Message
from the Director
Our
first e-newsletter was a huge success. The alumni office received
many messages of congratulations and appreciation commending us
for publishing a newsletter that will keep our alumni informed
and in touch with their alma mater (kudos to Kim Justeson, assistant
alumni director!). These thoughts of thanks and encouragement
remind us that Kutztown University is well represented all over
the United States and internationally through the lives and work
of our alumni.
While our
electronic newsletter, newly named KU Alumni Connection, will
be a fun, quick and convenient way to keep in touch, let us not
forget that the most meaningful way for folks to be connected
with and feel a part of something is through good old person-to-person
contact. The University's beautiful campus and its buildings are
a large part of our memories from our college days, but mostly
it was and is the people we came to know that form the foundation
of our connection and fondness for KU.
So - continue
to enjoy the KU Alumni Connection, but also please try and keep
that personal connection growing by attending alumni events and
gatherings in your area and on campus when you can. Stop by the
alumni office and say hello the next time you're in Kutztown,
and don't forget about Homecoming on Saturday, October 30. If
you haven't made plans to attend yet, be sure to see details below.
Best Regards,

Director
of Alumni Communications
Godshall@kutztown.edu
Meet
the Rest of Your Alumni Team!
Name that Newsletter!
The Alumni Association is pleased
to announce that the name for the e-Newsletter is KU Alumni
Connection. Thank you to the winner of the "Name
That Newsletter" contest, Melissa Hershey '87. The winning
name was chosen by the Alumni Association Board of Directors at
their first meeting of the academic year on Saturday, September
11 from a list of more than 25 entries. Melissa says she submitted
the name because she feels it is easily recognizable and evokes
a sense of what the newsletter is intended to do -connect alumni
to the university. Our thanks to everyone who submitted names
for the newsletter. We received some very clever ones and wish
we could have used them all!
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Alumni
Events
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October
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| October
16 |
KU
Football -Home Game Against ESU: 1:05pm |
| October
29-31 |
Flatworks
Art Exhibit and Sales (read
more) |
| October
30 |
Homecoming!
KU celebrates Homecoming Weekend as they take on Edinboro!
(read
more) |
| October
31 |
Kutztown
University Wachovia Children's Series, Imago Theatre FROGZ
(read
more) |
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November
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November
6
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Alumni
Board Meeting |
| November
6 |
President's
Scholarship Ball (read
more) |
| November
11 |
Performing
Artists Series, Tony Waag's TAP CITY (read
more) |
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December
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| December
1 |
Ladies
Holiday Tea- McFarland Student Union Bldg, Multipurpose Room |
| December
2 |
Berks
County Gathering - Stirling Guest Hotel 5:30-8:00 pm (read
more) |
| December
3 |
Philadelphia
Area Gathering-Normandy Farm 6:00-8:30 (read
more) |
| December
5 |
Kutztown
Holiday House Tour, featuring the Presidents house (read
more) |
| December
7 |
Performing
Artists Series, Turtle Island String Quartet (read
more) |
| December
10 |
Schuylkill
County Gathering- Yuengling Mansion 5:30-8:00 pm (read
more) |
| December
12 |
Kutztown
University Wachovia Children's Series, Junie B. Jones (read
more) |
| December
15 |
Graduation
Rehearsal |
| December
16 |
Lehigh
Valley Gathering - Banana Factory 5:30-8:00 pm (read
more) |
| December
17 |
Faculty
Emeriti Luncheon |
| December
18 |
Winter
Commencement-Field House |
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Alumni
Spotlight
Dennis Boyer, '74.
Did you know that the Kutztown
Farmers Market is haunted? Have you heard about the Dryville
Haunted House or the ghosts of the Topton Hunters? If not
you may need to brush up on your Pennsylvania Dutch supernatural
folklore. Dennis Boyer, a 1974 graduate of Kutztown State
College may be able to help.
Read
more about Dennis Boyer here.
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2004
Presidents Scholarship Ball
On
Saturday, November 6 the University community will come
together at the Presidents Scholarship Ball in Keystone
Hall. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing to the Steven Sher
Orchestra will ensure an evening to remember at this black
tie affair. The silent and live auctions will liven things
up with a wide variety of items donated from businesses,
alumni, and friends. Auction items offer something for everyone
from a Tahitian black pearl and diamond pendant or deeded
time share in the Poconos to a gourmet wine basket or boxing
gloves signed by Smokin Joe Frasier. Last years
Ball raised $64,000 for student merit scholarships and we
hope to exceed that this year. We hope to see you there!
Click here for more information on the Ball or to register
online.
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News
At Kutztown
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Homecoming |
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Kick
off Fall at Homecoming 2004
Kicking
Off New Traditions is the theme for the October 30, 2004 Homecoming
celebration. Kutztown is steeped in tradition and this year were
looking to kick off some new traditions. Some new traditions well
see this year include a pep rally and Tailgate City. The Friday
night pep rally will include appearances by mascots Goldie and Griz,
the KU Marching Unit and the Homecoming Court. Immediately following
the pep rally will be a fireworks display, the first on campus in
many years. (read
more)
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Athletics |
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KU's
Fall Athletics Teams off to a Fast Start
The 2004-05 school year is just a few weeks old, and already many
of Kutztown's athletics teams are making their mark on the regional
scene. Five of the fall sports teams finished the month of September
ranked among the top teams in the region, and a sixth team is off
to one of the best starts in school history (read
more)
Athletic
Department Awards Endowed Scholarships
The Kutztown University Athletic Department awarded 23 endowed scholarships
for the 2004-05 school year at the annual All-Sports Banquet in
May. The endowed scholarships are established in memory or honor
of Golden Bear alumni, friends or family to benefit current student-athletes.
For additional information on the current scholarships, or to establish
a new one, contact the Athletic Advancement office at 610-683-4755.
(read
more)
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Extended Learning |
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Center for
Lifelong Learning Partners with Local Organizations
The Center for Lifelong Learning
and Professional Development has been a part of the university under
its current name for just three years, but has existed at the University
in some form for more than 25 years. The Center is involved with
numerous initiatives, some of them better known than others, such
as the Advant*age Program in which senior residents of Kutztown
may attend courses free of charge. A central element of the Center's
mission is to meet the community's need to respond to the unique
goals of adult learners for education, training, and personal learning.
To accomplish this mission, the Center often partners with organizations
and companies to bring quality learning and life enrichment programs
to the greater Kutztown community. This academic year brings three
exciting partnerships. (read
more)
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Cultural Events |
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Kutztown
University Performing Artists Series and KU-Wachovia Children's
Series
Now in its 17th season, the Kutztown University Performing Artists
Series presents world-class performances of music, theater and dance.
The Kutztown University-Wachovia Children's Series provides the
best in live performing arts for youngsters ages 4 -12. Ellen Finks,
director of the KU Performing Artists Series, is delighted about
the season. "We've got an outstanding lineup of fabulous performers
who have never appeared on the Performing Artists Series. I'm very
excited about having the community experience these exceptional
artists." (read
more)
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Decision Makers Forum |
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2005
Decision Makers Forum
The Decision Makers Forum was initiated in 1990 to attract
regional business leaders to the Kutztown University campus. Previous
speakers have included Gen. Colin Powell, Margaret Thatcher, Madeleine
Albright, and Rudy Giuliani. The 2005 Decision Makers Forum program,
scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2005, will be a discussion featuring
Mr. George Tenet, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (1997-2004)
and Gov. Thomas Kean, Chair of the National Commission on Terrorist
Attacks on the United States, also known as the 9/11 Commission,
and president of Drew University. The day's activities will include
an afternoon question and answer session for KU students, faculty
and staff. (read
more)
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Trivia!! |
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Be
the first person to answer the trivia question correctly and win
a Kutztown Alumni Assn. T-shirt! Email your answers to alumni@kutztown.edu.
What
events were held in the South Dining Hall during the mid-1990s for
students to display their musical talents?
In 1920 boys and girls at Keystone Normal School were able to engage
in what activity without a chaperone?
What current eyesore near the football stadium is slated for removal
to the southeast edge of campus?
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