Sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma offered carnations for sale yesterday for Valentine's Day near the library.
From left: Kristin Rile, Christina Becker, Kristin Joka, Sami Fodor, Lauren DeSieno, Hilary Doe, Jessie Richart,
and Kathleen Kleva.

 

The Daily Brief
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Announcements

The following 10 women will be representing KU at the annual Northeast Greek Leadership Conference in Hartford, Connecticut from Thursday, Feb. 17-20. The students know they should have spoken with professors individually and made accommodations to make up any missed work. Please excuse these students from classes:  Tiffany Bates, Lauren Bybee, Caitlin Gaultney, Samantha Lecher, Jasmine Lockhart, Ellen Myers, Heather Parsons, Jill Quigley, Brianne Surber, and Zer Yang.
        Jenni Rach, assistant director, Greek Life
Please join the Office of Admissions in welcoming 40 ninth-grade students from Fleetwood High School 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
Congratulations to J. Frederick Garman, professor with the Department of Human Kinetics, who recently signed an agreement with Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company to publish his text, Sport and Recreation Operations: Experiential Learning in Sports Management.

Some exciting things to look at are on the Brick Wall - Kara Durgin is showing "Exploring the Figure" from now until Feb. 24. There is a catered opening reception scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m. that you are all invited to. Come enjoy some art and food with us.
         Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators

Multicultural Education - Expanding Perspectives: three-week study abroad summer program to Cuenca-Ecuador. Informational Meeting:  Monday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in AF102. Expand your international understanding. Experience another culture. Become a global thinker. Earn six credit hours from the University of Azuay in Cuenca. Students/participants will live with families, take courses, visit schools, and go on cultural excursions during this three-week experience in May/June. For more information, please contact Dr. Nancy Cardenuto, Elementary Education at cardenut@kutztown.edu  or Dr. Diane King, Special Education at  king@kutztown.edu.
        Dr. Nancy E. Cardenuto, assistant professor

Take an additional 25% off all pre-stretched painting canvases at the KU Student Bookstore now through Feb. 28. Many sizes available from 5”x5” to 48”x48.” Stock up for the year at these great savings.  
        Bonnie Humes, KU Student Bookstore, art supply buyer
AFSCME Local 2234 Members meeting - We meet the 3rd Monday of every month.  Please join us for this month’s meeting, Monday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Janelle’s Hall, 360 Fleetwood Rd., Bowers.    
        Annette M. Christman
2011 PASSHE Distance Education Virtual Conference Tracks for today, February 15:

Conference sessions for Feb 15:
9 - 10 a.m., The Power of an Online Peer Advisement Model - Supporting Students
11 a.m. - noon, Ten Questions All Colleges & Universities Should Be Asking about Online & Blended Program Sustainability
1:30  a.m. -  2:30 p.m., Research on Using Social Networking in the Classroom
3 - 4 p.m., Case study for successful on-time, on-budget, quality distance learning
Conference is free, no registration required. Wimba room for each conference session: http://passhe2.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=Virtual_Conference
        Bo Zigner, instructional designer   


 Tuesdays in Spring are "Tuesday Talk" days here on KUR, featuring four informative and stimulating afternoon talk shows. Beginning 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 Yvonne from the Poll Worker Program. 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.

 Later in the week, don't forget to check out our popular "Diversity Rest Stop" interview segment at 3:45 p.m. Wednesdays. This week, we recap a recent Black History event held here on campus sponsored by the Multicultural Center. Then on Friday, "Makin' Waves," KUR's own exclusive GLBTQ talk/music magazine show airs from 2 - 4 p.m. This all in addition to our special Black History Month programming.
        Michael Regensburger, KUR

ATHLETICS
Weekly Home Athletics Schedule 
Tuesday
Wrestling vs. East Stroudsburg, 7:30 p.m., Keystone Arena 

Wednesday
Women’s Basketball vs. Cheyney, 6 p.m., Keystone Arena
Men’s Basketball vs. Cheyney, 8 p.m., Keystone Arena

ARAMARK

 You can now view the weekly menus for Viewpoints on our website! Visit http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSE/Kutztown/Menus/Viewpoints.htm.  

Viewpoints Menu - Today:  Turkey pot pie, vegetable lasagna, whipped red skin potatoes, carrots Vichy and broccoli. Soups of the day are minestrone and vegetable barley. 

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

Thursday: Chicken parmesan, spinach quiche, spaghetti, herbed veggies and cauliflower. Soups of the day are navy bean soup 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.)


 Bursar Office closure notice - The Bursar Office will be closed Friday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 25 from 8 - 10:30 a.m. for training on the new student information system, PeopleSoft. As always, our secure and locked drop slot is available for payments during that time period. In addition, we will have limited services during the 'go-live' period of time of PeopleSoft scheduled for the end of February through the beginning of March. More information will be shared on our website when available. 
         Wendy A. Pursell, Bursar
Congratulations to Dr. Chris Winslow, assistant professor, biological sciences for being included in a story regarding the threat that invasive round gobies pose to Lake Erie. The story was picked up by several news outlets including: http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/article/20110203/NEWS01/102030309/Asian-carp-aren-t-only-threat-to-Lake-Erie

Congratulations to the Kutztown University Rugby Club, runner-up at this past weekend’s USA 7s Collegiate Rugby Championships in Las Vegas. The Golden Bears went 6-1 over two days with impressive wins over University of San Diego, Brown University, UCLA, Whittier College, Air Force Academy and University of Delaware to advance to Saturday night’s championship. KU fell to Central Washington in the title game by a score of 14-0.   The Golden Bears, ranked 16th in the College Premier League by Rugbymag.com entering the tournament, return to action March 19 at home against Penn State.
The KU Anime Club is attending the Katuscon Convention, in National Harbor, Md. this weekend, leaving Thursday, Feb. 17 at noon, returning Sunday, Feb. 20. Katsucon celebrates the expanding Japanese influence on youth culture worldwide. Through student initiative the KU Anime Club has grown in numbers and raised funds for this, their one annual outing. Any courtesy faculty might extend to these students, including allowing them to make up missed work or assignments will be appreciated. 

Attendees: Timothy Kelly, Lauren Gillespie, Zach Metz, Zach Lubow, Amy Smith, Sebastian Treciak, Abraham Klein, Samantha Thomas, Job Tazik, Samantha Kopelow, Ian Sweesey, Heather Stephenson, Victoria Grohoski, Katelynn Mallon, Nick Eck, Jerry Riccio, Laura Emert, Geronimo Santillan, Derek Columbus, Melissa Jacobson, Abbey Howe, Courtney Hafner, Mia Andersen, Lee Fehrs, Daniel Wesgatt, Kristen Schappell, Eliza Frederic, Mark Weaver, Max Stubenrauch, Mark Benton, Nicole Rodolico, Daniel Jungkind, Brenda Proctor, Daniel Gable, Andrew Winfield, Chrissy Welikonich, Santiago Benham, Laura Weaver, Kyle Liley, Kristen DiSanza, Kevin Rockwell.
        Kevin McCloskey, faculty advisor, Communication Design

Just a quick reminder of the deadline for The Daily Brief – it’s 2 p.m. the day before publication. Thanks all.
        Sean Dallas, University Relations
PASSHE Student Certification reminder - This notice is not for AFSCME or SCUPA employees (members of PEBTF).  PASSHE student certification forms were sent out via email on January 24, 2011 to employees with dependent students over age 19.  Certification forms and National Clearinghouse or Registrar verification of full-time status for Spring, 2011 semester are due back in H.R. by February 28, 2011 to ensure uninterrupted coverage for your dependent.  If forms are not received, dependent coverage will be ended retroactively to January 1, 2011 and COBRA notification will be issued.  As always, if your dependent is no longer a FT student, H.R. should be promptly notified. Questions addressed to Ask HR a Question will be replied to promptly. 
        Jean E. Adam, benefits manager
In search of spring commencement speakers - seeking outstanding students to offer commencement addresses for spring commencement. Deadline is Friday, Mar. 4. For further information, please visit http://campuslife.kutztown.edu.
        Julie Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services
The College Election Poll Worker Initiative helps students get involved as poll workers. Earn $100 for a day's work. For more information or if you would like us to visit your organization for a 5-10 minute presentation, please e-mail kupollworkers@kutztown.edu.
Frederick Douglass: A Legacy - The Frederick Douglass Institute presents the first installment in its spring discussion series. Join us in the Rohrbach Library 103B on Wednesday, Feb. 16, noon-1 p.m. as we welcome Dr. C. James Trotman to discuss his new biography on abolitionist and feminist, Frederick Douglass. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Taheerah Holston at fdouglass@kutztown.edu. For future events, please check our website at http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/douglass/News-Events.htm
        Frederick Douglass Institute

Do you know someone who is doing an EXCELLENT job? Nominate him or her for a PAWS for EXCELLENCE Award! PAWS for EXCELLENCE is an employee-to-employee program, designed to recognize random acts of exceptional service within our community. PAWS stands for Professionalism and Pride in the University, Above and Beyond, Winning Attitude, and Star Service. If you want to nominate an excellent  coworker, complete the electronic form and submit it to Alexis Martin. If you have any questions about the program, please contact human resources. http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/protected/pfe/index.html  

Black History Month art exhibit in the Rohrbach Library - Come to the Rohrbach Library this month to see “Success From the Past,” an art exhibit showcasing artwork by Sandi Turner and Ed Terrell, which is part of the African American Art Coalition of Reading, Pa. In addition to the art itself, an artist Q&A reception will take place Feb. 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. For more information on the exhibit and artists, please go to the Rohrbach Library blog at: http://rohrbachlibrary.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/ed-terrell-and-success-from-the-past/ or contact professor Bruce Jensen at rjensen@kutztown.edu or x3-4766.
        Karen J. Wanamaker, assistant professor, Outreach Librarian
Marriage Equality Workshops - Robyn Ochs, nationally recognized author and award-winning activist, will be facilitating two marriage equality workshops on Thursday, Feb. 17. “I Now Pronounce You Equal” will be presented at 3 p.m. in the MSU Alumni Auditorium (183) and “Beyond Binaries: Identity and the Sexuality Spectrum” will be presented at 7 p.m. in the MSU Multipurpose Room (218). Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public are all welcome to attend. These workshops are sponsored by the GLBTQ Resource Center. For more information call the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.