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The search committee for the Dean of the College of Business invites faculty, students, and staff to the open forums that are being held for the candidates for this position:

    Dr. Jan Duggar: Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 11:55 a.m., 215 DeFrancesco

    Dr. Geofrey Mills: Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 3 p.m. to 3:55 p.m., 215 DeFrancesco

A copy of the candidates' resumes and other pertinent information is available for review at the Circulation Desk of the Rohrbach Library. We encourage you to attend these forums and provide us with feedback. Your input is important in the search process.

        David D. Wagaman, chair, Search Committee

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Weather permitting, emergency evacuation drills will be conducted in the academic and office buildings on campus during the week of Feb. 4-8. Some points to remember are:  

• ALL occupants must leave the building IMMEDIATELY once the alarm has sounded. Maintain a swift, orderly movement without panic.
• Choose the CLOSEST exit, which may not be your normal exit.  Avoid using elevators.
• Assist those needing help to find a designated area of refuge if necessary.
• Pull windows and doors closed to confine smoke and fire.
• Occupants should gather at a rally point away from the building entrances designated by evacuation maps, instructors, or department heads.  STAY TOGETHER.
• Remain outside until an official gives the “all clear” signal.   

        Mark W. Hostetter, Fire Safety Technician

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The KU Philosophy Club will meet next on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. in 207 DeFrancesco. The speaker will be Allan Bäck on: "Is God Necessary?" 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 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. 

        James Pearson, president

        Allan Bäck, advisor

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You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy bagels, and you don’t have to be Jewish to join the Hillel group! Please join us when we meet, every other Tuesday throughout the Spring semester. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in 115 Beekey.  If you would like to get involved earlier, please contact our president Jamie Shall at jshal604@kutztown.edu. The current calendar of events includes a bake sale, a Purim festival, and a trip to New York to experience Jewish History and culture. New ideas are always welcomed!  Shalom! 

        Dr. Lisa C. Schonberger, advisor

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On Feb. 7, there will be an informational meeting held for all Kutztown University student organization presidents. The meeting will be held in 250 McFarland Student Union at 6 p.m. The sixth annual Up 'til Dawn Extravaganza will be discussed, and also, information on how your organization and its members can contribute and partake in the festivities, in a different and exciting way. If student organization presidents cannot attend, please send a representative in their place. 

Thanks so much and Up 'til Dawn looks forward seeing you there.

        Laura Springman, programming assistant

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On Friday, Feb. 8, there will be the first Bears @ Nite, Open Mic night of the semester. Come to the South Dining Hall at 9 p.m. and invite all your friends.  It’s going to be a great night to relax and reflect on the past week.  Bring your bongo drum or just your voice, you will certainly have an audience and be heard!  Light refreshments will be provided.  E-mail Laura Springman (springma@kutztown.edu) with any questions about the event.

        Laura Springman, programming assistant

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A reminder to parents and students: begin filing your 2008-09 FAFSA after Jan. 1. Kutztown University’s priority filing deadline is Feb. 15. Avoid missing critical deadlines by filing your FAFSA by our priority filing deadline. 

File on the official Website at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Renewal FAFSA applications for 2008-09 will also be available on the Website after Jan. 1. To file online, the student and parent each need a PIN number which serves as the electronic signature for the FAFSA. If you filed online previously, you can use the U.S. Dept of Education assigned pin number. If this is your first time filing electronically, file for the assigned pin number at www.pin.ed.gov. We recommend that you keep the pin number in a safe place to use for subsequent academic years. The FAFSA worksheet will be available after Jan. 1 to provide guidance in completing the FAFSA. This does not take the place of filing the actual FAFSA.

Beginning this year, the FAFSA application in paper format is available only by calling the Federal Processing Center at 1-800-433-3243. Financial Aid Services will no longer have a supply of paper applications. 

For additional questions on filing the FAFSA, contact Financial Aid Services at 610-683-4077 or by e-mail at financialaid@kutztown.edu 

        Financial Aid Office

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THINKING ABOUT MOVING OFF CAMPUS? WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE 

Are you thinking about moving off campus, and you are not sure where to start, or what your responsibilities and rights are as a tenant?

Then join us on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for an informal discussion about the good, the bad, and the reality of living off campus. A panel of business and community leaders will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance plus answer any questions you might have, before or after you have signed on the dotted line.  

The program will be held in 250 McFarland Student Union. It is free and refreshments will be provided. Also, a listing of housing rentals will be available and distributed to all those who attend the program. 

        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

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Black Heritage Month Celebration 

The Multi-Cultural Center invites all students to celebrate the Black Heritage month of February. Celebration this year will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, McFarland Student Union Building. ALL ARE WELCOME! 

Celebrations of African-American heritage and achievement began in 1926, launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and others. The original week-long observance became a month in 1976 - a time to mark the considerable contributions of African-Americans to the fabric of the United States. For more information, please visit: http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9365086&page=2.

        Saeeda Bhaloo, graduate assistant, Multicultural Center

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The Kutztown University Academic Achievement Awards are presented to a select group of senior students who have achieved exceptional individual achievements in specified areas. The awards were established through a generous gift provided by Dr. Carlson R. Chambliss, who served as a member of the Kutztown University faculty from 1970 until 2003.  

Faculty and staff at Kutztown University are strongly encouraged to nominate students worthy of consideration for this prestigious award. The areas of individual achievement are: 

        a) Successfully completed research projects.

        b) Original artwork of high quality.

        c) Artistic performances (music, chorus, drama, etc.) of high quality.

        d) Original writing in literature or meritorious writing in other fields.

        e) Noteworthy achievements in athletics.

        f) Outstanding service to the Kutztown University community.

The application may be downloaded at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/awards.aspx by clicking on "Academic Achievement Nominations" or by e-mailing a request to nolan@kutztown.edu.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Services and Campus Life, 262 McFarland Student Union Building by Feb. 15. Any questions about the process may be directed to nolan@kutztown.edu or watrous@kutztown.edu.