That KU Connection
Have you lost touch with your old KU friends over the years? Looking to locate other alumni in your area? Maybe you’re interested in changing careers and want to be in touch with folks in that field. Whatever the case, there is an easy new way to stay connected. Introducing the KU Online Directory! Our new directory replaces the old Email-only directory. This one is password protected so you can feel comfortable that only those within the KU community will have access to your information. You and you alone are completely in control of which information you would like to have included in the directory. Share as much or as little as you like. You will be able to search for people by name, major, class year, geographic area, occupation, clubs, sports, etc. Another new feature is the ability to enter class notes right online for others to see. We’re very excited to be able to offer this new service, but the directory is only as good as the people in it and we need you! Sign up today!

Networking Extravaganza
Are you looking to share your professional expertise with a KU student? The KU Alumni Association and our student alumni group, The Presidential Ambassadors, are teaming up with the Office of Career Services to host a networking event of epic proportions on Wednesday, March 23, 2005. This event will have something for everyone, students, alumni, employers, and recruiters. This networking opportunity is for you if you are still looking for that perfect job, thinking of making a career change, or hoping to find KU grads to fill positions in your company. Please contact the Alumni Office by March 2, 2005 to become involved at alumni@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4110 / 800-682-1866.

Kutztown University presents Educator’s Workshops for Summer 2005

Kutztown University offers EDW courses, which are professional development workshops designed specifically for working K-12 educators. These workshops carry three (3) graduate credits and can be used to make your provisional teaching certificate permanent. Each workshop provides 90 Act 48 hours and will be for one week. Classes will meet Mondays through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm.

This Summer, there will be 52 workshops covering an array of instructional topics. Classes will be held at the Kutztown University campus, as well as the LCCC Donley Center in Allentown. Choose from two weeklong sessions!

• Week 1: June 20th – June 24th
• Week 2: June 27th – July 1st

For more information or to enroll now,
please visit the website, http://edw.kutztown.edu or call Amy D. at 610-683-1323.

Winter Season
The winter seasons of Golden Bear Athletics have been positive so far, with all of the teams off to strong starts.

The men’s basketball team is off to a 9-5 start and has been ranked as high as 15th in the nation. A 7-1 beginning to the season marked KU’s best start in 43 years.(read more)

Ecuador
KU President Dr. Javier Cevallos will host this trip to his native country, exclusively for KU alumni and friends, from July 9-21, 2005. This exotic trip of a lifetime will include the Amazon Basin, the highlands of the Andes, the pre-Columbian ruins of INGAPIRCA, beautiful coastal beaches, colorful market places and the Galagapos Islands.

Contact the KU alumni office at (800) 682-1866 for more information.

Prague
The 14 State System of Higher Education Alumni Associations are sponsoring two cruise opportunities this year: The Romantic Danube and Prague July 9 -20, 2005 and HAWAII August 11 – 22, 2005.

Visit Here For More Information About These Wonderful Vacations

Job & Internship Fairs
Kutztown University is part of two consortia job fairs this spring:

• Are you an alum seeking employment? No candidate pre-registration nor fee to attend.
• Or, is your current employer looking to hire? Please forward this information to your human resources office.

Hundreds of students and alumni attend these two worthwhile events! Employer registration is on-line. (read more)

Alumni Weekend
As we look forward to Alumni Weekend on May 21, 2005 and the annual alumni awards luncheon please take a moment to consider the stellar professional accomplishments of your fellow alumni.

Alumni Award Nominations Forms

Profiles of Last Year’s Recipients

Also, please contact the alumni office at (800) 682-1866 or email us at alumni@kutztown.edu if you would like a nomination form for the Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. This prestigious award is annually bestowed upon a current faculty member who demonstrates those qualities most closely associated with excellence in teaching.

Win a Kutztown Alumni Assn. T-shirt!
Congratulations to Joan Holleran '80 & '92 the winner of the trivia contest from our last issue!

Answers were:
What events were held in the South Dining Hall during the mid-1990s for students to display their musical talents? Coffee houses

In 1920 boys and girls at Keystone Normal School were able to engage in what activity without a chaperone? Walking on campus together

What current eyesore near the football stadium is slated for removal to the southeast edge of campus? Heating Plant

This Issues Trivia - Remember you must answer all three questions correctly!

What year were athletics dropped due to the depletion of the college’s male population?

Name three KU football players who went on to play professional football.

What now famous song artist was the lead in act for Stevie Wonder when he performed here in the ‘70s?

Email your answers to alumni@kutztown.edu.