KU's Amy Updike (left) and Kristin Gallagher take a break from the warm weather at yesterday's summer
student picnic outside of the MSU. Students enjoyed a light lunch, music and lawn games.



The Daily Brief
Wednesday, June 1, 2011


 ANNOUNCEMENTS
KU classes still available for Summer Session II - Are you looking to catch up? Maybe you want to get ahead? KU still has seats available in many classes being offered during Summer Session II. Classes begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 and end August 4. The last day to register is Friday, July 8. Hurry to grab your seat today and enjoy the beautiful KU campus this summer. For more information, please go to http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/summersession/.
The KU Rugby club team was featured last night in a short report on NBC10. KU scrimmaged the team from the University of Notre Dame, down the Fighting Irish 29-12. Here's the story: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/Notre_Dame_Rugby_Comes_to_Town_Philadelphia-122920793.html 

The Richmond Times Dispatch interviewed KU history chair, Professor Michael Gabriel, for a great Memorial Day story on the Civil War! http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/civil-war/2011/may/30/tdmain01-traditions-roots-lie-at-blandford-ar-1072991/  
   

I am pleased to announce that tenure has been granted to the following faculty members effective with the 2011 Fall Semester.

Dean Ballas, Communication Design
Christopher Bloh, Special Education
Denise Bosler, Communication Design
Gail Craig, Academic Advising
Mary Ann Dailey, Nursing
Sudarshan Fernando, Physical Sciences
Rosemary Fliszar, Nursing
Carolyn Gardner, Business Administration
Michelle Gober, Athletics
Greg Hanson, Modern Language Studies
Matt Heinly, Psychology
Eric Johnson, History
Mahfuzul Khondaker, Criminal Justice
Diane King, Special Education
Perry Lee, Mathematics
Amy Lynch-Biniek, English
Linda McMillan, Elementary Education
Krista Prock, Rohrbach Library
Kim Shively, Anthropology/Sociology
Valerie Trollinger, Music
Jeffrey Voccola, English
John Walker, Business Administration

        Carlos Vargas-Aburto, provost & vice president, Academic Affairs

ARAMARK

Grille Works at the Golden Bear Food Court will be open:
 June 1:  CLOSED
June 2 & 3:  4 - 6:30 p.m.
June 4 & 5:  Brunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.;  Dinner 4:30 - 6 p.m.

South Side Cafe will be open:
 June 1:  4 - 6:30 p.m.
June 2:  7 - 9:30 a.m.
June 3 - 5: CLOSED
Please see Kutztown Dining Services website, www.kutztown.campusdish.com, during the summer for updated hours of operation and 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.)
Reminder: The shredder, located in the storage area of the South Dining Hall, is available for university employee business use. Please contact Administrative Services for information and instructions at x3-4143.
        Susan Fusco, Administrative Services
The following camps/conferences will be on campus this week:

5/29/11 – 6/02/11     Notre Dame Rugby
6/02/11 – 6/05/11     Academy of Spiritual & Paranormal Studies
6/02/11 – 6/05/11     NE Regional Baton
6/03/11 – 6/04/11     ACS Relay for Life
6/04/11                         Jugglefest

 Please welcome them to our campus. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks!
        Laura Jones, Conference Services


 Construction Updates:
The sidewalk access through the area in front of the library will be closed off until Wednesday or Thursday. The rainy weather has slowed the excavation progress. The barricades will be moved as soon as possible. We apologize for the continued inconvenience.
        Tom Green, director, Facilities Energy Management and Campus Utilities

 Old Main: Main front entrance will be closed for repainting and refinishing starting May 25 through June 30. Please use the other entrance, at E-wing. Thanks!
        Mitch Finsel, manager, Facilities

 There will be an electrical shutdown in University Place on Thursday, June 2 starting at 7 a.m. in support of the HVAC Upgrade project. This shutdown is expected to last no more than four hours. Emergency services including Fire Protection will remain online and operative.
        Patrick J Antonio Jr , project manager, Facilities Project Services
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!