Daily Brief

Vogel Hosts Chambliss Faculty Lecture

Dr. Andrew Vogel, professor of English, hosted the Fall 2026 Chambliss Faculty Lecture Wednesday, Oct. 21, with his presentation of "Mobility in the Irish Ireland Movement."

University Relations

Helpful Discussions: Writing in the Time of AI

Faculty from across disciplines participated in a workshop led by Dr. Scott Warnock, a composition and writing scholar at Drexel University. The workshop focused on pedagogies that emphasize writing processes so students can show how they're thinking, not just what they're thinking, thus valuing the work of writing and critical inquiry rather than the end product alone. Several faculty joined Dr. Warnock for a robust lunch discussion following the workshop, with more attention paid to varying perspectives on AI and the ongoing challenges of supporting student learning in a time of rapid change.

Laurie McMillan, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

No Parking – Lot F6

There will be no parking Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Oct. 30 in lot F-6 (behind Andre Reed Stadium) due to an event being held on campus. Thank you for your understanding.

University Relations

Benefits Announcement: Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Open Enrollment Oct. 12-30

The 2027 Flexible Savings Account Open Enrollment for medical and daycare expenses is from Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 30. Please log in to your FIORI Self Service Account to complete the yearly enrollment. A flexible spending account is an account that lets you set aside pre-tax money from each paycheck through 2027 for eligible expenses. You can use this account to get reimbursed for eligible health care and day care expenses through the 2027 calendar year.
Please reach out to Human Resources with any questions.

Carleen McElderry, Human Resources

Leadership in Action Series: Navigating Conflict Before It Escalates

Join the Office of Human Resources 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 250 MSU, for an interactive, in-person session on identifying the root causes of workplace conflict and learning practical tools to navigate challenging situations with our guest speaker, Dr. Deborah Kidder, Dean of the College of Business. Discover strategies to foster stronger, more collaborative teams and create a more positive workplace interaction.

Register Here

Human Resources

Search: VP Enrollment Management Finalists Campus Visits – Save the Dates

Candidates for the position of vice president for Enrollment Management will visit campus on Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19. The search committee invites students, faculty and staff to the open sessions with the candidates. A curriculum vitae for each candidate will be posted two days before each campus visit on the website below. We value the input of the KU community and ask that you please attend the open sessions if you are able. 
Open Forums are at 11 a.m. in 145 Boehm Science Center on the following dates:
- Candidate A: Wednesday, Nov. 11
- Candidate B: Thursday, Nov. 12
- Candidate C: Wednesday, Nov. 18
- Candidate D: Thursday, Nov. 19

Vice President for Enrollment Management Search

Lorin Basden Arnold, Search Chair, Vice President for Enrollment Management

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

University Curriculum Committee

The University Curriculum Committee will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, on Zoom. The link and meeting agenda can also be found on the UCC Document Submissions SharePoint page. Contact Brian Meares with any questions.

Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee

Faculty Invitation: Exploring Borough-University Partnerships

The Borough of Kutztown and Kutztown University have a long history of successful collaboration, bringing together faculty expertise, student engagement and community needs. Faculty are encouraged to attend a partnership meeting 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 105 Boehm. The Borough offers a wide range of opportunities for collaboration. It operates a water plant, wastewater treatment facility, parks system, municipal electric utility, trash collection and recycling services, and an internet service that could benefit from improved marketing and outreach strategies. These resources present numerous possibilities for teaching, research, service-learning, internships and applied student projects in every college at KU. Past partnerships have included student ecology projects at North Park with Todd Underwood, visits to the wastewater treatment plant organized by Julie Palkendo and trash collection efficiencies by Fran Vasko. Learn about Borough operations, ask questions and consider how their expertise and courses might connect with these community opportunities. The goal is to identify mutually beneficial partnerships that enrich student learning while helping address real-world challenges within our local community.

Derek Mace, Psychology, Kutztown Borough Council Vice President