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        University Relations

The Department of History is pleased to announce that the following students have been initiated into the Mu-Xi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the history honors society:  Eric Balthaser, Christopher Baumann, Matthew Boorse, Christopher Boyer, Stephen Buss, Casey Cunniff, Justin Edinger, Bethann Foreman, Kevin Kasopsy, Drew Ketterer, Robert Kidhardt, Shawn Knash, Timothy Krause, Katherine Leius, James McBreen, Erich Mountain, Ryan Nolan, Cyndi O'Hara, Christopher Psculkowski, Zachary Railing, Richard Rau, Evan Reese, Margaret Rissmiller, Justin Roberts, Dorota Rossnagle, Aaron Schoedler, Gregory Schuettler, Marissa Snyder, Kaitlyn Turrell, and Brian White.  We congratulate them on their achievement.

        Patricia N. Derr, faculty advisor

Congratulations are in order for the newest inductees to the National Honors Society for communication majors (Lambda Pi Eta):  Alison Perritt, Samantha Berg, Kelly Simmons, Megan Campbell, Malissa Nettles, Brittany Morales, Allison Zeimann,  Gregory Dahms, and Brandi Williams Reeder.  These students have achieved great academic success and have performed countless  hours of community service.  A lovely ceremony with great food and lots of parents and families in attendance was held Sunday April 25.

        Andrea Mitnick, faculty advisor

Summer Hours – As in past years, the university will initiate summer hours beginning May 10, the Monday following commencement.  These hours will remain in effect through Friday, August 27.  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

Recreational Services Hours of Operation for Finals Week:

Student Recreation Center hours of operation:

Monday, May 3 to Wednesday, May 5: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Thursday, May 6: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, May 7: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Keystone Hall Pool hours of operation:

Monday, May 3 to Wednesday, May 5: regular hours

Thursday, May 6: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, May 7: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., noon to 1 p.m.

Summer hours will begin on Monday, May 10. 

        Tracy Turner, office manager, Recreational Services

Urgent Summer Session Student Loan Information

Students need to apply for Stafford Loans for Summer 2010 by June 1.  This is the absolute last day a student will be able to receive a Stafford Loan for Summer I and II.  The Financial Aid Office would greatly appreciate faculty members making a brief announcement to their classes concerning this deadline.

Faculty or students with any questions may contact the Financial Aid office using the information provided below:

Kutztown University Financial Aid Office

Web: financialaid.kutztown.edu

Please visit the KU Gender Museum in Old Main Concourse late tonight starting at 5 p.m. - Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. The students in SPE/WST 285 - Gender Communication - have created a gender museum as their final project.  Each group looked at gender issues in differing life stages and created a project to represent and problematize those issues.  The projects juxtapose theory/research with visual media.  Take a stroll in the final days of the semester and see if you agree with the students gender museum.

        Claire E. Van Ens, director, Women's Studies / Women's Center  

This week's MSU Movie Series film, "The Book of Eli," will be shown in the McFarland Student Union Alumni Auditorium tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. 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 Off Campus Advisory Council is sponsoring the CommUnity Yard Sale on May 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Johns UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. Donate gently used items from May 3 - 6 at the church. Proceeds will benefit the Ministerial Association.

To accommodate student need during finals, the AV Center will have extended hours.

Friday, April 30: 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 2: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday, May 3- 6: 7 a.m. to midnight

        Thiep Pham, coordinator, AV Center

We extend our sympathy to Andrea Harmer, assistant professor in the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology.   Her sister, Lorraine Liptock, passed away on April 26.   In addition, her father-in-law, died last week in the United Kingdom.  Condolences can be sent to Andrea at 2209 Aster Road, Macungie, PA 18062.   

        Eloise M. Long, chair, Deptartment of Library Science/Instructional Technology