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Vol. 2008 #87, Monday, May 5, 2008

 Cinco de Mayo

      Cinco De Mayo, Spanish for “The 5th of May” is a Mexican national holiday and it is celebrated in the United States among the Mexican-American population to commemorate the overthrow of the Mexican Monarchy ruled by the French/Austrians and Mexican conservatives. On May 5, 1862, the Mexicans had won the battle, but not the war. Yet, this date was established as symbolic of the Mexicans' courage against a formidable army. The victory demonstrated to ordinary Mexican citizens that they could repel superior fighting power. It instilled national pride, and discouraged further American and European invasions of Mexico and Latin America. In the United States of America, the celebration is more festive consisting of parades, music, folklore, dances and food. These festivities are mainly fund raising events and for solidarity among the Mexican-Americans.

        Saeeda Bhaloo, graduate assistant, Multicultural Center

Faculty Members, who plan to participate in the commencement ceremonies, who have not notified the Administrative Services Office, please contact Joann Forrest at ext. 3-4143. This is necessary in order to assure you have a seat reserved for you at the appropriate ceremony.  Please contact KUSSI at ext. 3-4090 if you need to order regalia.

Administrative Services Office

The Criminal Justice department is pleased to announce the 2008 recipients of its Academic Excellence and Community Service Award:

Kristin Green – Spring 2008

Kelli Metzger – Fall 2008

Please note that Dr. Richard S. Courtney is now the chairperson of the Department of Geography.  Please change your records accordingly.

            Nancy Drumheller, secretary, Department of Geography

Summer Hours: As in the past, the university will initiate summer hours beginning Monday, May 12, the Monday following Commencement.  These hours will remain in effect through Friday, August 22.  Summer hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a half-hour lunch.  Anyone who has a need to maintain the normal winter hours may submit a request through their supervisory line.  Approval for such a request will be at the Vice Presidential level.  Enjoy your summer!

        Gerald L. Silberman, Vice President for Administration and Finance.

Construction Update: Installation of roof equipment screens at Boehm Science Center will begin Monday, May 12. This work will be on the southeast corner of the building. We ask that you use caution when traveling in this area. Construction of the cooling tower enclosure at Boehm Science Center will begin Monday, May 19. This area will remain open to pedestrians. Temporary sidewalks will be in place. Both of these projects are scheduled to complete by Friday, August 8.

        Chris Scott, project manager, Facilities Project Services

End of Semester Clearance Sale. The KU Student Bookstore is currently having an End of Semester Clearance Sale featuring holiday decorations, stuffed animals, art supplies, books, and clothing items. As an added bonus, the entire line of Revlon makeup is 30% off. Be sure to stop in and take advantage of this great deal.

         Sara Przytulski, clothing and gift buyer, KU Student Bookstore

Final Week Hours at the Multicultural Center:

The Multicultural Center will have extended hours during finals week. The hours will be:

Monday, May 5                  8 a.m. - midnight

Tuesday, May 6                 8 a.m.- midnight

Wednesday, May 7           8 a.m.- midnight

Thursday, May 8                8 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Friday, May 9                     8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

There will be no group or organization meetings held here during finals week. Any questions, please contact the Multicultural Center at  ext. 3-4807

        Jeann Cengeri, office manager

The Library’s extended hours for exams are as follows:
             
                Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 8         7 a.m. – midnight

         Donna Trabosh, administrative assistant, Dean’s Office, Rohrbach Library

CommUnity Yard Sale:  Put Your Junk in Our Trunk

A Community Yard Sale sponsored by OCAC will take place all week at the kitchen building in the Kutztown Fairgrounds. We encourage you to stop over and discover the treasures that have been found.  All proceeds will benefit FRIEND, INC.

Hours are : 

May 5–9             noon - 4 p.m.

May 10–11         noon - 6 p.m.  

    Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

The Non-Instructional Leadership Development Group  (NILD) would like to invite you to the Gap Generation Workshop from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 6  in Conference Room 322 of the McFarland Student Union Building. This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Andrea Mitnick from the Speech Communication and Theatre Department.

 “A generation gap according to many sources is a term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms between members of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring "when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behavior." Come and join us to celebrate with deeper understanding this "melting pot" of different kinds of people, fads, fashion, and politics,  reflected in attitudes about each generation's interpretation on life.”

You may either e-mail your RSVP to Cavil Anderson at anderson@kutztown.edu, or call ext. 3-4872/4878 by Monday, May 5.

        Cavil Anderson

Electronics Recycling Drive Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 6261 Saturday May 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weisenberg Elementary School 2665 Golden Key Road, Kutztown, PA 19530

 Businesses Welcome

Items accepted include: Monitors, TVs, Printers, CPUs, Modems, Keyboards, Cell Phones, Mainframes, Copiers, Fax Machines, Typewriters, Telephone PBX, CRTs, Laptops, Cables, Terminals, Lab Equipment, VCR's, Stereos and Radios, Test Equipment, Medical Equipment, Toner Cartridges,  Inkjet Cartridges, Printer Fusers, and more. 

Televisions cost $5 per set to recycle.  All other materials are accepted at a suggested donation of $5 per carload. 

Directions: From Interstate 78, Take the Route 863 North Exit. Continue on Route 863 / Golden Key Road for approximately one mile. Weisenberg Elementary will be on your right. For further information, e-mail kackley@kutztown.edu

        Karen Kackley

Please join us 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 in 103 Old Main the Health Center Conference Room to celebrate the 29 years of outstanding service of Mike Puglia, Assistant Director of Public Safety and Police Services. He is going to hang up his gun belt here at KU and join the happy ranks of the retired folks. Please join us to wish Mike a fond farewell.

        Sandy Schaeffer, Public Safety and Police Services

The following Kit was added to the media library and is available in the Audiovisual Center:           

Kit 106              Portraits of the Children: Culturally Competent Assessment

Ted Hickman, coordinator, Audiovisual Services