KU alumni joined for a professional writing panel on April 1.
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The Daily Brief
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Announcements

Please join the Office of Admissions in welcoming 50 students from the Tulpehocken School District to our campus today. They will spend the day learning about their post-secondary options. This group is a part of the Berks Business and Education Coalition program.
        Thomas F. Miller, graduate assistant, Admissions

“Absence is Presence: Matthew Daub’s Kempton” -- Nationally renowned watercolor artist and professor of Fine Arts, Matthew Daub will deliver an illustrated Chambliss Faculty Research Awards lecture on Monday, April 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union’s Alumni Auditorium. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend this fascinating presentation.

The title of the lecture, “Absence is Presence: Matthew Daub’s Kempton,” is taken from an essay by Carl Little on Daub’s work.

Daub has been a professor of Fine Arts at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania since 1987. His watercolor paintings and drawings have been widely exhibited for over three decades, with more than 20 one-person exhibitions at galleries and museums throughout the United States including the Reading Public Museum in Pennsylvania, and the Evansville Museum in Indiana. Daub’s works have been included in numerous invitational exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The American Academy of Arts and Letters, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, and in 2010, the 185th Invitational Exhibition of American Art at the National Academy of Design in New York City. For more information, please visit http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/urelations/mediarelations/1104/daub-chambliss.shtml

Award-winning German film Vincent Wants to Sea, from Corinth Films, will be screened at Kutztown University on Tuesday, Apr. 5, at 7 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union Building room 183. Vincent Wants to Sea was awarded Audience Favorite at the Film|Neu Film Festival and official selection at the San Joaquin International Film Festival and the Cleveland International Film Festival. The screening will be attended by the director of theatrical and television sales for Corinth Films, John Poole, Jr., and is free and open to the public. See the trailer at: http://www.corinthreleasing.com/Vincent_Wants_To_Sea/index.html

Students are invited to talk with President Cevallos in an open meeting on Thursday, Apr. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon in Boehm 260. Dr. Cevallos welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding Kutztown University.
        Toyia S. Reed, Office of the President

Thanks to alumni who joined Dr. Elaine Reed's Professional Writing alumni panel on April 1. From left are Michael RempI '04 who received his BA in Professional Writing and a minor in Literature. Roxanne Richardson graduated May 2010 as a PW major with a concentration in creative writing. Elizabeth Schroeder graduated last May as PW major with minors in Public Relations, Spanish.

Correction. -  The faculty elected to the University-Wide Promotion Committee are: Christine Atiyeh, Michael Gambone, Debra Lynch, and Claire Van Ens. 
        Joo Tan, chair, Nominations & Elections
Internet Intruders-How to Keep Yourself Safe - The Kutztown Community Forum, on Apr. 13 at 6 p.m. in AF 102 will highlight Internet-based dangers and what precautions to take. Join in the discussion to learn about how the Internet affects your life and what you need to do about it.

MyKU (PeopleSoft) Training - Additional workshops have been scheduled for the new MyKU system (PeopleSoft):

 For Staff – Overview of the Student Services Center
•April 25 (1:30 – 3:00)
•June 13 (8:30 – 10:00)
•July 27 (2:00 – 3:30)

For Chairs and Support Staff – Overview of the Student Services Center with Quick Enroll
•April 28 (1:30 – 3:00)
•June 14 (2:00 – 3:30)
•July 28 (8:30 – 10:00)

For Faculty and Faculty Advisors – Overview of Faculty Center and Advising Center
•April 29 (10:00 – 11:30)
•June 15 (1:30 – 3:00)
•July 29 (8:30 – 10:00)

Please visit http://www.kutztown.edu/mykuinfo for up-to-date information, resources, access to the training site, and access to workshop materials. To register for one of these sessions, please contact Brenda Booz  at booz@kutztown.edu.
 or x3-4142. Space is limited.
        Michelle Hughes, Registrar

Certified teachers in the Graduate Reading Program will offer free testing of reading skills for anyone in grades 1-10 on Saturday, Apr. 9 from 9 a.m. - noon in Beekey Building. The graduate students will prepare a detailed report for parents or guardians. Any family qualifies for these services. There are eight spots still open. Please email chambers@kutztown.edu ASAP if you wish an individual to be tested. If not, feel free to share this information with friends and neighbors. 
        Sandy Chambers, assistant professor, Elementary Education & Graduate Reading

Did you ever wonder what it would be like if Attila the Hun met Emily Dickinson? Steve Allen’s “Meeting of Minds” will be on campus Friday, April 22. Come see historical characters interact onstage, portrayed by some of your favorite actors. There will be a dress rehearsal held in Schaeffer Auditorium at 1 p.m. and the main performance (including a reception with the actors) will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for the rehearsal are available at the MSU Info Desk. For tickets to the main performance, please contact Dr. Jim Ogden, Room 226 deFrancesco,  x3-4596 or at docogden@ptd.net.
KIZ and the Innovation Transfer Network offer Webinar on “The New Virtuous Cycle: University Research and Commercialization” – Free and open to all faculty and students, the one-hour webinar will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 12:30 p.m. Presented by Jill Edwards, executive director of the Innovation Transfer Network, the webinar will look at the use of research for the development of the common good and where commercialization fits in the academic gift economy.  Follow this link for a registration form – http://www.innovationtransfernetwork.org/images/stories/Virtuous_Cycle_Registration_Form.pdf
Deadline for registration is April 15. Please email your completed registration to Jill Edwards at jilledwards@psu.edu 

Arbor Day is April 16 in the Kutztown Park from 12 - 2 p.m. Come plant a tree and celebrate Earth Day. To buy a tree it is $10. For more information, please contact Megan Colyer, Off Campus Advisory Council at x3-1524.
Off-Campus Advisory Council Sponsors Annual CommUnity Block Party - The fourth annual CommUnity Block Party will be held noon-4 p.m., Sunday, May 1, on the 200 block of Main St., Kutztown.

First Annual 5k Race and Family Fun Walk - Join the Off-Campus Advisory Council for the first annual 5k Race and Family Fun Walk in honor of Kyle Quinn, 10 a.m., Sunday, May 1 (before the Block Party). For further information, please visit http://communityblockparty.blogspot.com  
Community Outreach Center is holding the last Blood Drive of the school year. Apr. 19 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room. Please sign up in MSU 281 or just show up.
        Community Outreach Center

Adopt-A-Block- Every Sunday - Come out to help clean up Kutztown and to receive an easy 2 hours of service. All supplies will be provided, so sign up today. To volunteer, please contact Kristen at OCAC@kutztown.edu.
The Race Against Racism committee is looking for donations and runners for our 5th annual Race Against Racism.The race will be held on Apr. 9 at 9 a.m. This is a 5k run/1k walk, the 1k is considered a "fun walk" which is a great opportunity to get the kids involved. The committee is hoping to get at least 200 runners involved, as well as faculty sponsor support for runners. It is $15 for individual student runners and $25 for all other participants. All proceeds from the race will go towards the Boys and Girls Club of Berks County. Any questions should be directed to Amanda Kerns, RAR Advisor, kerns@kutztown.edu.   
        Amanda Kerns, Housing and Residential Services
Tuesday Talk days here on KUR - At 2 p.m., listen in for James Kastle with "JKast," for the best in current affairs talk. At 3 p.m., Meghan Godorov is on with her award-winning "Town and Gown on Common Ground" program, this week sitting down with C.J. Rhoads to discuss Tai Chi and Women's Month At 4 p.m., "The Show" airs, KUR's exclusive sports/talk variety show, detailing Golden Bears as well as regional and national sports. Then at 5 p.m., it's "Notas Latinas," for the best in Latino talk, news, and music!

Wednesdays - "Diversity Rest Stop" interview segment at 3:45 p.m. with local celebrity Stewart Brodian to discuss his new nationally syndicated television program Double Or Nutin'.
Friday - "Makin' Waves," KUR's own exclusive GLBTQ talk/music magazine show airs from 2 - 4 p.m.
        Michael Regensburger, Radio Services

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 The KU men's lacrosse club team lost to Moravian in a close back-and-forth game which went into overtime, 10-9.     
ATHLETICS
Home Athletic Schedule 
 Today, April 5 - Men's Tennis vs. Millersville, 3 p.m., KU Tennis Courts Women's Tennis vs. Millersville, 3 p.m., KU Tennis Courts 
 Wednesday, April 6 - Women's Lacrosse vs. Edinboro, 4 p.m., Keystone Field 
 Saturday, April 9 - Baseball vs. Mansfield, 1 p.m., North Campus Field, doubleheader 

ARAMARK

 Viewpoints:  Roasted turkey breast sandwich with gravy, baked potato with vegetarian chili, steak house roasted potatoes, broccoli with cherry tomatoes and carrots pennies. Soups of the day are beef rice and mushroom barley.

Wednesday: Pan seared pork cutlets with caramelized onion gravy, vegetable noodle bowl, rice pilaf, buttered green beans and vegetable medley. Soups of the day are caramelized onion and vegetable rich.

Thursday: Chicken and waffles with gravy, macaroni and cheese, whipped potatoes, cauliflower and peas and carrots. Soups of the day are turkey noodle and ancho roasted potato chowder.

Friday: Baked tilapia, stuffed shells, cilantro lime brown rice, stir fried vegetables and wax beans. Soups of the day are Manhattan clam chowder and vegetarian minestrone.

In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)


 New Professional Studies courses that are relevant for all majors in Fall 2011:
 PRO 100 Organization & Function of Enterprises
 PRO 185 Personal Finance
 ECO 010 Intro to Economics 
        Elizabeth Rogol, chair, assistant professor, Professional Studies

Uprising in the Middle East: A New Era of Revolution - Please join five panelists as they address the changing dimension of modern social movements, the role of Islam in the Egypt Revolution, the human rights violations in the middle east, the perspective of middle eastern youth, and the impact of Egypt revolution on middle eastern governments. This roundtable discussion is on Wednesday, Apr. 6 at 4:30 p.m. in AF 102. The event is cosponsored by KU Political Science Club and Multicultural Center.
        Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services

Photographers on campus Apr. 6 & 7:  Two photographers and an assistant will be taking photos on campus Wednesday and Thursday for Admissions publications. They will focus their attention on specific students and professors, however the set up of some of the shots will be in public areas (e.g. Library, front of Old Main, etc.) as well as several classrooms. They will work to not disrupt or distract from usual academic activities.
        Camille DeMarco, University Relations Office

Students:  Year One on the Job…Managing Your Finances - Managing your new financial status can be a daunting task. There are several fundamentals that, once mastered, will give you a level of confidence. Learn how to set up a budget and manage the monthly expenses.  Use credit cards wisely -- both in what cards you chose and how you use them.  Know about credit bureau reports -- what they are all about, who looks at them, what they mean. Plan to attend this program today, Apr. 5, from 11-11:50 a.m.  in MSU 250. Presented by PSECU. 
        Linda Lantaff, academic planner, Career Development Center

Kudos to assistant professor Karen Benjamin Guzzo from Anthropology & Sociology for having her comments on a new trend in families published by WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20110401/2-kids-different-dads.

Student Union and Involvement Services is sponsoring a Celebration of Hispanic Culture Week Apr. 4 - Apr. 8.

Today, Apr. 5 - Tuesday Trivia, MSU Info Desk - Answer questions about famous Hispanic Americans and win great prizes.

Wednesday Apr. 6 - Open Mic Night with Carlos Robson,  7 - 9 p.m., S. Dining Hall - Come out and listen to KU’s best and brightest talent with poet Carlos Robson.

Thursday, Apr. 7 -  KUSIC , 11 a .m., Bear’s Den - Our common hour music performances featuring KU students.

Friday, Apr. 8 - KU Koffeehouse with singer Gaby Moreno, 10 p.m. - midnight, South Dining Hall (co-sponsored by the Women’s Center) - Come and listen to the beautiful musical stylings of Guatemalan singer Gaby Moreno.

There is a new show up on the Brick Wall titled "Unfamiliar Places." Student Samantha Stevenson is displaying her paintings from now until Apr. 14. There is also a catered opening reception scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 7 from 6 - 7 p.m.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators

The Alumni Office is now taking nominations for the Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. This annual award is presented to a faculty member who has served Kutztown University in an outstanding manner. Any current full-time faculty member at Kutztown University is eligible for nomination. KU faculty members, administrators, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to nominate. The award will be presented during the President’s opening program for the fall semester. The deadline for nominations is May 1. Please forward nominations to:  Wiesenberger Faculty Award Committee, Kutztown University, Wiesenberger Alumni Center, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530. For more information, please visit http://www.kutztown.edu/alumni/wiesenberger/Awards/generalinfo.html 
        Glenn Godshall, director, Alumni Relations
Big Art Day is Friday, Apr. 15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Sharadin Art Building, Room 120. Please join the Fine Arts department for the 2011 BIG ART DAY. This year, we are welcoming alumni Marie Getz, an art therapist and psychotherapist living in Colorado; Matt Smith, a staff photographer for The Express-Times in Easton and the owner of a very active freelance real estate photography company; and Zach Lindenberger, a technical administrator for the Foundations Department at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. They will talk about their art careers and share their experience in the field after graduating from Kutztown University.
        Laurent Odde, assistant professor, Fine Arts
College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty First Thursday!  Dr. Daniel Haxall, assistant professor in the Department of Fine Arts, will present “Making Concrete Improvisations:  The Work of Art History” on Thursday, Apr. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Sharadin Art Building, room 120. Dr. Haxall will discuss his role in the exhibition, Concrete Improvisations:  Collages and Sculpture by Esteban Vicente, currently on view at the Grey Art Gallery of New York University. A show that will tour internationally, Concrete Improvisations is the first exhibition devoted to the paper collages and wooden sculptures of the Spanish-born abstract expressionist. In addition, Dr. Haxall will discuss his employment at various museums, such as the National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian American Art Museum, explaining the types of work available to students of art and how these institutions operate and plan exhibitions. 
        William J. Mowder, dean, College of Visual & Performing Arts

The March 2011 compilation of Professional Contributions is now online featuring approximately 60 entries highlighting special recognitions, publications, presentations and activities of university contributors. Professional Contributions, collected from January-March 2011 

The Association of Childhood Education International and Kappa Delta Pi have joined forces again in 2011 to collect items for Lehigh Valley Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital's pediatric units, during the month of April. These items are to help sick children pass the time while they are in the hospital and help keep their mind off of what they are going through.

The items can include books, toys, stuffed animals, dolls, trucks, building blocks, legos, coloring books with crayons, games, card games, Sudoku books, markers, puzzles, etc. anything children of all ages would enjoy. These gifts really help to put a smile on the children's faces and every donation is greatly appreciated.

The boxes for receiving the donations are located on the second floor of Beekey Education Hall, office 210. Members of both organizations will be visiting with the children at all three hospitals on select weekends during the month of April to spend time with the children and their parents, read, do activities (created by our education majors), as well as bring the donated items. All donations are greatly appreciated. The members of ACEI and KDP thank you for helping them brighten a child's day! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you! - Dr. Bazley, Dr. McMillan and Dr. Darrah.
        Dr. Kristen Bazley, assistant professor, Education


Friday, Apr. 15 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown University students, staff, faculty and administrators are invited to the hear Jerry Pinkney, winner of the 2010 Caldecott Award and many other awards for his outstanding illustrations in children's books. Also, Pat Mora, poet and author of books for children and adults, will be presenting. Pat is the founder of El Dia de los libros, celebrated in communities around the United States. Many of her books are bilingual (Spanish and English). This event is offered at no charge to the KU community. The presenters will autograph books immediately after in MSU. Books are available for purchase at a 20% discount in the KU Bookstore. 
        Sandy Chambers, KU Children's Literature Conference Committee

Please join KU student-writers for the 7th Annual KU Composition Conference on Wednesday, Apr. 13. This conference, sponsored by the English Department, is a venue for student work produced in all levels of Composition & Rhetoric courses at KU, from freshmen introductory classes to graduate seminars. Our theme this year is "Arts of Noise." Presentations will include traditional essays, audio essays and multimedia work. 

Our Featured Session, from 1 - 2 p.m. in MSU 250, is "Writing Under the Ax." Join local secondary and higher education teachers as they discuss the challenges of teaching and learning writing in the age of big budget cuts, increasing class sizes and No Child Left Behind.  

 The conference is free and open to the public. Please encourage your students to attend. All events will take place in MSU; registration and programs are available in MSU 312. Sessions run continuously from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. Drop in for one session or stay the day. Thank you for supporting student writing at KU. 
        Amy Lynch-Biniek, chair, KUCC 

The Kutztown University Planetarium one-hour laser light shows run through Thursday, Apr. 7. The planetarium, located in the Grim Science Building room 100, hosts a variety of laser light shows to the music of the Beatles, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Crystal Method, Metallica, and others.

The first show, Laser Beatles, is at 6 p.m., followed by two more at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The laser light shows are open to the public, with tickets on sale for $3 at MSU, at the door of the show, or online for an additional processing fee. For a complete schedule of laser light shows, please visit www.kutztown.edu/planetarium.