Daily Brief

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Correction to Dr. Connor’s Memorial -- Please note that this is a correction from the announcement placed in the Friday, April 25, Daily Brief

A memorial service for Dr. Ulysses J. Connor, Jr. will be held 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 29 at the Christopher House on Main Street, Kutztown. Contributions to honor Dr. Connor may be made to either the Ulysses J. Connor, Jr. Memorial Book Fund (for SSSP students) or the Kutztown University Preparatory Academy Fund. Please make checks payable to “Kutztown University Foundation, Inc.” and write the name of either fund in the memo. Thank you.

Amy S. Trumbauer, Department of Academic Advisement

Eckhaus Art Auction

Please join us for the first Annual Eckhaus Art Auction 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 8 at Eckaus, 157 West Main Street, Kutztown.

Conducted by Boris Wainio, the auction features artwork from Oliver Pettinato, Sarah Gersbach, Cheryl Hochberg, James Weiss, Evan Summer, Joanne Lapic, Lyn Godley and many more. Bid on work from Kutztown fine artists including talented students, faculty, and Eckhaus staff. Spend $25 or $25,000! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or contact Cheryl Faust in the Department of Fine Arts at ext. 3-4540. The event

Preview of the work is 6-7 p.m., and the auction is 7-8 p.m. For more information, call 610-507-9037

Sarah Gershbach, Eckhaus; Cheryl Faust, Department of Fine Arts

Thursday, May 1 is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

Masses will be celebrated at Christopher House:

A Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 30.

Mass will be celebrated at 11:05 a.m., on Thursday, May 1.

Father Frans Berkhout

The Kutztown University Wind Ensemble will present their second concert of the semester at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 29 in Schaeffer Auditorium. Featured on the program will be the World Premiere performance of "FUSE" by guest composer-in-residence Rob Smith. Dr. Timothy Running, Department of Music, will also conduct "Holy Roller" for solo alto saxophone and wind ensemble by Libby Larsen with Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Department of Music, performing on saxophone.

Dr. Jeremy Justeson, director, KU Wind Ensemble, Department of Music

Construction Update: Renovation of the Keystone Natatorium will begin May 12. The pool will be drained and all locker rooms and restrooms in the area will be closed and out of service. This project is scheduled to be complete before the beginning of Fall Semester. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to continuing improvements to our campus.

Patrick Antonio, project manager, Facilities Project Services

The KU Philosophy Club will meet at 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 1 in DeFrancesco 207. Professor Susan Sauvé Meyer, Department of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania will be speaking on: "How to Pursue Happiness: Lessons from Plato and Aristotle."

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

Dr. Allan Bäck, Advisor, James Pearson, President

Azetc Dance Event

On behalf of the Organization for Latino Studies/Spanish Club and Sigma Delta Pi (National Hispanic Honor Society), we'd like to invite you and your friends to an Aztec Dance Event at 3 p.m., on Friday, May 2, on the lawn in front of the McFarland Student Union (in case of rain, it's in the Unity Room of the Multicultural Center). The dance troupe is a Mexican family that has been performing authentic Aztec dances professionally for more than 30 years. It should be a great way for everyone to relax and rejuvenate before finals!

Dr. Dawn Slack and Dr. Christine Coleman Núñez, Advisors for OLA and SDP

Dance Auditions for KU's Lenhart Dance Company (2008-9 season) will be held from 6-9 p.m., on Monday, April 28 in Keystone Hall Arena. We are looking for strong, versatile dancers (ballet/modern/jazz) for an elite dance group that performs the work of professional choreographers. There is no need to prepare choreography in advance. Male/female dancers welcome. Come dressed to dance and prepare to work hard!

Professor Joyce Campbell, Department of Human Kinetics

The following education majors will be presenting a Health Fair to students at Muhlenburg Elementary School at 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, April 29:

Amanda Albright, Evan Battilana, Kristen Brobst, Emily Brown, Chrystal Coffelt, Brooke Fuhrman, Caroline Giles, Caitlin Gilroy, Erin Healy, Carol Lawler, AJ Monzione, Brad Pukay, Kate Royle, Michelle Schrader, Ashley Schriner, Cheryl Shelderfer, Lauren Skoutelas, Lauren Taylor, Tammy Torres, Jackie Williams and Jenn Woodward.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Jill Givler at ext. 3-4373

Dr. Jill I. Givler, Human Kinetics Department

Kutztown University Radio’s web stream has been very fickle lately, working well sometimes, not so good other times. KUR now has a backup stream going so that if the main stream fails to load or cuts out midstream, listeners can simply switch over to the backup stream. For details and the link to the backup stream, visit KUR’s website at http://kur.kutztown.edu/. Kutztown University Radio is the radio voice of Kutztown University.

Michael Regensburger, staff general manager/advisor, KUR

The University Writing Center will hold abbreviated hours during exam week. Open hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 5, 6, & 7. Please call 610-683-4733, e-mail Wrcenter@kutztown.edu, or stop in 132 Old Main for an appointment.

Amy Lynch-Biniek, director, Writing Center

Students with paid housing deposits for the 2008/2009 academic year: Thursday, May 1, is the last day to contractually cancel your 08/09 housing contract without loss of deposit. Cancellations must be made in person at the Housing and Residential Services Office located in 106 Old Main during business hours (Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

Apryle Carney, assistant director, Housing & Residential Services

A performance art piece by James Weiss and the Brooklyn band Rahu-Ketu "Cartography" will be presented at 8:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 30 in the Georgian Room.

This collaboration between storyteller James Weiss and the Brooklyn rock 'n' roll ensemble Rahu Ketu interweaves image/music/text. Projected videos help to map the story of travel in the early 21st century. Layered instrumental music intersects with stories about time travelers, African street preachers, and a guy building an ark in Ohio. This is a show for everyone (kid friendly) and particularly for students of theater, creative writing, and visual art.

There will be a reception for the artists at Eckhaus Art Gallery following the performance. A $5 donation is recommended.

Sponsored by Eckhaus, 157 W. Main Street, Kutztown

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Know the Code!

The Student Code of Conduct is the document published in the student handbook that outlines the behavioral expectations of students. The Student Code of Conduct is currently under review and 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 to participate in a Q&A at 11 a.m., April 29 in 223 McFarland Student Union.

Mike Demetor, Associate Dean for Student Services & Campus Life

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

The Non-Instructional Leadership Development Group (NILD) would like to invite you to a workshop scheduled for Tuesday, April 29 in 223 McFarland Student Union Building, Formal Dining Room from 2-4 p.m. This is a “not to miss” workshop and will be facilitated by Marsha Beers from the Center for Humanistic Change.

“Assertiveness” is seen as increasing the chance of success in any human transaction and as such, management, supervisors, secretarial staff, and all who deal with others, want to be characterize as assertive. The question however is, how do we become assertive without being pushy?

You may either e-mail your RSVP to Maria Byers at byers@kutztown.edu, or call ext. 3-1353 by Monday, April 28.

Cavil Anderson, training coordinator, Department of Human Resources

The Roger S. and Roberta Whitcomb International Student Scholarship is being offered to international students with preference given to either a political science or public administration major with 27 credits completed, including six credits in political science. Complete details are available at the Office of International Studies. If interested, please stop by 204 Stratton Administration. The deadline for submission of your letter application is Tuesday, April 29.

Roberta L. Crisson, director, Office of International Studies

Volunteer for Special Olympics Spring Regional’s on Saturday, May 3 at Keystone Arena. All are welcome. Sign up as a group, individual, pair, etc., in the Community Outreach Center, 281 McFarland Student Union. For additional information, contact Angela Daubert at adaub481@kutztown.edu. Please note that pre-registration will end on April 29, but volunteers can still sign up the day of the event.

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

ACADEMIC

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.

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was designed by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei. www.infoplease.com

It is with extreme sadness that we share the news of the passing of Felix Rivera, on Friday, April 25. Felix was the father of Lou Rivera, Coordinator Desktop Services, Information Technology. Expressions of comfort and sympathy can be sent to the Help Center, 112 Stratton Admin, on behalf of Lou and his family.

Vol. 2008 #82, Monday, April 28, 2008