Drop by the Georgian Room this Tuesday, May 10 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. for the North American Classical Organ Competition - KU has two finalists!
Here is KU's Dr. Ina Grapenthin pausing with the instrument to be used on Tuesday. See more information below.



The Daily Brief
Friday, May 6, 2011
Announcements

 The Daily Brief wishes our new KU alumni the best success!

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/
AFSCME Members:  Tickets are available for Reading Phillies baseball game night sponsored by AFL-CIO, Jun. 9. Please contact Ray Dunkle, Chris Ferris at x3-4307 or Annette Christman at x6-4181 for tickets.


Summer Hours – As in past years, the university will initiate summer hours beginning May 9, the Monday following commencement.  These hours will remain in effect through Friday, August 26.  Summer hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a half-hour lunch.  Anyone who has a need to maintain the normal winter hours may submit a request through their supervisory line. Approval for such a request will be at the vice-presidential level.  Enjoy your summer.
        Gerald L. Silberman, vice president, Administration & Finance

North American Organ competition - Be sure to make plans to drop by the Georgian Room this Tuesday, May 10 for the finals of the North American Classical Organ Competition - KU has two of the six finalists!

Two Kutztown University students, Doreen Smeck and Geert Ruelens, will compete for the top prize of $3,000 starting with an informal concert at 9 a.m. and culminating in a final performance at 7 p.m. in the Georgian Room of Old Main. Both events are free and open to the public. A reception is to follow immediately after the concert.

Dr. Ina Grapenthin of the KU Department of Music is participating as a judge in the competition.

The 9 a.m. performance is a 20-minute program of the contestants’ choosing, played for the judges and the public. The judges will choose the top three performers after the 7 p.m. concert, where the audience will be invited to vote for the candidate of their choice by submitting a $5 ballot.

The top three performers will receive cash awards from Rodgers Instruments for $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 respectively. Smeck and Ruelens are also the youngest participants in the competition.

Prior to the final round, contestants participated in regional rounds in Los Angeles and Baltimore.


PSECU Important Information: The eCenter will close May 6, at 2 p.m. and will re-open for business Thursday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. For account questions or information, please call 800-237-7328 or visit www.psecu.com.
        Linda L. Lorincz, business advisor/manager, PSECU


Construction Update:

Sharadin Lot (A-1 extension) will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, May 9. Contractor staging in support of the McFarland Student Union project will be located on this site. The area will reopen Friday, August 26.
        Jeff Mosser, project manager, (STV) Facilities Project Services

The planning for the 2011 Staff Recognition Picnic has begun and we are getting ready to honor our fellow staff members that have reached a milestone in their service to the University, have recently retired or have announced their retirement. Those being honored this year are:

Kutztown University
Retired in 2010:  Carl Christman, Diane Fegely, Sherry Miller, Jose Rosario, Sandra Schaeffer
Retiring:  Bill Mioskie
40 Years:  Linda Reedy
35 Years:  Ray Bazylak
30 Years:  Sue Hemmig, Betty Wesner, Robert Watrous
25 Years:  David Pottiger, Sharon Picus, Stephen Helms, Michael Reese, Denise Moll, Barbara Reitz, Thomas Frantz
20 Years:  Randy Peiffer, Ken Schwoyer, Lynette Breininger, Terry Sitler, Linda Bowen, Mark Shuster, Linda Fink, Peter Loukas, Pamela Reber, Peter Grazer, Greg Kokolus
15 Years:  Michael Demetor
10 Years:  Stacy Gambler, Susan Miller, Lisa Grabowski, Amy Botwright, Hue Cawley, Karen Althouse, Dionne McRae, Richelyn Penn-Mekile, Patricia Ott, Carol Sztaba

 KU Foundation
10 Years:  Dave Fooks

 KUSSI
15 Years:  Brian Cregar

If you think your name should be listed or are planning to retire before July 1, 2011, please email Kim Petrosky at petrosky@kutztown.edu  to be included in the program. Invitations will be sent via email soon.

ACADEMICS
The following DVD was added to the media library and is available in the AV Center: 

Attacking Anxiety and Depression (Kit 125) - The skills in this program are broad-based to help acquire better methods for coping with chronic stress, anxiety and depression. 
        Ted Hickman, coordinator, AV Center

ATHLETICS
The Kutztown University softball team had five players named to the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division team highlighted by junior Nicole Henninger, who was named Player of the Year. 

Joining Henninger on the All-PSAC East first team was senior pitcher Monica Glomb. The Golden Bears had sophomore Brianna Knipe, senior Krista Tedjeske and freshman Samantha Derr named to the second team. Henninger and Glomb are both on the first team for the second straight year while all three second team representatives are first time all-conference honorees. 

All five players have played key roles in helping Kutztown (39-14 overall) top the 30-win plateau for the seventh straight season, advance to the PSAC championship series, and earn a national-ranking early in the year.

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

ARAMARK

 The Cub Cafe will be open starting Monday, May 9, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., closed on weekends. We will be offering breakfast at Burger Studio which will be made-to-order breakfast sandwiches from 8 - 10:30 a.m.

We will also be serving lunch at Burger Studio from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., where you can create your own masterpiece. Choose from Angus Burger, Turkey Burger , or Veggie Burger.

We will also be having The Main Street Deli open for lunch from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. , with made-to-order sandwiches and a create-your-own mini salad bar with various toppings. So stop on by.
        Scott Moyer, manager, Cub Cafe, 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.)


Tomlinson Bomberger will be doing the annual fertilization and broadleaf weed control to the general campus on May 10. The turf is safe to go on once the products dry on the grass, however we are recommending to try and avoid going on grassy areas until May 11, if possible. If you have any questions, please contact Will Meeker at x6-4336.
        Will Meeker, assistant director, Campus Services
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

The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre is thrilled to announce the induction last Friday night, April 29, of the following students into the National Honors Society - Lambda Pi Eta - for Communication: Kayla Reppert, Margaret Brownell, Emily Cipa, Christi Weidner, Arlacia Tisdale Johnson, Susan Abbie Stetler, Lisa Hake, Jocelyn Dietrich, Janelle Hendershot, Tristan Smith.

In order to be accepted into this prestigious organization a student must have a minimum of 60 credit hours, an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.25 in the major, and have performed several hours of community service. The celebration included the induction service and great food and drink, and was attended by many proud parents and family members. We are grateful for the presence of these outstanding students.
        Andrea Mitnick, faculty advisor, Xi Kappa, Lambda Pi Eta

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
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!

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 completed 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
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!