Daily
Brief
Daily
Brief
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
The College of Graduate Studies is sponsoring an open house today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in 223 McFarland Student Union Building.
Attention all faculty participating in May commencement ceremonies - Academic attire is required for all personnel who plan to march in the 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 ext. 3-4044 or by e-mailing her at bausher@kutztown.edu no later than April 1.
The Spring Graduation Festival is next week! KUSSI is sponsoring the Spring 2008 Graduation Festival on March 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the McFarland Student Union. All May graduates must attend this “one-stop shop” to purchase caps and gowns, receive graduation tickets, and much more! Please encourage all graduating seniors to attend. For more information, contact Matt Lowther at ext. 3-4090.
Auditions for "Just Wilde About Haring," a new play by Dr. Deryl Johnson, are taking place. The roles needed are: Oscar Wilde, Keith Haring, and Kay Haring. There are also several crew positions available. Scripts are available in the GLBTQ Resource Center and the Department of Speech Communication & Theatre. Auditions are by appointment only. Please call 484-646-4111 for additional information and to schedule an audition. The rehearsal schedule is flexible and will begin March 30. The production dates are: May 1,2, and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Rickenbach Theatre, and there is a possibility of New York performances.
Kathy Hoffmann, GLBTQ Resource Center
KU COPY CENTER: There will be no deliveries of KU Copy Center orders on Friday, March 21. Deliveries will resume on Monday, March 24.
Karen De Jarnett, manager, KU Copy Center
The Phoenix Group is having a candy sale in the McFarland Student Union lobby Friday, March 21. Stop by and support the Phoenix Group whose mission is to raise disability awareness and promote accessibility on campus.
The Phoenix Group
Kutztown University College Bowl
On March 31 at 7 p.m., the university will host the first KU student College Bowl. Create a team of five and come to the Student Union and Involvement Services office, across from the bookstore, by March 21 to sign-up. The event will be held in the McFarland Student Union Multi-Purpose Room, and is open to the public.
Bears @ Nite – Free Haircuts and Massages
Come to the Formal Dining Room in the McFarland Student Union on Friday, March 28, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. to receive a free haircut and massage from licensed professionals. This fun event will give you a chance to cut away the winter baggage and gear up for spring.
Laura Springman, programming assistant
Due to the holiday, the Health Center will be closed on Sunday, March 23. Medical emergencies should be directed to Public Safety at 610-683-4001.
Dolores Hess, director, Health Services
The KU chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 5 p.m. in 140 Old Main. Carol Walck will be talking about owning and running a private practice in speech-language pathology. All interested persons are invited.
Lauren Fenimore, president, Sue Moon Meyer, advisor
The Tower Jazzes it Up! The Winter 2008 issue of the Tower Magazine is online.
Inside you will discover stories on a variety of music ensembles, musicians, and new developments within the Department of Music. There are also sports stories and alumni adventures not found anywhere else! You will even find a link that allows you to listen to cuts off of the Jazz Ensemble I’s latest CD “The Best is Yet to Come.” All this and Under the Tower too! Go to: http://www.kutztown.edu/tower/Tower_Winter08.pdf
Craig Williams, periodicals manager, University Relations
ProQuest/UMI and the Rohrbach Library have partnered to provide full-text access to all Kutztown University theses. KU's theses are now part of the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database, the most comprehensive collection of graduate research in the world. This database is accessible through the library's Website - click on Articles and Databases then click on "D" for dissertations and theses. To view all the newly added KU theses, limit your search to "Kutztown University." Our students’ research is now accessible to a worldwide audience! Click here to go directly to the Database
Robert Flatley, electronic resources and periodicals librarian, Rohrbach Library
Middle States Decennial Accreditation - Update
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to an information session on Thursday, March 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in MSU157b (first floor). Members of the Middle States Steering Committee will answer questions about the self-study process, Self-Study Report, evidence room, Middle States accreditation, and the upcoming evaluation team site visit scheduled for Sunday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 2.
A .pdf copy of the Middle States Decennial Self-Study Report can be accessed at http://www.kutztown.edu/committees/middlestates/. Click “Resources” and “Middle States Report.” This is a secure link that requires your username and password.
Middle States Steering Committee
TODAY'S EVENTS
Please join the Undergraduate Admission Office as we welcome 15 students from the 6th to 8th grades from the Positive Spirit Case Management Agency today. These students will spend the day on campus and will learn about opportunities for post-secondary education.
Nicole Zezenski, assistant director, Undergraduate Admissions
Career Services would like to announce the 2008 Internship and Job Fairs that will be held on-campus in the Multi-purpose Room of the McFarland Student Union Building.
The Careers in Government and Human Services Fair will be held today from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This fair will highlight employers from the non-profit, human service and government areas. Please check out http://careers.kutztown.edu for a listing of employers. Get a jump start on your career! Kerri G. Gardi, director, Career Services
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rosie Perez, actress, director, choreographer, and activist to speak at Kutztown
Please pick up your tickets and join us for a discussion by Rosie Perez on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Stop by the McFarland Student Union Information Desk for a ticket. Her presentation, “Women As Activists,” is in celebration of Women’s History Month. Perez is a strong activist for AIDS Awareness and youth programs. Her film credits include, “Do the Right Thing,” “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Fearless,” “It Could Happen to You,” “The Take,” and “Yo Soy Boricua Pa’que Tu Lo Sepas!”
Rhonda Branford, director, Multicultural Services
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE for the Sovereign Bank Academic Session of the 2008 Decision Makers Forum, Thursday, March 27, at 4 p.m. in Keystone Arena, featuring Bill Bradley, former US Senator from New Jersey, and Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida.
Pick up your tickets through the KU Foundation at Maple Manor during regular business hours.
Ticket requests may be made at any time by calling ext. 3-1394 or e-mailing cocchiol@kutztown.edu.
Marc Cocchiola, annual giving director, KU Foundation
CHAMBLISS FACULTY LECTURE SERIES
The Chambliss Faculty Research Award address will be presented at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in Boehm Science Building 261. Dr. Edward L. Simpson, Chairperson and Professor of Physical Sciences, will highlight his recent work in southern Utah and present “The Dinosaur Shake Rattle and Roll.” Dr. Simpson will discuss the reconstruction and location of earthquakes that shook, rattled, and rolled these giants during the Cretaceous. Open to the public.
Carole Wells, vice provost
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority will host the first annual Theta Phi Alpha Classic 3x3 Men's Basketball Tournament on Sunday, April 27, in the Keystone Fieldhouse. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Kyle Quinn Scholarship Fund at William Tennent High School. Registration forms are due by April 1. For more information or to obtain a registration form, please e-mail gammagamma@thetaphialpha.org
ACADEMIC
The Department of History will hold its Spring 2008 Comprehensive Examination on Wednesday, March 26, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. in 106 Lytle Hall. If anyone intends to take the test who has not already registered, please contact the History Office at (610) 683-4385.
Michael P. Gabriel, chair, Department of History
March is Women’s History Month. Our quote for today is: “I will feel equality has arrived when we can elect to office women who are as incompetent as some of the men who are already there.” by Maureen Reagan.
Dr. Elaine W. Reed, director, Women’s Center & Women’s Studies
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 women. 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 are 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, or e-mail: calhoun@kutztown.edu
LOCATION: Recreational Center Conference room
CPR/AED Today from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
S. Candi Calhoun, Department of Public Safety & Police Services
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The emergency evacuation drills planned for Beekey, Academic Forum and the Graduate Center have been rescheduled for the morning of Friday, March 21 (on the hour to reduce class disruption).
Mark W. Hostetter, fire safety technician
The movie “ Yo Soy Boricua” featuring Rosie Perez will be shown today at 7 p.m. in the Bonner Hall Lobby. For more information, please call the Multicultural Center at ext. 3-4807.
Jeann Cengeri, office manager, Multicultural Center
Greek Awards Application Packet Now Available Online
Fraternities and sororities were founded to support the academic mission, vision, and values of the host institution where a chapter is recognized. In support of this standard, all chapter-based awards will be selected based upon their submission of a maximum five-page essay on how the fraternity/sorority has supported the mission, vision, and core values of Kutztown University throughout the year focusing on the areas of service to campus, new member development, scholarship, web page/public relations, inter-fraternalism, creative programming, community service, diversity programming, and living the values of the organization.
You are invited to submit nominations for individual member awards. Application packets for both chapter-based and individual award nominations are now available online. All nominations are due back to the Office of Student Union & Involvement Services on or before Friday, April 4, by 4:30 p.m. in 153 McFarland Student Union. No nominations will be accepted after this date and time. All award nominations must be typed. Application packets are available here or on the resources page of the Greek Life Services Website.
Individual Awards Available for Nomination are:
Greek Person of the Year (both male and female)
Outstanding Chapter President of the Year
Council Member of the Year
Living Your Values Award
New Member Educator of the Year
Emerging Greek Leader of the Year
Outstanding Alumni/Alumnae Advisor
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor
For any questions, please contact the Office of Student Union & Involvement Services at 610-683-1383 or e-mail at efisher@kutztown.edu.
Beth Fisher, assistant director, Student Union & Involvement Services/Coordinator of Greek Life
AVI ANNOUNCEMENTS
Easter Weekend 2008 Hours of Operation for AVI Dining Halls
Galleria: Friday, March 21 - regular hours of operation; Saturday, March 22 - regular hours of operation; Sunday, March 23 - regular hours of operation; Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation
In the Golden Bear Food Court:
Papa Chicago Pizza, Papa Chicago Grinders, and Montana Joe's: Friday, March 21: 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 22: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, March 23: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation.
C-Zone: Friday, March 21- regular hours of operation; Saturday, March 22: Closed; Sunday, March 23: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation
Taylor & Byrnes: Friday, March 21: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23: Closed; Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation
Viewpoints and X-Traction: Friday, March 21 - regular hours of operation; Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation
Cub Café: Friday, March 21: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23: Closed; Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation
Taylor & Byrnes (McFarland Student Union): Friday, March 21, through Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation
Taylor & Byrnes (Rohrbach Library): Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23: Closed; Monday, March 24 - regular hours of operation
In the Academic Forum:
Academic Grounds: Friday, March 21: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Monday, March 24: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Flatz, Sporkz, and the Bistro: Friday, March 21: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Monday, March 24: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Stephanie Herring, campus marketing manager, AVI Foodsystems