Be sure to make it to the Rohrbach Library to see posters celebrating libraries!


The Daily Brief

Friday, April 22, 2011



Announcements

The next time you are in or around the Rohrbach Library, stop at the computer area on the first floor to see the display of READ posters that Tim Ballingall, our PR Intern, created as part of our National Library Week celebration last week. They are along the wall by the printers and have become quite popular. Some pictures are posted on the “Rohrbach Library” Facebook page.
        Karen J. Wanamaker, assistant professor, librarian, Rohrbach Library


The 7th Annual KU Composition Conference a Success!
On Wednesday, Apr. 13, the KU English Department held its 7th annual KU Composition Conference (KUCC).  This celebration of student writing showcased the work produced in all levels of composition and rhetoric courses at KU, from general education through graduate classes.  This year, students shared a variety of compositions, including audio essays, multimedia projects, memoirs, researched papers and manifestos. The turnout was record-breaking! The KUCC guest book was signed by 283 people, including students, their family, roommates, teammates and friends, and KU faculty and staff.  The featured panel, "Writing Under the Ax," was standing room only. Students participated by offering thoughtful questions and comments to the panel of secondary and post-secondary English teachers.  Congratulations to the KUCC Planning Committee and all of the students who shared their work for this year’s event.


The Department of Computer Science would like to invite the university community
to the thesis presentation of Jeffrey Minton. His thesis, titled “Do You See What I'm Saying: Relating Language and Vision to Create Interaction Between Humans and Robots” will be presented on Thursday, Apr. 28, at 11 a.m.,  in 280 OM. Refreshments will follow the presentation.


Please congratulate the following students and organizations who were given awards at the 14th Annual Greek Awards ceremony held Wednesday, Apr. 20:

Diversity Programming Award: Sigma Lambda Beta
Leadership Development Award: Kappa Sigma
Scholarship Development Award: Delta Zeta
Service to Campus and Community Award: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
New Member Development Award Phi Sigma Sigma
Fraternity of the Year: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sorority of the Year: Phi Sigma Sigma
Emerging Greek Leader of the Year Award: Jasmine Lockhart and Bryan McKinstry
Living Your Values Award: Matthew Alaio and Gardenys Fernandez
Greek Man of the Year Award: Eli Perez
Greek Woman of the Year Award: Caitlin Gaultney
Advisor of the Year Award: Sean Dallas
        Jenni Rach, assistant director, Student Union and Involvement Services



PERSONAL


The Department of History regrets to inform the University community that Charles D. Youngerman, Professor Emeritus of History and Social Studies Education, who joined the faculty in 1970, passed away in Florida on Apr. 20, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and three sons. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at Magnolia Point, 3429 Castle Point Court, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 
       
Michael D. Gambone, chair, History


ATHLETICS

Men's Tennis
PSAC CHAMPIONSHIP - Today
Kutztown at Bloomsburg, 9 a.m.

Softball
PSAC PLAYOFFS - Today
Kutztown at Bloomsburg, 10 a.m.


Home Athletic Schedule
 
Friday, April 22 Baseball vs. West Chester, 1 p.m., DH, North Campus Field 
Saturday, April 23, Women's Lacrosse vs. Georgian Court, 1 p.m., Keystone Field 


ARAMARK

Please click on this link, http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSE/Kutztown/Menus/Viewpoints.htm, to find out what the Viewpoints menu is for the day, week, or even the weeks to come. You can also find out the answers to your other questions about dining on the Kutztown Dining website, http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSE/Kutztown/. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.



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

STRATTON LOT TO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS ON April 27; ENTERPRISE RENTAL CARS TO BE RELOCATED FOR THE DAY -

As a part of KU’s commitment to the community, we will be hosting the Berks County Special Olympics on Wednesday, April 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-2 (near Beekey Education Building) and riding the shuttle to Stratton, or parking in any other faculty/staff space and walking. The shuttle stop at lot A-2 will be clearly marked along College Boulevard. The first shuttle loop begins at 7 a.m. The shuttle will also run in the afternoon from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. to return employees to the A-2 lot. 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.

In addition all Enterprise rental cars scheduled for Wednesday (4/27) pick-up will be relocated and can be picked up at the north campus location (Academic Forum).  If you are dropping off cars on Tuesday (4/26), you may still drop them off at the south campus location (parking lot F-4).  Any cars being returned on Wednesday (4/27) before 4:00pm should be dropped off at the north campus location – any cars being dropped off after 4:00pm can be returned to the south campus location. 

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.   Any questions feel free to contact my office.  Thanks again for your support. 
       
KU Office of Conference Services 



ICI SURVEY A SUCCESS! On behalf of the Institutional Climate Initiative Committee, I want to thank all students, faculty, and staff who took the time to take the climate survey.   Your participation allowed us to reach the numbers to validate the survey!  This will go a long way in helping make Kutztown University a better place to learn, live, and work. Thank you again for your investment in KU.
     
  Maria Sanelli, chair, ICI Committee 


Here are the winners of the Institutional Climate Survey prizes. Congratulations to all winners, and thanks again for taking the survey. All prizewinners will be notified by their Kutztown email. If you do not receive notice, you may contact Apryle Carney (acarney@kutztown.edu or x3-4027). You will need your KU ID to claim your prize in 106 OM.

iPad (Staff) - Gina Andersen
iPad (Faculty) - Kathleen Hartman
iPad (Student) - Jessica Cahill
LCD TVs - Tiffany Bates, Michael Salazar
$20 Bear Bucks Cards - Marissa Louer, Carlina Pagano, Darren Krout, Rachel L. Bauer, Katelyn Cleaver
$10 Bear Bucks Cards - Darby Minterm, Kaitlyn Sales, Gary Gristick, Danielle Dooley, Charles Hess
Kutztown T-Shirts - Carmita Ponce, Chris Reber


KU names Academic Achievement Award winners - Kutztown University celebrated the 11 recipients of its annual Academic Achievement Awards in a ceremony on Wednesday in the McFarland Student Union building. Congratulations to Alison Koser, Helen Malenda, Melissa McQuade, Mattathias Needle, Christina Yesenofski, Irelyn Akers, Josh Dannin, Jeffrey Hartman, Jessie Horning, Luna McMahon and Christina Taylor. Read about the recipients’ many accomplishments and view pictures of the ceremony at http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/urelations/academicachievement/2011.shtml


This week's MSU Movie Series film is "The Dilemma" which will be shown in the McFarland Student Union Alumni Auditorium on Friday at 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM and 8 PM. Admission is free! Check out the MSU movie website for more information. http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/msub/programs/submovies.asp 


SPE010-062 - dedicated to students who are afraid of public speaking is STILL OPEN. Any interested students need to receive clearance to enroll in the course - and so the course has appeared as "closed" in the schedule. See Dr. Ron Grapsy in 234B Rickenbach to get clearance. Please spread the word.
        Ron Grapsy, assistant professor, Speech and Theatre



Watch this week’s Weather Balloon with Monsoon Mike. KU's Mike Regensburger talks about Spring weather which includes interesting facts about tornadoes, this date in weather history, and he will get you up to speed on the weather forecast for the rest of this week. This show is produced weekly by Prof. Cara Cotellese's video post production class in the Electronic Media Department.  Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/user/KutztownUniversity#p/u/0/1IQc5CNqdN0  



The Student Recreation Center will be operating under special hours for the upcoming Easter Break:
Friday, Apr. 22 - 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Keystone Hall Pool Hours: 8 - 9 a.m., noon – 1 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 23 - CLOSED
Sunday, Apr. 24 - CLOSED
Monday, Apr. 25 - Regular Hours Resume                      



The Purchasing Department would like everyone to know that Tammy Moyer has recently been admitted to Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. Get well messages can be sent to Tammy at her home address:  35 Clay Road, Mertztown, PA 19539.
        KU Purchasing Department & Business Office


The Department of Mathematics would like to congratulate Dr. Winnie Peterson and Dr. Larry Mugridge on the announcement of their retirement. Please join us for a reception in their honor on Monday, Apr. 25, from 3 - 5 p.m. in MSU 250.


Please remind students that PSECU scholarship applications are due in the PSECU eCenter by Friday, Apr. 22 at 4 p.m. $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester.
        Linda L. Lorincz, business advisor/manager, PSECU


99.9 The Hawk will be raffling off tickets to KU’s afternoon performance of Steve Allen’s Meeting of Minds. Be sure to listen to the Michaels and Layne Morning Show on 99.9 The Hawk for more details and your chance to win.

Do you have your ticket? Steve Allen's Meeting of Minds is on campus this Friday, Apr. 22. Come see Charles Darwin, Emily Dickinson, Attila the Hun, and Galileo Galilei perform in Schaeffer Auditorium. Tickets start at just $15 and are available at the MSU Info Desk.


The International Student Organization Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, Apr. 23 in MSU Multipurpose Room. Please join us for this celebration of diversity, international food and entertainment. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the program will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available in the Office of International Programs located in 204 Stratton - $5 if purchased in advance, $10 at the door.

If you would like more information about the banquet, please contact Anesah Akari at akari@kutztown.edu or x6-4256.
        Anesah Akari, advisor, International Students Organization

The Alumni Office is now taking nominations for the Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award is presented annually to one faculty member who has served Kutztown University in a manner which sets him/her apart from faculty colleagues. Any current full-time faculty member at Kutztown University is eligible for nomination. Nominations may be submitted by anyone associated with Kutztown University - faculty members, administrators, staff, students and alumni. Deadline for nominations is May 1. The award is presented during the President’s opening program for the fall semester. Nominations should be forwarded to:

Wiesenberger Faculty Award Committee, Kutztown University, Wiesenberger Alumni Center, PO Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530.

Please Click here for nomination form; for guidelines please click here ; and for general information on nominations please click here.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!