Daily Brief

Feed the Bears

Join the KU Foundation Thursday, Oct. 22, as we collect donations for the KU Food Pantry. Stop by the Wiesenberger Alumni Center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and drop off your donations. Avalanche will be waiting on the front porch, keeping a watchful eye on the donation bin. Let's come together as Golden Bears to tackle food insecurity and make sure no Bear goes hungry.

KU Foundation

Fire Drills

This semester's fire drills are scheduled to take place over the next few weeks. When the building alarm sounds, please exit the building immediately using the nearest stairwell or exit. Proceed to the designated assembly point, which is at least 100 feet from the building, and wait for further instructions. You will be notified when the building is “all clear,” and you can re-enter the building. This is typically within seven to ten minutes of the alarm activating. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and participation in these vital fire safety practices.

Jane Boyer, Environmental, Health and Safety

Benefits Announcement: Open Enrollment For PEBTF Oct. 12-30

The Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) Open Enrollment Period is Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 30. The Open Enrollment Period is your annual opportunity to review your plan options and ensure that you have the coverage that works best for you and your family in 2027. All changes made to your PEBTF enrollments through the open enrollment period will be effective Jan. 1, 2027. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Human Resources Department at humanresources@kutztown.edu.

Carleen McElderry, Human Resources

Remember Everyone Deployed Button Sales

The Student Veterans of America (SVA) and Military and Veteran Services are excited to announce our Red Button Sale from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in support of Red Fridays. The $1 red button sale will take place at the MSU front tables. Every red button purchased comes with a free coffee from either Starbucks or Book and Brew. Red Fridays are observed as a way to show support and solidarity for our deployed service members. By wearing red on Fridays, our campus community can help keep deployed soldiers and their service in our thoughts while demonstrating our continued support for those serving our country. We encourage students, faculty and staff to purchase a button, wear it on Fridays and join us in showing our support for deployed service members. Whether you have a military connection or simply want to show your support, wearing red is a meaningful way to stand with those who are currently serving. Funds raised will directly support KU military-connected students.

Nick Snyder, Military and Veteran Services

SEAP Spotlight: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in partnership with the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP), the Human Resources team wants to share more information about the resources available to you as PASSHE members.
A cancer diagnosis can bring many emotions. If you or someone you care about is facing cancer, you're not alone. This helpful SEAP article in "Live and Work Well" offers support, understanding and guidance for navigating the emotional challenges that can come with a diagnosis. Remember, it's okay to ask for help. SEAP is here to support you. Call 1-800-692-7459 for confidential assistance 24/7.

Carleen McElderry, Human Resources

Employee of the Month

Do you have a co-worker in your department or in any other department on campus that has gone above and beyond to support KU’s mission? Acknowledge them by submitting an Employee of the Month nomination. Let us know about the amazing work everyone is doing at KU.

Elisabeth Manwiller, Human Resources