Daily Brief

WEATHER

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

Weak high pressure pulls away allowing low pressure to pass through southern Ontario. The associated cold front swings through during the afternoon and evening. Showers and maybe a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High temperature in the upper-80s. Winds south at 8-11 mph. Rainfall less than 0.1 inch.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW ARRIVAL
I’m thrilled to spread the happy news. Welcome baby Jemma. Jerry and Jamie Kardos are now the proud parents of Jemma Rose Kardos. She arrived 11:52 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, and is perfect. She is 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long. I’m so grateful that all went well and that mother and baby are happy and healthy.
     Kelly Hish, Graduate Admissions

KU PHILOSOPHY CLUB MEETING
Sept. 5
The KU Philosophy Club will meet 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, in 312 McFarland Student Union. There will be a discussion on “Does Age Bring Wisdom or Dementia?” Everyone is welcome. Persons with a disability and who require accommodation should notify the Office of Disability Services before the event at 610-683-4108, dso@kutztown.edu or TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations.
     Allan Bäck, Department of Philosophy

OPEN SESSION FOR PROFILE PICTURES
Sept. 11
The university photographer will be holding an open session for all faculty and staff to update their profile picture 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, in 527 Old Main. If you have any questions, please contact Marie Fenstermacher at mfenster@kutztown.edu or ext. 6-5839.
     Marketing and Digital Media

ROHRBACH LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
Sept. 17
Rohrbach Library’s annual open house is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17. Please encourage your students to take part in the library open house. Students will go on a scavenger hunt that will take them on a journey through our resources, services and more. Those who successfully complete the scavenger hunt form will be entered into a prize drawing. This year’s grand prize is an Acer Chromebook R11. More information can be found on Rohrbach Library’s website: https://library.kutztown.edu/openhouse.
     Rohrbach Library

CLAY CLUB POTTERY WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE JULIA PALMER
Four weeks, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 18 – Oct. 9. This first of two four-week sessions is an introduction to wheel throwing designed for learners of all skill levels. We will discuss wedging, the steps in throwing, simple decoration and will have activities to help you grow your skills. We will spend time thinking about what forms fit our aesthetic most and will work to replicate them. Participants will make and glaze their own pottery. The cost is $75 and is open to all Kutztown University community members. To register, contact kuclayclub@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, @kutztownclayclub.
      Gwendolyn Yoppolo, Department of Art

KU FACULTY EXHIBITION AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The opening reception for the exhibition is 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. https://www.mc3.edu/news/2019/08/kutztown-art-exhibit. Participating faculty include: Elizabeth Schneider, Carrie Nordlund, Mark Mahosky, Kevin McCloskey, George Graf, John White, James Rose, Michael Covello, Evan Summer (recently retired), Tim Betz, Elaine Cunfer and Heather Ramsdale. Galleries director Patrick Rodgers chose to exhibit the work of Kutztown University’s faculty because the pieces are of high quality. He also saw an opportunity for MCCC students to build relationships.
“The caliber of work that their faculty are doing is also amazing,” he said. “Many of MCCC students from both campuses go on to attend Kutztown. I hope that our students can gain inspiration from this exhibition and make some connections with the university.”
     Karen Stanford, College of Visual and Performing Arts

UPCOMING EVENTS

ATHLETICS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

RITA'S ICE FUNDRAISER
Sept. 4
The Psi-Chology Club is hosting a Rita's Ice fundraiser noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Alumni Plaza. Stop by for a sweet treat and support the club. Cash, check and Venmo are all accepted as payment.
     Michele Baranczyk, Department of Psychology
 
PA GERMAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER’S GENEALOGY CONFERENCE
Sept. 13-14
Join us and explore Pennsylvania’s unique hybrid culture Friday, Sept. 13. The conference features visits to the Bryn Athyn Cathedral, the New Church Archive and Glencairn Museum, showcasing the collaborative exhibition “Hex Signs: Sacred and Celestial Symbolism in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars.” On Saturday, Sept. 14, we will be hosting our Culture Conference at the Academic Forum. Speakers include Jeffery Marshall, Rev. Ed Rosenberry, William Woys Weaver and keynote speaker Mark Louden. Registration has been extended to Friday, Sept. 6, so visit our website to sign up, or call ext. 3-1589 to reserve your spot. https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/pennsylvania-german-cultural-heritage-center/heritage-center-calendar-of-events.html
     Naomi Pauley, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center

KU MAGNETIC NAME BADGES
KU has newly-branded name badges. Department chairs or secretaries can email sales@waitzcorp.com at Waitz Corporation (610-437-5409) to request a quote for:
- 3.5” x 1.5” name badge gold/burgundy engraved with KU logo, name and department; or
- 3.25” x 2” name badge gold/burgundy engraved with KU logo, name, title and department.
Enter a purchase requisition for vendor #1013617 using your cost center. Prices range from $9.50 to $20 (need to check pricing) depending on quantity. Feel free to contact Tammy Starner Wert at wert@kutztown.edu or ext. 3-4114, if you have any questions.
     University Relations and Athletics

KU POCKET FOLDERS
KU pocket folders can be ordered through the Materials Reservation system (via https://portal.passhe.edu) as you would other items such as letterhead, envelopes, etc. Please note folders cost $0.40 each or $70.00 for a box of 175, and the inventory number is 23071.
     University Relations and Athletics

CORRECTED FALL DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND SECRETARIES

     Office of the Provost

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions open on campus on our job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu:

     Human Resources

KU FOUNDATION

KU IN THE NEWS

CENTRAL CALENDAR

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.

Notify the university of an accessibility concern

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.