Daily Brief

Guess what! The Library is always listening to your comments and suggestions. Therefore, to serve you better, the library will start a pilot program today for an Information Commons model to enhance the way we provide services to our users. An Information Commons model has many library services available at a 'one-stop' location. Instead of going to several desks to obtain an answer for your questions, you will only have to go to one desk in many instances. As you will see from this model, we aim to provide services to fit our patrons' needs. As always, we will continue to make adjustments to our library services and functions to ensure a high level of library services.

Barbara Simpson Darden, dean, Library Services

“GOLD OUT” AT KEYSTONE HALL FOR PSAC BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS TUESDAY

On Tuesday, March 4, at 7 p.m., the KU men's basketball team will host a first-round PSAC Playoff Game at Keystone Hall. It will be "Gold Out" night, with all fans asked to wear gold in support of the Golden Bears. Gold T-Shirts will be given to the first 250 KU students in attendance. In addition, rally towels will be given to the first 250 KU fans. Admission is free for KU students with a valid ID. Admission is $7 for adults and $2 for non-KU students. Please note, since this is a PSAC championship event, no passes or season tickets can be honored. For more information, visit the KU athletics website. (http://www.kubears.com).

Josh Leiboff, Sports Information

Coming to K.U., Rosie Perez, actress, choreographer, director, and activist! In celebration of Women's History Month, Perez will present a discussion on women as activists and share some of her personal experience in social and political issues on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. This program is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets are available now at the McFarland Student Union information desk.

Rhonda Branford, director, Multicultural Services

Race Relations Workshop

Brian Johnson, a certified trainer in Prejudice Reduction and Controversial Issues Process and founder and chief motivational educator of Manna Unlimited Motivations, will feature an interactive workshop on "Building a House for Diversity." The workshop will be held in the Multipurpose Room, McFarland Student Union, Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services

Noesis will meet 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

There will be a continuation meeting of the University Curriculum Committee (UCC) on Thursday, March 6, at 11 a.m., in 136 Old Main to consider the remaining curricular proposals from its February agenda. The remaining 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

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 Tuesday, March 25. Please feel free to come and go when you are available anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. To get to Adam2: Head east on Main Street (down the hill, away from the university), turn left on to Pine Street (as soon as you go over the railroad tracks), turn right onto Highland (first stop sign), Adam 2 is on the left.

Christine Lottes

Shoofly and Essence will be holding a joint reading on Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. in 250 McFarland Student Union. Featured readers will begin the event with an open mic to follow. For more information, visit Shoofly's Web site at www.kutztown.edu/activities/clubs/shoofly.

Ashley Gellert, Shoofly

TODAY'S EVENTS

Please join the Undergraduate Admission Office in welcoming 25 students from the Future Educators Association of Easton Area High School today, March 3, 2008. We are excited host these future educators from 9th to 12th grade.

Nicole Zezenski, assistant director, undergraduate admissions

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW LOCATION FOR PRESIDENT'S MEETING

Students are invited to meet and talk with President Cevallos on Tuesday, March 4, 260 Boehm from 11 a.m. to noon. Dr. Cevallos welcomes your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions regarding the university.

Joseph Robinson, President's Office

The Art of Wellness: 2008 Health and Wellness Expo

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate in "The Art of Wellness: 2008 Health and Wellness Expo" on Tuesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of McFarland Student Union. Featured will be "Earth Rhythms," awareness beading, chair massages, and 22 health promotion vendors. We encourage you to experience the Community Drum Circle, an entry-level learning experience where participants express themselves collectively by using a chorus of assorted instruments and rhythms. For more information, e-mail cortez@kutztown.edu or call ext. 3-4240.

Frances C. Cortez Funk, health promotion coordinator

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.

Association of Campus Events is sponsoring a Murder Mystery Dinner on Thursday, March 6. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this free event can be obtained at the Information Desk in the McFarland Student Union.

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.

Red Cross of Berks County is sponsoring a free CPR day on March 19 in the Georgian Room from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

S. Candi Calhoun, Department of Public Safety and Police Services

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 ext. 31394; and will be filled, depending on availability, after March 6.

Marc Cocchiola, annual giving director, KU Foundation

ACADEMIC

Applications to be a Presidential Ambassador are due by Friday, March 7. Materials may be sent to or dropped off at the Wiesenberger Alumni Office. Please call ext. 3-4110 if you have any questions.

V. Cook, assistant director, Alumni Relations

The 2008-09 applications for the Dr. Lawrence M. Stratton Scholarship are now available in the Financial Aid Office. Criteria: the applicant must earn 30 or more credits by the end of spring semester, must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50, and must demonstrate participation and leadership in KU campus activities. Applications must be received in the Financial Aid Office no later than April 30, 2008.

March is Women’s History Month. Our quote for today is, “Neither birth nor sex forms a limit to genius.”-Charlotte Bronte.

JOB OPENINGS

The following non-instructional vacancies are available on campus. These positions are currently open for current employees only.

Patrol Officer (1686) – Public Safety and Police Services / Old Main (Rotating Shift – 40 Hour Work Week). Internal applications are due on 3/7/2008.

Patrol Officer (1687) – Public Safety and Police Services / Old Main (Rotating Shift – 40 Hour Work Week). Internal applications are due on 3/7/2008.

Patrol Officer (1688) – Public Safety and Police Services / Old Main (Rotating Shift – 40 Hour Work Week). Internal applications are due on 3/7/2008.

Custodial Worker 1 (1689) – Facilities/Custodial Services / Facilities – Academic Forum (Sun. - Thurs., 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., 1/2 hour lunch). Internal applications are due on 3/7/2008.

Custodial Worker 1 (1690) – Facilities/Custodial Services / Facilities – Stratton Administration Center (Mon. - Fri., 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1/2 hour lunch). Internal applications are due on 3/7/2008.

To receive additional information, please click here for details or call ext. 3-1353.

Human Resources

PERSONALS

I am pleased to announce three of our University employees have been appointed Notary Publics for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Mr. Joseph Robinson (President’s Office, ext. 3-4103), Ms. Kathleen Malloy (International Initiatives and Student Services, ext. 3-1390), and Ms. Raiza Williams (Business Office, ext. 3-4145). Please call in advance for notary services.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Soup du Jour	Chicken Pastina	Beef Rice	Turkey Noodle	Vegetable Barley	Cheese Smokey Tomato

	cream of asparagus	Vegetable Gumbo	Ham and Potato	Chili Con Carne	Bermuda Fish Chowder

ENTREES	roast pork sandwich	baked smoked ham	chicken parmesan	French dip sandwich	white fish polonaise

	vegetable frittata	falafel s with pitas	Thai vegetable stir fry w/ rice	vegetable cheese calzone	fried eggplant on foccacia

Sides	baby carrots	peas and carrots	green beans	broccoli	wax beans

	whipped potatoes	sautéed potatoes and onions	buttered pasta	whipped potatoes	Parslied Potatoes

Vol. 2008 #42, Monday, March 3, 2008