Big Band Bash tonight with KU Jazz Ensembles I and II in the MSU MPR, 7:30. Above is the KU Jazz Ensemble at the Kennedy Center.
See more information below.
 


The Daily Brief
Friday, March 25, 2011
Announcements
The Conservation Biology class will be taking a field trip to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, VA and the University of Virginia's Blandy Experimental Farm today at 8:30 a.m. through tomorrow, at 6 p.m. Please excuse the following students from any missed classes and allow them to make up any missed work:  Laura Baier, Melissa Bernhard, Ashlee Flamish, Hannah Frey, Andrew Kaiser, Liza Raezer, Margaret Rushmore, Aaron Schwartz, Christopher Sherbo, William (Craig) Sherwood, Nicholas Wilgruber, and Lauren Zameito. 
        Allison Roy, assistant professor, Biology
The Science Behind the Fox TV Show “Lie to Me.” The Psychology Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are proud to be sponsoring an invited address by Dr. Erika Rosenberg entitled, “The Science Behind the Fox TV Show ‘Lie to Me’” on Tuesday, Mar. 29 from 11-11:50 a.m. in AF 201. Rosenberg is an emotions researcher, educator, health psychologist, and a world renowned expert in facial expression measurement using the Facial Action Coding System (FACS). She currently serves as a scientific consultant on the Fox TV drama “Lie to Me.”  Questions can be directed to Greg Shelley in the psychology department (shelley@kutztown.edu).
        Gregory P. Shelley, assistant professor, Psychology
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
Thursday, Apr. 7 – Dr. Daniel P. Schwartz 
Friday, Apr. 8 – Dr. John R. McCarthy (please note change of date for Dr. McCarthy)
        Cathy L. Kreitz, on behalf of the COE Search Committee
Internet Intruders-How to Keep Yourself Safe - The Kutztown Community Forum, on Apr. 13 at 6 p.m. in AF 102 will highlight Internet-based dangers and what precautions to take. Join in the discussion to learn about how the Internet affects your life and what you need to do about it!
 
Big Band Bash - tonight at 7:30 p.m., MSU Multipurpose room -  Free to KU students and staff. $5 suggested donation for all others. General admission. Come early to get a seat for this popular concert. KU Jazz Ensembles I & II and the Reading High School Jazz Ensemble are joining forces for an old fashioned Battle of the Bands. Come hear the music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, and many others as we re-create the swing era! For questions and more information, please call x3-1583 or email kjos@kutztown.edu 
        Kevin Kjos, associate professor, Music
Don’t forget about Dr. Seuss is on the Loose coming tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon in MSU 218.  Join the fun with the America Reads staff. We have prizes, food, crafts, readings, and a visit from a special cat.  Admission is FREE and every child receives a FREE book!  Please email americareads@kutztown.edu with questions.


Must Love Dogs!  Evolution of the Human/Canine Bond, a free public educational seminar on Saturday, Apr. 2 from 1-4 p.m.  Speakers:  Dr. Michael Haas of AVH Veterinary Group and Susan Bulanda, author and animal behavior consultant. In lieu of an entrance fee, we are asking for canned food donations to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. To register, please call x3-1382.   
        Linda Friscia-Oppé, Career Development Center
Please excuse the following members of the KU Women's Bowling Team this afternoon as they will be competing in the NEC Conference Championships to be held in Elmwood Park, NJ this weekend. The players to be excused are:  Kayla Stamm, Kayla Jones, Chelsea Adam, Jara Cohen, Samantha Santoro, Brooke Bower, Deanna Dirado, Rebecca Velazquez, Khrystyna Liske.  
        Joe Ambrose, head coach, KU Women's Bowling
KUSSI is sponsoring the Spring Graduation Festival on Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in MSU Multi-purpose Room. Please encourage all graduating seniors to attend this one-stop graduation shop. They will be able to purchase their caps & gowns at a special Graduation Festival price, receive graduation tickets, and visit with various campus departments and outside vendors who can assist them with a variety of needs associated with graduation. Students may stop by at their convenience during these two days.  If you have any questions, please call Matt Lowther at x6-4338. 
        Matt Lowther, student services coordinator, KUSSI
The Delta Kappa Gamma International Beta Chapter Scholarship Fund (DKGIBC) of Berks County Community Foundation  will provide an annual scholarship to a female who graduated from one of the public schools in Berks County, and who will be entering her senior year in college at Albright College, Alvernia University, Kutztown University, or Penn State Berks Campus to obtain her four-year degree in Elementary or Secondary Education. At time of application the applicant must be a junior in college and must have obtained a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above in college. This scholarship may be used for tuition or books in the senior year. To learn more about it and to apply, students can go to www.bccf.org and put in the keyword "Delta."   
        Linda D. Bowen, coordinator, Scholarships

Reminder:  Applications for the APSCUF-KU Scholarship need to be completed and returned to OM 203A no later than today. 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
Arbor Day is April 16 in the Kutztown Park from 12 - 2 p.m. Come plant a tree and celebrate Earth Day. To buy a tree it is $10.00. For more information, please contact Megan Colyer, Off Campus Advisory Council at x3-1524.

The History Department will administer its upcoming Comprehensive Exams on Tuesday, Mar. 29. The exam session will take place from 3-7 p.m. in LY 108.
        John Delaney, professor, History
academics

 D2L Survey Tool - The Learning Technologies Center , RL 30 in the Rohrbach Library
 Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2 – 3 p.m.; 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. 

D2L Groups Tool - The Learning Technologies Center, RL 30 in the Rohrbach Library Wednesday, Apr. 6, 10 - 11 a.m.; Friday, Apr. 8, 2 - 3 p.m. Learn how to use the D2L Groups feature to create private workspaces for student groups in your D2L courses.  Use the groups tool to create private group discussion forums and dropbox areas in D2L. 

To register for either one of these two workshops, please contact Eleanor (El) Ambrose, Dept. of Learning Technologies Secretary, at x3-4900 or email 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 email at wjeffers@kutztown.edu.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 Tomorrow
Rugby vs. Army, 1 p.m. at KU’s North Campus Field.

Athletics
Today
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) 

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

ARAMARK

 Viewpoints:  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 with gravy, vegetarian enchiladas, potato filling, steamed broccoli and glazed carrots. Soups of the day are chicken ditalini and potato leek.

 Tuesday:  Open face roast beef sandwich with gravy, 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 with gravy, black bean cakes, 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.

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


 The Race Against Racism committee is looking for donations and runners for our 5th annual Race Against Racism. The race will be held on April 9 at 9 a.m. this is a 5k run/1k walk, the 1k is considered a "fun walk" which is a great opportunity to get the kids involved. The committee is hoping to get at least 200 runners involved, as well as faculty sponsor support for runners. It is $15 for individual student runners and $25 for all other participants. All proceeds from the race will go toward the Boys and Girls Club of Berks County. Any questions should be directed to Amanda Kerns, RAR Advisor, kerns@kutztown.edu
        Amanda Kerns, Housing & Residential Services
Kutztown University and the Borough of Kutztown are pleased to announce an open application process for a Student ambassador non-voting position within the Borough Council for the Borough of Kutztown as well as to the Mayor of Kutztown. This position is open to any full time Kutztown University student and will begin Sept. 1, for a one-year term. Interested students must submit the completed application no later than Apr. 29. The applications will be reviewed by representatives of KU and the Borough of Kutztown. Following a review, finalists will be determined and those applicants will be interviewed. Thank you in advance for your consideration to participate in this exciting endeavor. The application and requirements can be found at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/do/leadership.aspx.
        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services
Swimming Lessons given by the Kutztown women's swimming team.  Two sessions Apr. 4-14 and Apr. 18-28, Monday-Thursday. For more information, please call the swimming office at x3-4359 or email:  flannery@kutztown.edu 
        Tim Flannery, coach, Women's Swim Team
Take a look at a great new weekly show produced by KUTV, Weather Balloon with Monsoon Mike, KU’s own Mike Regensberger. The show will provide you with interesting facts about the weather, information about this day in weather history and a five-day forecast going into the weekend. Please click here:  http://www.youtube.com/user/KutztownUniversity?feature=mhum#p/u/0/ykSnug6WXIM
Women’s History Month Continues-What Can I do with an English Major? KU assistant professor Dr. Carissa Pokorny-Golden is speaking in the Kutztown University Women’s Center “First Steps Speaker Series,” on Monday, Mar. 28 in AF 102 at 4:30 p.m. Her academic and career journey is unusual and could help those wondering how to utilize their English degree.

Education 101- Women’s History Month comes to a close with Dr. Darlene Schoenly as the last speaker in the Women’s Center “First Steps Speaker Series.” Dr. Schoenly has been in the education field for 40 years and has held numerous roles and positions. She will lecture on Wednesday, Mar. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in AF 102. For more information please visit the Kutztown University Women’s Center website http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/womens/.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s 2nd Annual Undie Run has been moved to Monday, Mar. 28, 4 - 6 p.m. at the DMZ.

Join the brothers of SAE and donate the clothes off your back (literally) and do a victory lap around the DMZ in your underwear. You'll need to donate clothes to run - all clothes collected will be split between relief efforts in Japan as well as The Salvation Army. All money raised will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.

• Undie Run shirts will be on sale for $10
• Silent Auction. Tons of great prizes. Raffle tickets 3/$1
• FREE food
• Inflatable obstacle course and slide
• DJ Black Rabbit
• Free boxer shorts

Come out and support this great annual event. For more information, please visit our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200436396640251

First Book Organization:  As one of Kutztown’s new organizations on campus, we are trying to kick-start our program, but we need your help. First Book is a nonprofit organization that raises money to give children of low income families their first book. Without this organization, many young children are less likely to receive such a wonderful gift. We are asking you to help us raise money by donating any empty jar you may have (i.e., coffee can, pretzel jar, etc.) so that we can put them around Kutztown’s local businesses in hopes for donations. Donation jars can be dropped off at the Community Outreach Center in the MSU. We plan on gaining support from our friends and local businesses in this project. With your help, we will begin to accomplish our goal of supplying books to young children.

Electrical work is being done in the DeFrancesco Building tomorrow by an outside contractor between the hours of 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. Service to the building will not be affected.
        Mitch Finsel, manager, Mechanical Shop
The Community Outreach Center will be holding an event tomorrow called Adopt-an-Apartment where we will be bringing a group of 15 volunteers to paint, clean, and re-furnish the place for homeless families and their children temporarily until they find work through the program. It will be held at The Sixth Street Apartments in Allentown. We are asking anyone to help with donations to make this event successful. Any new or used items will do, so an early start on spring cleaning wouldn't hurt! Some items include:

Kitchen: Dishware, plates, pot holders, silverware, cutting boards, measuring cups, coffee maker, wall clock, place mats, paper towel holder
Bedroom: Twin size sheets, blankets, pillows, comforters, plastic hangers, alarm clock
Bathroom: Towels, washcloths, shower curtain, bath rug, soap pump, plunger, toilet paper
Cleaning supplies: Dust pan, broom, sponges, paper towels, flashlight

Any donations will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Community Outreach Center in the MSU.


 This week's MSU Movie Series film is The Tourist which 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. Please check out the MSU movie website for more information. http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/msub/programs/submovies.asp
The 62nd Annual Juried Spring Craft Show presented by the Reading-Berks Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will be held in Keystone Hall tomorrow, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. One of the region’s most popular seasonal shopping events for authentic local art and crafts, this year will offer more than 150 artisans who are members of the Reading-Berks Chapter, as well as additional artisans who are members of the Pennsylvania Guild.  For more information, please visit their website – www.rbcrafts.org or call 610-678-6650. Admission is free to all employees, faculty and students of Kutztown University when presenting their KU ID at the entrance.
The Institutional Climate Initiative is a very important survey for our students, faculty and staff. If we are to truly understand how to improve our campus environment and make the necessary changes to KU, we need to first hear from you.  The survey can be accessed at www.KUclimate.com. The survey takes about 20-40 minutes - it needs to be completed by Apr. 1.   
(A paper and pencil version of the survey is also available. Read through all of the instructions and consent information prior to starting the survey. Your answers are confidential and all of the results will be reported in group-form only. Your participation in this project is voluntary.)    

Please help make KU an even better place to study, live, work and learn.

The deadline to return the Promotion, Tenure & Sabbatical Leave ballots has been extended until today, Mar. 25.
        Joo Tan, chair, APSCUF-KU Nominations & Elections
The Association of Campus Events and the United Greek Council are sponsoring Fund our Future: Battle for the Budget on Monday, Mar. 28. Students from Kutztown University along with other PASSHE schools will be headed to the state Capitol in Harrisburg to protest budget cuts. Students can sign up in MSU 153  with a valid KU ID. The busses will leave KU at 9 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 28 and will return by 6:30 p.m. The cost is free to students. Please encourage your students to participate.  
        Kristen Snyder Gallagher, assistant director, Student Union & Involvement Services
Criminal Justice Career Development Day, Wednesday, Mar. 30 - If you are interested in pursuing a career in the social or human services field, please plan to attend this career development day. Here you will have the opportunity to learn about numerous career paths in the field of social services. A keynote speaker and 14 panelists will provide insight on: Adult & Juvenile Probation, Federal Agencies, Courts – Administration & Victimization, Private & Non-Profit Agencies, Corrections, Local Police, and State Police. This is not just for CJ majors: any student is welcome to attend. For more details, please visit http://cdc.dept.kutztown.edu/.
        Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center

Please excuse the following students from classes today. They will be touring area elementary schools with The Sunshine Players and their production of "Sally Snoo and the Bird from Kaloo." Eva Wasko, Erin Dixon, Shoshana Roberts, Raquel Ciampi, Drew Boardman, Madelyn Reilly, Alexandria Shermot, Sarah Pellegrini, Angela Cutrone, Maria Kleback, Lanatia Nalley, Timothy Schumacher, Gina D'Annibale, Abraham Kue, Soren Ersbak, Emily Ray, JT Murtagh.
        Johanna Forte, advisor
The Race Against Racism committee is looking for donations and runners for our 5th annual Race Against Racism. The race will be held on Apr. 9 at 9 a.m. This is a 5k run/1k walk, the 1k is considered a "fun walk" which is a great opportunity to get the kids involved. The committee is hoping to get at least 200 runners involved, as well as faculty sponsor support for runners. It is $15 for individual student runners and $25 for all other participants. All proceeds from the race will go toward the Boys and Girls Club of Berks County. Any questions should be directed to Amanda Kerns, RAR Advisor, kerns@kutztown.edu   
        Amanda Kerns, Housing and Residential Services
The application deadline for qualified female students to attend the PASSHE Leadership Institute for Undergraduate Women is Monday, Mar. 28. This week-long program will be held on Sunday, Jun. 19 through Friday, Jun. 24, at the McKeever Environmental Learning Center in Sandy Lake, Pa. 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 email Kristen Gallagher at kgallagh@kutztown.edu.
Off Campus Student Life/Off Campus Advisory Council (OCAC) hiring for 2011/2012. Applications are currently being accepted for undergraduate student positions for 2011-2012 academic year. Information about Off Campus Student Life/OCAC, position description and application form is available at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/communityrelations/  
        Julianne Nolan, director, Community Relations and Development Services

The National Association for Multicultural Education will hold its 13th annual conference at Kutztown University, today and tomorrow in the Beekey Building.  Brian C. Johnson of Bloomsburg University and Jane Lillian Vance of Virginia Polytechnic Institute are the keynote speakers.

Sponsored by the College of Education and the Multicultural Center, this year’s conference focuses on "Building Bridges: Creating Culturally Responsive Relationships." Brian C. Johnson is the director of the Frederick Douglass Institute at Bloomsburg. Jane Lillian Vance teaches The Creative Process for the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech.