Free H1N1 vaccine for KU students.  KU Clinical Services will be offering free H1N1 immunizations to KU students today, Dec. 3, and 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center’s Seminar room 200.  The Centers for Disease Control has identified the following groups for receiving the H1N1 flu vaccination:

·         Students who are currently pregnant (authorization from obstetrician required)

·         Students under age 24

·         Students who are parents or caregivers for children under 6 months of age

·         Students under the age of 65 with certain underlying medical conditions

Note: Students who are minors will require parental permission.  Consent form can be downloaded from the Web site www.clinical.dept.kutztown.edu all consent forms can be faxed 484-646-4159.

For more information, please contact KU Clinical Services 610-683-4646.

        Frances C. Cortez Funk, director, Health Promotion Services

The Kutztown University Academic Achievement Awards are presented to a select group of senior students who have achieved exceptional individual achievements in specified areas. The awards were established through a generous gift provided by Dr. Carlson R. Chambliss, who served as a member of the Kutztown University faculty from 1970 until 2003.  

Faculty and staff at KU are strongly encouraged to nominate students worthy of consideration for this prestigious award. The areas of individual achievement are: 

        a) Successfully completed research projects.

        b) Original artwork of high quality.

        c) Artistic performances (music, chorus, drama, etc) of high quality.

        d) Original writing in literature or meritorious writing in other fields.

        e) Noteworthy achievements in athletics.

        f) Outstanding service to the Kutztown University community.

The application may be downloaded at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/awards.aspx by clicking on "Academic Achievement Nominations" or by e-mailing a request to nolan@kutztown.edu.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Services and Campus Life, 262 McFarland Student Union by Feb. 12. Any questions about the process may be directed to nolan@kutztown.edu or watrous@kutztown.edu.

       
        Julianne Nolan,  director, Community Relations and Development Services

KU summer study in Munich and Austria 2010.  There will be a general information meeting for all students interested in participating in this exciting KU summer program in Europe. Spend May 30 to June 23 in Munich and the Austrian Alps.  Courses offered by KU faculty include: GER 104—Intermediate German IV;  GER 360—Study Abroad Experience-learn about German, Austrian and Swiss Culture, (taught in English);  HIS 227—History of the Holocaust; and GEG 372-Mountain Geography.

Meet Thursday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. in DeFrancesco 114.  Enjoy a slide presentation of the sites you will see in Germany and Austria given by former program participants!  Information brochures and applications will be available.

Effective Wednesday, Nov. 25, the following offices will be located in the Education House: University Relations (media relations, Web content, publications, periodicals, sports information, university switchboard); Conference Services; Community Relations and Government Affairs; Associate Vice President for University Advancement, Marketing and University Relations.  The Education House is on the North Campus side of Kutztown Road adjacent to Admissions.  Phone extensions for the offices remain the same.

Today's Events

It’s time to spin the dreidel and eat potato latkes! The Hillel group will be sponsoring a Hanukah Party on Dec. 16,  in 250 McFarland Student Union from 5 -7 p.m. Please mark it on your calendars.  Hillel invites the KU community and their children to come and enjoy an evening of games, songs and food! Please RSVP at hillel@live.kutztown.edu by Dec. 14.

        Lisa Schonberger and Avidan Milevsky, co-advisors:

Graduate Studies is pleased to invite faculty to the Alpha Epsilon Lambda (AEL) Fall 2009 Induction and Reception Ceremony.  This event is being held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, in 250 McFarland Student Union, beginning at 4:30 p.m.  AEL is a national honor society for graduate and professional school students selected for membership on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and public service.  Inductees this semester are:  Alyssa Fink (M.L.S.); Sharon Gillespie (M.Ed. Reading); Meghan Godorov (M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education); Patrick Haggerty (M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education); Elizabeth Janis (M.S.W.); Eugene Konno (M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction); Ann Lemon (M.A. English and M.Ed./SEU English); Kelly Snyder (M.Ed./SEU English); Donnette Stewart (M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education); Betty Terry (M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction).

If you are able to attend and support the students being recognized, please contact Sharon Reed at 610-683-4220 or sreed@kutztown.edu by Friday, Dec. 4.

        Dr. Carole V. Wells, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies

Open female casting calls for the student production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" will be held Dec. 1 and 2 from 6-8 p.m. in Women's Center Oasis Old Main room 3. Audition applications can be picked up in the Women's Center 126 Old Main or on the Women's Center Web site. Applications must be picked up, completed and turned in before audition. Any questions, please e-mail fmla@kutztown.edu.

New digital camcorders and cameras! Faculty, would you like your students to create a multimedia project for your class? The AV Center has 25 new Canon FS21 digital camcorders and 10 new Canon PowerShot A480 digital still cameras. Drop by the AV Center and check out these great new additions to the Audiovisual Center collection. For more information, please call Thiep Pham, AV Center coordinator,  at ext. 3-4261.

Join us for the International Cuisine Showcase in The Cub Cafe from Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at The Fusion station.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 we will be showcasing Italy - Chicken Marsala, Eggplant Parmesan, Ceasar Baked Potatoes, Buttered Tossed Egg Noodles and Garlic-herb Breadsticks. 

Thursday, Dec. 3 we will be showcasing Mexico - Fish Tacos with assorted toppings, Paella and Mexican Rice.

Friday, Dec. 4 we will be showcasing Greece with Gyros.

Check out our special price of only $5.75. So come enjoy the global journey!

        Scott Moyer, general manager, Cub Cafe