Meet Theresa Vigoda from the Office of the Vice President for Student Services & Campus Life.


The Daily Brief
Friday, January 28, 2011


 KU PRIDE

 Meet Theresa Vigoda - Many people may know Theresa Vigoda as the executive assistant to Dr. Charles Woodard, Vice President for Student Services & Campus Life. Others may recall that she is the sister of Nancy Postic, who recently retired as an administrative assistant in the president’s office. 

But did you know Theresa is a licensed cosmetology teacher and taught in Berks County for nine years prior to beginning her career at KU?

“It was one of my childhood dreams to become a cosmetologist and that dream has been fulfilled," Theresa said. "Working in a salon was an exciting experience, and, even more gratifying to me, is having held my teacher’s license for over 30 years.” 

In Dr. Woodard’s office, Theresa coordinates the administrative operations, serving as the initial contact for communication and customer service. She is also responsible for coordinating and facilitating meetings for the Secretarial Council within the division. The Vice President’s Office for Student Services and Campus Life is directly responsible for the leadership, management and oversight of 19 units within the campus community. 

“I have been on the move ever since I began as a secretary for the Honors Program,” she said. 

Within four months of starting with the Honors Program, her job changed to full-time adding Summer Sessions to her responsibilities—in another office – one in the Graduate Center, the other in Old Main. Theresa recalls working in eight different office locations over the past 17 years.  

Throughout her KU career, Theresa enrolled in classes, at first because the subject interested her, now because she is working toward a degree. 

“Working at the university has enriched my life with a variety of professional experiences and has provided a multitude of wonderful opportunities to expand my education,” she said.


 Announcements

Evening classes cancelled due to weather conditions will be made-up according to the following schedule.  Exceptions to this will be subject to approval by the Provost.                                         
                          Classes Canceled                                Make-up Date                                         
                          Monday evening                           First Friday of the month                                         
                          Tuesday evening                          Second Friday of the month                                         
                          Wednesday evening                   Third Friday of the month                                         
                          Thursday evening                         Fourth Friday of the month

Therefore the following are make-up dates for evening classes:                                            
                           Classes Cancelled                               Make-up Date                                            
                    Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011                 Friday, Feb. 18, 2011

It is also expected that all work missed due to weather closings will be made-up for day classes, i.e.:  
                    Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 – classes from 8 - 11 a.m.
                    Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 – classes from 2 - 5 p.m.                                                         

        Carlos Vargas-Aburto, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Many thanks to Dr. George Hale, assistant professor, Political Science, for taking the time to do a radio interview with Pittsburgh's KDKA. You can listen to the .mp3:  http://www.kutztown.edu/news/brief/2011/January/prof_kdka_filtered_final.mp3
        University Relations
To all KU Professors:  Please excuse all members of the KU Women's Bowling team today. They will all be at the 3rd KU Invitational at Hiester Lanes, Reading.   Team members are Kayla Stamm, Kayla Jones, Chelsea Adam, Jara Cohen, Heather Shoemaker, Molly DeMatties, Samantha Santoro, Brooke Bower, Deanna DiRado, Rebecca Velazquez, Britney Chamuras, Heather Miller, Heather Van Dyk and Khrystyna Liske. Thanks very much for your cooperation! 
         Joe Ambrose, head women's bowling coach
Calling all students interested in working with kids! Kids Cafe and Olivet Boys and Girls Club, two of Kutztown's exciting after-school mentoring and tutoring programs, are holding an information meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. in OM, room 123. The meeting will give interested students plenty of information about the programs, as well as how to get involved. Open discussion is encouraged and light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact americareads@kutztown.edu or drop by the Community Outreach Center in MSU, room 281.
        Leyna Belinsky, coordinator, America Reads/America Counts 

The GLBTQ Resource Center at Kutztown University celebrates its 6th anniversary next Thursday, Feb. 3, with an open house in Room 4 of Old Main from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Refreshments will be made available throughout the day. At this event, the GLBTQ Resource Center will be debuting hundreds of new book titles acquired this past semester that will be made available for rental.


This week's MSU Movie Series film is Paranormal Activity 2. It will be shown in the MSU Alumni Auditorium tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is free! Check out the movie trailer on the MSU website for more information. http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/msub/programs/submovies.asp
ACADEMICS
The following DVD is available in the AV Center for preview:  "ully Bystanders:  You Can Make a Difference" - Executive Producer - Anson W. Schloat - This movie is designed to educate and empower all students to take a stand against bullying. Through hard-hitting dramatizations and real-life interviews with teens whose lives have been affected by bullying-including a young woman whose younger brother committed suicide after being bullied-viewers will understand the power of their role as bystanders. 
        Ted Hickman, coordinator, AV Center
ATHLETICS
KU Basketball and the KU Athletic department would like to honor you at Faculty & Staff Appreciation night.  Please join us for a complimentary dessert and coffee reception during the women’s & men’s basketball doubleheader v. West Chester on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Women’s tipoff is at 6 p.m.; men’s tipoff at 8 p.m. The reception will be held in room 106 from halftime of the women’s game through halftime of the men’s game.  Kindly RSVP to goodhart@kutztown.edu by Feb. 4.  Remember, as faculty and staff you receive four complimentary tickets for your family.
        Erin Goodhart-Kurtz, assistant to the Athletic Director
KU Women's NCAA Bowling Event to be webcasted live! For the first time in NCAA women's bowling history, a regular season event will be webcasted live in its entirety on www.bowl.com, in conjunction with the United States Bowling Congress. The KU Invitational will have 28 teams competing and 14 of the top 20 in the nation as well, making it the largest tournament in the nation for the second straight year.  The event will be held at Heister Lanes in Reading, Pa. on Jan. 28, 29 and 30 and admission at the lanes is free! If you cannot get there, you can watch online from anywhere. Starting times each day are 11 a.m. today, 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. Come out and support the #7 nationally ranked KU Golden Bears in their final home event of the season. 
        Joe Ambrose, head women's bowling coach

Weekly Home Athletics Schedule 
Today
Women’s Bowling: Kutztown Invitational, Heister Lanes, Reading, Noon 
Saturday, Jan. 29
Women’s Bowling: Kutztown Invitational, Heister Lanes, Reading, 9 a.m. 
Sunday, Jan. 30
Women’s Bowling: Kutztown Invitational, Heister Lanes, Reading, 9 a.m.

ARAMARK

 Viewpoints Menu - Today:  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. 

Monday: Roasted turkey, vegetable enchiladas, potato filling, steamed broccoli and glazed carrots. Soups of the day are chicken dilatani and potato leek. 

Tuesday: Open face roast beef sandwich, crispy vegan tofu, steak fries, wax beans and sesame vegetables. Soups of the day are cream of turkey and vegetarian vegetable. 

Wednesday: Roast pork loin with apple sage stuffing, veggie quiche, whipped red skin potatoes, corn and refried beans. Soups of the day are taco soup and cream of mushroom. 

 Thursday: Roasted chicken, black bean cake, whipped potatoes, cauliflower and peas, mushrooms and red peppers. Soups of the day are turkey vegetable chowder and cheddar soup. 

Friday: Baked whitefish polonaise, macaroni and cheese,  Caribbean sweet potatoes, stewed tomatoes and vegetable medley. Soups of the day are new England clam chowder and tomato rice soup.

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


We are seeking candidates for the Kutztown VFW Post 560 scholarship for 2011-2012. Applications may be requested by contacting Glenn Godshall at x3-4111 or godshall@kutztown.edu. The scholarship criteria is listed herein –
  • son or daughter of an honorably discharged veteran
  • resident of either the Brandywine, Fleetwood or Kutztown Area School Districts
  • demonstrated financial need
  • maintains a 2.5 GPA and continues to participate in the ROTC program
  • commits to pursuing a commission at the point of eligibility

In the event that, in any given year, there is no award recipient as described above, then the recipient will be a student who is accepted to and will attend Kutztown University who meets the following criteria:
  • is an honorably discharged veteran
  • resident of either the Brandywine, Fleetwood or Kutztown Area School Districts
  • demonstrated financial need
  • maintains a 2.5 GPA
 This two year award will be available during and awarded for the successful applicant’s freshman and sophomore years only.
        Glenn Godshall, director, Alumni Relations      

KUBoK Neighborhood Watch will be hosting their Spring Training session on Wednesday, Feb 9 at 7 p.m. in the Academic Forum, Room 102. Any faculty, staff, or students interested in participating should plan to attend this training. Please direct questions or requests for more information to Amanda Keith, graduate assistant for KUBoK  by e-mailing  KUBoKWatch@gmail.com.
        Amanda Keith, graduate assistant for KUBoK

Each year, Kutztown University recognizes a group of students as inductees into Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Students eligible for the honor:
-must have completed a minimum of 75 credits entering the spring 2011 semester,
-have a grade point average above or near 2.75, and
-demonstrate meaningful participation in volunteer activities (including student organizations) at Kutztown University or the local community.  

 Students selected for this honor are those students who enhance the positive image of America's young adults through their contributions to the local, regional or national community and KU. Honorees are invited to an official ceremony during the spring 2011 semester. If you know of students who you feel meet these criteria, please encourage them to apply for this honor. The online application is available at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/awards.aspx.

Please take a few moments to share this with your students – one method may be to print this out and pass it around your classes. Or, for those who are “green” please forward this to their email.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. Any questions may be sent to Jenni Rach, assistant director for Student Union and Involvement Services:  rach@kutztown.edu. Thank you for your time and consideration in sharing this opportunity with our students.
        Dr. Trisha Scarcia-King, director, Student Union & Involvement Services

Spring Commencement Speakers sought - 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 must: 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 must 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 expected 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. Thank you!
        Julie Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

The deadline to nominate an outstanding alumnus for a 2011 Alumni Award is drawing near!  All submissions need to be in by Tuesday, Feb. 1 to the Alumni Office.  For more details and a list of past winners, please see our webpage at http://www.kutztown.edu/alumni/wiesenberger/Awards/awards.htm. For more information, please contact Alta Hart, Alumni Relations.
       

Administrative reminder to faculty - Departmental committees are to forward the nominations of department chair candidates to their dean no later than Feb. 15. The deans will forward the recommendations through the provost to the president. The president will inform the departments if the nominees are acceptable. After approval of nominees, elections shall be concluded no later than Apr. 15. The department chairpersons are asked to notify the president, the provost, their dean and departmental members of the results of the election. 
         Elsa G. Collins, Office of the President

You know someone who fits this description. You have had this person in class. This student has interned with your office. Superior in every way. Always the over-achiever. Excellent projects. Unbelievable art. A thought leader. A performance that makes you wonder. A paper which is so interesting, research so in-depth. You know this person is worthy of this award.

The Kutztown University Academic Achievement Awards are presented to a select group of seniors who have achieved exceptional individual achievements in specified areas. The awards were established through a generous gift provided by Dr. Carlson R. Chambliss, who served as a member of the Kutztown University faculty from 1970 until 2003.

Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to nominate students. Areas of individual achievement are:
a) Successfully completed research projects
b) Original artwork of high quality
c) Artistic performances (music, chorus, drama, etc.) of high quality
d) Original writing in literature or meritorious writing in other fields
e) Noteworthy achievements in athletics
f) Outstanding service to the Kutztown University community.  

The application is easy - takes 10-12 minutes. http://www.kutztown.edu/news/brief/2011/January/aaw_nomination_form.pdf

Send the completed form and any support documents over to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Services and Campus Life, MSU 262 by Feb. 10. If you have any questions, please e-mail me or call me, nolan@kutztown.edu. Thanks very much for your support!
        Julie Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

Financial aid requirements are changing for all students! Beginning fall 2011, major changes are being made to the Financial Aid progress requirements. Information sessions will be held to inform the campus community about these changes. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend a session if they advise students in matters of enrollment and did not attend a session in the fall semester. The session will be held in the Academic Forum, room 102 at noon today.

Please encourage your students to attend. 75-80% of all students at KU receive a form of financial aid! 
        Lisa Schroeder, assistant director, Office of Financial Aid