More than 2,500 Special Olympic athletes participated in a day of fun, smiles and enjoyment!



The Daily Brief
Friday,  April 29, 2011
Announcements

I want to thank the campus community for their support of Wednesday’s Berks County Special Olympics event held on campus. We were the hosts to over 2,500 Special Olympic athletes, volunteers and supporters.

 Having the ability to park over 50 school buses in the Stratton Administration parking lot made for a very safe and enjoyable day for all. I understand that this was a minor inconvenience to some, but seeing the smiles on the faces of the Special Olympic athletes was well worth it. Thank you again for your cooperation and understanding in helping us support the Special Olympics.
        Terry L. Sitler, director, Conference Services

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
Extended Finals Week Hours at Multicultural Center:
Please let students know that the Multicultural Center will have extended hours during Finals Week for studying. The hours will be:
Sunday, May 1:  6 p.m.- midnight
Monday May 2 - Wednesday, May 4:  8 a.m. - midnight
Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

There are computers and printers for their use and the building is now wireless for their convenience. Any questions, please call x3-4807.
        Jeann Cengeri, office manager, Multicultural Center

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

Academic Department Chairs Effective May 1, 2011

DEPARTMENT

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

Academic Enrichment

Edwin

Nieves

Academic Advising

Gail

Craig

Anthropology/Sociology

James

Delle

Art Education & Crafts

John

White

Athletics*

Martha

Anderson*

Biology

Carol

Mapes

Business Administration

Roger

Hibbs

Communication Design

Todd

McFeely

Computer Science

Linda

Day

Counseling/Human Services

Deborah

Barlieb

Counseling/Psychological Services

Bruce

Sharkin

Criminal Justice

Alexander

Pisciotta

Electronic Media

Joseph

Chuk

Elementary Education

Jeanie

Burnett

English

Janice

Chernekoff

English -Assistant Chair

Amy

O’Brien

Fine Arts

Cheryl

Hochberg

Geography

Richard

Courtney

Human Kinetics

Lorri

Engstrom

History

Michael

Gambone

Instructional Technology/Library Science

Eloise

Long

Learning Technologies

Ted

Hickman

Mathematics

Paul

Ache

Modern Language Studies

Karen

Rauch

Music

Willis

Rapp

Nursing

Mary Ann

Dailey

Philosophy

John

Lizza

Physical Sciences

Edward

Simpson

Political Science

Thomas

Stewart

Professional Studies

Elizabeth

Rogol

Psychology

Anita

Meehan

Rohrbach Library

Bruce

Gottschall

Secondary Education

Theresa

Stahler

Social Work

John

Vafeas

Special Education

Debra

Lynch

Speech, Communication & Theatre

Lisa

Weckerle

 

 

 
         Elsa G. Collins, Office of the President 

JOB OPENING:
The following non-instructional vacancy is available on campus. This position is open for current employees only.

Information Technology Technician / PC Lab Support Specialist (1768)
IT Desktop Svcs / Stratton Administration Center / Campus Various
(Mo - Fr, 08:00 to 16:30, 1 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 5/3/2011

To receive additional information, please click http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/protected/postings.html for details or use AskHR to submit a question.
        Human Resources


ATHLETICS

 Kutztown University Director of Athletics Greg Bamberger was selected to participate in the NCAA Division II AD mentoring program.

The first round of mentors and mentees have been chosen for a new Division II program intended to develop promising minority and women athletics administrators. The first participants were confirmed after an April 21 meeting of NCAA and Division II Athletics Director Association officials.

The program, which was announced last year, is intended not only to develop athletics administrators, but also to increase the likelihood that they will pursue careers in Division II.
KU junior Kaushik Das (Guwahati, Assam/National Open School) has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Year, becoming the third straight Golden Bear to win the award. His teammate, Rushi Amin (Allentown, PA/Lake Brantley), has been named the PSAC Freshman of the Year, also marking the third straight season that a Golden Bear has garnered that award.

Both players helped the Golden Bears (13-4 overall) win their 10th PSAC title in 12 years last weekend by defeating Bloomsburg. Kutztown was also selected to compete in the NCAA Division II tournament for the 13th time in program history. The Golden Bears earned the No. 3 seed and will meet No. 6 Bloomsburg in a match to be played at West Virginia Wesleyan Sunday afternoon starting at 4 p.m.
Kutztown softball to host PSAC Championships - Tickets for the championship of the tournament are $7 for adults. PSAC students will be admitted free with valid I.D. Only PSAC passes will be honored. 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
 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.)


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

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
To view photos from the KU Ladies Tea, April 2011 on Flickr – go to www.flickr.com/photos/kutztownuniversity/

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

AFSCME Members:  Reading Phillies baseball game tickets available for the AFL-CIO Union night, Thursday, Jun. 9. If interested, please contact Ray Dunkle, Chris Ferris x3-4307 or Annette Christman x6-4181.  Ticket counts will be collected until Tuesday, May  3.
Senior Exhibition - Communication Design, Sharadin Art Gallery: opening reception this coming Sunday, May 1, from 2 - 4 p.m. Exhibition runs Apr. 26 until Thursday, May 5. Hours are Tues-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 12 - 4 p.m., Sunday 2 - 4 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on the last day, Thursday May 5.
        Karen Stanford, acting director, Sharadin Art Gallery
Correction to 2011 Staff Recognition Picnic: Barbara Walczak of the KU Foundation will not be retiring before July 1, 2011.
Join the Tai Chi club and the Berks Tai Chi group in celebrating World Tai Chi Day on Apr. 30, on North Campus Lawn in front of McFarland Student Union Building, starting around 9:30 a.m. and going until approximately 11:30 a.m. The entire event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here: http://berkstaichi.com/world_tai_chi_and_qigong_day. 
        CJ Rhoads, advisor, Tai Chi Club
End of Semester Clearance Sale – From now through May 7, take an extra 20 percent off of the lowest ticketed price on most clearance merchandise at the KU Student Bookstore. The sale includes select apparel, gift, school supplies, and art supplies. Drop by to take advantage of our lowest prices of the semester. 
        KU Student Bookstore       


Clean up, clean out, don't throw that out - The Women’s Center is again collecting new and used clothing, household goods, linens, paper goods, art supplies, toys, toiletries, feminine products, baby supplies and food for local agencies. Please bring your donations to the Women’s Center Oasis, OM 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6. Donation boxes are also located in each residence hall. Thank you!
        Grace M. Hill, associate director, Women’s Center
Attention Faculty and Staff - ACE is sponsoring a trip to Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos this Saturday, Apr. 30. There are still tickets available! Tickets can be purchased by cash or check only in MSU 153. Tickets are $20 for KU students with ID and $45 for non-students and include round-trip transportation, free pizza buffet, and admission to the indoor water park. The bus will leave the MSU parking lot at 9 a.m. and will leave the Poconos at 6 p.m. For more information or to check out the water park visit http://www.greatwolf.com/poconos/waterpark.
        Kristen Snyder Gallagher, assistant director, Student Union & Involvement 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    

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
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!