KU's Dr. Jacob Sewall, Department of Physical Sciences, co-authored
a paper that is making news around the world. See more below.

The Daily Brief
Tuesday,  April 26, 2011
Announcements
STRATTON LOT TO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TOMORROW, 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 tomorrow. 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 pick-up tomorrow will be relocated and can be picked up at the north campus location (Academic Forum).  If you are dropping off cars today, you may still drop them off at the south campus location (parking lot F-4).  Any cars being returned tomorrow before 4 p.m. should be dropped off at the north campus location – any cars being dropped off after 4 p.m. can be returned to the south campus location. 

We ask that all employees please be aware of this event 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. 
        Terry Sitler, director, Conference Services
Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Sewall, Department of Physical Sciences, who co-authored with Dr. Mark Clementz of the University of Wyoming, a paper published in the prestigious journal Science that could change the understanding of the climate during Eocene period, a time of dramatic change and the emergence of the first modern mammals. Sewall and Clementz simulated Eocene climates with powerful computers and studied the fossils of ancient sirenians, the family of sea cows that includes the modern manatee and dugong, to challenge popular assumptions about the temperature and composition of the seawater during that period. For more on their research go to:  http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/urelations/mediarelations/1104/sewall.shtml 
Summer Hours – As in past years, the University will initiate summer hours beginning May 9, the Monday following Commencement.  These hours will remain in effect through Friday, August 26.  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, Administration and Finance
Please join the Office of Admissions in welcoming 25 high school students from J.P. McCaskey High School to our campus today. In addition, also join us in welcoming a group of students from the Project Home program. Both groups will spend the day learning about their post-secondary options and experiencing firsthand our wonderful campus.
        Thomas F. Miller , graduate assistant, Admissions

Celebrating the Launch of the 2011 Edition of Essence Fine Arts and Literary Magazine - Join us Thursday, Apr. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eckhaus Gallery on Main Street. There will be refreshments, live music and a poetry/prose reading. This will be a great night!
        Allison Ferrier, co-editor, Essence
Congratulations to Elementary Education students, Alicia Berkoski (Senior) and Lynne Deichert (Junior), who recently presented at the Association of Childhood Education International Conference in New Orleans, LA; one of only four student "make and take" presentations that were accepted for this international conference. Their presentation entitled, "Games R Us" (creating generic board games for any subject in the classroom), was attended by over 60 educators from all over the world. Ms. Berkoski and Ms. Deichert were accompanied and assisted by the student organization Elementary Education advisors and professors, Dr. Kristen Bazley and Dr. Linda McMillan; who also presented at the conference.
KU Student Ambassador is great opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on experience with local/municipal government. Ambassadors represent the KU and the student body by working closely with Borough Council and 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. The opportunity can also be applied toward completing an internship requirement. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/leadership.aspx.
        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

The Department of History congratulates the following students who were inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for history, on Tuesday, Apr. 19:  Elizabeth Ambrose, Brian Buchman, Laura Chamberlain, Scott Cullen, Shawn Devaney, Sarah Driesbach, Joseph Fite, Erica Franklin, Martin Giannini, Jeremy Kopp, Timothy Long, Brad Luckenbill, Thomas Mason, Shawn Mercer, Samantha Miller, Amanda Panish, Gregory Parker, Robert Ramsey, Daniel Romberger, Brooke Schwoyer, Marybeth Sia, Kenneth Stanley, Naomi Steiner, Adam Stofko, Robert Toth, Jr., Angelica Vargas, Brian Warren, Zackery Yankeiwicz.   
        Patricia N. Derr, faculty advisor, Phi Alpha Theta 
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 27 - TransAmerica at 7 p.m.
•April 28 - Breaking the Surface: the Greg Louganis Story at 7 p.m.

KUR Special Programming:
This Tuesday, James Kastle will be at the huge rally in Harrisburg to defend higher education, so tune in throughout the day for live reports from various KUR reporters (Mike McVicar & Kyle Loudis) from the Pennsylvania State Capitol. At 2 p.m. (James' normal time on-air) tune in for a "best of" edition of "JKast," replaying the show our staff has chosen as the most poignant of the year.

At 3 p.m., Meghan Godorov is on with her award-winning "Town and Gown on Common Ground" program. This will be a historic "Town and Gown" as, after many many semesters as host of the show, Meghan is graduating, moving on, and hanging up her KUR microphone forever. Tears are sure to flow. Ratings are sure to soar. You think the final episode of M*A*S*H or the final episode of Seinfeld were big in broadcasting history? Nothing will compare to this tearful goodbye. KUR invites you to call into Meghan's show between 3 and 4 and share your tearful stories and goodbyes as this amazing radio host moves onto the next chapters in her life. The talk show line is (610)-683-4859.

At 4 p.m., "The Show" airs, KUR's exclusive sports/talk variety show, and 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., by popular demand, we replay our reflection back on the Chinese culture celebration held recently in the Multipurpose Room and sponsored by the Multicultural Center! What better way to wrap up a semester of Diversity interviews than with a replay of one of our most poignant segments highlighting Asian life?

Friday - "Makin' Waves," KUR's own exclusive GLBTQ talk/music magazine show airs from 2 - 4 p.m.
Michael Regensburger, Radio Services
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.  For further information, please visit http://communityblockparty.blogspot.com


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    

ACADEMICS

 The University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will meet on Thursday, Apr. 28, at 11 a.m. in MSU312, to consider the curricular proposals on its April agenda, which can be found online at http:// www.kutztown.edu/committees/ucc/agenda.html. As always, individuals and/or departments with proposals on the agenda are invited and encouraged to attend to answer any questions that may arise.
        R.S. Schaeffer, chair, University Curriculum Committee

ATHLETICS

 The Kutztown University men’s tennis team won its third consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) championship by defeating Bloomsburg University, 5-1, Friday afternoon. On an overcast and chilly morning, the Golden Bears (13-4 overall) won two of three doubles matches and three singles sets to earn their 10th crown in the last 12 years and extend their winning streak to 23 against conference foes.

Ranked fourth in the last NCAA Division II Atlantic Region poll, the Golden Bears are in excellent shape to receive a bid to the NCAA tournament for the 13th time under coach Suresh Ramamurthi. The selections and pairings will be announced Tuesday, Apr. 26 at 8 p.m. on  http://www.ncaa.com. Kutztown has advanced to the Sweet 16 in each of the last two years.
Kutztown softball to host PSAC Championships - Kutztown University’s North Campus Field will be the site of the 2011 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) championship series. Joining Kutztown will be West Chester University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As the highest remaining seed, Kutztown earned the right to host the three-team championship beginning on Friday, April 29 with the championship game slated for Saturday, April 30.

Tickets for the championship of the tournament are $7 for adults, $2 for students each day of the tournament. PSAC students with I.D. will be admitted free with valid I.D. Only PSAC passes will be honored. 

Kutztown (39-12 overall), Indiana, Pa. (30-6) and West Chester (33-17) will be looking to win its first PSAC softball title in school history. Live stats will be available of every game. Check www.kubears.com for daily updates and all of the latest coverage. 

2011 PSAC CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
 Friday, April 29
Game 1 - (2) IUP vs. (3) West Chester, 11 a.m.
Game 2 - (1) Kutztown vs. Game 1 loser, 1 p.m.
Game 3 – (1) Kutztown vs. Game 1 winner, 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 30
Game 4 – noon
Game 5 – 2 p.m. (if necessary) 
Weekly Home Athletic Schedule
 Tuesday, April 26
Baseball vs. Chestnut Hill, 1 p.m., DH, North Campus Field

Friday, April 29
PSAC Softball Championships, 11 a.m., North Campus Field

Saturday, April 30
PSAC Softball Championships, Noon, North Campus Field                                               
Baseball vs. Bloomsburg, 1 p.m., DH, North Campus 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.)

The Department of Computer Science would like to invite the university community to the thesis presentation of Nelya Storozhyshina. Her thesis, titled “A Heuristic Concentration Solution Approach for the Set Covering Problem Using Row and Column Knowledge Functions” will be presented on Tuesday, Apr.26, at 11 a.m., in OM 280. Refreshments will follow the presentation.
Distinguished Service Award Reception - You are cordially Invited to Distinguished Service Awards reception. The KU Commission on Status of Minorities presents the Distinguished Service Awards to select a group of faculty, staff, and students who excel in promoting cultural competence, an environment of cultural competence, and inclusion. The recipients of the 2011 Distinguished Service Awards are:

Mahfuzul Khondaker, assistant professor, Criminal Justice
Cameo Pritchett, student
Jerry W. Schearer, assistant dean, New Programs & Services
Amy S. Trumbauer, instructor/director, Trio Student Support Services Program

The Distinguished Service Awards reception will take on Tuesday, Apr. 26 at 11 a.m. in MSU 250. Light refreshments provided.
        Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services


The Reading Eagle was on campus for last week's Chambliss Lecture by Fine Arts professor Matthew Daub. Here's the story: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=303497


PASSHE Open Enrollment (not for PEBTF covered AFSCME & SCUPA employees) – The Open Enrollment period will run from April 25 through May 25, 2011 for an effective date of July 1, 2011. Important information for the upcoming plan year including Expansion of Coverage for Adult Children (up to age 26) and new Plan Costs can be found on the H.R. website under Featured H.R. News at:  http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/.  Changes can be made via Employee Self-Service System (ESS) or via paper forms returned to the H.R. Office by May 25, 2011. 
        Jean E. Adam, benefits manager


The Student Recreation Center will be operating under special hours for the week of finals:

May 2 - 4:  6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
May 5:  6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Keystone Hall Pool Hours 8 - 9 a.m., 12 noon – 1 p.m., 5:30 - 7 p.m.
May 6:  6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Keystone Hall Pool Hours: 8 - 9 a.m., 12 noon – 1 p.m.
May 7 – 8:  CLOSED
May 9:  Summer hours begin


Seminar opportunity: "Reengineering the Academic Library for Digital Natives" seminar will be held on Tuesday, May 3, from 2 - 4 p.m. in 100B Rohrbach Library. John D. Shank, Associate Instructional Design Librarian and Director of The Center for Learning & Teaching at Penn State Berks, will be speaking about the capability of digital learning materials (DLMs – i.e. educational tutorials, simulations, and games) to engage learners and be an essential resource for enhancing student learning across all disciplines both in the classroom and online. For more information, please go to: http://www.kutztown.edu/library/events/shankabout.htm or contact professor Bob Flatley at flatley@kutztown.edu or x3-4168.
        Karen J. Wanamaker, assistant professor, Outreach Librarian


Join the KU Mascot Team - We are looking for a few energetic, creative, and outgoing students to be part of the Kutztown University Mascot Team! You can be Avalanche the Golden Bear at events around the campus and community. Auditions will be in September for 2011-2012. For more information, please email Avalanche@kutztown.edu or check out www.kutztown.edu/avalanche.
        Regina Iannello, graduate assistant, Athletics
For those interested in Education and Autism Awareness, please come to the Autism Awareness Movie Night on Tuesday, Apr. 26 at 6  p.m. in MSU 312. There will be a lecture and discussion regarding autism and a showing of the movie "Temple Grandin." This event is hosted by women who attended the 2010 PASSHE Women’s Institute as well as professor Thomas McNally, Department of English. There will be free popcorn and beverages for those who attend.
        Kristen Snyder Gallagher, assistant director, Student Union & Involvement Service


 The Second Annual Stereotypes Workshop will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 27 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the MSU Multipurpose Room. The event will be hosted by the Phoenix Group, but other clubs and organizations also participating include: Sigma Lambda Beta, Delta Alpha Pi, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, and Black Student Union. Catering will be provided by KU and there will be a chance to win several prizes.
        Jackie Conley, co-president, Phoenix Group
Join the Tai Chi club and the Berks Tai Chi group in celebrating World Tai Chi Day on April 30 on the North Campus Lawn in front of MSU, starting around 9:30 a.m. until around 11:30 am.  The entire event is free and open to the public.  For more information, please click here: http://berkstaichi.com/world_tai_chi_and_qigong_day


The KU Philosophy Club will meet on Friday, Apr. 29, 4:30 p.m. in MSU 312. Professor Elisabeth Camp, Department of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania will be speaking: "Between the Lines: Imagining Perspectives on Fiction and Life."
        Zachary Groff, president & Allan Bäck, advisor
The last exhibition of the semester in the Student Union Art Gallery is currently on display. The show, featuring woodblock prints by Danita Moore, runs from now until Friday, May 6. There is a catered opening reception scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 26 from 7 - 8 p.m. We hope to see you there.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett Gallery Coordinators
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 OM280. Refreshments will follow the presentation.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!