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The College of Visual and Performing Arts, along with the Department of Music, is pleased to present the Annual Faculty Recital to benefit the Rudolf and Flora M. Wertime Music Scholarship Fund. The recital is on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room. Please join us for an evening of diverse musical selections performed by Department of Music faculty. Admission is $10 for the general public and $2 for KU Students.

        Christine Quinter, secretary, Department of Music

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The noted figurative painter, Jerome Witkin, will be presenting a public lecture on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union Alumni Auditorium. Witkin is one of the most highly regarded contemporary representational painters. His work can be found in more than 30 museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Hirshhorn Museum, and The American Academy of Arts and Letters. He was recently the subject of a feature article in Art In America magazine. Witkin's lecture is sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Department of Fine Arts. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Department of Fine Arts at 610-683-4540, or Matthew Daub at 610-683-4542.

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The College of Visual and Performing Arts "Visiting Artist Lecture Program" presents Kristen Accola, on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in 261 Boehm. Kristen Accola is curator of a current exhibition, "CUBA-Artists Experience Their Country," at the Hunterdon Museum of Art, Clinton, N.J.  She will talk about the 25 Cuban artists in the exhibit, visiting their studios, and attending the Havana Biennial. 

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

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Mexico 2007 Travelers and Their Sketchbooks: an exhibit of artwork by KU students from the 2007 Mexico Communication Design sketchbook course.

A reception will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the KU Honors Hall Lobby, 181 College Blvd. The exhibition will be on display at the Honors Hall during normal business hours until March 18. Seats are available for 2008's offering of CDE 375: "The Travelers Sketchbook, Drawing on Location in Mexico." Prospective students are welcome to meet the 2007 participants to learn more about the program.

Program summary: May 14-31, 2008. The course includes a one week home-stay with a Mexican family in Guanajuato and remaining nights at tourist class hotels in Querro and San Miguel de Allende. Excursions include a silver mine, an archeological zone high in the Sierra Madres, a cactus preserve, a ceramics studio, and more. For samples of student artwork and additional information, please visit: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/mccloske/StudentArt.html 

        Kevin McCloskey, Department of Communication Design

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Men’s Basketball in Action on Wednesday! 

The KU Men’s Basketball team will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 27, with a non-conference match up against Columbia Union. Game time is 7 p.m. at Keystone Arena. Come cheer on the Golden Bears as they get ready for the PSAC Playoffs! 

        Alex Ogeka, director, Athletic Advancement

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The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre will present the play "Anatomy of Gray" at the Rickenbach Theatre on Feb. 28 - Mar. 1 at 8 p.m. and Mar. 2 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults and are available at the McFarland Student Union information desk by calling 610-683-4092, or on the Web at www.kutztown.edu/news/cultural/. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $15.

Ticket holders for cancelled "Anatomy of Gray" opening night performance Fri. Feb. 22:

Tickets for Fri. Feb. 22:

•     May be exchanged at the McFarland Student Union information desk for another performance (Feb. 28 - Mar. 2).

•     Will also be accepted at the door for any performance if seats are available.  Since performances may sell out, you are advised to exchange your tickets at the McFarland Student Union in advance. 

Please note: ONLY tickets for the Friday, Feb. 22 performance, cancelled due to weather, are eligible for exchange for another performance. 

        Roxane Rix, associate professor, Department of Speech Communication and Theatre

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The Psychology Department and Psi Chi has booked Dr. Peter Langman, director of psychology at KidsPeace, to present "Pathways to Rampage: The Psychology of School Shooters." Based on his research into actual school shooters, as well as his personal experience evaluating potential school shooters, Dr. Peter Langman will present a typology of these young murderers. Comparing the family backgrounds, personalities, and psychiatric symptoms of these youths, Dr. Langman will delineate three categories of school shooters: the psychotic, the psychopathic, and the traumatized.

The event is Monday, March 24 (reading day), from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, McFarland Student Union.

For more information, contact Professor Raquel Akillas, Department of Psychology. rakillas@kutztown.edu

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The Early Learning Center (KU's Laboratory School) will host its annual open house for fall enrollment on March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 117 Rickenbach. Tour our school and learn about our preschool (part-day/full day) and kindergarten (full day) programs. Space is limited for this popular event. Children are encouraged to attend. For more information or to register for this event, please contact: Diane Biehl at 610-683-4258 or biehl@kutztown.edu.

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Black Heritage Month Celebration 

Even though an extreme shortage of nurses in World War II forced the federal government to seriously consider drafting white nurses, defense officials remained reluctant to recruit black nurses throughout the war. Allowing black nurses to care for whites was considered a violation of social norms. The National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, led by Mabel Staupers, and rights groups like the NAACP, loudly protested racial policies in the Army Nurse Corps and the military in general. For more information, please visit: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aopart8.html

        Saeeda Bhaloo, graduate assistant, Multicultural Center

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The Scholastic Book Fair, sponsored by the library science fraternity, Alpha Beta Alpha, will be held in the Old Main Concourse, Feb. 25 - 28.  Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lots of good books will be available.

        Eloise M. Long, advisor, Department of Library Science/Instructional Technology

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The Non-Instructional Leadership Development Group will be hosting the workshop “Healthy Snacking” on Feb. 29.

This workshop will be facilitated by the Kimberly Procaccino, director of the Helwig Nutritional Centre at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The program will be held in the formal dining room, 223 McFarland Student Union Building from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. You may either e-mail your RSVP to Maria Byers at byers@kutztown.edu or call ext. 3-4879 by Thursday, Feb. 28.  Light refreshments will be served.   

        Cavil Anderson, training coordinator, Department of Human Resources

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Attention International and Exchange Students: If you are going to need on-campus housing for Spring Break, March 7 – March 17, you must register and pay by Friday, Feb. 29.  Please sign up in the Housing & Residential Services Office, 106 Old Main, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

        Trish Ott, Housing and Residential Services

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THE POWER OF NETWORKING  - Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., in 250 McFarland Student Union. Ever hear “It’s who you know that matters?”  How can you leverage those whom YOU know to find out about careers that interest you, obtain an internship, or find a job in the hidden job market? Come to this workshop to learn how college students can begin, develop, and maintain an effective employment network. Discover the power of networking available to you right now, and get connected! Presented by Career Services.

 

        Kerri G. Gardi, director, Career Services

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DISNEY COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Information Session – Monday, Feb. 25, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in 183 McFarland Student Union.  The Disney College Program will be on campus recruiting for opportunities to "Live, Learn, and Earn" at the number one vacation destination on the planet. As a Disney College Program Cast Member, students work in entry level roles in the parks and resorts making magical memories for guests. Additionally, students live in Disney College and International Program housing and have the unique opportunity to take classes and attend scheduled networking opportunities. You may also be eligible to gain college credit for completing your Disney College Program experience!  Visit www.wdwcollegeprogram.com for details. 

 

        Kerri G. Gardi, director, Career Services

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Canvas Sale at the Bookstore

This is the final week for the KU Student Bookstore’s annual canvas sale.  All pre-stretched canvases are on sale at 60 percent off MSRP.  Don’t miss the opportunity to stock up on canvas and save. 

        Bonnie Humes, art supply buyer, KU Student Bookstore

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Prayer Lunch: Faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested in prayer and Christian Fellowship, are invited to attend a lunch at Adam2 Cafe in Kutztown on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at noon. To get to Adam2: head east on Main Street (down the hill, away from the university), turn left onto Pine Street  (as soon as you go over the railroad tracks), turn right onto Highland St. (first stop sign), Adam 2 is on the left.

        Christine Lottes 

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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Workshop – All faculty, staff, and graduate assistants are invited to attend an informational workshop on FERPA requirements. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, known as FERPA, governs the release of student information to parties inside and outside of the university. It is imperative that all members of the university community are aware of how FERPA affects information that can be provided about students. Newer faculty and staff members, who may not have attended prior university-sponsored FERPA workshops, are especially encouraged to attend. The workshop will take place Tuesday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 250 McFarland Student Union. Reserve your spot today by e-mailing vigoda@kutztown.edu or calling ext. 3-4020. Refreshments will be served.

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Kutztown University’s chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. in 136 Old Main. Sheryl Chaikowsky will be speaking about living with a deaf child with an eating aversion.  All interested persons are welcome. 

        Lauren Fenimore, president

        Susan Moon Meyer, advisor

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Noesis will meet next on Friday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m. in the DeFrancesco Lounge [Room 10].  David Webb will discuss: "Staggering Under the Load: How Carrying Heavy Objects Affects the Mechanics of Human Walking." If you would like to be put on the e-mailing list and/or receive the paper to be discussed, please contact: back@kutztown.edu.

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.

        Allan Bäck, Department of Philosophy

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