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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:

    · Thomas L. Pirnot

    · Dale N. Titus

    · Samuel Westmoreland

    · Raymond Dalfonso 

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.

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“The Asian Subcontinent Today: Issues and Answers,” the Kutztown University Biennial International Conference, will take place in 183 McFarland Student Union (Alumni Auditorium) today, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Tuesday, April 1, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Scholars, artists, and performers from around the world (including some of KU’s own!) will gather for this two-day event to address issues of the region including culture, literature, politics, economics, bioethics, religion, and more. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies, a full schedule may be found at their Website: www.kutztown.edu/acad/intlstudies/events.asp

Monday evening’s entertainment at 7 p.m. will feature Maestro Shafatullah Khan and his ensemble on Sitar and Tabla.  This event will be held in 183 McFarland Student Union. All events, including the Monday evening concert, are free and open to the public. Come join us for a celebration of the Asian subcontinent and the richness of the many cultures found there!

        Roberta Crisson, director, Office of International Studies

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Professor Meadows will be conducting the workshop “Survival Skills for the Large Classroom: Working in and Leading Groups” on Tuesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. in 240 Beekey. Working in a study, club, or project group can sometimes be frustrating and unproductive, but research shows that study groups are the most effective method for learning course material. Students who attend this workshop will walk away with handouts and information on how to make group work effective and easy. 

        Heather E. Walke Meadows, Act 101 assistant director, Department of Academic Enrichment

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The College of Visual and Performing Arts presents visiting Philadelphia artist Mei-Ling Hom. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium of the McFarland Student Union Building. 

        William J. Mowder, dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts

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The Philosophy Club will meet next on Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. in 207 DeFrancesco. The speaker will be Professor Joseph Jedwab, Oriel College, Oxford on: "A Lockean Theory of the Trinity and Incarnation." All are welcome.

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.

        James Pearson, president; Allan Bäck, advisor

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DANCE SHOWCASE:  Sunday, April 6, at 7 p.m.  

The dance showcase will feature the Lenhart Dance Company performing works by Twyla Tharp and faculty member, Olive Prince. Also included in the show are student dance works and a performance by the Jazz II class.  Come see a wonderful dance show and appreciate the many talents in the Department of Human Kinetics! This event will be held at the Schaeffer Auditorium, and is free and open to the public. For more information, please e-mail prince@kutztown.edu.

        Olive Prince, Department of Human Kinetics

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Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers wants to congratulate the 2008 inductees

Bachelor of Social Work: Rachel Crouse, Laura Castrianni, Fatima Kerr, Carrie Baxter, Jessica Faro, Whitney Howard, Kimberly Jones, Carrie A. Kenny, Jessica Prostko, Bridget Rodriquez, Elizabeth Worthington, Christiana Joy Weidner, Mary Sheehan, Jessica L. Scholl, Blanca R. Sandoval, and Rebecca Romanic 

Master of Social Work: Kate Falter, Kieshia Martin, Erma F. Moore, Robert Pompa, Maria Santillan, Erin R. Slack, and  Randy Washington

        Paulina Donoso Bayas, vice president, Phi Alpha Honor Society

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The following students will be participating in a field trip for their "Event & Facility Management" class on Tuesday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:  Lindsey Blackwell, Melissa Bonomo, Greg Brown, Pyrnie Callaway, Marco Cardillo, Ali Derosa, Kendel Dixon, Christian dosSantos, James Fitzgerald, Michael Francis, Matt Gordon, Jesse Hudock, Autumn Kauffman, Chris Kindid, Mike Kline, Nik Lasso, Matt Lawhorne, Megan Loder, Jason Mathias, Sean Mcallister, Will Merola, Lindsay Morris, Alex Meyers, Elissa Phlegar, Jade Seiple, Jayson Shaw, Shannon Sulkovsky, Deisha Warntz, and Kimberly Williams.

These students should have discussed this field trip with all professors whose classes they might miss. Please make every effort to accommodate their request to participate in this opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jill Givler at ext. 3-4373.

        Dr. Jill I. Givler, Human Kinetics Department

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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. 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

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The 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); demonstrate excellence in service to the community and good university citizenship and cooperation; demonstrate 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 impacts the quality of campus life. 

KUSSI proudly sponsors this award each year to honor the achievements of exceptional student leaders. Nominations can be submitted via e-mail to bausher@kutztown.edu, or mailed to 170 McFarland Student Union. The deadline for nominations is today. We look forward to receiving your letter of nomination! If you have any questions, please contact me at ext. 3-4044.

        Amanda Bausher, marketing coordinator, KUSSI