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"Building an Inclusive Community: The Dialogue Continues-But Where Is The Action?" will be held as part of the Frederick Douglass Institute discussion series on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Voices and Choices Center Gallery, 208 Rohrbach Library, and is facilitated by Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams, Frederick Douglass Institute Scholar-In-Residence.  This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. 

The Frederick Douglass Institute invites you to share your thoughts and opinions as we discuss the nature and implications of diversity.  For more information, please visit our website at www.kutztown.edu/academics/douglass or contact us at fdouglass@kutztown.edu. 

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Take a Kid to the Game Promotion

Kutztown’s annual participation in the NCAA "Take a Kid to the Game" program is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16, versus Bloomsburg University. Game times are 1 p.m. (women) and 3 p.m. (men). This promotion includes free admission for all children ages 12 and younger accompanied by a paying adult. The event will feature a special appearance by J.J. Jumper, the official mascot of NCAA basketball. For additional information, please visit the KU athletics website at www.kubears.com.

        Alex Ogeka, director, Athletic Advancement

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KuBOK - NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY WATCH

An information and training session will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in 250 McFarland Student Union. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend. The session will provide the opportunity to learn more about KuBOK and how you can be a part of making a difference. For additional information, contact Julie Nolan at ext. 3-4756 or e-mail nolan@kutztown.edu. 

        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

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Christopher House, the Catholic Campus Ministry, in cooperation with the Miller Keystone Blood Center, is sponsoring a Blood Drive today, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Please bring a valid photo ID to donate blood. 

        Fr. Frans Berkhout, chaplain, Christopher House

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The Student Union Art Gallery is currently showing "Sexuality's Juxtaposition" featuring fiber art by Liz Hamilton and J.P. Quay. The show will be on display from Feb. 8 to 22. There is a catered opening reception on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

The Student Union Gallery is currently showing "Evolution of Essence", an exhibition featuring Essence magazines dating from 1960 to 2007. The show is on display across from the Bear's Den Cafe on the brick wall from Feb. 11 to March 5. There will be a catered opening reception on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

        Amanda Lingenfelter, gallery coordinator, Student Union Art Gallery

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The University Writing Center will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 12. We apologize for any inconvenience. The UWC will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 8 a.m. 

        Amy Lynch-Biniek, director, Writing Center

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Sexual Responsibility Week 2008  

Stop by the McFarland Student Union Multipurpose Room today for the United Greek Council's Wellness Exhibit Challenge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your spare change and vote on your favorite display. Voting will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the winner will be announced at 2 p.m. Your votes will be donated to organizations' philanthropies.  

        Frances C. Cortez Funk, health promotion coordinator, Health and Wellness

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During the Fall 2007 semester, the Multicultural Center issued a letter asking students, staff, and faculty to write about women who inspire them in their lifetime. These articles will go in a booklet called "Women Who Inspire" which will be published in March, and given out as a complimentary gift for all. Those who didn't receive the letter may check with the Women's Department for more copies, or at the Multicultural Center. This article can be written by any KU community member.

The deadline for the articles was initially Dec. 2, 2007; however, due to extensive requests, we have prolonged the deadline date until Feb. 15. For more information call 610-683-4810 or e-mail Saeeda Bhaloo, graduate assistant, Multicultural Center, at sbhal440@kutztown.edu

        Saeeda Bhaloo, graduate assistant, Multicultural Center

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A reminder to parents and students: begin filing your 2008-09 FAFSA now. Kutztown University’s priority filing deadline is Feb. 15. Avoid missing critical deadlines by filing your FAFSA by our 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. 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 is also available to provide guidance in completing the FAFSA. However, 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 ext. 3-4077 or financialaid@kutztown.edu 

        Financial Aid Services

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Black Heritage Month Celebration 

Golfer Tiger Woods (b. 1975) is the youngest person and the first African American to win the Masters Tournament. He was also the highest paid athlete in 2005 earning an estimated $87 million dollars. For more information, please visit: http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/101-facts.jsp

        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 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.

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