The Kutztown Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society, will be holding 'Echoes of Transformation,' an undergraduate literary studies conference in Boehm Hall, today from 9:30 a.m.  to 4 p.m.  The featured speaker at 11 a.m. in 145 Boehm will be R. Foster Winans, a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal who co-wrote the “Heard on the Street” column from 1982 to 1984. Winans has ghosted, co-written, and/or independently produced more than 30 books in the two decades since serving nine months in Federal prison in 1988. In 1999, he founded a nonprofit writers’ resource center in Bucks County, Pa., and ran it for six years before returning to writing and producing books.

Texas Hold’Em and Late Night Breakfast

Tonight, 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 tonight 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

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

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