Daily Brief

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Middle States Decennial Accreditation

There will be an Exit Conference with the Middle States Evaluation Team and the KU community from 12:30 p.m., to 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2, in the Alumni Auditorium.

Middle States Steering Committee

Rabbi Yosef Lipsker of Shomrel Habrith Synagogue, Reading, Pa., will present a lecture, "Hasidic Jews: The Past and The Present" on Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. in 103 Academic Forum. The lecture is open to the University community; everyone is invited. It is sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and Sociology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

REALITY CHECK AHEAD 08 Tour on Campus

On Tuesday, April 8, the A.W.A.R.E.III ™ SIMULATOR will be on campus on the McFarland Student Union lawn area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The DUI/DWI simulator is designed to realistically show participants the dangers of drinking and driving. You will have an opportunity to wear panoramic virtual reality goggles and experience a computer-controlled road conditions while sitting in a stationary vehicle. Stop by and check out the tour! If you have any questions please contact Frances Cortez Funk at 610-683-4240, or cortez@kutztown.edu.

Sponsored by: The President's Roundtable on Alcohol & Other Drugs, Intercollegiate Athletic Services, Housing & Residential Services, Students Union & Involvement Services, and Health & Wellness Services

The following students who are enrolled in ART 300 are to be excused from their classes on Friday, April 4, in order to participate in a University-sponsored, required field trip to New York City galleries and museums:

Lindsay Adam, Kayla Bupp, Amanda Detz, Alyse Diblasio, Allison Farrell, Jason Fazio, Elizabeth Germann, Chelsea Guldin, Elizabeth Hamilton, Michael Jones, Beth Kirchner, Megan Lesser, Amanda Lingenfelter, Marilyn Mccauley, Ashley Miller, Kim Molinaro, Amanda Moyer, Ashley Rushatz, Kim Shook, Molly Smeltzer, Sane Swanger, Evan Thomas, Stephanie Walker, Casey Weaknecht, and Kristen White.

Marilyn Stewart, Department of Art Education and Crafts

Biology Students Participate in Regional Meeting

Students from the Department of Biology presented the results of their research at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists (CPUB) annual meeting at Shippensburg University on Saturday, March 29. Angela Kessler and Heather Moscrip both presented platform oral presentations at the meeting. The following students presented posters at the meeting: Haley Andersen, Kalen Boyer, Brittany Conshue, Cathy Connely, Jessica Ebert, Daniel Faley, Lauren Harvey, Stasia Hydock, Sarah Karol, Sarah Lucas, Caroline Manzi, Amy Mather, Jennifer Nagle, Laura Niczyporowicz, Rich Panak, Taylor Portner, Joe Steranko, Deanna Strunk, Kara Smith, and Stephanie Wehrle.

Students receiving awards for their posters based on scientific merit and the quality of their presentations included: Lauren Harvey, Stasia Hydock, Caroline Manzi, Amy Mather, Jennifer Nagle, Rich Panak, Taylor Portner, Joe Steranko, and Stephanie Wehrle. Congratulations to all!

Christopher Sacchi, Department of Biology

I am pleased to invite all graduate faculty members to the Alpha Epsilon Lambda, Spring 2008 Reception and Induction Ceremony. The reception for this event is being held on Thursday, April 10, at 4 p.m. in Viewpoints Dining Room, South Dining Hall. AEL is the only national honor society for graduate and professional school students. Those inducted are selected on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and public service. If you plan to accept this invitation, please send an e-mail confirmation to graduate@kutztown.edu by April 9.

Nicole Kwitowski, graduate assistant, College of Graduate Studies

PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE - Thursday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in 223 McFarland Student Union. Appropriate and professional behavior and dress are expectations of every employer. Just how important are good manners? They often determine whether or not you get the job, and how you move upward and onward in your career. Learn about what it takes to be a good employee and how to dress appropriately. Presented by Career Services.

Kerri G. Gardi, director, Career Services

Students with paid housing deposits for the 2008/2009 academic year: Tuesday, May 1, is the last day to contractually cancel your 08/09 contract without loss of deposit. Cancellations must be made in person at the Housing and Residential Services Central Office, 106 Old Main, during business hours.

Apryle Carney, assistant director, Housing and Residential Services

Noesis will meet next on Friday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m. in the DeFrancesco Lounge, room 10. We’ll be discussing Phyllis Chessler’s "The Death of Feminism." If you would like to be put on the e-mailing list and/or receive the paper to be discussed, please contact: back@kutztown.edu.

Persons with a disability and who require accommodation should notify the Disability Services Office prior to the event at 610-683-4108, or e-mail accommodation@kutztown.edu, or TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

Allan Bäck, Department of Philosophy

On Saturday, April 5, there will be a Cystic Fibrosis Walk held on the DMZ. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Walkers are still needed. If you are interested in walking as an individual or with a group of friends, please stop by the Community Outreach Center, 281 McFarland Student Union, to pick up a fundraising form. For additional information contact Angela Daubert, Special Needs Coordinator, at 3-4022 ext. 1 or adaub481@kutztown.edu.

Nancy Brynildsen, secretary, Dean for Student Services and Campus Life

Congratulations to the KU Men’s Rugby Team who, in championship play this past weekend in Richmond, Va., have advanced to the Sweet 16 in D1 collegiate rugby. KU and Penn State will be the two universities representing the Mid-Atlantic Region at the national playoffs. KU is slated to play Bowling Green State University (the number one seed in the Mid-West Region) on April 18 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sharon Picus, advisor, KU Men’s Rugby Club

It is with extreme sadness that we share the news of the passing of Anthony Loukas, on Sunday, March 30. Anthony was the father of Peter Loukas, security officer, Public Safety and Police Services. Expressions of comfort and sympathy can be sent to the Public Safety Office, 13 Old Main, on behalf of Peter and his family.

Sandy Schaeffer, secretary, Public Safety and Police Services

Housing and Residential Services would like to welcome to our team two new custodial supervisors, Glenn Ruhe and John Wenner. Both previously held custodial positions at Kutztown University for many years.

Kent Dahlquist, director, Housing and Residential Services

TODAY'S EVENTS

The College of Visual and Performing Arts presents visiting Philadelphia artist Mei-Ling Hom. The lecture will take place today at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium of the McFarland Student Union Building.

William J. Mowder, dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Allies is hosting their third annual DRAG SHOW tonight! The show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the McFarland Student Union. It will feature drag queen and king performances, drag makeovers, a vogue contest and prizes! The event is free, but donations are encouraged as they will benefit the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley. If you have any questions please e-mail: allies@kutztown.edu.

Janine Knight, graduate assistant, GLBTQ Resource Center

UPCOMING EVENTS

Texas Hold’Em and Late Night Breakfast

On April 4, Bears @ Nite is hosting Texas Hold ’Em in the South Dining Hall from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Pre-register in the Student Union and Involvement Services Office, across from the KU Bookstore, before Friday or wait until Friday night, but keep in mind, first come, first serve – only the first 35 sign-ups are eligible to play. Over $500 of prizes awarded to the top players. After the Texas Hold’ Em tournament, from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., help yourself to a free late night breakfast.

Laura Springman, programming assistant

A Rare Opportunity

Last November a historic event in computer science took place when six cars, entirely computer-controlled, navigated a 55 mile trek in an urban landscape - with traffic! Out of 78 entrants in the competition, only 11 qualified for the final challenge; of those, only six completed the course. The car that came in fourth was Little Ben, developed by Lehigh University and the University of Pennsylvania. We are very fortunate to have John Spletzer of Lehigh, one of the co-team leaders, as the Keynote Speaker of a conference KU is hosting. Because of the historical significance of this accomplishment we have decided to open this portion of the conference to the public - free of charge. All members of the KU community are cordially invited to hear Dr. Spletzer talk about the Ben Franklin Racing Team and the extraordinary future of intelligent robotics.

The lecture will be Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium, McFarland Student Union.

Oskars Rieksts, professor of computer science, Co-Chair, PACISE 2008

DANCE SHOWCASE: Sunday, April 6, at 7 p.m.

The dance showcase will feature the Lenhart Dance Company performing works by Twyla Tharp and faculty member Olive Prince. Also included in the show are student dance works and a performance by the Jazz II class. Come see a wonderful dance show and appreciate the many talents in the Department of Human Kinetics! This event will be held at the Schaeffer Auditorium, and is free and open to the public. For more information, please e-mail prince@kutztown.edu.

Olive Prince, Department of Human Kinetics

ACADEMIC

Pres. George H. W. Bush proclaimed May, 1990, as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. During the observance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultural traditions, ancestry, native languages, and unique experiences represented among the more than 30 ethnic groups from Asia and the Pacific found here in the United States. For more information, please visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/05/20020502-2.html.

The Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration will be held at the Multipurpose Room, McFarland Student Union, on Thursday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. This event is free and open to the public.

Kutztown University and the Borough of Kutztown are pleased to announce an open application process for a Student Ambassador non-voting position within the Borough Council of the borough of Kutztown. This position is open to any full-time KU student and will begin Sept. 1 for a one-year term. The application, requirements, and position description can be found at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/leadership.aspx. Interested students must submit the completed application no later than April 7 to Julie Nolan, 262 McFarland Student Union.

Vol. 2008 #64, Wednesday, April 2, 2008