The Making of an Expert:  Conversations with K. Anders Ericsson is this morning at 9:30 a.m. See more information below.
The Daily Brief
Monday, March 14, 2011
Announcements

The CET Workshop titled The New General Education Model presented by Randy Schaeffer, professor, Dept. of Mathematics, scheduled for Tuesday Mar. 15, from 11 - 11:50 a.m. in AF102 has been postponed and rescheduled to Tuesday Mar. 29, at 11 a.m. in AF 102. If you plan to attend the workshop, please respond to sreed@kutztown.edu.
CET will be sponsoring a discussion group from 11 - 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 17, in AF 102 titled Engaging Students in Learning in Large Classrooms presented by Dr. Winnie Peterson, Dept. of Mathematics. Included in the discussion will be group work in large classrooms, implementing writing in large classrooms, and any other topics you would like to discuss. If you are not teaching in a large classroom setting remember that strategies discussed could be implemented in any classroom. If you plan to attend the workshop, please respond to sreed@kutztown.edu.
KU students were busy over Spring Break  volunteering. Among the many activities, the KU Community Outreach Center organized the  Alternative Spring Break. Instead of spending spring break at home or on vacation, students volunteer their time for the good of humanity. This year the center organized trips to: Washington, D.C., where volunteers worked in soup kitchens, at homeless shelters and health clinics helping those in need; Assateague Island State Park in Maryland, to help the park with cleanup and repair; Pocahontas State Park in Virginia, where students helped with refurbishing projects and other park enhancements; North Carolina and Tennessee, where students joined Habitat for Humanity to help build homes at three separate sites. Here are two news stories of KU students hard at work over Spring Break.  http://www.wsoctv.com/news/27161986/detail.html, http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com/article/more/2289
The following students will be on a Plant Physiology class field trip to the Reading Berks Science and Engineering Fair on Tuesday, Mar. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please excuse them from any missed classes and allow them to make up any missed work. Philip S. Abdouche, Jason T. Buckley, Brian S. Chwiecko, Angela M. Dipaolo, Sean R. Dougherty, Amanda L. Eaton, Jacqueline C. Fisher, Mary B. Frinzi, Kimberly N. Gallop, Timothy J. Heffner, Austin J. Herczeg, Jordan A. Kave, Daniel R. Kemper, Carly A. Kessler, Joseph C. Laskoski, Ryan M. Liscinski, Terrence J. Longmore, Jeremy S. Marton, Jamie L. McAllister, Katherine M. Morrison, Justin M. Newcomer, Trisha M. Qualio, Jonathan A. Raymond, Larissa K. Reggia, David Rustay, Brandon M. Schmidt, Jere R. Stamm Jr., Alexis L. Stetz, Samantha A. Stroh, Luke Terenchin, Jennifer A. Tice, Mark C. Van Dyk, Sarah E. Varney, Lyndsey A. Weaknecht, Derik A. Wimmer, and Amy R. Wyland.  
        Carol C. Mapes, professor, Biology

It’s a Legal Matter!- Attorney and KU assistant professor Donna Steslow, Dept. of Business Administration, speaks in the Women’s Center’s First Steps Speaker Series, Wednesday, Mar. 16, 4:30 p.m. in the Academic Forum Lecture Hall 102. Ms. Steslow’s rich experiences as a law clerk, attorney and business law expert can help any student interested in pursuing a career in law or criminal justice.  Students will get to learn from Steslow’s professional journey and get practical advice on how to launch their own careers. The First Steps Speaker Series is a project aimed at introducing KU students to professionals in their fields to help ease their transition into the workforce.   
        Grace M. Hill, associate director, Women's Center & Women's Studies
Student Union and Involvement Services is currently collecting applications for undergraduate student positions for the 2011-2012 academic year.  The link for more information and the application is here: http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/msub/facility-infocenter/s_employment.asp. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, Mar. 21.   
        Leah M. Cassellia, associate director, Student Union and Involvement Services
The Secondary Education Department announces that the spring Comprehensive Examination for the Master of Education in Secondary Education has been scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 2, at 9:15 a.m. in 23 Rohrbach Library. Students wishing to take the examination should contact the Secondary Education Office, 226 Beekey at x3-4259.   
        Brenda Snyder, office administrator, Secondary Education
Students who are fearful of public speaking will be interested to know that the Speech Department has dedicated section SPE010-062 – 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.

The Office of President would like to invite you to The Making of an Expert:  Conversations with K. Anders Ericsson. Dr. Ericsson, Conradi Eminent Scholar and professor of Psychology at Florida State University, is widely recognized as one of the world's leading theoretical and experimental researchers on expertise. He has demonstrated through his research that building top expertise is more than anything else a matter of long and repeated deliberate practice. Please join us for discussions with Dr. K. Anders Ericsson on issues that can have a far reaching impact on how we teach and learn at KU. We will discuss with Dr. Ericsson how to best employ his research to improve instruction at KU and what his research means to our students and their futures. 

 Today, Mar. 14
9:30-11 a.m.                 Introductions and Discussion, McFarland Student Union Building, Multipurpose Room
Noon-12:50 p.m.       Jazz Ensemble I Rehearsal with Dr. Ericsson, Old Main C31
5-6:30 p.m.                  Discussion - The Making of an Expert, McFarland Student Union Building, Alumni Auditorium 

 Tuesday, Mar. 15
9:30-11 a.m.         Discussion, McFarland Student Union Building, Multipurpose Room
3-5 p.m.                Wrap-Up Discussion, McFarland Student Union Building, Alumni Auditorium 

For more information on Dr. Ericsson, please visit http://www.coachingmanagement.nl/The%20Making%20of%20an%20Expert.pdf

Dr. Mace and a group of his psychology students recently visited Eastern State Penitentiary. Designed by the Quakers, Eastern State held group therapy sessions and was the first prison to isolate prisoners as part of its rehabilitation program. Students explored the theories behind its construction in their History and System of Psychology class. See pictures at: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v405/half9/Eastern%20State%20Pen%202%2012%2011/
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, Mar. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Stratton Administration Building, room 301. 
        Elsa G. Collins, President’s Office
Service Request Schedule/Special Event Support- In an effort to better serve our customers, the Facilities Office schedules events and deliveries in advance. As a result of the high volume of these types of requests, timely planning and notification by our customers will greatly increase our opportunity for success in this area. Because of the many varied interests and competing priorities, we must be able to better anticipate use of our limited resources. In the future, the Facilities Department may not be able to guarantee that we will service requests on short notice, since doing so may impact other customers' planned requests. Please submit your set-up requests and special event support needs at least two weeks in advance in order to assure that you will have the level of support that you need. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
        Kim Rhode, director, Facilities Business and Campus Services
The Kutztown University Sunshine Players, one of the campus’ longest-running student organizations, invite the Kutztown community to enjoy Sally Snoo and the Bird From Kaloo on March 26 and 27 in the Learning Center’s Rickenbach Theatre. 

The original short children’s play follows the adventure of Sally, a young girl who is searching for a famous six-foot-tall bird from Kaloo to add to her collection of exotic animals. In this tongue-twisting, Dr. Seuss-themed production, Sally Snoo emphasizes the values of friendship and animal rights, while often including audience participation and even a sing-along. The play was written by KU alum Trystin S. Bailey, who is currently producing original works in New York City. 

To help celebrate Dr. Seuss month and the joy of reading, the Sunshine Players are teaming up with KU’s Community Outreach Center and America Reads to host “Dr. Seuss on the Loose!,” a morning filled with prizes, games, food, and crafts, a free book for every child, and even a visit from a very special cat. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union Building, Room 281, just before the first performance of Sally Snoo at 12:45 p.m. Admission is free for all events.

The Sunshine Players will be accepting donations of new and used children’s books at all performances to donate to a local children’s charity. Sally Snoo and the Bird From Kaloo will be performed on Saturday, March 26 at 12:45 and 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. For more information or to reserve a seat, please contact Eva at ewask809@live.kutztown.edu.
Athletics

Friday, Mar. 18
 Men’s Tennis vs. Eastern University, 3:30 p.m. (Keystone Tennis Courts) 

Saturday, Mar. 19
Baseball vs. East Stroudsburg, 1 p.m., doubleheader (North Campus Field)
Women’s Lacrosse vs. East Stroudsburg, 1 p.m. (Keystone Field) 

ARAMARK

 Kutztown Dining will hold its first Chef’s Challenge against West Chester University on Wednesday, Mar. 16 from 5 – 7:00 p.m. in the South Side Café. Kutztown’s own Executive Chef Larry Gattens and Sous Chef Chris Coffin will compete against West Chester’s chefs. What will the secret ingredient be? Which school will win? Join us for the Ultimate Chef Challenge to find out!

Viewpoints:

Monday: Pork and sauerkraut, macaroni and Swiss cheese, whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes and stir fried vegetables. Soups of the day are beef vegetable and cream of mushroom.

Tuesday: 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 vegetables and rice, potato filling, corn and peas, mushrooms and red peppers. Soups of the day are chicken noodle and vegetable chowder.

Thursday: Saint Patrick’s Day Lunch: Corned beef and cabbage, Dublin broil with mushroom sauce, spinach quiche, corn, sautéed spinach and blarney stone potatoes. Desserts include Irish crème cookies, Irish soda bread, Irish crème mousse cake and blarney stone cookies. Soups of the day are navy bean 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.)


 Jonathan Sprout is here on Sunday, Mar. 20 at 2 p.m. Nominated for best children's album by the Grammy's, Pennsylvania's own Sprout has been performing children's music for over 30 years. With a fast-paced, interactive, participatory concert, Sprout performs songs from his award-winning albums that focus on self-esteem. This show includes his songs about heroes of American history, as well as some its brightest citizen like Helen Keller, Jackie Robinson, and Jonas Salk. For more information on tickets and Sprout, please visit www.kutztownpresents.org.

Working it Out! Clothing Drive Collection- The Kutztown University Women’s Center and the Career Development Center are holding a professional clothing drive, “Working it Out” in the Old Main concourse for students and faculty in need of professional work attire. This includes suits, jackets, pants, shoes, ties, shirts, sweaters, belts and accessories. All clothing donations must be clean and on a hanger. Drop-off days for the drive are tomorrow and Monday, Mar. 14, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., in the Old Main Concourse.

Distribution begins Mar. 15 for students only, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m, Mar. 16 and 17 are for students, faculty and staff 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Mar. 18 is for students, faculty and staff, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., all in the Old Main Concourse. In exchange for a donation of one non-perishable food item for Friend, Inc., you can get FREE donated clothing for your job, interview or career!

Come to an educational program and learn about the signs, symptoms and statistics about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in PA on Thursday, Mar. 24 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. in MSU Alumni Auditorium. Presenters will be Deborah Delgado, the TBI project director of Disability Rights Network of PA and Melodee Hursey, regional education coordinator of the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. The program will also include personal stories of students with TBI. This program is free and open to the public. Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office as soon as possible at x3-4108 or e-mail accommodation@kutztown.edu, TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
        Disability Services
America Reads is bringing Dr. Seuss to KU! Food, fun, and prizes for kids of all ages. Free and open to the public. Every child receives a FREE book. Join the fun Mar. 26, 10 a.m. - noon in MSU 218.  For more information or directions, please contact Leyna Belinsky at americareads@kutztown.edu
        Leyna Belinsky, coordinator, America Reads
America Reads is selling Philly Soft Pretzels to raise money for our annual Dr. Seuss Reading Event.  We are taking orders for pretzel’s to be delivered Mar. 17, just in time for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Orders can be placed in the Community Outreach Center by Mar. 15. Money is due when the order is placed at $1 per pretzel.  Please contact americareads@kutztown.edu with any questions.