Daily
Brief
Daily
Brief
To submit items for the Daily Brief, please fax 610-683-4676 or e-mail dbrief@kutztown.edu (no attachments) to the University Relations Office by 1 p.m. on the day prior to publication.
EVENTS
Decision Makers Forum to Host Bill Bradley and Jeb Bush
At 4 p.m., Thursday, March 27 the Decision Makers Forum will host Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator from New Jersey, and Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida, at the Sovereign Bank Academic Session in Keystone Arena.
These national political figures will participate in a question and answer session open to students, faculty, and staff. Join us for what promises to be an in-depth look at public policy and current U.S. politics as we enter the 2008 presidential election cycle. Your participation will help shape the content of this annual program, entering its 19th year. Admission is FREE for KU students, faculty and staff, and tickets are required. You can pick up tickets in the McFarland Student Union coat room at any of the following designated times:
Monday, March 3, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Limit two tickets per person with a valid KU ID. Requests for additional tickets may be made at any of these times, or by contacting cocchiol@kutztown.edu or x31394; and will be filled, depending on availability, after March 6.
Marc Cocchiola, annual giving director, KU Foundation
A Student Town Hall Meeting to discuss the vote will be held Monday, March 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Viewpoints, South Dining Hall. Hosted by Student/Faculty Liaison Committee.
Karen Epting, APSCUF-KU
"IN THEIR WORDS: A Celebration of Black History" will be held today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in The Bear's Den, McFarland Student Union, and feature the work of Adure Lorde, an African-American activist and writer who was greatly influenced by her lesbianism. Throughout her life, Lorde fought for African Americans' rights. The political nature of her work is evidenced in essays such as "Apartheid U.S.A" and "I am your Sister." For more information go to: http://www.nbjcoalition.org/news/black-lgbt-history-day-24.html
Admission is free.
Janine Knight, graduate assistant, GLBTQ Resource Center
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
A tribute to poet and novelist Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dr. Herbert W. Martin, poet-in-residence and professor of English at the University of Dayton for more than 30 years, will feature the poems of nationally acclaimed poet and novelist Paul Laurence Dunbar. The event will held in the Alumni Auditorium, McFarland Student Union, on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. An open microphone session will follow the presentation.
Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Safety and Police Services is sponsoring a Rape, Aggression and Defense program (RAD) on March 3, 4 and 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. The program is FREE to all females. Sign up by calling 610-683-4861, e-mailing calhoun@kutztown.edu, or by stopping in 13 Old Main.
S. Candi Calhoun, Department of Public Safety and Police Services
“FrenchConnection@KU” will meet on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union Bear's Den. All French speakers on campus, interested in practicing their conversation skills at any level in a relaxed and friendly setting, are cordially invited.
Dr. Mathias Le Bossé, Geography
The Phoenix Group, a student organization whose mission is to raise disability awareness, will be sponsoring two events: a Disability Discussion Panel on Wednesday, March 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. in 261 Boehm Science Building, and a Consciousness Raising Event on Tuesday, March 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in 250 McFarland Student Union.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics General Meeting
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics will hold a general meeting Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Curriculum Materials Center (downstairs in the library). The group will be discussing lesson plan ideas bridging math and literature and "The Greedy Triangle."
Sarah Kleppinger, graduate assistant and mascot coordinator, Athletic Advancement
The Early Learning Center will host its annual open house for fall enrollment on March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in 117 Rickenbach. Tour the school and learn about the preschool (part-day/full day) and kindergarten (full day) programs. Children are encouraged to attend.
For more information or to register for this event, contact: Diane Biehl at 610-683-4258 or biehl@kutztown.edu.
Black Heritage Month Celebration
The exhibition: "The African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship," showcases the African American collections of the Library of Congress. This is the largest black history exhibit ever held at the library, and the first exhibition of any kind to feature presentations in all three of the library's buildings. For more information go to: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aointro.html
Saeeda Bhaloo, graduate assistant, Multicultural Center
The Scholastic Book Fair, sponsored by the library science fraternity Alpha Beta Alpha, will be held in 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.
Eloise M. Long, advisor, Department of Library Science/Instructional Technology
The Non-Instructional Leadership Development Group will host “Healthy Snacking” on Feb. 29. Facilitated by Kimberly Procaccino, director of the Helwig Nutritional Centre at Lehigh Valley Hospital, the workshop will be held in 223 McFarland Student Union from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP to Maria Byers at byers@kutztown.edu or call ext. 3-4879 by Thursday, Feb. 28.
Cavil Anderson, training coordinator, Department of Human Resources
Bears @ Nite: Libbie Schrader, Open Mic Night, and Late Night Breakfast
Bears @ Nite will host a fun-filled evening beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 29 in the South Dining Hall. Libbie Schrader, a singer/songwriter, will perform. An open mic will follow the performance. The event is open to all students. Students may also use their meal plan card and receive a free late night breakfast.
Laura Springman, programming assistant
ADMINISTRATIVE
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.
The University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will meet on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. in 312 McFarland Student Union to consider curricular proposals on its February agenda. The meeting's agenda can be found online at: http://www.kutztown.edu/committees/ucc/agenda.html. As always, individuals and/or departments with proposals on the agenda are invited and encouraged to attend to answer any questions that may arise.
R.S. Schaeffer, chair, University Curriculum Committee
SPRING VISITATION DAY is Saturday, March 1. The Undergraduate Admissions Office is hosting the first Spring Visitation Day for accepted freshmen and transfer students for the Fall 2008 semester on Saturday, March 1. Please join us in welcoming more than 750 visitors on this day.
Bill Stahler, director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
ACADEMIC
The workshop THE TOP TEN QUALITIES YOU MUST HAVE will be presented for students on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 11 to 11:50 a.m., 250 McFarland Student Union. In addition to being academically prepared college students need to possess these top 10 qualities to be marketable and successful in the workplace.
Kerri G. Gardi, director, Career Services
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Please encourage your students to apply to present the commencement address this spring. Applications are available at www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/awards.aspx. (Click on Senior Class Commencement Speaker Application). Completed applications are due by Monday, March 10. Questions should be directed to reel@kutztown.edu.
Anne Reel, assistant to the vice president for Special Programs and ServicesGold 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 at 171 McFarland Student Union to obtain a packet. Deadline for request submission is March 31.
Dawn Williams, senior accountant, KUSSI Service Center
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