Students enjoyed much-needed relief from studying for finals with Pet Therapy Day held yesterday in the MSU. Story and pictures below.


The Daily Brief
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Announcements
Pet Therapy helped de-stress students yesterday! Here's the Reading Eagle story and a link to the Flickr site for pictures:

www.flickr.com/photos/kutztownuniversity
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=305587

Pictures from Saturday's Block Party have been added to the Flickr site as well! 

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 English Department would like to thank Shahla Eberhardt for her service and good humor as our temporary department secretary for this semester.  We would also like to welcome Andrea Buno who will become our new permanent department secretary on Monday, May 9.
        Janice Chernekoff, chair, English

Faculty and Staff- If you advise a student organization please encourage them to sign up for the Summer CONNECTIONS Involvement Fairs by clicking on the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/InvolvementFairMovein2011.  This is a great opportunity for your student groups to showcase their organizations and recruit new students.
        Kristen Snyder Gallagher, assistant director, Student Union & Involvement Services
Construction Updates:

1. The Keystone Arena will be closed from 8 a.m. Monday, May 9, through Thursday, May 19, for floor refinishing.

2. In support of the Admin Data Center UPS Upgrade project, parking will be restricted in the F-1 lot (directly behind Stratton). The two rows closest to the building will be blocked to all parking starting 7 a.m. Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15.

 3. To facilitate electrical upgrades to the IT Data Center, all electrical power to the Stratton Administration Building will be shut down at approximately 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, and will remain off until approximately 5 p.m. Sunday, May 15. 
        Patrick J. Antonio, Jr., project manager, Facilities Project Services

 4. Starting Monday, May 9, excavation will begin for the installation of an underground electrical conduit in the grass area located in front of the Library and behind Sharadin. Notification will be forthcoming for any potential utility outages or disruptions.
        Tom Green, Director of Facilities Energy Management and Campus Utilities

 The following list outlines areas of upcoming renovation on campus, most projects starting Monday, May 9:

 BECK HALL – (Basement, 2nd and 3rd Floor Renovations): Project begins Monday, May 9. Parking will be restricted at the loading dock area in F-5 until Friday, Aug. 12.

 CAMPUS-WIDE – (Stamped Concrete Repairs): Work begins at multiple locations on Monday, May 9, and runs through Friday, Jul. 1. Areas being repaired will be coned off, and access to buildings will be available.

 OLD MAIN A-WING TUNNEL UPGRADES: Project begins Friday, May 13, and will run through Friday, Jul. 15. The tunnel will be closed during this renovation. No tunnel access will be available for entry to Social Equity or GLBTQ. Signs will be posted listing changes in egress to the building.

 BOEHM SCIENCE PATIO CURB: Work will begin Monday, May 9 (weather permitting). Expected date of completion is Monday, Jun. 6. Access to building will not be affected.

 DEATRICK HALL CONCRETE REPAIRS AND BOLLARDS: Project begins Monday, Jun. 20 and runs through Monday, Aug. 1. Alternate walkways will be available for access to this building.

 LYTLE HALL (Concrete Walkway Replacement): The east entrance (facing Beekey and deFran) will be closed during this renovation. All other entrances will remain open for use. Signs will be posted listing changes in egress to the building.

 GRADUATE CENTER (Rear Entry Vestibule Tile Replacement): Contractors will mobilize the week of May 9. No access to the building using the rear entrance will be permitted. Signs will be posted listing changes in egress to the building.

 UNIVERSITY PLACE (Roof and Coping Replacement): Project begins Monday, May 9 and is expected to be complete by Monday, August 1. Construction vehicles will be parked in lots C-3 and C-4 during this time. Please use caution when driving in this area.

 DEFRANCESCO (Rooms 204/205 Renovations): Project begins Tuesday, May 31 and run through Monday, Aug. 1. Classroom 206, adjoining these rooms is also offline during this renovation.

 BEEKEY (Concrete Walkway Replacement): Project begins Monday, May 9. Expected date of completion is Friday, Jun. 3. North entrances (facing Lytle Lane) will be closed for the duration. Signs will be posted listing changes in egress to the building.
        Chris Scott, project manager, Facilities Project Services


 The following outstanding students were inducted on Apr. 29, into the Gamma Psi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society:  Amber D’Angelo, Martin Giannini, Michael Mault, Zachary Railing, Nicholas Wilgruber, and Shaye Witman.

Congratulations to each of you! Letters of invitation to the next initiation ceremony will be sent to qualified students during the upcoming semester. If you receive an invitation, please consider joining our growing ranks. For more details concerning GTU please go to http://faculty.kutztown.edu/courtney/ and click on the Clubs link.
        Dr. Richard S. Courtney, advisor, Gamma Psi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon.
On Wednesday, Apr. 20, the Pennsylvania Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, National Honor Society for Sociology, inducted the following new members into its ranks:  Adrienne Krastin, Kathryn Boyle, Rachel Sell, Ashley Evans, Bret Shambo, and Joanna Colon. Please join us in recognizing and congratulating these outstanding students.
        Joleen L. Greenwood, advisor, Alpha Kappa Delta

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 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
The following DVDS were added to the media library are available in the AV Center:

Crow Call (DVD 5145) - This is the story of young Liz and her father, who has been away at WWII for longer than she can remember. Through a hunting trip, cherry pie, tender conversation, and the crow call, this allegorical story shows how, like the birds gathering above, the relationship between the girl and her father is graced with the chance to fly.

That Book Woman (DVD 5146) - Cal is not the reading type, but that Book Woman keeps visiting. This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment helped rural children find something wonderful in books. Narrated by Walker Harrison.

Alternative Medicine (DVD 5144) - Beyond the boundaries of mainstream medicine are treatments that many claim have powerful healing properties. Produced in association with Skeptical Inquirer magazine, this intriguing program scrutinizes the principles behind acupuncture, magnet therapy, crystal therapy, homeopathy, therapeutic touch, and reiki as respected practitioners demonstrate their specialties and make their case.

ATHLETICS
Reimer, McQuade and Deeter honored by the LVAIAW - Three of Kutztown University’s terrific senior student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding athletic accomplishments Tuesday afternoon at the annual Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women luncheon at Starter’s Pub.

Chelsea Deeter (Langhorne, PA/Neshaminy) for soccer and Cristina Reimer (Chester Springs, PA/Downingtown East) for cross-country, were honored as the most outstanding players in their respective sports. Meanwhile, women’s basketball record holder Melissa McQuade (Pittsburgh, PA/Shaler) was recognized for being Kutztown’s most outstanding senior female athlete.

All three young women have set standards that will be hard to match. While they have re-wrote their respective sports record books, the quality that makes all three special is their humble attitudes.

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.)

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
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.
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!