Daily Brief

Last chance to receive the H1N1 vaccine on campus! The H1N1 vaccine will be available at the Health Center until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17. At that time, the vaccine will be sent back to the Department of Health due to the need for temperature controls. The vaccine will not be available at the health center in the spring semester.

Holiday Closure. Clinical Services in the Health & Wellness Center will be closing on Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. for the holiday break. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17.

Willingness-to-serve forms for two vacancies - APSCUF Secretary and Sabbatical Leave - are due in the APSCUF office Friday, Dec. 18.

AFSCME Local 2234 members. Elections were held Friday to fill the three open executive board positions. Congratulations to Tracy Reidenhour, Cheryl Faust and Eric Furst. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out and vote.

Help the Water Rescue Mission and The Lancaster Humane League this holiday season! Donations for the rescue Mission include coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, and scarves. Anything that is gently used will be greatly appreciated! Donations for the Lancaster Human League include dog and cat food, treats, toys and blankets. Please drop off all donations to 121 Sharadin (the fibers studio). Professor Chambers has volunteered to collect donations until 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17. For more information, please e-mail rchamber@kutztown.edu.

Jasmine Escobar, graduate assistant, Volunteer Programs Community Outreach Center

One last chance to buy that special something! Purses, scarves and jewelry will be available in the Old Main Concourse today 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

Construction Update: There will be a campus wide electrical shutdown starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30 to perform maintenance on the substation. This shutdown will affect all buildings on campus, and is expected to last two hours. At that time, the buildings will be returned to service, with the exception of the following: Beck Hall, Deatrick Hall, Stratton Administration Center (new section closest to Main Street) and the Heat Plant (old), including the Garage. Those buildings will be returned to service by 4 p.m. Please be sure to turn off your computers and other electrical devices by close of business on Tuesday, Dec. 29. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Facilities Work Control Center at ext. 3-1594.

The KU Student Bookstore is having a huge Doorbuster Savings Sale all week this week. Doorbuster items include $5 T-shirts, $10 Phillies championship thermals, $10 Skull Candy Ink’d earbuds, and more. Check out our other sales throughout the store, including all holiday merchandise and select athletic apparel.

In addition, we are offering 20 percent off all clothing and gift items to all KU faculty and staff today through Thursday, Dec. 24. A valid KU ID is required, and this discount cannot be combined with any other sales or promotions. Don’t forget, we provide free gift bags with any purchase of $5 or more while supplies last. Happy Holidays from the KU Student Bookstore. To view all of our Doorbuster Items, see our online ad.

The search committee for the Director of Annual Giving position invites faculty and staff to attend today’s Open Forum Session to meet the candidate. The 45-minute session will be held in the South Dining Hall, Conference Room A.

Today at 10:15 a.m. - Susan Anthony

Colleen Painter, HR manager, KU Foundation

Power vs. Poverty Poster Exhibition. The Communication Design Department invites you to an exhibit of select entries, representing work submitted by KUCD Graphic Design 1 courses to the Second International Student Poster Competition in Skopje, Macedonia. The exhibit in Sharadin Student Gallery has been extended over the winter break. (The student gallery 207 Sharadin is to the immediate left of the main gallery doors.) For more information, please contact professors Meloney, Bolser or Cunfer.

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!

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