Still need a stocking stuffer?  Purses, scarves and jewelry will be available in the Old Main concourse on Friday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Stop by and have a look.

        Donna K. Unger, administrative assistant, Associate VP/Dean for Student Services and Campus Life

Rejoice. Re-gift.  Many of us have an abundance of things that could be re-gifted. They are new or next-to-new. We don’t like them. The color is wrong. They are taking up space in a drawer or closet. A toy is no longer a favorite. The list goes on and on. If you have anything to re-gift please bring it to the Women’s Center, 126 Old Main marked "gift." Do not wrap, but donations of wrapping paper, gift bags and ribbon are appreciated. Items received will be delivered to Friend, Inc., Berks Women in Crisis and the Allentown Men’s Shelter. Thank you.

        Grace M. Hill, Women’s Center & Women’s Studies

Clean up. Clean out. Don’t Throw That Out! Please join the Kutztown University Women’s Center in our biannual campaign to collect food, clothing, toys, baby items, art supplies, household products, and more for local shelters and agencies. Boxes will be available in the residence halls or you can drop off items from Monday, December 14 until Friday, December  18 at our collection center in the Women’s Center Oasis, Old Main room 3. (Lower level of Old Main. Enter from Bell Plaza between the Stratton Administration Building and Old Main).

        Grace M. Hill, associate director, Women's Center & Women's Studies

H1N1 Vaccine. The health center will be offering the H1N1 vaccine to all staff and faculty on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center (enter through side entrance for Clinical Services). Please call ext. 3-4646 if you have questions.

       
        Dolores Hess, director, Clinical Services

Interested Faculty – director, GLBTQ Resource Center. The director position for the GLBTQ Resource Center is open for application.  The position is ¼ reassigned time with the responsibility for center leadership, administration, and management as well as programmatic and service operations.  The position requires experience with administrative procedures, university processes, protocols, and supervision.  Knowledge of the historic and current trends, a commitment to and record of advocacy relevant to the GLBTQ issues and concerns is essential.  This position begins Spring 2010 starting in January and is renewable annually at the discretion of the university president or his designee.  Summer hours will be required. 

A position description is available at the Division of Human Diversity & Inclusion office, located in 215 Stratton Administration Building.  Please send letter of interest outlining your qualifications and experience with the GLBTQ population, a letter of support from your department chair, and your curriculum vitae to Professor Bruce Gottschall, search committee chair, Rohrbach Library, by 3 p.m. Dec. 11.

        Barbara M. Taliaferro, associate vice president, Diversity and Inclusion

The Student Recreation Center and Keystone Hall Swimming Pool will be operating under special hours during finals week.  Group exercise classes only Monday-Wednesday.

Monday, Dec. 14,  6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., pool closes at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., pool closes at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19, Closed

Sunday, Dec. 20, Closed 

Please call Tracy at ext. 6-4202 with any questions. 

Today's Events

Tuna de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. The Music Department in collaboration with Office of Community Engagement & Government Affairs and  Multicultural Center invite you to enjoy an unique performance by the musical group Tuna de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. Tuna is a musical group with the traditional instruments of the “Rondallas” from the XVI century in the Universities in Europe and specifically Spain.  This group was founded in 1961  and it is  the best  traditional and cultural representation of the Puerto Rican Holidays celebrations. The group  continues the tradition of serenading, harmonizing vocals, guitars, mandolins, lutes, treble, bordonúa, tambourines and castanets to provide a colorful  performance to the audience.  La Tuna has  a successful track record of achievements  such as being the First Joint Tuna in Puerto Rico, in America and worldwide, as well as one of the oldest in Latin America. La Tuna will perform today at noon in Schaeffer Auditorium.   

        Christine Quinter, secretary, Music Department

All AFSCME Local 2234 members – Today we will be voting to fill the three open executive board positions.  Voting will be from 7 to 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby of Old Main.  Members running for these positions are Tracy Reidenhour, Ron Merkel, Gina Anderson, Eric Furst, Cheryl Faust, and Dave Phillips.  Please take the time to vote. 

        Tracy Reidenhour,  secretary,  AFSCME Local 2234

As a reminder; please join President Cevallos and the university community as we celebrate Barbara Taliaferro, Associate Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion, and her 21 years of exemplary service and dedication to Kutztown University and its students.  Monday, Dec. 14, 4-7 p.m., Georgian Room, Old Main.  Kindly RSVP to Toyia Reed at treed@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4102.  Thank you!

A Colonial Holiday Reception Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1– 3 p.m. in the Georgian Room of Old Main. Don’t forget to RSVP for the Holiday Reception hosted by President Cevallos and Mrs. Josée Vachon.  Please contact Toyia Reed at ext. 3-4102 or e-mail at treed@kutztown.edu.

KU faculty, staff and students join us on the New York City Art Bus Saturday, Feb. 6.  Spend the day in New York on your own at the museums, galleries and stores.  Leave KU from Parking Lot B1, west of Boehm Science Building at 9 a.m. Sign up in the College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean’s Office located in Sharadin 210. Tickets are $20.  KU ID must be shown to purchase ticket.  First come, first served!

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

Pet Therapy Day: Monday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. 218 McFarland Student Union. Come pet and snuggle your finals stress away with lots of dogs and other pets!"

        Jennifer Topp, graduate assistant, Student Union & Involvement Services

Become the speaker and leader you want to be with Toastmasters.

Are you nervous speaking in front of groups of colleagues or supervisors?

Are you interested in advancing your communication and leadership skills?

Would you like to build your confidence or, communication skills?

Perhaps you’ve wanted to advance in your career, but you’re not sure what it takes.

If your response to any of these questions is "yes," then you may be interested in Toastmasters! 

People with good communication skills are more likely to be promoted to leadership positions, and good leaders need communication skills to be effective, especially in a competitive job market.  In other words, if you want to be a leader, you have to learn to speak like a leader.  And Toastmasters is here to help. Join up with friends and colleagues at the next Kutztown Area Toastmasters meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. in 322 McFarland Student Union. Shape your words and your future!

For more information, please call David J. Reimer Sr. at ext. 3-4167