Daily Brief
Sept. 9, 2022

Patriot Day
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance is observed Sept. 11 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Flags are flown at half-mast. Americans are to observe with a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m.
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As we remember those we lost and give thanks for the brave first responders, take a moment today to consider what we stand for as a nation and how we can work together to make the world a better place for all. Help us inspire unity and millions of acts of kindness and service. Volunteer, Donate, Be Kind. Here are some suggestions: Resources – 9/11 Day (911day.org); Kutztown University Foundation and Alumni Relations (kuf.org).
Never Forget, Always Remember.
Office of Veterans Services

Rape, Aggression and Defense Training
Rape, Aggression and Defense Training, provided by Public Safety and Police Services, is free to female faculty, staff and students. Training is scheduled 6 p.m. Sept. 12, 13 and 15. You must attend all three sessions to complete the RAD program. Email dsantos@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-4860 for more information and to sign up.
Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services
Reconnect, Rejoice and Rediscover with KU Presents!
KU Presents at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium welcomes everyone to the 2022-2023 season with 10 breath-taking performances across three series. Established to be the center of cultural life at Kutztown University, KU Presents serves the campus and community by bringing world-class live arts that can entertain, educate and enrich. View the full season and purchase season tickets online.
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Weather
Foggy start to the day before skies turn sunny by mid-morning. High temperature near 81.
Announcements
September Parents and Family Bulletin
This month’s edition of the KU Parents and Family Bulletin has been sent to registered subscribers and can be found online.
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Academics
First CET Fall Presentation
The CET is pleased to offer the first CET fall presentation "Scaffolding Research Methods in First Year Seminars" by Dr. Lynn Kutch, Department of Modern Languages. This CET presentation can be accessed 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, through Zoom here. Presentation details including abstract and speaker's short bio can be found on the CET website here. All are welcome and participation certificates will also be provided.
Yun (Amy) Lu, Center for the Enhancement of Teaching
Fall 2022 SRI Dates
Contractually, the dates for evaluations each semester are set by APSCUF-KU. For Fall 2022, the following schedule will be used for SRIs:
For full-semester courses: Weeks 11 to 14 - Nov. 7 to Dec. 4.
For half-semester courses:
- First Half: Weeks 6 and 7 - Oct. 3 to Oct. 16.
- Second Half: Weeks 13 and 14 - Nov. 21 to Dec. 4.
These dates can also be found on our website.
https://www.apscuf.org/universities/kutztown/
Albert Fu, APSCUF-KU
Upcoming Events
Date | Time | Event |
Sept. 11 | All Day | Patriot Day |
Sept. 12 | 6 p.m. | RAD training 22A Old Main |
Sept. 13 | 6 p.m. | RAD training Georgian Room, Old Main |
Sept. 14 | All Day | Outreach Center Blood Drive 218 McFarland Student Union |
Sept. 15 | 3 p.m. | CET Presentation: Dr. Lynn Kutch Zoom Meeting ID: 97683843693 |
Sept. 15 | 6 p.m. | RAD training Georgian Room, Old Main |
Sept. 19 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME 2234 Membership Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
Athletics
Date | Time | Event |
Sept. 9 | 4 p.m. | M/W Tennis vs. Scranton Keystone Courts |
Sept. 10 | 11 a.m. | M/W Tennis vs. Chestnut Hill Keystone Courts |
Sept. 10 | 12 p.m. | Football vs. California (Pa.) Andre Reed Stadium (Stats | Video | Audio) |
Sept. 10 | 1 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Mansfield Keystone Field (Stats | Video) |
Sept. 10 | 4:30 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Caldwell Keystone Arena (Live Stats | Live Video) |
Sept. 10 | 6 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Frostburg State Andre Reed Stadium (Live Stats | Live Video) |
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.