This is Karen Wanamaker and her now famous chair… read about it below.
The Daily Brief
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Announcements

Think globally - donate locally!  The Presidential Ambassadors are sponsoring a blood drive tomorrow, Feb.17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of MSU.   
        Alta M. Hart, assistant director, Alumni Relations
KU Presents! Evidence, A Dance Company performs tomorrow, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. Praised by The New York Times as "one of the most profound choreographers of his modern dance generation," artistic director Ronald K. Brown blends African, modern, ballet and social dance styles to tell stories that illuminate aspects of the human experience. Through dance, music, movement, and storytelling they provide powerful connections to history and tradition leading deeper into issues of spirituality, community responsibility and liberation.

Brown uses movement as a way to reinforce the importance of community in African American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. Evidence now tours to some 30 communities in the United States annually. It has also traveled overseas to Cuba, Brazil, England, Ireland, France, Greece, Hungary, Mexico and Senegal. In addition to celebrating its 25th anniversary starting in 2010. Evidence performed at the Vancouver International Dance Festival in conjunction with the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. For tickets, please go to the MSU Info desk or online at www.KutztownPresents.org.

Tune in to WEEU-830AM this morning at 11:30 a.m. to hear an interview with Arcell Cabuog, associate artistic director with Evidence Dance Company.
        Andrew Cassano, director, KU Presents!
Meet Karen Wanamaker - On sunny summer days Karen Wanamaker can be seen strolling through the campus with her new office furniture. This Curriculum Materials Center librarian is frugal, and does not hesitate to pick up a bargain, even if it means strange looks from passersby. 

“Last summer, I got a new desk chair through the free-trade list to replace my dysfunctional one. I must say that I got some rather interesting looks as I rolled my new chair across campus during the lunch hour …  apparently people don’t usually see librarians out for a walk with their chair!” 

Karen began working in the Rohrbach Library in 1999. In addition to her duties in the Curriculum Materials Center (CMC), she also serves as the outreach librarian. In these capacities, Karen coordinates the library’s blog, updates the CMC website and serves as a liaison to four departments in the College of Education, among many other activities. 

“The library is well-known for collaborating with the community to educate people about research, resources, services, information, technology and so many other things,” she said of the library’s outreach efforts.  

When Karen is not updating the Rohrbach Library Facebook page, she is busy helping patrons access the university’s vast repository of knowledge.  

“It’s a great to be a librarian. I teach classes, help students, work on research projects, connect our patrons with library services through social networking outlets, and serve on numerous committees. Each day is different, challenging and stimulating.”
        Craig Williams, University Relations
Enjoy performances of poetry, short stories, and drama tomorrow, Feb 17, at 11 - 11:50 a.m. in Rickenbach Learning Center 106. These students will present the best performances from Dr. Weckerle's  SPE 120:  Oral Interpretation Classes, Fall 2010. Admission is free!  For more information, contact weckerle@kutztown.edu. 
        Dr. Lisa Weckerle, associate professor, Speech Communication and Theatre

Frederick Douglass: A Legacy - The Frederick Douglass Institute presents the first installment in its spring discussion series. Join us in the Rohrbach Library 100B today, 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

International Mother Language - Come and enjoy a tribute to Mandarin language as it is related to Chinese culture through demonstration of Calligraphy, the zodiac, and performances by Chinese students and faculty.  The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium, MSU. Co-sponsored by Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Lehigh Valley Bangladesh Community, Modern Languages studies, & Multicultural Center.
        Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services

 2011 PASSHE Distance Education Virtual Conference Tracks for today:

9 - 10 a.m., Effect of Quality Matters™ Training on Faculty’s Online Self-efficacy
11 a.m. - noon, UDI Online: Applying Universal Design for Instruction to Online and Blended Courses
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Swift Trust - Jump Starting Interaction, Engagement and Learning in Your Online Classroom
3 - 4 p.m., Online Student Center:  Before, Behind, and Beyond the Courses

Conference is free, no registration is required.
Wimba room for each conference session: http://passhe2.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=Virtual_Conference
        Bo Zigner, instructional designer   
ATHLETICS
Weekly Home Athletics Schedule 
Tonight
Women’s Basketball vs. Cheyney, 6 p.m., Keystone Arena
Men’s Basketball vs. Cheyney, 8 p.m., Keystone Arena

The Kutztown University women’s basketball team hosts the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone Day to help raise breast cancer awareness when they play Cheyney University in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division contest. Fans are encouraged to show support by wearing pink at the games. The women's contest starts at 6 p.m. The Golden bears will wear pink warm-up T-shirts against Cheyney. As part of the festivities, each fan will receive a pink ribbon upon entering the game.

“We are excited to partner with the WBCA to raise awareness for and support breast cancer,” Kutztown University head women's basketball coach Janet Malouf said. “This is such an important event and we look forward to doing our part to support the WBCA.”

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:  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.)


 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
Marriage Equality Workshops - Robyn Ochs, nationally recognized author and award-winning activist, will be facilitating two marriage equality workshops tomorrow, 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 please call the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.
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.

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

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

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

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.
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