Say hello to Jerry Schearer, assistant dean for New Student Programs & Services. See Jerry's story below.
 


The Daily Brief
Monday, March 28, 2011
Announcements
Bionanophotonics: when optics and nanoscience collide. Come explore biological cells at the nano level using light at the second annual HECBC lecture, featuring Dr. Maria F. Garcia-Parajo. The event is Wednesday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. at the Perkins Student Center Auditorium on the Penn State Berks campus.

Criminal Justice Career Development Day, Wednesday, March 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! Visit http://careers.kutztown.edu for more details.
        Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center
Criminal Justice Career Development Day will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 30 from 10 - 4 p.m. Criminal justice classes will be cancelled during these hours. We would also ask faculty members to excuse  criminal justice students from other classes, if possible, so that they may attend panel presentations  
        Alexander W. Pisciotta, professor and chair, Criminal Justice Department

 Meet Jerry Schearer, assistant dean for New Student Programs and Services.  In addition to working on the CONNECTIONS program with Dr. Andrea Kirshman, Jerry plans and chairs the Family Day program, is director of the Community Outreach Center and is serving as the interim program coordinator for the GLBTQ Resource Center. 

Jerry was recently recognized as an Outstanding Alumni of his alma mater, Salem International University, in West Virginia. Before coming to Kutztown University, Jerry worked for Salem International University for 14 years where he was the dean of students. 

While living in W.Va., Jerry was an active member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce for 10 years. During this time, he chaired the group’s annual banquet several times. In 2008, the Chamber selected Jerry as Member of the Year.  

The Student Union Art Gallery is currently showing "Specimens" featuring prints by Anna Beaver Schweigert. The exhibition will run from Friday, Mar. 25 until Thursday, Apr. 7. There is a catered opening reception scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 29 from 8 - 9 p.m. We hope to see you at the opening.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators
Freshman Foundation Exhibition Reception- The university community is invited to a reception from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 29, in the Sharadin Lobby-Sharadin Art Building. The exhibit includes a large selection of outstanding student artwork from Drawing I, Drawing II, Two-Dimensional Design and Three- Dimensional Design courses.   
        Rhonda Wall, Art Education and Crafts
Faculty & Staff- A complete list of all students who attended the Rally in Harrisburg today, Mar. 28,  will be available in the Student Involvement Office on Tuesday, Mar. 29 after 12 p.m.  Contact x3-1383 to have the list emailed to you.
        Kristen Snyder Gallagher, assistant director, Student Union & Involvement Services
JOB OPENINGS: The following non-instructional vacancies are available on campus. These positions are open for current employees only.

Tradesman Helper-Summer Painter (Temporary) – 1765
Facilities - Maintenance Svcs / Facilities Building
(Mo - Fr, 07:00 to 15:00, 1/2 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 4/1/2011

Tradesman Helper-Summer Painter (Temporary) – 1766
Facilities - Maintenance Svcs / Facilities Building
(Mo - Fr, 07:00 to 15:00, 1/2 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 4/1/2011

Tradesman Helper-Summer Painter (Temporary) – 1767
Facilities - Maintenance Svcs / Facilities Building
(Mo - Fr, 07:00 to 15:00, 1/2 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 4/1/2011

To receive additional information, please click here for details or use AskHR to submit a question.
        Human Resources

Need to get that resume just right?  Get the technical help you need with writing your resume in our Resume Lab.  Bring a draft on your flash drive (or your own laptop if you’d like) and sit down with us to get it done!  Tuesday, March 29, 11-11:50 a.m., Stratton 100.
        Linda Lantaff, academic planner, Career Development Center
Reminder: Tour guide applications due this Friday, April 1. The Office of Admissions is accepting applications from undergraduate students for both Summer 2011 and 2011-2012 Academic Year tour guide positions. Please encourage students who you think would be good representatives of KU to apply. Applications available at http://www.kutztown.edu/admissions/tour_guide_info.shtml.

Freshman Foundation Exhibition Reception- The university community is invited to a reception from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. tomorrow, Mar. 29, in the Sharadin Lobby, Sharadin Art Building. The exhibit includes a large selection of outstanding student artwork from Drawing I, Drawing II, Two-Dimensional Design and Three- Dimensional Design courses.
        Rhonda Wall, Art Education and Crafts
The Student Union Art Gallery is currently showing "Specimens" featuring prints by Anna Beaver Schweigert. The exhibition will run from Friday, Mar. 25 until Thursday, Apr. 7. There is a catered opening reception scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 29 from 8 -9 p.m. 
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators
KIZ and the Innovation Transfer Network offer Webinar on “The New Virtuous Cycle: University Research and Commercialization” – Free and open to all faculty and students, the one-hour webinar will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 12:30 p.m. Presented by Jill Edwards, executive director of the Innovation Transfer Network, the webinar will look at the use of research for the development of the common good and where commercialization fits in the academic gift economy.  Follow this link for a registration form – http://www.innovationtransfernetwork.org/images/stories/Virtuous_Cycle_Registration_Form.pdfDeadline for registration is April 15. Please email your completed registration to Jill Edwards at jilledwards@psu.edu.

Please excuse the following members of the KU Wind Ensemble who will depart campus at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 30 to perform as the featured collegiate ensemble at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. Thomas Acquino, Courtney Acton, David Attilio, AJ Avezzano, Angely Barry, Victoria Bauder, Dorothy Beck, Blair Boyer, Andrew Bowman, Erika Brown, Brookeann Coco, Elizabeth Damiter, TJ DelConte, Steve Dierkes, Katie Dunn, Jean Fitzgerald, Hannah Fritz, Carolyn Fox, Matt Haelig, Kevin Haugland, Josh Heller, Emily Janssen, Amanda Justh, Josh Gladfelter, Abby Goodling, Crystal Green, Nathan Hines, Benjamin Hoffman, Kayla Keating,Terry Kuhns, Ryan Kleeman, Eric Kratz, Jordan Lieberman, Jessica Longo, Rebecca Lorah, Kim Lovejoy, Steven McCormack, Ryan Mills, Amy Milne, Brittni O’Brien, Ilia Ogora, Adam Odenwelder, Kerry O’Sullivan, Michael Penna, Eddie Richet, Mike Rex, Hillary Rogosky, Beth Rogala, Renee Ruhe, Laura Schaefer, Alyssa Schoch, Jenae Shoup, Sarah Slater, Meghan Smith, Michael Surkin, Jonathan Tice, Michelle Wesolowski , Ethan Wightkin, Ryan Wise, and Ashley Wyrick.               
        Jeremy Justeson, director

 The sixth annual Drag Show, a student production by Allies, is Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union Building Room 218. Tickets are $5 with a student ID and $10 for others and are available at the SUB information desk starting Monday, Mar. 28. Tickets are limited. Donations are accepted and all profits benefit the Trevor Project. For more information, please email Allies at allies@kutztown.edu or call the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), the Black Flame Dance Team and the Minority Achievement Coalition (M.A.C.) invite everybody to attend a Talent Showcase Benefit for the earthquake and tsunami victims of Japan on Thursday, Mar. 31 at 7 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. The event includes a fashion show segment, performances by the Black Flame, poetry readings and much more! In lieu of event admission, we are asking for donations. All donations collected will be given to the American Red Cross. For more information, please contact Nicole Hawxhurst at nhawx655@live.kutztown.edu, Chelsea Terwilliger at cterw936@live.kutztown.edu or Ahmad Rasheed at arash585@live.kutztown.edu.


We are saddened to report the death of Mrs. Dorothy M. Landrock on Friday, March 25. Mrs. Landrock  is the mother of Edwin Landrock, Audiovisual Center. Notes of sympathy may be sent to Ed and his family at 2385 Minnie Lane, Allentown, PA 18104
        William Jefferson, chairman, Department of Learning Technologies
 
academics

The University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will meet on Thursday, Mar. 31, at 11:00 am, in MSU 312, to consider the remaining curricular proposals on its March agenda, which can be found online at http:// www.kutztown.edu/committees/ucc/agenda.html. As always, individuals and/or departments with proposals on the agenda are invited and encouraged to attend to answer any questions that may arise. 
        R.S. Schaeffer, chair, University Curriculum Committee

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Kutztown Rugby falls to Army - The KU rugby team suffered a tough defeat on Saturday at the hands of Army, 33-27. The Golden Bears led West Point 27-10 at the half before the Knights scored 23 unanswered points with a dominating second half. Junior Tim Acker led Kutztown with 17 points. Graduate student Greg Brooks and freshman Andrew Apt scored five points each for KU. The Golden Bears, now 0-2 in conference play, will take on Ohio State at home in a must-win situation this Saturday, April 2. Match time is 1 p.m.; admission is free.

The Kutztown University Equestrian Team has seen nothing but success. As a team, we have finished second in a region of 10 colleges.  We have scored two high-point team ribbons and five reserve high-point team ribbons throughout this school year.  That means we have scored two first places and five second places as a team. 

In English, we are sending 13 people to Regionals who have a chance to move forward to Zones, and then to Nationals. 

In Western, we sent one rider to Regionals who has qualified for Semi-Finals. 

Four of our riders were in the running for the Cacchione Cup, which is an award for the rider who has scored the most points in our region.  Jess Benner, a senior, came in second place, Alexis Wirth, a junior, came in fourth place, Carolyn Robinson, a sophomore came in fifteenth place, and Rachael Krause, a senior, came in sixteenth place. These ratings were out of the top twenty-one. We have a freshman by the name of Alyssa Piccoli, whom shows true potential in becoming a star athlete. In her first year, she scored one high point rider ribbon and two reserve high point rider ribbons which mean she has scored the first and second most points out of all the riders in one show. This year, our team had scored 41 points at our host show, the highest score achieved by any school in our region.  Overall, the team has had major triumph throughout the season, and with dedicated team members and positive attitudes, the success of this team will continue to grow.   
        Sarah Powell, secretary, Kutztown University Equestrian Team

Athletics
Tomorrow, Mar. 29
Women's Tennis vs. Shippensburg, 3:30 p.m., Keystone Tennis Courts
Women's Lacrosse vs. Shippensburg, 4 p.m., Keystone Field

Thursday, Mar. 31
Men's Tennis vs. East Stroudsburg, 3:30 p.m., Keystone Tennis Courts

Saturday, Apr. 2
Women's Tennis vs. Cheyney, 11 a.m., Keystone Tennis Courts
Men's Tennis vs. Dowling, 3 p.m., Keystone Tennis Courts
Softball vs. Mansfield (DH), 1 p.m., North Campus Field
Baseball vs. Millersville, 1 p.m., North Campus Field
Women's Golf hosting KU Invitational, Berkleigh Golf Course, time to be announced

ARAMARK

 Viewpoints:  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 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’” tomorrow, 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:    
Today, 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!
 

 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

KUSSI is sponsoring the Spring Graduation Festival today and tomorrow, 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

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 tomorrow, Mar. 29, 3-7 p.m. in LY 108.
        John Delaney, professor, History

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

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,” today, 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 today, 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

Did you do it yet? The Institutional Climate Initiative survey - it is very important 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 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 today, 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