Daily
Brief
Daily
Brief
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Kutztown University Chamber Winds and Wind Ensemble will present its first concert of the term Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. Featured composers will include Michael Daugherty, Vincent Persichetti, Richard Wagner and Jeffrey Hass.
Jeremy Justeson, director, KU Wind Ensemble
The clinic in the Health Center will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, for the spring recess and resume normal hours at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 10.
Dolores Hess, director, Health Services
The Women's Center, located in 126 Old Main, will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, during Spring Break. You are welcome to stop by to peruse our library, relax in our lounge, and utilize our services during these hours.
AVI Spring Break Hours of Operation
SOUTH DINING HALL: GALLERIA: Friday, March 7: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Saturday, March 15: CLOSED; Sunday, March 16: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
VIEWPOINTS: Friday, March 7: Regular Hours of Operation; Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14: Regular Hours of Operation
C-ZONE: Friday, March 7: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: CLOSED; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
MONTANA JOE’s: Friday, March 7: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Saturday, March 15: CLOSED; Sunday, March 16: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
PAPA CHICAGO GRINDER: Friday, March 7: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Saturday, March 15: CLOSED; Sunday, March 16: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
PAPA CHICAGO PIZZA: Friday, March 7: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Saturday, March 15: CLOSED; Sunday, March 16: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
TAYLOR & BYRNES: Friday, March 7: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: CLOSED; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
XTRACTION: Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: Closed; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
CUB CAFÉ: Friday, March 7: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: Closed; Monday, March 17: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
TAYLOR & BYRNES (McFarland Student Union): Friday, March 7: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9: Closed; Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 16: Closed; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
TAYLOR & BYRNES (LIBRARY): Friday, March 7: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: CLOSED; Monday, March 17: Regular Hours of Operation
ACADEMIC FORUM: ACADEMIC GROUNDS: Friday, March 7: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: CLOSED; Monday, March 17: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FLATZ: Friday, March 7: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: CLOSED; Monday, March 17: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SPORKZ: Friday, March 7: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: CLOSED; Monday, March 17: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
THE BISTRO: Friday, March 7: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16: CLOSED; Monday, March 17: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Stephanie Herring, campus marketing manager, AVI FOODSYSTEMS, Inc.
Attention all faculty participating in May commencement ceremonies - Academic attire is required for all personnel who plan to march in the commencement processions. In keeping with KU pride, the University will provide maroon rental attire to all personnel needing to rent their regalia. Regalia may be rented by calling Amanda Bausher at 610-683-4044 or by e-mailing her at bausher@kutztown.edu no later than April 1.
REMINDER: Assessment Grant Program
The Office of Assessment, with the support of the Office of the Provost, is pleased to announce a grant competition in support of new and ongoing learning-outcomes assessment efforts. A total of $20,000 per year has been committed to this initiative.
To obtain a detailed description or for additional information, call Steve Oross, director, Office of Assessment at 484-646-4015 or contact by e-mail at oross@kutztown.edu.
The K.U. Preparatory Academy (Academic Alliance, Upward Bound, and Upward Bound Math/Science) is seeking qualified male and female applicants to fill Tutor-Counselor (TC) positions for a residential summer program for high school students. TCs must attend a one-week training prior to the five-week program. Job responsibilities include: tutoring, counseling, and supervising high school students as well as planning/conducting recreational activities in the evenings. Candidates should be current KU college students or recent graduates. Minimum QPA of 2.5 and experience working with adolescents are preferred. Due to the daily work load, TCs may not be enrolled in Summer Session II classes. Education majors are encouraged to apply. Applications are available outside 242 Beekey. For more information, please contact Professor Peter Licona at 610-683-1355 or licona@kutztown.edu.
Program Dates: Monday, June 30 to Thursday, August 7
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 21
Come join us for fun, food and entertainment at the Sixth Annual St. Patty’s Day on the Hill, Monday, March 17. This event takes place in the Golden Bear Food Court from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. The first 400 students with KU ID will receive a free t-shirt. Breakfast will be served.
Attention All Females
Public Safety and Police Services is sponsoring a Rape, Aggression and Defense program (RAD). It is a three day class, in which the first two dates are mandatory and the third date is optional. The class will be held on March 20, 24, and 25, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The program is free to all females. You must sign up by calling 610-683-4861, e-mail calhoun@kutztown.edu, or stopping in 13 Old Main.
Public Safety and Police ServicesCPR/AED classes available for the Spring Semester; Please sign up at Public Safety and Police Services, 13 Old Main. Space is limited and the cost is $7 per class. Ask for Candi to schedule your class. Phone: 610-683-4861, e-mail: calhoun@kutztown.edu
LOCATION: Recreational Center Conference room
1. CPR/AED March 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
2. CPR/AED March 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
S. Candi Calhoun, Department of Public Safety & Police Services
You still have time to buy scarves and hats from The Hat Lady this Friday, March 7, in the Old Main Concourse. Stop by and browse the many colors and begin your Christmas '08 shopping.
Donna K. Unger, administrative assistant
TODAY'S EVENTS
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at 4 p.m. at the Stratton Administration Building, room 301.
Elsa G. Collins, President’s Office
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 today in the Multipurpose Room, McFarland Student Union, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural ServicesAssociation of Campus Events is sponsoring a Murder Mystery Dinner today. 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 today 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Red Cross of Berks County is sponsoring a free First Aid and Preparedness Day on March 19 in the Georgian Room from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact the Berks County Chapter at 610-375-4383 or email pstubblebine@berks.redcross.org to register. No walk-ins allowed.
S. Candi Calhoun, Department of Public Safety and Police Services
Kutztown University College Bowl
We are looking for Kutztown University’s finest students, to pull together teams of five and come compete against your fellow peers, for the first annual Kutztown University College Bowl. The event will take place on March 31, at 7 p.m., in the Multi-Purpose Room of the McFarland Student Union, and costs absolutely nothing for teams to enter and compete! Come to the Student Union and Involvement Services office, 153 McFarland Student Union, by March 21 to sign-up. Light refreshments will be served at the event and prizes will be awarded to the top team.
Laura Springman, programming assistant
ACADEMIC
March is Women’s History Month. Our quote for today is, “You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”-Indira Gandhi.
Dr. Elaine W. Reed, director, Women’s Center & Women’s Studies
ADMINISTRATIVE
I am pleased to announce three of our University employees have been appointed Notaries Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Mr. Joseph Robinson (President’s Office, ext. 3-4103), Ms. Kathl
een 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.
Maria Hernandez, executive associate, Administration and Finance