Elementary education major Christopher Kimmel (shown above) and KU Meri Beliveau, a K-12 French major, presented
at the April 16 TEACH Mini-Forum held at PASSHE in Harrisburg. (TEACH is Teachers Evolve And Change with Help.)


The Daily Brief
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Announcements
Saturday’s commencement ceremonies to be shown live on TV, Web - Kutztown University will provide live coverage on TV and online of Saturday’s commencement ceremonies.  For full details on where and how to watch, please visit this link: http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/urelations/commencement/
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees will hold a regular meeting this afternoon, May 3, at 4 p.m. at the Stratton Administration Building, room 301. 
        Toyia Reed, President’s Office

New KU Alumni – Get a year’s subscription package to KU Presents! for free. Stay connected with your alma mater and enjoy a free subscription to the Performing Artists Series in your first year after graduation. That’s six free concerts! Just call our box office and we’ll take care of everything else. One of the many benefits of being a KU Alumnus. For dates, details, videos, and audio clips on next season’s line up of exciting concerts and events please go to our website www.KutztownPresents.org or call the Box office at 610-683-4092, M-Th, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
        J. Andrew Cassano, director, KU Presents!
With Spring 2011 coming to a close, it's only a matter of weeks until summer programming begins on KUR! Stay tuned for plenty of great Cafe KUR along with a heavy summer helping of summer student and national specialty programming. More details coming soon here and on our Facebook! "Like" our page today!
        Michael Regensburger, KUR
The Department of Business Administration is proud to announce the following 2010/2011 senior award recipients in the College of Business:

Institute of Internal Auditors Award - Lauren A. Fretz (December 2010 graduate)
Institute of Management Accountants Award - Erica J. Houck (December 2010 graduate)
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award - Amber M. Jewell (December 2010 graduate)
Robert Weiss CPA Memorial Award – Elisha M. Green
Accounting Club Service Award - Benjamin A. Morton
Overall Top Academic Achievement in Finance Award - Shawn M. Santo
Excellence in Academic Achievement in Finance and Commitment to Peer Tutoring in Business – Liangyu Chen
Excellence in Academic Achievement in Finance and Contributions to the KU FMA Chapter - Chadd W. Stednitz
Excellence in Academic Achievement in Finance & Leadership in the Applied Investment Program - Daniel J. Eshbach
Outstanding Achievement in Economics Award - Shawn M. Santo
Outstanding Achievement in International Business Award - Patrick W. Toomey
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Marketing Award -Jennifer M. Hunsicker
American Marketing Association Club Service Award - Alexandra C. Dibonaventura
American Advertising Federation Club Service Award -Chelsea D. Isbel
Students in Free Enterprise Club Service Award – Caitlin A. Vill and Chelsea D. Isbel
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Management Award – Lisa M. Chickilly
Outstanding Achievement in Management Award – Jennifer M. Zook
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Christopher T. Ondo
Congratulations to them all.
        Roger D. Hibbs, chair, Business Administration

End of Semester Clearance Sale – From now through May 7, take an extra 20 percent off of the lowest ticketed price on most clearance merchandise at the KU Student Bookstore. The sale includes select apparel, gift, and school supplies. Our entire selection of art supplies is also 20 percent off. Stop in and take advantage of our lowest prices of the semester.
        KU Student Bookstore

Join the KU Mascot Team - We are looking for a few energetic, creative, and outgoing students to be part of the Kutztown University Mascot Team! You can be Avalanche the Golden Bear at events around the campus and community. Auditions will be in September for 2011-2012. For more information, please email Avalanche@kutztown.edu or check out www.kutztown.edu/avalanche.
        Regina Iannello, graduate assistant, Athletics
ACADEMICS

 The University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will meet on Thursday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m., in MSU 312, to consider the remaining curricular proposals on its April 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
ATHLETICS
Relive all of the excitement and fun of Kutztown University's historic and memorable 2010 football season by watching the exclusive highlight video: http://kubears.com/news/2011/5/2/FB_0502115627.aspx

 Weekly Home Athletic Schedule
 Saturday, May 7
Men’s and Women’s Track vs. Kutztown Invitational, 5 p.m., University Field

ARAMARK

Please click on this link, http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSE/Kutztown/Menus/Viewpoints.htm, to find out what the Viewpoints menu is for the day, week, or even the weeks to come. You can also find out the answers to your other questions about dining on the Kutztown Dining website, http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSE/Kutztown/. Please 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.)


Lost and Found:  If you lost something on campus this year, please stop by the Communication Center in Public Safety to see if it was turned in.  Our office is located in the basement of OM15. You will need to provide a description of the item(s).  We will dispose of unclaimed items by May 9.
Student Union and Involvement Services is proud to announce the new members of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. This honor society is for non-traditional undergraduate students.  The induction ceremony took place on Monday, Apr. 11, in the MSU Multipurpose Room.   The new members are:  Christopher Baumann, Ana Bennett, Melissa Bryant, Angela Bucci Herb, Ryan Burgess, Lori Calvario, Heather Crawford, Rae Anne Creyer, Ryan Dehrone, Amanda Dotterrer, Kathy Foltz, Yvonne Fonte, Susan Fusco, Eric Gibson, Elisha Green, Carol Hartman, Theresa Hartz, Michael Ingram, Lamar Kassama, Carissa Madeira, Christopher Mayer, Shawn Mercer, Tara Michael, Nicholas Michael, Michele Morgan, Sean Nemchik, Rebecca Neri, Aaron Phillips, Michael Piccillo, Matthew Pisker, Jonathan Raymond Krysta Reber Melissa Rieger, Jamie Rothenberger, Lisa Russo, Tara Schollenberger, Kyle Scott, Timothy Shaak, Amanda Smith, Kenneth Stanley, Eric Stauffer, Philip Stefany, Thanh Tu.
        Leah M. Cassellia, associate director, Student Union and Involvement Services
On Friday, Apr. 29, the Pennsylvania Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honor Society, inducted the following new members into its ranks: Korey Castronuovo, Brooke Geist, Tabitha Hylton, John Jablonski, Kira Knechtle, Maria Rodriguez, Sara Romano, Nicole Sciandra, Alyson Serafin, Doreen Smeck, Kelly Wagner, Clinton Watton, Patrick Wiltrout.

Please join us in recognizing and congratulating these outstanding young mathematicians.
        R.S. Schaeffer, advisor, Kappa Mu Epsilon
The Department of Mathematics is pleased and proud to announce the recipients of our annual commencement awards:

2010-2011 Kappa Mu Epsilon Award for Outstanding BS Mathematics Student (three-way tie):  Tiffany A. Kantz, Alison E. Koser, and Shawn M. Santo
2010-2011 Kappa Mu Epsilon Award for Outstanding BS Ed Mathematics Student:  Kristen Huy
2010-2011 Outstanding Mathematics Student Teacher Award (two-way tie):  Eric J. Frey (December 2010 graduate) and Korey M. Catronuovo
2010-2011 Outstanding Undergraduate Mathematics Research Award: Alison E. Koser

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students, mathematicians, future teachers, and researchers.
        R.S. Schaeffer, associate professor, Mathematics
Special Finals Week Hours:  The McFarland Student Union will have extended hours during finals week. The hours will be:

Monday, May 2 - Thursday, May 5: 7 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday, May 6: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 7: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 8: Closed
        Jennifer Tanzos, secretary, Student Union & Involvement Services
Extended Finals Week Hours at Multicultural Center:   Please let students know that the Multicultural Center will have extended hours during Finals Week for studying. The hours will be:

Sunday, May 1:  6 p.m.- midnight
Monday May 2 - Wednesday, May 4:  8 a.m. - midnight
Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

There are computers and printers for their use and the building is now wireless for their convenience. Any questions, please call x3-4807.
        Jeann Cengeri, office manager, Multicultural Center
 
AFSCME Members:  Reading Phillies baseball game tickets available for the AFL-CIO Union night, Thursday, Jun. 9. If interested, please contact Ray Dunkle, Chris Ferris x3-4307 or Annette Christman x6-4181.  Ticket counts will be collected until Tuesday, May  3.
Clean up, clean out, don't throw that out - The Women’s Center is again collecting new and used clothing, household goods, linens, paper goods, art supplies, toys, toiletries, feminine products, baby supplies and food for local agencies. Please bring your donations to the Women’s Center Oasis, OM 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6. Donation boxes are also located in each residence hall. Thank you!
        Grace M. Hill, associate director, Women’s Center
The Student Recreation Center will be operating under special hours for the week of finals:

May 2 - 4:  6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
May 5:  6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Keystone Hall Pool hours 8 - 9 a.m., 12 noon – 1 p.m., 5:30 - 7 p.m.
May 6:  6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Keystone Hall Pool hours: 8 - 9 a.m., 12 noon – 1 p.m.
May 7 – 8:  CLOSED
May 9:  Summer hours begin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!