Congratulations to 1st place finishers in the
Greater Reading Keystone Innovation Zone Business challenge,
KU students Kelsey Godfrey, Margaret Haines,
Mike Grimm and Justin McCurdy.
See more below.



The Daily Brief

Wednesday, April 13, 2011



Announcements

Please join KU student-writers for the 7th Annual KU Composition Conference today, 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 9 a.m. - 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
 


Stratton and Risley parking lots closed on Apr. 27 for Special Olympics -  As a part of KU’s commitment to the community, we will be hosting the Berks County Special Olympics on Wednesday, Apr. 27. The F-1 parking Lot (behind Stratton Administration Center) and the F-4 Lot (between University Field and the old heating plant) will have limited access in an effort to accommodate the buses transporting the Special Olympics participants to University Field.

Faculty and staff who normally park in F-1 or F-4 will have the option of parking in A-3 (near Beekey Education Building) and riding the shuttle to Stratton. The shuttle stop at lot A-3 will be clearly marked along College Blvd. The shuttle will also run in the afternoon from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. to return employees to the A-3 lot via the campus loop. The parking spots in F-1 closest to the Stratton Building (currently handicapped and 30-minute parking) will be reserved for KU employee handicapped parking and for daily business purposes only. We ask that all employees please be aware of the event date and plan accordingly. We truly appreciate your cooperation in helping our university support such a worthy cause.
        KU Office of Conference Services


Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Greater Reading Keystone Innovation Zone Business Idea Challenge! KU students placed first and also placed sixth! The competition encourages local college and university students to consider and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly in the technology field.

1st place: Kelsey Godfrey, leader, and  Margaret Haines, Mike Grimm and Justin McCurdy. Their project was uTriv Challenge, a smart phone application that manages scoring and creates a ranking system for team trivia at local restaurants.

6th place: Matthew Todd and Ryan Todd. Their project was Arty’s Online Grocery Store, a streamlined and intuitive online business that eliminates costs that plague the supermarket industry.


GLBTQ Resource Center is hosting movie nights in OM 4 as part of a series of Staff Pick Movie Nights for GLBTQ Awareness month. These events are open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public. For more information, please contact the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.
•April 19 - The Birdcage at 7 p.m.
•April 20 - To Wong Foo at 7 p.m.


Need an end of the year fundraising opportunity for your department, club, organization, or business? Want a study break? If so, then come to the Off Campus Advisory Council's CommUnity Block Party on Sunday, May 1 from 12 - 4 p.m. on the 200 Block of Main Street. For more information, please visit http://communityblockparty.blogspot.com. The cost to participate is $10 and the registration deadline is Apr. 19.


Veteran Resource Centers - How They Will Impact Your Campus and Your Community will be discussed in a webinar on Tuesday, Apr. 19, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in MSU 322. Presenters are:  Dr. John Schupp, creator and National Director of the SERV (Supportive Education for the Returning Veteran) program and Roger P. Buck, Ph.D., retired U.S. Navy Veteran. Join us as we learn how to staff it, how to get the local veteran community to help run it, and most importantly, how to fund it. It will show the financial and human impact that these centers have on campuses and communities. The webinar is free, but seating is limited. If you will be attending, kindly RSVP to psabl910@live.kutztown.edu or 973-714-0925.
        Penelope M. Sablack, graduate coordinator, President's Roundtable on AOD


Support KUBoK by running or walking in this year's 1st-ever 5K for KUBoK on Sunday, May 1 at 10 a.m. Registration is $15 for students and $25 for faculty, staff, and community members. Please visit http://communityblockparty.blogspot.com for more information. The deadline to register and receive a T-shirt is Apr. 22.


Bieber Tourways bus schedule changes – Beiber Tourways has made changes to departure and arrival times on some of the bus routes, including Philadelphia and New York runs. Please stop by the MSU Info Desk  or the KUSSI Service Center, MSU 171 and pick up a new bus schedule or visit www.biebertourways.com for the most current departure/arrival times.
        Diane Ruth, KUSSI Service Center


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.



Kutztown University and the Borough of Kutztown are pleased to announce an open application process for a Student ambassador non-voting position within the Borough Council for the Borough of Kutztown as well as to the Mayor of Kutztown. This position is open to any full time Kutztown University student and will begin Sept. 1, for a one-year term. Interested students must submit the completed application no later than Apr. 29. The applications will be reviewed by representatives of KU and the Borough of Kutztown. Following a review, finalists will be determined and those applicants will be interviewed. Thank you in advance for your consideration to participate in this exciting endeavor. The application and requirements can be found at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/leadership.aspx.
        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services
 

Off Campus Student Life/Off Campus Advisory Council (OCAC) hiring for 2011/2012.Applications are currently being accepted for undergraduate student positions for 2011-2012 academic year. Information about Off Campus Student Life/OCAC, position description and application form is available at
http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/communityrelations/
        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services



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. For questions or more information, please contact Maureen Cravath at Mcrav969@live.kutztown.edu


ACADEMICS

The following DVD is available in the AV Center for preview:

“For Love of Liberty” – From the Revolution to the Civil War, from the World Wars to present day fighting in Afghanistan, this inspiring epic saga of African American military sacrifices, dramatically and for all time sets the record straight.

The following DVDS were added to the media library and are available in the AV Center:

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins (DVD 5027) - There was a time when few knew what a dinosaur looked like. This is the story of how Waterhouse Hawkins built the first life-sized dinosaur models and dazzled the world with his awe-inspiring creations.

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (DVD 5026) - Wilbur is different from the other Naked Mole Rats in his Colony, because he wears clothes (and he likes it!). But what will happen when Grand-pah, the oldest, wisest, and most-naked Naked Mole Rat ever discovers Wilbur’s secret? A gentle story about not quite fitting in and expressing one’s own individuality.

Chicken Little (DVD 5025) - A bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale of the not-so-bright little chicken’s encounter with an acorn and gravity.
        Ted Hickman, Coordinator, AV Center



STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The KU men’s rugby team will host University of Delaware this Saturday at 1 p.m. in the home finale. The 1-3 Golden Bears will need a victory to have a chance at a winning season after a 24-20 loss to Navy last weekend. This Saturday’s match will be held at North Campus Field and admission is free.



ATHLETICS

Kutztown Athletics is inviting you to SpringFest 2011 - We’re gearing up for spring and showcasing our 2011 Fall Sports on Saturday, Apr. 16. For more information, please visit www.kubears.com.

Schedule of events:
Volleyball - All day, beginning at 9 a.m.
Field Hockey alumni game - 9 a.m.
Softball doubleheader vs. West Chester - 1 p.m.
KU Football spring game - 1 p.m.


Kutztown University sophomore April Doyle was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Field Athlete of the Week for the second time this season. Doyle earned the honor after winning the shot put and bettering her NCAA Division II championship provisional mark at the Moravian Coach P Invitational last Friday evening. Doyle’s effort of 45 feet, 8 ½ inches. She continues to shine as she has the No. 1 spot in the conference. Currently, Doyle is ranked No. 12 amongst Division II competitors.



Home Athletic Schedule 
Thursday, April 14
Baseball vs. Wilmington University, 3 p.m., North Campus Field
M&W Track and Field, Mondschein Multi-Invitational, 3 p.m. 
M&W Tennis vs. Bloomsburg, 3 p.m., Keystone Tennis Courts 

Friday, April 15
M&W Track and Field, Mondschein Multi-Invitational, 3 p.m. 
Baseball vs. Washington Adventist (DH), 1 p.m., North Campus Field

Saturday, April 16
Softball vs. West Chester (DH), 1 p.m., North Campus Field
Football Spring Game, 1 p.m., University Field
Field Hockey Alumni Game, 9 a.m., University Field
Women’s Volleyball Spring Match, 1 p.m., Keystone Arena

ARAMARK

Viewpoints:  Roast beef with gravy, Creole vegetables and rice, potato filling, corn and peas, mushrooms and red peppers. Soups of the day are chicken noodle and vegetable chowder.

Thursday: Chicken parmesan, spinach quiche, spaghetti, herbed vegetables and cauliflower. Soups of the day are navy bean and potato chowder.


Friday: Baked haddock, Mediterranean wheat pasta, cheesy mashed potatoes, baby corn and bok choy and oriental broccoli. Soups of the day are New England clam chowder and cream of tomato.



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

On Friday, Apr. 8, in recognition of their superior academic achievement, the following students were inducted into the Mu Gamma Chapter of Phi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Social Work Education. These students were joined by friends, family and social work faculty in recognition and celebration, in the President’s Room of the Student Union Building. Bachelor of Social Work students: Lindsay Gohl, Kristin Hagaman, Felicia Loughery, Ariel Oxendine, Jessica Rotellini, Amanda Schlupp, and Paige Erika Taylor.

Master of Social Work students: Natalie J. Brunone-Stewart, Brooke Di Blasio, Kathleen Dougherty, Beth Janis, Eric Kyere, Ben Whary (Vice President, 2011/2012), Amanda Faust, John Lucas, Donald Macintyre, Rachael A. Paashau (President 2011/2012), Amanda Reedy, and Agnes-Mary Roberts.   
       
Ed Hanna, faculty advisor, Phi Alpha, Social Work


The Kutztown University Department of Elementary Education is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Children’s Literature Conference at Kutztown University, Saturday, Apr. 16. We are excited to have Linda Sue Park, Beth Krommes, Pat Mora and Jerry Pinkney speaking at this year’s event. Please check out http://kuchildrenslitcon.wordpress.com/ for more information. KU undergraduate students and full time graduate students may attend the conference for a reduced fee of $10. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Sandy Chambers at chambers@kutztown.edu.

KU Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a special presentation by Pat Mora and Jerry Pinkney, Friday, Apr. 15 from 2 - 3 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium.


Arbor Day 2011 is being celebrated locally on Apr. 16 in the Kutztown Park from 12 - 2 p.m. Come plant a tree and celebrate Arbor 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.  


Adopt-A-Block is every Sunday - Come out to help clean up Kutztown and to receive an easy two hours of service. All supplies will be provided, so sign up today. To volunteer, please contact Kristen at OCAC@kutztown.edu.


AFSCME Members: Please join us Monday, Apr. 18, for our monthly meeting held at Janelle’s Catering Hall, 360 Fleetwood Rd., Lyons, at 7 p.m.

        Annette Christman


On Wednesday, Apr. 13 the Frederick Douglass Institute will host its final installment of its year long discussion series. Dr. Ellesia Blaque of the KU English Department will lead a discussion entitled The Miseducation Of Minorities: Overcoming The Odds. We will be in RL 100B from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Taheerah Entsuah at fdouglass@kutztown.edu
        Frederick Douglass Institute


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



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


Resume Workshop - Please encourage your student to attend a resume workshop facilitated by the Career Center, on Thursday, Apr. 14. This will be held in room 104 of the Multicultural Center at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Don’t let time slip away this semester with no resume. For more information please call x3-4807.
        Jeann Cengeri, office manager, Multicultural Services


National Library Week - Mark your calendars now for the following events that will take place as part of our National
Library Week (April 10-16) celebration. More information on these events can be found on the Library's blog at www.rohrbachlibrary.wordpress.com 

•April 1 – 15, Come to RL 24 to have your picture taken with your favorite book. We will use your picture to create an 11x17 READ poster that will be on display during the month of April. To see some examples of celebrity READ posters, please go to www.alastore.ala.org/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=158
•April 10-15, “Like” us on our Facebook page (Rohrbach Library) for a chance at winning a prize for answering the daily trivia question.
•On April 13, from 4 - 5 p.m. in RL 100B, Berks County Poet Laureate Craig Czury will celebrate National Poetry Month and National Library Week with a reading in the Voices and Choices Center.
        Karen J. Wanamaker, Outreach Librarian

“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



Cosmic Fine-Tuning and God: On Thursday, Apr. 14, 7 -8:30 p.m., in the AF 200, Dr. Robin Collins, professor of philosophy at Messiah College (Grantham, Pa.), will give a talk on how recent findings in physics strongly suggest the existence of a divine being. For more information please follow link: http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/philosophy/club.asp 
        
Joseph Jedwab, assistant professor,  Philosophy


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


New Professional Studies courses that are relevant for all majors in Fall 2011:
PRO 100 Organization & Function of Enterprises MWF 8 a.m.
PRO 185 Personal Finance MWF 9 a.m.
PRO 130 Practical Leadership MW 4:30 p.m.
ECO 010 Intro to Economics MWF 1 p.m.
        Elizabeth Rogol, chair, assistant professor, Professional Studies

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!