Daily Brief
September 18, 2019
KU STUDENTS TO PERFORM AT CARNEGIE HALL IN NEW YORK CITY SEPT. 30; REGISTER TO ATTEND TODAY
Kutztown University is set to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. Presented by Distinguished Concerts in International New York (DCINY), the Kutztown Chamber Players will perform Mediterranean-inspired music by Greek composer Dinos Constantinides at 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30. For a firsthand experience of KU on the international stage, the KU Arts Society is hosting a full-day trip to New York City. Join other music enthusiasts for a bus trip to New York City, leaving campus at 9 a.m. Learn more and register online. Read More.
Bryan Salvadore, Office of Communications
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the College of Education’s education doctorate in transformational teaching and learning program held a fall orientation. Students from the incoming cohort spoke with doctoral faculty over breakfast before learning about the degree stages of the program. The event culminated in a student panel consisting of six members of the first and second cohorts. Kutztown's EDD program is one of more than 100 member institutions in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) consortium. Rooted in social justice, the EDD program is dedicated to developing transformational classroom leaders. Click here to learn more about the program.
Dan Metzger, Department of Secondary Education
WEATHER
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
High pressure across Quebec will provide for a mostly sunny and tranquil day. A few more clouds than yesterday but a very pleasant day is expected. High temperature near 70. Winds northeast at 5-8 mph.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENT ABSENCE
Sept. 19
Please allow students in the following classes to make up work missed for a field trip Thursday, Sept. 19: Two Dimensional Design / ART 031 (all sections) and Three Dimensional Design ART 032 (all sections). This is a required full day field trip to visit NYC galleries and the Whitney Biennial. Thank You.
Professors Graf, Salafia and Gregonis
FALL FACULTY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT CONCERT
Sept. 19
The Department of Music will present the Fall Faculty Music Scholarship Benefit Concert, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Georgian Room. Please join us for a wonderful evening of music that features an eclectic selection of pieces from the 19th to the 21st centuries. We look forward to seeing you there.
Frances Melchionne, Department of Music
FAMILY DAY
Sept. 21
Faculty and Staff - and families - are welcome to Family Day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. There are a variety of events to choose from. Come out and meet the families of our students and enjoy the day with your family as well. For a schedule of events and location, please check out our family day page: www.kutztown.edu/familyday.
Jerry Schearer, Inclusion and Outreach
AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY-SEPTEMBER 18, 1947
Happy 72nd birthday to the United States Air Force. For 72 years the men and women of the Air Force have brought forth their innovative attitudes and shown the courage and compassion it takes to pursue their mission. Today, we honor their sacrifice as leaders and warriors. Thank you for your service as you celebrate this special day.
Office of Veterans Services
FLU CLINIC REGISTRATION OPEN
A Rite-Aid flu clinic will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Human Resources at the Kemp Building. If you are interested in participating in this on-campus flu clinic, please register here. If you are attending the clinic, please bring your Caremark Card (PEBTF) or your Highmark Blue Shield card (for non-PEBTF) with you.
Jeanette Forster, Human Resources
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCEDURE
Please keep in mind that campus departments are responsible for submitting their individual invoices to Accounts Payable for payment. One of two ways to submit invoices is via the apinvoice@kutztown.edu email or via campus mail. All invoices should include the correct purchase order number, signature, date and be marked OK to pay. Following this procedure will help us prevent unnecessary passing of paperwork between departments and ensure timely payment to our vendors.
Office of Accounts Payable
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sept. 18 |
1 p.m. |
Website Open Working Session |
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Sept. 19 |
11 a.m. |
Philosophy Club |
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Sept. 19 |
3 p.m. |
KU Council of Trustees |
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Sept. 19 |
7:30 p.m. |
Fall Faculty Music Scholarship Benefit Concert |
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Sept. 20 |
8:30 a.m. |
Autumn Assessment Day |
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Sept. 20 |
11 a.m. |
Open Forum – Dr. Daniel Greenstein |
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Sept. 20 |
1 p.m. |
Green Zone Awareness Training |
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Sept. 21 |
ALL DAY |
Family Day |
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Sept. 23 |
2 p.m. |
Social Equity Policies Training |
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Sept. 23 |
2 p.m. |
Business Idea Competition Orientation |
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Sept. 23 |
5:30 p.m. |
Artist Reception: Daniel Egusquiza |
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Sept. 24 |
11 a.m. |
Memorial Tree Dedication |
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Sept. 24 |
11 a.m. |
Business Idea Competition Orientation |
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Sept. 19 |
5 p.m. |
WSWIM vs. Shippensburg |
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Sept. 21 |
12:05 p.m. |
FB vs. Gannon (Family Day/Golden Bear Honors) |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions open on campus on our job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu:
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Job Number |
Job Title |
Job Term |
Advertise To |
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2019-0013 |
Director Facilities Energy Services & Campus Utilities |
Full Time |
9/27/19 |
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2019-0062 |
Utility Plant Operator 1 / Utility Plant Operator 2 |
Full Time |
9/20/19 |
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19-20 Asst Coaches |
19-20 Assistant Athletic Coaches |
Part Time |
Continuous |
Human Resources
APSCUF-KU
Sept. 19
Need a break from the semester already? Join us. The APSCUF Membership and Temporary Faculty Committees are hosting an open social at Saucony Creek Brewery + Gastropub for all faculty and their families immediately following our first APSCUF Rep Council Meeting of the semester. The open social is 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, Saucony Creek Brewing Company, 15032 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530. Please RSVP here so that we know how much food to order. We hope to see you there.
Lauren Moss, Emily Cripe, Bob Kilker, APSCUF
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.