. 11 | All Day | Monday schedule |
| Oct. 11 | 4:30 p.m. | Philosophy Guest Speaker - Richard Swinburne 103 Academic Forum |
| Oct. 12 | 1 p.m. | KU Custodial Appreciation Day Sharadin Lobby |
| Oct. 12 | 11 p.m. | KU Custodial Appreciation Day Old Main Concourse |
| Oct. 13 | 11 a.m. | CET: "Scholarly Research Opportunities ..." Zoom |
| Oct. 13 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Bears Den, McFarland Student Union |
| Oct. 17 | 7 p.m. | Tips for Identity Theft Protection 312 McFarland Student Union |
Athletics
Free Golden Bear Football Tickets
Faculty and staff get four free tickets to regular season home football games. Access by logging in for tickets with your KU login Once you have an account set up, you will also have access to discounted or free tickets to other campus events. Contact boxoffice@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4092 with questions.
https://kutztown.universitytickets.com/
KU Box Office
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.