KU's Melissa McQuade was named Lehigh Valley Small College Women’s Basketball Player of the Year.
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The Daily Brief
Friday, February 18, 2011

Announcements

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Pamela Royse, Speech Communication & Theatre, who successfully defended the dissertation for her Ph.D. from Ohio University on Feb. 17. 
        Robert L. Smith, chair, Speech Communication & Theatre
Grammy Award-wining hip hop artist, author, and actor, Common will present a motivational lecture and discussion, titled, Common Ground on Tuesday, Mar. 1 at 7 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. He rose to prominence as one of hip-hop's most poetic and respected lyricists. He made his acting debut in Smokin’ Aces and since then has appeared in Street Kings, Terminator Salvation , Date Night, and more recently in Just Wright. His children’s book, I Like You But I Love Me was recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Common’s presentation speaks to the human spirit, human nature, self-respect and love. The program is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available today until Mar. 1 at the MSU information desk. They will be made available to the public on Feb. 23. We strongly encourage the university community members who are interested in attending to obtain your tickets early.    
        Rhonda Branford, director, Multicultural Services/Center 
Music Faculty Scholarship Benefit Recital  - The University Community is cordially invited  to attend the annual Department  of Music Faculty Recital on Monday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 pm in the Georgian Room, OM. Admission is $20 for adults and $2 for KU students with valid ID. This is the only concert program for which the Department of Music charges admission, with all proceeds going to Music Scholarships at Kutztown University. From the beauty of Brahms to George Crumb’s  exotic Voice of The Whale for 3 Masked Players, Monday’s program will offer something for everyone.  
        Willis Rapp, chair, Department of Music

Library of the Early Mind film screening & panel discussion on Mar. 18, 5 - 8:30 p.m, in MSU Alumni Auditorium. This feature-length documentary by Edward J. Delaney and Steven Withrow explores the art and impact of children’s literature. After the screening, co-producer Steven Withrow will join Newbery Honor author Susan Campbell Bartoletti, award-winning author/illustrator Matt Phelan, and bookseller Heather Hebert of Children’s Book World for an exciting panel discussion. This event kicks off the Sara Mack Memorial Lecture Series and is sponsored by the Rohrbach Library and the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology. Limited seating. Please reserve seats online at the Rohrbach Library homepage, call x3-4300 or go to www.kutztown.edu/library/events/lotem.htm.
        Karen J. Wanamaker, assistant professor, Outreach Librarian

KU's Melissa McQuade has been named Lehigh Valley Small College Women’s Basketball Player of the Year - Senior forward Melissa McQuade was named the 2010-11 Lehigh Valley Small College Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. This is the latest honor for McQuade, a ruthless and relentless scorer who is one of the best players in the history of the Kutztown University women’s basketball program. Entering Kutztown’s final four regular season games, McQuade has scored 1,538 points and grabbed 923 rebounds. She has also posted 29 double-doubles, helping the Golden Bears win 62 games during her career and consecutive playoff appearances.
        Rob Knox, director, Sports Information

ACADEMICS
Please excuse the following students from classes today. They will be speaking to Kutztown High School gifted students representing the KU Honors Program: Katie Bailey, Erin Sior, Julie Phegley, and Alberto Bayron.
        Johanna Forte, director, KU Honors

 2011 PASSHE Distance Education Virtual Conference Tracks for today:

9 - 10 a.m., Orientation Modules for Online Education: Guiding Learners to Success in Online Courses
11 - noon, Staffing Online Courses: Best Practices
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Structuring Asynchronous Discussions to Incorporate Learning Principles in an Online Class
3 - 4 p.m., Institutionalizing Distance Learning on a Traditional Campus
The 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   

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:  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. 

Monday: Baked meatloaf with gravy, tamale corn bread, green onion mashed potatoes, roasted corn and herbed zucchini. Soups of the day are chicken noodle and vegetable barley with pinto beans. 

Tuesday: Country style chicken and biscuits, lo mein with chili lime tofu, loaded mashed potatoes, Italian green beans and sautéed carrots. Soups of the day are Italian wedding soup and cream of spinach. 

Wednesday: London broil with mushroom sauce, baked ziti, rice pilaf, cauliflower and broccoli polonaise. Soups of the day are beef barley and twice baked potato. 

Thursday: Breaded pork chops with onion gravy, vegetarian black beans and peppers, whipped red skin potatoes, sesame vegetables and ginger honey carrots. Soups of the day are turkey rice and vegetarian cream of broccoli. 

Friday: Hand breaded chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, steak fries, stewed tomatoes and sautéed green beans with dill. Soups of the day are Manhattan clam chowder and cream of tomato. 

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

Dr. Diane King and Dr. Christopher Bloh, both of the Department of Special Education, accompanied eight College of Education majors to Cuenca, Ecuador in July, 2010. Dr. King and Dr. Bloh taught at the University of L'Azuay while the students visited area schools. During the trip, Dr. Bloh trekked deep into the rainforest just to get a photo of his Kutztown University sweatshirt in the Amazonian jungle. On Monday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in AF102, an informational session on Multicultural Education - Expanding Perspectives: a three-week study abroad summer program to Cuenca-Ecuador will be offered. For more on this opportunity see the story below.

Also, check out Dr. Bloh’s photo log of last year’s visit at www.flickr.com/photos/KutztownUniversity.  

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
Science, Math, and Technology Open House - Saturday, Mar. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Boehm Science Center - Students interested in majoring in the science, math and technology areas will have the opportunity to talk with students, faculty, and alumni. For further information or to register online for this event, please visit http://www.kutztown.edu/sciopenhouse, or call at x3-4305. If you have any questions, please e-mail Dean Zayaitz, or Anne Imschweiler at the Dean's Office of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Students who are fearful of public speaking will be interested to know that the Speech Department has dedicated section 063 of SPE010 – Fundamentals of Oral Communication to students with public speaking apprehension. The section is scheduled MWF  at 1 p.m. in Rickenbach 238. Enrollment in the dedicated section will be limited. Interested students should please contact Dr. Ron Grapsy, 234B Rickenbach, grapsy@kutztown.edu. Any interested student will need to fill out a brief survey in order to have the hold lifted. Please spread the word!

Deadline approaching for Spring Commencement Speakers - We are seeking outstanding students to offer commencement addresses at the two spring undergraduate ceremonies. In order to be considered for this distinction, a student needs to: have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 entering the spring 2011 semester; demonstrate service to the university community and demonstrate a record of good university citizenship and cooperation; demonstrate evidence of meaningful co-curricular involvement, and be in good disciplinary standing.

In addition, each candidate needs to complete the Senior Class Commencement Speaker application. This application, along with an interview process, will be used to determine the candidates of choice. The chosen candidates will be needed to provide a brief address (approximately three to five minutes) at their respective spring commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 7. If you know students who you think are excellent representatives of our student body, please encourage them to apply for this honor. The application is available at www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices. The application deadline is Friday, Mar. 4.
         Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations & Development Services
With sadness, we announce the Feb. 16 passing of former KU Speech & Theater professor Annette Mazzaferri Robertson. More information may be found here: http://www.kutztown.edu/news/brief/2011/February/MazzaferriRobertson,E.Annette.pdf

This week's MSU Movie Series film is Hereafter which will be shown in the McFarland Student Union Alumni Auditorium on tonight 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

KU Honors presents WORD - an event celebrating your word, our voice on Wednesday, Wed. Apr. 20,  2 - 9 p.m.  in the MSU Alumni Auditorium and Thursday, Apr. 21, 4 - 9 p.m. in the MSU Multipurpose Room.  The keynote speaker, Dr. Jonathan Imber Shaw of the KU English Department, presents "Living Languages, Dead Documents," on Wed. Apr. 20, 3 - 4 p.m., in the MSU Alumni Auditorium. If interested in presenting, please contact mbaj474@live.kutztown.edu
D2L Blogs and Wikis - Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - noon  or Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2-3 p.m. in the Learning Technologies Center, RL30 in the Rohrbach Library. Attend this workshop to learn how to add a reflective component (blog) or group project workspace (wiki) to your D2L course. To register for this workshop, please contact Eleanor (El) Ambrose, Dept. of Learning Technologies Secretary, at x3-4900 or e-mail El at eambrose@kutztown.edu. One-on-one training can also be arranged by contacting Will Jefferson, Learning Technologies Center Coordinator, at x3-4757 or via e-mail at wjeffers@kutztown.edu. Please visit our website to learn about other upcoming workshops and events at www.kutztown.edu/academics.

AFSCME Local 2234 Membership meeting - Please join us for this month’s meeting, Monday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Janelle’s Hall, 360 Fleetwood Rd., Bowers.    
  
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, and the Multicultural Center.
        Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services
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 today, 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
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