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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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Laughter is the best medicine to wipe away those winter blues! The Black Student Union invites you to our comedy evening. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Schaeffer Auditorium.  

        Kizzy Morris, advisor, Black Student Union

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The Student Union Art Gallery is currently showing "The Wisdom of the Pear" featuring mixed media by Michael Indigo Moon. The show will be on display from Feb. 22 to March 6. There is a catered opening reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

        Amanda Lingenfelter, gallery coordinator, Student Union Art Gallery

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A reception for "Mexico 2007 Travelers and Their Sketchbooks," an exhibit of artwork by KU students from the 2007 Mexico Communication Design sketchbook course, 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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"IN THEIR WORDS: A Celebration of Black History" will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in The Bear's Den, McFarland Student Union. Admission is free. Sponsored by the GLBTQ Resource Center.

        Janine Knight, graduate assistant, GLBTQ Resource Center

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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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Tribute to Dunbar by Dr. Herbert W. Martin on Thursday, Feb. 28

Dr. Herbert W. Martin has served as Poet-in-Residence and professor of English at the University of Dayton for more than 30 years. He is an accomplished scholar, teacher, poet, and singer who will feature poems of nationally acclaimed poet and novelist, Paul Laurence Dunbar.

After the presentation, an open mic session will follow. Light refreshments will be available. The event will held in the Alumni Auditorium of McFarland Student Union Building from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

        Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services 

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Bears @ Nite: Libbie Schrader, Open Mic Night, and Late Night Breakfast 

Join the Bears @ Nite staff for a fun-filled Friday evening! This Friday, Feb. 29, come to the South Dining Hall at 9 p.m. to enjoy Libbie Schrader, a singer/songwriter, born and raised in Oregon. Visit:  http://www.libbieschrader.com/, to learn more about Schrader. Following her performance, stay for one of our famous Open Mic Nights, open for all Kutztown University students to participate. What better way to end this kick-off to your weekend, use your meal plan card and receive a free late night breakfast. Don’t think twice, bring your friends/roommates/significant other/etc., and enjoy the night!

        Laura Springman, programming assistant

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Students are invited to meet and talk with President Cevallos on Tuesday, March 4, in 225 Mcfarland Student Union from 11 a.m. to noon. Dr. Cevallos welcomes your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions regarding Kutztown University.  

        Joseph P. Robinson, President's Office

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"The Business of Networking" will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. in 223 McFarland Student Union. Kutztown University alumni from various fields of business will return to discuss networking career strategies.  Panel discussion and reception to follow.  Free and open to all students. 

        V. Cook, assistant director, Alumni Relations

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NCTM General Meeting Thursday 

Come join us on Thursday for another great National Council of Teachers of Mathematics general meeting. We will be discussing lesson plan ideas bridging math and literature. "The Greedy Triangle" will be the topic of discussion. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in the Curriculum Materials Center (downstairs in the library). All are invited to come. Free refreshments will be served. 

        Sarah Kleppinger, graduate assistant and mascot coordinator, Athletic Advancement

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The Early Learning Center (KU's Laboratory School) will host its annual open house for fall enrollment on March 6 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 

The Harlem Renaissance artists sought out a unique African centered culture for blacks and to simultaneously improve relations with the whites. This challenge was to communicate the ills of racism with art rather than essay. Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the world’s foremost facilities dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of black cultural artifacts. A branch of the New York Public Library since 1925, the Schomburg Center has grown to comprise over five million books, microforms, black newspapers and current periodicals from around the world. (Valade III, R.M. The Essential Black Literature Guide, 1996.)

        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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Kappa Delta Pi: There will be an information meeting for those students who received an invitation to pledge and become a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education.  The meeting is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in 100 DeFrancesco. Any concerns about attending the meeting should be sent to Michelle Paquette, membership chair at mpaqu769@kutztown.edu.

        Dr. Miller and Dr. Laub, co-advisors

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Gold Status Student Organizations 

The 2008-2009 Student Government Association Special Funding request packets have now been distributed.  If you do not have a mailbox or method to receive mail, please stop by the KUSSI Service Center (171 McFarland Student Union) to obtain a packet.  Deadline for request submission is March 31.

        Dawn Williams, senior accountant, KUSSI Service Center

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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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