Daily Brief

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOCK HAVEN vs. KUTZTOWN IN “OTHER” PA SHOWDOWN TUESDAY

Tuesday’s showdown in the Keystone State will give the winner the inside track to glory. Clinton vs. Obama? Think again. It’s Lock Haven vs. Kutztown, and this showdown will take place on the softball diamond, not in the voting booth. Two of the best Division II softball teams in the country will square off in a doubleheader today at KU’s North Campus Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The game will be webcast on the Golden Bear Network. Click here to listen.

Josh Leiboff, sports information

The Kutztown University Council of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April 24, at 4:00 p.m. at the Stratton Administration Building, room 301.

Elsa G. Collins, President’s Office

"RACE, GENDER, AND POLITICS," a panel discussion will be held 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 23 in 262 Boehm. The panelists are Dr. Deb Sieger, Dr. Joe Ampry, and Dr. Glenn Richardson. This panel discussion is the final part of an independent study project by Danielle Martin and Melanie Iacobino. Please join us and encourage your students to join us. After the primaries on Tuesday, we should have some interesting discussions.

Dr. Claire Van Ens, Department of Speech Communication & Theatre

On Thursday, April 24, at approximately 12:45-1 p.m., ROTC will be landing a CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter between Lytle Hall and the Academic Forum. This helicopter will be picking up some of our cadets to take them to training at Fort Indiantown Gap. Everyone is encouraged to come out and watch it land.

Captain David Vodarick, assistant professor of Military Science

"What are you going to do to end the silence?"

National Day of Silence is on Friday, April 25. The National Day of Silence brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying, and harassment in schools. This year’s event will be held in memory of Lawrence King, a California eighth-grader who was shot and killed Feb. 12 by a classmate because of his sexual orientation and gender expression. Students will come together on April 25 to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior. (www.dayofsilence.org) There will be a table in the Student Union Building on Friday with more information and buttons. Please respect those taking a vow of silence on this day.

Please contact allies@kutztown.edu with any questions, or to get involved.

Janine Knight, graduate assistant, GLBTQ Resource Center

Tune into Kutztown University Radio (KUR) from 11 a.m. to noon today for a special “Saving the Sierra” feature in honor of Earth Day. Urban development threatens rural communities across America every day. This engaging documentary was produced by two-time Peabody award winner Catherine Stifter and award-winning community media maker Jesikah Maria Ross. KUR can be heard on-campus at 88.3 FM or 1670 AM or streaming on-line at http://kur.kutztown.edu.

Michael Regensburger, staff general manager/advisor, Kutztown University Radio

FrenchConnection@KU will meet 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, and 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 in the Bear's Den of the McFarland Student Union. All French speakers on campus, interested in practicing their conversation skills at any level in a relaxed and friendly setting, are cordially invited.

Dr. Mathias Le Bossé, Department of Geography

The University Writing Center will hold abbreviated hours during exam week. The Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on: Monday, May 5; Tuesday, May 6; and Wednesday, May 7. May 7 will be our last open day of the semester. Please call 610-683-4733, e-mail Wrcenter@kutztown.edu, or stop in 132 Old Main to make an appointment.

Amy Lynch-Biniek, director, Writing Center

The student clinicians from the Department of Communication Disorders will be attending an all day workshop on Wednesday, April 23. Please excuse the following students from class for the day:

Laura Balmer, Stephanie Biester, Tina Cicerone, Kimberly Cifuni, Lindsay Farrell, Lauren Fenimore, Lauren Foulke, Courtney Klinger, Lauren Lomagno, Angela Martin, Kristina McCreesh, Keri Overcast, Emily Porter, Justine Snyder

Kelly Howatt, clinical supervisor

Please excuse the following students from class on Wednesday, April 23. They will be participating in an Arts Day at Reading High School.

Darnell Bailey, Joseph Baranowski, Carly Birge, Kayla Bupp, Krista Conklin, Amanda Detz, Leigh Drake, Karen Fattorusso, Chelsea Guldin, Jacqueline Hay, Kimberly Molinero, Nicki (Holly) Newton, Kimberly Rollinson, Amber Ross, Molly Smeltzer, Jill Vanderhook, and Casey Weaknecht.

Dr. Peg Speirs, Department of Art Education & Crafts

Please excuse the following students from class on Thursday, April 24. They will be participating in an Arts Day at Reading High School.

Jason Byrne, Margaret Dredge, Jessica Ellex, Jacqueline Gawronski, Michael Jones, Megan Lesser, Amanda Lingenfelter, Raven (Amanda) Moyer, Nicholas Pleskach, Ashley Rushatz, Elizabeth Germann, Kimberly Shook, Elizabeth Hamilton, and Kristen White.

Dr. Peg Speirs, Department of Art Education & Crafts

Congratulations to the KU men’s rugby team, which finished in the final eight at the national championship tournament April 18-19 in Albuquerque, N.M. The team won its first-round game 27-23 over Bowling Green on Friday. In the quarterfinals, Kutztown jumped out to a 22-0 lead over St. Mary’s (Cal.), but lost 37-25.

Matt Santos, interim director, University Relations

Professional writing major earns Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant

Brian Robinson, '10, a professional writing major, has won a $1,000 Study Abroad Grant from Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline honor society. To earn this distinction, Robinson placed in the top 50 of 350 applicants. He will use the application to study in Japan this year.

Dr. Elaine Walls Reed, president, Phi Kappa Phi chapter

Congratulations to Karen Wertz, KU geography major, and members of the Middle States Geography Bowl team for winning the national championship at the Association of American Geographers annual meeting. The meeting was held April 15-19 in Boston, Mass.

Dr. Robert N. Martin, chair, Department of Geography

PERSONALS

I am saddened to inform you of the untimely passing on April 15, 2008 of Mr. Ulysses Connor, Esq., Professor in the Department of Academic Advisement.

Funeral Arrangements have been scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, (5018 Constance St., New Orleans, LA). Viewing from 8-10 a.m. and service from 10-11 a.m.

Condolences may be sent to his niece Ms. Yvette Wing, at P.O. Box 829 Rockville, MD 20848. A memorial service on campus is being planned for early next week. Details will be shared through the Daily Brief.

Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

UPCOMING EVENTS

College of Visual and Performing Arts Rescheduled Faculty First Thursday! Mark Mahosky, assistant professor of Fine Arts, will talk about his KU sponsored trip to Moscow and his recent work at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 22 in 115 Sharadin. Refreshments will be provided.

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

On Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in Boehm Science Building, The Pennsylvania Institute for Children’s Environmental Health (PICEH) presents “The Secret History of the War on Cancer,” by Dr. Devra Lee Davis, PhD, MPH. Dr. Davis, director of the Center on Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, will speak as part of the PICEH’s 2008 Child’s World Lecture Series.

Dr. Carole Wells, vice provost, Academic Affairs

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. The date is 1-4 p.m., Sunday, April 27. 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

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

Free Seminar open to all students, faculty, and staff -- WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR -- 4:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 23 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. Contact the Women's Center at (610) 683-4655, or e-mail hoffmann@kutztown.edu.

Kathy Hoffman, Women's Center

CommUnity Yard Sale: Put Your Junk in Our Trunk

During the week of April 28-May 2, volunteers of the Off Campus Advisory Council (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, and etc., donate them to us. Pick up locations must be within the Kutztown Borough. To make an appointment for a pickup, or for more information, call 610-683-1524.

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

Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

Register Now for the Great Golden Bear Golf Scramble

Entry forms are currently available for the Tenth Annual Great Golden Bear Golf Scramble. This year’s scramble will be held on Friday, June 6, at Willow Hollow Golf Course in Leesport, Pa. The shotgun start at Willow Hollow will be 1 p.m. The entry fee for a foursome is $400, and twosomes can enter at $225. The fee includes a tee prize, a pre-scramble lunch, driving range pass and discount at Sittler Golf, the ninth-hole beverage stop, post-scramble barbeque and awards ceremony, greens and cart fees, special contests, and a chance to win great prizes. Entry forms can be obtained by calling the athletic advancement office at ext. 3-4755, or via e-mail at ogeka@kutztown.edu. Proceeds from the scramble benefit the KU athletic scholarship fund. The scramble is limited to 36 foursomes, and has been a sellout for nine years. Please register early.

Alex Ogeka, director, Athletic Advancement

Know the Code! The Student Code of Conduct is the document published in student handbook that outlines the behavioral expectations of students. The Student Code of Conduct is currently under review and is being redeveloped in an effort to become a more effective and responsive tool that advocates personal responsibility and student accountability. Learn more about these changes and participate in a "Q&A" on Thursday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in 218B McFarland Student Union. A second session will also take place on Tuesday, April 29, at 11 a.m. in 223 McFarland Student Union.

Mike Demetor, associate dean, Student Services and Campus Life

ACADEMIC

Today 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. Please excuse the following students from class for the day: Katherine Mieses, Aaron Phillips, Bilge Kara, and Arlene Gonzalez.

For more information 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

PASSHE Undergraduate Women’s Leadership Institute - Applications are now being accepted for the PASSHE Undergraduate Women’s Leadership Institute 2008 which will take place from June 22-27 at the McKeever Environmental Learning Center near Slippery Rock University. This intensive leadership experience is geared to undergraduate women in any major field of study and provides a forum for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to nurture the leadership potential of women students. It creates an experience that empowers women as leaders, challenges women to realize their full potential as leaders, and connects women with other women who are committed to social change. The workshop sessions are designed to take a student from her current skill level to a higher level of awareness and ability in the areas of communication, leadership, interpersonal development and community action. Costs for the program are underwritten by the PASSHE Women’s Consortium and the Student Affairs Officers from the 14 PASSHE institutions. Students selected to participate need only provide their own transportation, personal items, and time. Applications are now available online at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/leadership.aspx with a submission deadline of Monday, April 28.

Please encourage students to apply. Sometimes all it takes to get a student to apply is for a staff or faculty member to offer words of support. For more details, please contact Anne K. Reel (reel@kutztown.edu), assistant to the vice president for Special Programs and Services, Student Services and Campus Life.

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Facts: 15.47 percent of the proportion of employed Asian-Americans 16 and older work in management, professional and related occupations, such as financial managers, engineers, teachers and registered nurses. For more information, please visit: http://www.asian-nation.org/heritage.shtml.

The following DVDs were added to the media library and are available in the Audiovisual Center:

Vol. 2008 #78, Tuesday, April 22, 2008