Daily Brief

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tune in to Kutztown University Radio (KUR) this afternoon at 3 p.m. for another edition of our campus/community talk show “Town & Gown on Common Ground” with your host, graduate assistant Erica Hesselson. This afternoon, Erica sits down with interim director of University Relations, Matt Santos. And at 3:40 p.m., in a special, five-minute community news magazine feature, Mike Regensburger and local “dowsing” expert Keith Shaeffer talk about the ancient art of “dowsing,” and about the “dowsing” classes taught at the German Cultural Heritage Center. KUR can be heard on 88.3 FM, 1670 AM, Service Electric Cable Television Channel 24, Hometown Utilicom Cable Channel 41, and on-line at http://kur.kutztown.edu/.

Michael Regensburger, staff general manager/advisor, Kutztown University Radio (KUR)

The Rape, Aggression and Defense (RAD) class for today has been cancelled. Thank you.

Public Safety and Police Services

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 ext. 3-4044 or by e-mailing her at bausher@kutztown.edu no later than April 1.

Spring Graduation Festival - 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, McFarland Student Union Building. 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, you may contact Matt Lowther at 610-683-4090.

Kutztown University and the Borough of Kutztown are pleased to announce an open application process for a Student Ambassador non-voting position within the Borough Council of the borough of Kutztown. This position is open to any full-time KU student and will begin Sept. 1 for a one-year term. The application, requirements, and position description can be found at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/leadership.aspx. Interested students must submit the completed application no later than April 7 to Bob Watrous, 262 McFarland Student Union.

Faith M. Riedel, secretary

2008 Student Leader of the Year Award nominations from faculty and staff are now being accepted.

Criteria for eligibility include: good academic and disciplinary standing; a member of the Student Government Association (paid student activity fee); demonstrated excellence in service to the community and good university citizenship and cooperation; demonstrated evidence of leadership and future leadership by actively participating in one or more of the following: (1) an active member of an SGA Gold, Maroon, or registered organization at a level that is meaningful, influential, and makes a significant difference in the quality of the organization or activity, (2) elected officer in one or more student organizations directly affecting and enhancing the personal/professional life of university students, (3) a student employee within the university who significantly affects the quality of campus life.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 31. Nominations can be submitted via e-mail to bausher@kutztown.edu or mailed to 170 McFarland Student Union. For more information, contact ext. 3-4044.

Amanda Bausher, marketing coordinator, KUSSI

College Bowl – Don’t worry, there is still time to sign-up!

On March 31, at 7 p.m., KU will host its first student College Bowl. Find a team of five and come to the Student Union and Involvement Services office, across from the bookstore, by March 27 to sign-up! The event will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the McFarland Student Union Building, and is open to the public. For more information, visit: www.collegebowl.com for more information!

Laura Springman, programming assistant

Bears @ Nite – Primp My Bod

On March 28, from 9 to 11 p.m., come to the Formal Dining Room in the McFarland Student Union Building to receive a free haircut and massages, from licensed professionals. Give yourself a night out, with your girlfriends, boyfriends, roommates, etc. This fun event will give you a chance to cut away the winter baggage and gear up for spring! Locks of Love will be on site for your donations. Visit www.locksoflove.org for more information.

Laura Springman, programming assistant

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., is hosting the official Stroll Show after party from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room, McFarland Student Union Building, on March 29. Tickets are $5, and will be sold in advance and at the door.

Ayala Saira

It is with sadness that we inform the university community of the passing of James Haldeman. James was the father of Michael Haldeman and the father-in-law of Louise Braren. Both Mike and Louise are custodial workers in the Department of Housing and Residential Services. Messages of sympathy may be sent to them at 50 Moyer Lane, Palmerton, PA 18071.

Glenn Ruhe, Housing and Residential Services

UPCOMING EVENTS

"Celebrating Heroes: Our History is Full of so Many - Who Do We Choose to Honor?" will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Voices and Choices Center Gallery, 208 Rohrbach Library. Join the Frederick Douglass Institute for our discussion of how we select people to honor and the implications of this process on our history and society as a whole.

Frederick Douglass Institute

The Diversity Fest Speaker's Series presents "The Century Project," a photography installation by Frank Cordelle, from now until Thursday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 250 McFarland Student Union. This is a walk-through installation of 25 years of photographing the female nude truthfully. The installation takes about 45 minutes to go through.

Also, on Wednesday, March 26, at 7 p.m., Frank Cordelle will speak about his work in 223 McFarland Student Union.

Dr. Claire Van Ens, co-chair, Diversity Fest Speaker's Series

ACADEMIC

March is Women’s History Month. Our quote for today is: “It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union” by Susan B. Anthony.

Decision Makers Forum set-up begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in Keystone Field House and Arena. These facilities will be unavailable through Thursday, March 27. Thank you for your cooperation.

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.

The Department of Human Resources is hosting New Employee Orientation on Monday, March 31. The orientation will take place in the South Dining Hall, Conference Room B from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include lunch. As with any training, please check with your supervisor before attending. You may either e-mail your RSVP to Maria Byers at byers@kutztown.edu or call ext. 3-4879 by Wednesday, March 26, if you plan on attending.

Please save the date! The Faculty/Professional Staff Retirement and Emeriti Recognition Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 3, in the Multipurpose Room of the McFarland Student Union. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Formal invitations will be mailed at a later date. The retirees who will be honored for their many years of dedicated service to the University are as follows:

If you are planning to retire, or are aware of anyone who is about to retire, please contact Joseph Robinson in the Office of the President immediately at jrobinso@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4103.

Vol. 2008 #58, Tuesday, March 25, 2008