Be sure to check out Grammy-award winning Kathy Mattea this Thursday in Schaeffer Auditorium. www.kutztownpresents.org


The Daily Brief
Monday, March 21, 2011
Announcements

 Tomorrow, Mar. 22, Kutztown's Sigma Omicron chapter of Delta Phi Alpha (National German Honor Society) will host a translation seminar and workshop. So many of our new majors (and even our upperclass majors and minors) have expressed an interest in learning more about translation, both the industry and practice. The Sigma Omicron chapter received an incentive grant from Delta Phi Alpha to offer this event. 

11 a.m. - noon:  Lectures/Talks from Current Experts in the Field  *   Amy Kepple Strawser, Otterbein College, translator of Ursula Krechel's From the Bitter Core *   Terry Coe, American Translator Association certified member of the Delaware Valley Translators' Association 
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch on your own 
 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Hands-on translation practice for various levels with strategies and tips by experts.
Kaffee und Kuchen sponsored by KU's German Students' Organization. 
Professor Matthew Daub's "Kempton - Recent Works 2009-2011" opened at the ACA Gallery in New York City over the weekend. See more at: http://www.acagalleries.com/exhibitions/current/matthew-daub-kempton

All Faculty and Staff  are invited to an open forum to meet the candidates for the position of Associate Dean, College of Education.   Forums will be held in Beekey 240 from 8 - 8:45 a.m. as scheduled:    
Monday, Mar. 28 – Dr. Dwayne C. Wright; 
Thursday, Mar. 31 – Dr. Philip S. Roberson;
Friday, Apr. 1 – Dr. John R. McCarthy; 
Thursday, Apr. 7 – Dr. Daniel P. Schwartz. 
        Cathy L. Kreitz, on behalf of the COE Search Committee
Dr. George Hale wrote an editorial opinion piece on the privatization of the commonwealth's state store system. The piece was picked up by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Morning Call and the Harrisburg  Patriot-News: http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2011/03/liquor_privatization_can_be_do.html

 Pennsylvania Coal Mining Songs and Stories - Tuesday, Mar. 22, 7:30 p.m., at St. John's United Church of Christ - Free Event. KU Presents! is partnering with the Kutztown Folk Music Society and the Mountain Folk show to host a special free 1-hour event with local folk musician Jay Smar who will talk about the history of coal mining and folk music, and perform a mixture of original and documented coal mining songs of Northeastern Pennsylvania where his grandfather was a coal miner for 54 years in the town of Coaldale. He will also have on hand recordings and coal books and historical chronicles. St. John's United Church of Christ, 257 W. Walnut St., Kutztown. And remember, this Thursday night at Schaeffer Auditorium is Grammy-award winning singer, Kathy Mattea.
        J. Andrew Cassano, director, KU Presents!
Attention Art Enthusiasts – The KU Student Bookstore is hosting an Art Demo Day on Wednesday, Mar. 23 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Art Department of the store. Stop by for hands-on sampling of select art supplies. Register for great door prizes and enjoy some light refreshments while you check out the products we have available.

 Professor Kunio Mitsuma spoke to the Reading Eagle last week about family in Japan: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=294482

Student - Workplace Etiquette Presentation - Learn about what it takes to be a good employee and how to dress appropriately in your first professional position.  Tues., Mar. 22,  11-11:50 a.m., MSU 250.

Your Future Starts Now - A college degree alone won’t guarantee employment, but right now you can improve your chances of landing a job.  Learn how a career may evolve from summer or part-time job to first professional job and what you can do during your college years to put your career on the fast track!  Tues., Mar. 22, 11-11:30 a.m., Stratton 113.
        Linda Lantaff, academic coordinator, Career Development Center
Do you know a student who would make a great tour guide? The Office of Admissions is now hiring undergraduate students for both Summer 2011 and 2011-2012 academic year tour guide positions. We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic students with solid academics and outstanding KU citizenship. Please encourage any students who you think would be good representatives of KU to apply. Applications are due on Apr. 1 and more information is available at http://www.kutztown.edu/admissions/tour_guide_info.shtml. 
        Nicole Becker, assistant director, Admissions
We are looking for qualified female students to attend the PASSHE Leadership Institute for Undergraduate Women. The Institute creates an experience that empowers women as leaders, creativity, and respect for diversity; helps students develop campus projects to practice skills learned at the institute under the direction of a mentor on their campus, and connects women with other women who are committed to social change.

When:  Sunday, June 19 through Friday, June 24
Where: The McKeever Environmental Learning Center in Sandy Lake, Pa.

The costs are underwritten by Student Union & Involvement Services and include lodging, meals, and educational materials. Attendees are only responsible for other personal expenses. The university will also make travel arrangements if necessary. Application deadline is Monday, Mar. 28. Please access the program brochure and application by visiting http://involvement.kutztown.edu and clicking on the banner advertisement for the PASSHE Women’s Conference. If you know of any qualified female students that might want to attend this program, please e-mail Kristen Gallagher at kgallagh@kutztown.edu.

The Department of Human Kinetics is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010-2011 Leisure and Sport Studies Scholarships. Congratulations to BrieAnn Shipkowski, Eric Gehringer and Sarah Lowe.
        Dina Hayduk, professor Department of Human Kinetics
There's some new and exciting pieces up on the Brick Wall to check out. Chris Fredericks' show "The Confessional" will be on display from now until Mar. 31. Stop by from 6 - 7 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 21 for the catered opening reception.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators

The KU Philosophy Club will meet on Thursday, Mar. 24, 11 a.m. in MSU 323. Zachary Groff, will be speaking: How Dewey Ducks The Moral Issues

 Academics
D2L Quiz Tool - The Learning Technologies Center, RL 30 on Thursday, Mar. 24, 10-11 a.m. or Friday, Mar. 25, 10-11 a.m.. Attend this workshop to learn how to use the D2L quiz tool. Discover how to import questions from a publisher’s course cartridge-even a non-D2L cartridge. Find out how to use the quiz library and the D2L random section feature. Learn how to configure D2L so quiz scores are automatically transferred to the D2L gradebook.

D2L Survey Tool - The Learning Technologies Center, RL 30 on Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2-3 p.m. or Friday, Apr. 1, 9 – 10 a.m. Attend this workshop to learn about the integrated D2L Survey Tool. Learn how to build and administer your own course surveys with this easy to use tool.

To register for either one of these workshops, 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 www.kutztown.edu/academics/lt. 

New Streaming Videos via Rohrbach - Over 400 new educational films have been added to the Library's subscription to Films on Demand in February and March. These include additions to the Humanities, Social Science, Business, Science, and Health collections. To view these new additions go to http://navigator-kutztown.passhe.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com/portalplaylists.aspx?cid=1637&aid=8044 and click on "Recently added videos." Films on Demand provides Kutztown University with over 7,000 streaming educational videos. Please contact professor Bob Flatley at flatley@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4168 for more information or with questions about integrating Films on Demand into courses.
        Karen J. Wanamaker, librarian, assistant professor, Rohrbach Library

The Office of Social Equity will offer anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and sexual harassment training, pursuant to our university policies, as follows: Wednesday, Mar. 23 at 11 a.m., MSU 325

Each session will last approximately 30 minutes. If you would like to attend any of the above sessions, please register by e-mail at collette@kutztown.edu or socialequity@kutztown.edu. Please note training by department is also available. To schedule a training session for your department, please contact the Office of Social Equity at x3-4700. Please obtain approval from your supervisor, if necessary.
        Jesus A. Peña, associate vice president, Office of Social Equity

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 KU Rugby drops heartbreaker to Penn State - A last-minute drop goal saw the Penn State rugby team squeak by KU, 30-29, in the opening College Premier Match for both teams. Kutztown opened up a 14-3 lead in the first half thanks to an early try from Tim Acker and then a late try from wing Gareth Lourens. But Penn State roared back with two tries from Ryan Goulding. 

Kutztown replied with a try by Caleb Tracey to make it 24-20, but Penn State replied to lead 27-24. Ruan Scheepers scored for Kutztown to put the Golden Bears ahead 29-27 with time winding down. Penn State pressured again and were right on the KU goal line. Playing advantage for a penalty, PSU lined up the drop goal, and Baker slotted it over for the win. Kutztown will try to get back on track against Army this Saturday at 1 p.m. at KU’s North Campus Field.

Athletics

 Tomorrow, Tuesday, Mar. 22
Softball vs. Millersville, 2:30 p.m., DH (North Campus Field)
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Mercy College, 4:00 p.m. (Keystone Field) 

Friday, Mar. 25
Softball vs. Shippensburg, 2:30 p.m., DH (North Campus Field)
Baseball vs. Shippensburg, 1 p.m., DH (North Campus Field)
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Mercyhurst College, 4 p.m. (Keystone Field) 

Saturday, Mar. 26
Mens & Womens Tennis vs. University of the District of Columbia, 1:00 p.m. (Keystone Tennis Courts)
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Gannon University, 1 p.m. (Keystone Field)

ARAMARK

Cub Cafe - Main Street Deli - we will be offering a "Sub of the Month" starting today, Mar. 21. It will be a Turkey Club on a fresh baked parmesan crusted white or wheat roll. Purchase a "Sub of the Month"  and you can become part of the "Club on Main." You will receive a punch card and when you buy "5," you will receive your sixth sub free! So drop by the Main Street Deli today.

Viewpoints:  Baked meatloaf and gravy, tamale corn bread, green onion mashed potatoes, 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 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 gravy, vegetarian black beans and peppers, whipped red skin potatoes, sesame vegetables and ginger honey carrots. Soups of the day are turkey rice and 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.)

Social Dialogue: Race & Gender - Multicultural Center hosts KU assistant professor of English, Dr. Ellesia Blaque as she discusses, “Social Dialogue: Race & Gender,” Tuesday, Mar. 22 at 11 a.m., in the Multicultural Center Unity Room. Dr. Blaque will discuss how African American women are sometimes seen as abject, unattractive, oversexed and promiscuous, and unmarried mothers. By examining the illogical rationale of these ideas and exploring how race and gender intertwine, Dr. Blaque will garner understanding as a step to dismantle these identities.
        Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Multicultural Services

Dr. Lawrence M. Stratton Scholarship 2011-2012 applications are now available in the Financial Aid Office. Criteria:
    •Must earn 30 or more credits by the end of spring 2011;
    •Must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50
    •Must demonstrate participation and leadership in KU campus activities.
Applications need to be returned to the Financial Aid Office no later than Apr. 15.
        Linda D. Bowen, scholarship coordinator, Financial Aid
Please encourage eligible students to apply for the APSCUF-KU Scholarship. The top candidates will be selected for interviews. Of those interviewed, five will be awarded $500 scholarships and the remaining interviewees will receive $100 awards. The eligibility criteria are as follows.
     •Financial need.
    •A minimum 3.0 GPA.
    •Completion of at least 24 hours of course work, including at least 12 hours of course work at KU at time of application.
    •Returning to campus in Fall 2011 as a full-time student.
    •Previous recipients are ineligible.
Applications need to be completed and returned to OM 203A no later than Friday, Mar. 25. Applications are available outside the APSCUF Office in OM 203A or on the Tutoring Center bulletin board next to Beekey 123 or online at http://www.apscuf.org/kutztown/students.html#scholarship
        Tom Stewart, chair, Student-Faculty Liaison Committee

Wanted/Needed: Leadership preparation for those in alternative schools - The Frederick Douglass Institute presents the second installment in its spring discussion series. Join us in the Rohrbach Library room 103B on Wednesday, Mar. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. as we welcome our 2011 FDI Scholar in Residence, Dr. Pamela Thomas. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Taheerah Holston at fdouglass@kutztown.edu.  For future events check out our website at http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/douglass/News-Events.htm.
        Frederick Douglass Institute


There will be a Career Development Workshop in the GLBTQ Resource Center, OM 4, at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 24.This informal workshop is designed to help students prepare for the job search and will be a great opportunity for them to ask a question, learn about recommendation letters, or improve their resume. For more information, please contact the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.
        Manuel De Sousa Rodrigues, graduate assistant, GLBTQ Resource Center
Native Plant Presentation tonight, Mar. 21 at 7 p.m. in Boehm 145. The Biology Department invites the campus community and public to attend a free presentation by Douglas Tallamy on his bestselling book “Bringing Nature Home:  How you can sustain wildlife with native plants” (www.plantanative.com).  A reception and book signing will follow the presentation. 
        Todd Underwood, Biology

 Construction Update: Preliminary work in support of the Admin Data Center UPS Upgrade project is scheduled to begin this week of Mar. 21. A staging area for machinery and supplies will be confined to the grassy area directly behind the building. No changes to egress or parking will be required. Access to the building will remain unaffected.  
        Patrick J. Antonio, Jr., project manager, Facilities Project Services

Bearfest 33 Carnival Booth Registration FINAL on-site registration day: Tomorrow, Mar. 22, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Student organizations are invited to sponsor a booth at the Bearfest 33 carnival on Saturday, Apr. 16 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Many organizations have used this opportunity to highlight their community involvement, or to fund raise. Booths are $20 per organization. At last year’s Bearfest, more than 30 organizations hosted booths. Stop by the registration table in the MSU lobby on Tuesday, Mar. 22 to register, or for more information, please email price@kutztown.edu.
        Christine B. Price, assistant director, Housing & Residential Services
Hillel Purim Party - Celebrate the Jewish holiday Purim with KU Hillel, today, Mar. 21 in MSU 157, 5-8 p.m. Costumes, food, music, games and more. 
        Avidan Milevsky, associate professor, Psychology
AFSCME LOCAL 2234:   Members, please join us for this month’s meeting, tonight, Mar. 21 at Janelle’s Catering, 360 Fleetwood Rd. in Bowers starting at 7 p.m. Nominations and votes will be held for AFSCME 13 April conference delegates and an open trustee position.
        Annette M. Christman
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 today, Mar. 21.   
        Leah M. Cassellia, associate director, Student Union and Involvement Services