Daily Brief

Sharma Receives Proclamation for Work Toward Preventing Domestic Violence

Dr. Yasoda Sharma, professor of Social Work, was recently recognized by the Chester County Commissioners Office for her role as president of the Board of Directors of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. Sharma received a proclamation for the organization's efforts toward recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. This recognition underscores the importance of raising awareness, strengthening community partnerships, preventing domestic violence and supporting survivors.

University Relations

Homecoming Sale at KU Campus Store

Join us for our Homecoming sale Oct. 23-24. The more you spend the more you save.
- $10 off when you spend up to $49
- $20 off when you spend up to $99
- $40 off when you spend up to $199
- $60 off when you spend up to $299
If you spend $149, you will get a free Avalanche Squishy and if you spend $300, you will get a free Avalanche Squishy and a KU Bearhead Lego set.  This sale includes clearance and ends Saturday, Oct. 24.

Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store

Registrar's Office Welcomes Adam Troxel

The Registrar's Office is delighted to welcome Adam Troxel as the Assistant Registrar - Graduation. Currently the coordinator for Student Success and Tutoring Services, his new responsibilities will include managing all administrative processes related to undergraduate graduation. Please join us in welcoming Adam into this new role, which begins Monday, Nov. 2.

Benjamin Trout, Registrar's Office

Student Accounts Holds

Just a reminder that not all holds block registration/advising. Some are informative, such as payment plan holds. Please do not prohibit advising or registration due to an informative hold. The holds will state their impacts/restrictions if they block registration. Please reach out to our office if you have any questions.

Office of Student Accounts

KU College of Education Expands Voice in Statewide Teacher Workforce Conversations

Dr. Rebecca West Burns, dean of the College of Education (COE), has been invited to serve on the PA Needs Teachers steering committee. Led by Teach Plus Pennsylvania, PA Needs Teachers brings together education partners committed to strengthening Pennsylvania’s educator workforce. The steering committee is actively engaged in issues affecting the teacher pipeline, including student-teacher stipends, strategic staffing and other policy and funding priorities. Burns' invitation recognizes her ongoing scholarship and leadership in educator preparation and provides another opportunity for KU and the COE to have a voice in statewide conversations shaping the future of the teaching profession, while strengthening connections with educators, policymakers and education partners across Pennsylvania.

College of Education