Have 20 minutes this morning? Drop by the Georgian Room for the North American Organ competition! KU has two
of the final six competitors! See more information below.


The Daily Brief
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Announcements

 North American Organ competition - Be sure to make plans to drop by the Georgian Room tonight, 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.


PERSONAL
Dan Blanchard from the Department of physical sciences and his wife Melissa Armstrong are joyful to announce that they are the proud adoptive parents of two boys,  Christopher (age 5) and Anthony (age 4).  While the boys have been living with Melissa and Dan since Aug. 20, 2010, their adoption was finalized on Apr. 20. Everyone is doing well. If you are thinking about adopting and want to know what it’s like, please contact Dan at blanchar@kutztown.edu.


ATHLETICS

Kutztown softball selected to NCAA tournament for ninth straight season - The Kutztown University softball team has been selected to participate in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional tournament. The Golden Bears (39-14 overall) will open against California University of Pennsylvania (28-12) in a regional pod hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Friday, May 14 at a time to be determined.

Kutztown is making its ninth consecutive appearance and 14th trip overall to the NCAA Division II tournament under head coach Judy Lawes, who is in her 24th year at the helm of the Golden Bears. Kutztown is 17-27 all-time in the NCAA Division II tournament.

ARAMARK

Viewpoints in South Dining Hall will be closed for the summer.  Please see Kutztown Dining Services website, www.kutztown.campusdish.com, during the summer for updated hours of operation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.
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 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

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

KU’S Caleb Tracey selected to Rugby Junior All-America squad - Caleb Tracey of the Kutztown University men’s rugby team has been selected to the Men’s Junior All-American (JAA) Under-20s squad. Tracey and the JAA team will compete for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Junior World Rugby Trophy Tournament this summer in the country of Georgia.

The JAA squad consists of mostly collegiate players and will take on Pool A opponents from Samoa, Russia and Uruguay. The tournament kicks off May 24 and concludes on June 5. The USA will take on Samoa in its opener on May 24 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi. The match will begin is 2 p.m. local time.

Tracey is a 6-6, 240-pound freshman from Cape Elizabeth, ME. He started every match for the KU rugby team this spring and was one of the team’s standout players. In February, Tracey received the opportunity to train at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. H will spend one week with the JAA team in London, England, beginning May 14 to prepare for the international showdown with the world’s best.

KU’s Zack Jessell, a freshman from Pittsburgh, PA, was selected as an active reserve for the team. Jessell will be on stand-by to replace any injured players.

The Golden Bear men’s rugby team finished the spring with a 3-4 record in the highly competitive Collegiate Premier League. In addition to Kutztown, the CPL includes Army, Dartmouth, Delaware, Navy, Penn State and Rutgers.

The full JAA team can be found at the link below to Rugbymag.com.
http://www.rugbymag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=625:usa-u20s-named-for-junior-world-trophy&catid=43:age-grade-men&Itemid=192


Our office mourns with our director, Bernard McCree, in the passing of his father, Jimmie McCree of Virginia Beach, VA. A memorial service celebrating his life will be Friday, May 13, in Norfolk, VA at 12 Noon. Your expressions of sympathy can be sent to Bernard via the Financial Aid Services Office.
        Financial Aid Services Office
PASSHE Open Enrollment (not for PEBTF covered AFSCME & SCUPA employees) – The Open Enrollment period will run from April 25 through May 25, 2011 for an effective date of July 1, 2011.   Important information for the upcoming plan year including Expansion of Coverage for Adult Children (up to age 26) and new Plan Costs can be found on H.R. website under Featured H.R. News at:  http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/   Changes can be made via Employee Self-Service System (ESS) or via paper forms returned to H.R. Office by May 25, 2011. Jean E. Adam, Benefits Manager
The PR committee of the Modern Language Studies department is pleased to announce the e-publication of its latest newsletter, Language Links. Be sure to forward it to students or colleagues who would be interested. Please follow this link to the Summer 2011 newsletter: http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/language/Newsletter/MLS_Summer_2011.pdf
        MLS PR Committee
The Reading Eagle published a story about the Early Learning Center on Saturday – here’s the link to the story: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=306367
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
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

5. 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 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!