Daily Brief

Construction Update: A change in the buildings that will be included in the electrical shutdown scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 are as follows: new section of Stratton Administration Center will be included in the shutdown, as well as Beck Hall, Deatrick Hall, and the old steam plant. Old Main and Risley Hall will remain powered, and will not be affected by this shutdown. We apologize for any inconvenience. Once again, if you work in the Administration Center, please turn off your computer by the close of business on Friday.

This week's McFarland Student Union Movie Series film "Orphan" will be shown in the McFarland Student Union Alumni Auditorium on tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 8 p.m. Admission is free! Check out the movie trailer on the McFarland Student Union Website for more information. http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/msub/programs/submovies.asp#MSU_Movie_Websites

John Alfero, technical services coordinator

The President’s Roundtable on Alcohol and Other Drugs is sponsoring a Hip Hop Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 218 McFarland Student Union. Light refreshments will be served.

Tango Spectacular presented by the Miller Center for the Arts and Kutztown University on Monday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Miller Center in Reading, Pa. Violinist Kurt Nikkanen, Pianist Maria Asteriadou, and Cellist Marie-Aline Cadieux, joined by New York City Ballet Soloist Tom Gold and his partner Anne Lentz, present a Tango Extravaganza with works by Piazzolla, Bolling, Ravel, and Wasserman. Also appearing will be select members of the KU Chamber Players. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an unforgettable evening!

Admission: Adults, $10; Students, $5 and free for KU and RACC students with I.D. For tickets and information, please call the Miller Center box office at 610-372-4721, ext. 5500 or visit www.racc.edu/millercenter/.

KU Presents! Yamato: The Drummers of Japan -Matsuri-“Fiesta!” Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. Back by popular demand, the Japanese drummers are back with their new show, Matsuri-“Fiesta!” Yamato has played to more than a million people, giving over 1,000 performances in about a dozen different countries. If you haven’t experienced the rhythmic sensation that will feast your eyes, heart, and soul don’t miss them this time around. Tickets are already selling fast. To purchase tickets visit www.KutztownPresents.org or call the box office at 610-683-4092.

Come early for a free pre-concert event with the KU percussion ensemble at 6:30 p.m. in Schaeffer. This excellent on-campus jewel that annually performs world-wide, including an invitation to perform in Croatia this year, will lead an interactive performance/demonstration with associate professor of Music, Frank Kumor featuring ethnic, Asian and contemporary percussion instruments. They will also feature an excerpt from the upcoming “On the Boulevard” Event.

The Clinical Experience & Outreach Office regrets to inform the university community of the death of Mr. William Kreitz, who passed away Oct. 28. He was the cousin of Cathy Kreitz, our director. Condolence cards may be sent to 222 Beekey.

Christa Hartman, secretary

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