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Vol. 2008 #73, Tuesday, April 15, 2008

 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

The office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting its annual accepted students reception on Sunday, April 20, 1-4 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room of the McFarland Student Union. Our event will highlight various departments to help students successfully transition into the university community.

Your attendance and active participation would greatly enhance this event, as we showcase the many opportunities at KU. Please RSVP your participation by April 16 to Irma Aguirre at aguirre@kutztown.edu.

        Irma Aguirre, Department of Undergraduate Admissions

On Wednesday, April 16, the Kutztown University community will reflect on the vibrant lives of the 32 Virginia Tech students and faculty who were tragically taken from us a year ago. You are invited to visit the remembrance display on the McFarland Student Union/Library lawn 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  At 1:30 p.m. please take a moment of silence as the bells will toll 32 times to symbolize the loved ones lost.   

        Leah M. Cassellia, interim director, Student Union and Involvement Services

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Members of KU’s campus community will participate in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with local events scheduled for April 17 and April 19 in Berks County. On Saturday, April 19, Kutztown Park will host a walk, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. Members of KU’s Student Government Board and Denise Quinn, mother of the late KU student Kyle G. Quinn, are expected to attend. Please call 610-683-1396 for additional information.

        Bob Watrous,  associate vice president and dean, Student Services and Campus Life

BEARFEST: 30 YEARS OF ROMAN AROUND!

April 22-26, KU will celebrate 30 years of tradition with Bearfest Events on the DMZ.

Tuesday - Kick off events; Wednesday - Pig Roast; Thursday - Pudding Slide and Shave to Save sponsored by Kappa Sigma; Friday - Casino Night; Saturday - Carnival Day

        Christina Figueroa, marketing chair, Bearfest

CommUnity Block Party:  A Budding and Blooming CommUnity

Come celebrate your CommUnity with KU’s Off-Campus Advisory Council in partnership with the Borough of Kutztown and Kutztown Community Partnership in celebrating spring! The date is Sunday, April 27, from 1-4 p.m. The location is the 200 block of Main Street between Whiteoak and Noble Streets. There will be food, live music, entertainment, fun in the streets, special activities for children of all ages, and much more. Bring your family, friends, neighbors to an afternoon on Main Street and get to know your community.

        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

CommUnity Yard Sale:  Put Your Junk in Our Trunk

During the week of April 28-May 2, volunteers of OCAC will be available to collect unwanted but still useable items from KU students, faculty, and staff, as well as community residents. Instead of throwing out unwanted furniture, clothing, books, household items, toys, etc., donate them to us. Pick up locations must be within the Kutztown Borough. To make an appointment for a pickup, or if you have any questions, please call us at 610-683-1524.

Items will be for sale (by donation) at the Kitchen Building in the Kutztown Fairgrounds from May 5–9, from 12–4 p.m. and on May 10–11, from noon to 6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit FRIEND, INC.

        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

Spring Recess 2008 - Dining Hall hours

Galleria (South Dining Hall): Wednesday, April 16, to Monday, April 21: Regular Hours of Operation

Viewpoints (South Dining Hall): Wednesday, April 16, to Friday, April 18: Regular Hours of Operation

Golden Bear Food Court (South Dining Hall)

    Montana Joe’s: Wednesday, April 16: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

            Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

            Sunday, April 20: Regular Hours of Operation

    C-Zone: Wednesday, April 16:  7 a.m.-7 p.m.

            Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19: CLOSED

            Sunday, April 20: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

    Taylor & Byrnes (Golden Bear Food Court): Wednesday, April 16, to Friday, April 18: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

    Papa Chicago Pizza: Wednesday, April 16, to Friday, April 18: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

            Sunday, April 20, and Monday, April 21: Regular Hours of Operation

    Papa Chicago Grinder: Wednesday, April 16, to Friday, April 18: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

            Sunday, April 20, and Monday, April 21: Regular Hours of Operation

    X-Traction (Rec Center): Wednesday, April 16, to Friday, April 18: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

    Cub Café (McFarland Student Union): Wednesday, April 16: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

     Taylor & Byrnes (McFarland Student Union): Wednesday, April 16: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

            Thursday, April 17, to Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

    Taylor & Byrnes (Library): Wednesday, April 16, to Friday, April 18: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

            Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

The Academic Forum

    Academic Grounds: Wednesday, April 16: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

            Thursday, April 17, to Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

    Flatz and Sporkz: Wednesday, April 16: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 17, to Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

    The Bistro: Wednesday, April 16: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 17, to Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

 

        Stephanie Herring, campus marketing manager, AVI Foodsystems, Inc.

TODAY'S EVENTS

The Department of Mathematics presents The Thomas L. Pirnot Lecture in Mathematics today at 3:30 p.m. in 260 Boehm Hall. Refreshments will be served between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 

"A Weierstrass Quartet:Four Ideas from the Father of Modern Analysis" will be presented by Dr. Jerry King, professor emeritus, Lehigh University.

        Dr. Padraig McLoughlin, Department of Mathematics

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Commencement Ceremonies – The May 2008 commencement ceremonies will take place on the following dates and times. 

Friday, May 9, – Master Ceremony – 6 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium 

Saturday, May 10 – College of Education and College of Visual and Performing Arts – 9 a.m. in Keystone Field House

Saturday, May 10 – College of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – 2 p.m. in Keystone Field House

        Elizabeth Ann Pflugler, assistant director, Administrative Services

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Blood Donors Needed. The Community Outreach Center will be sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union Multipurpose Room.  To register, contact Danielle D’Haiti at ext. 3-4022, or ddhai270@kutztown.edu.  Walk-ins welcome.

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

Due to the upcoming spring recess, please note the following changes in the Health Center’s hours: Thursday, April 17, the clinic is open from 8-10 a.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. (closed from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. for staff development); Friday, April 18, the clinic hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The administrative office also will be closed on April 17 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for staff development.   

        Dolores Hess, director, Health and Wellness Services

Free seminar open to all students, faculty and staff - "WOMEN's SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR" - Wednesday, April 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in 200 Rec. Center. Be safe on campus or anywhere you go! Learn effective strikes, kicks, self defense concepts, and several awareness techniques. Comfortable dress recommended. Reservations are required; please contact the Women's Center at (610) 683-4655 or e-mail hoffmann@kutztown.edu.

        Kathleen Hoffman

ACADEMIC

Come and join the Non-Instructional Leadership Development Group (NILD) as we welcome Spring with a “Tai Chi” workshop. Tai Chi can be described as moving your body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating. It is sometimes also referred to as "moving meditation". The workshop will be facilitated by Duane Crider, Department of Human Kinetics, on Wednesday, April 16, 2-4 p.m. at the Alumni Plaza (or in case of rain, the Multi-Cultural Center, Unity Room). Dress comfortably and bring along your water bottle.

You may either e-mail your R.S.V.P. to Maria Byers at byers@kutztown.edu, or call ext. 3-1353 by Tuesday, April 15.

        Cavil Anderson, training coordinator, Department of Human Resources

On Tuesday, April 22, the Educational Talent Search Program, the Allentown students in the program, faculty, and student workers will be going on a trip to Washington, D.C., for the day. It is going to serve as an educational, as well as exciting, day. We are hoping that these following students will be excused from class for the day. The students are as follows: Katherine Mieses, Aaron Phillips, Bilge Kara, and Arlene Gonzalez.

If you have any questions about the trip, please call the Administrative Coordinator of the Educational Talent Search Program at ext. 3-4210. 

        Jacquelene Marrero, administrative coordinator, Educational Talent Search Program

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Facts:

The earliest recorded version of the story of Cinderella originated in China. For more information, please visit: http://www.asian-nation.org/heritage.shtml.

        Saeeda Bhaloo, graduate assistant, Multicultural Center

Thank you to all faculty and support staff for submitting your textbook adoption and course material information to the bookstore. Your timely efforts will make it possible to purchase more textbooks from students when textbook buyback begins in a few weeks.  This will put cash in the students’ pockets and increase the number of used textbooks available next semester, saving them a substantial amount of money.

        Barbara Peterka, manager, KU Student Bookstore