Avalanche goes overseas with KU alumnus Captain David Borden,
USMC, Headquarters Company Commander, in Afghanistan. See more information below.
The Daily Brief
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Announcements

 Mary Grace Wible paintings on sale - The Kutztown University Foundation is pleased to invite you to preview and purchase the paintings of Professor Emeritus Mary Grace Wible. Professor Wible donated her paintings to the KU Foundation to be used or sold to benefit the students of the College of Visual & Performing Arts through the Dean’s Excellence Fund. Wible was an art education professor at KU.

The Wible art will be displayed in the Wiesenberger Alumni Center, 2nd floor, room 205. You can also preview the paintings at http://www.give2ku.org/files/wiblepaintings.pdf. Most of the paintings need to be re-matted and framed. The Art Store on Main Street in Kutztown will provide a 30% discount on custom framing (with proof of purchase from the KU Foundation) for any Wible painting purchased through the KU Foundation.

The purchase of a painting is not tax-deductible. Payment can be made via credit card, check or cash at the time of purchase. Open house hours to view or purchase a Wible painting will be held at the following times.

2 - 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 11
8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 12
8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 13
2:30 – 4 p.m.,  Friday, May 13

If you have any questions, please call Barbara Walczak at x3-4882 or email walczak@kutztown.edu.

Congratulations to Dr. Ina Grapenthin for yesterday's successful North American Organ Competition. Though our two KU students did not finish in the top three, judges, family members and guests agreed the performances were riveting and the organists very talented. First place was awarded to Thomas Schuster of Miami, Fla; second place was awarded to Andrew Peters of St. Louis, Mo; third place was awarded to Ryan Murphy of Pittsburgh, Pa. KU's Doreen Smeck was recognized with the Audience Choice.

Website assistance requests - Please be advised that the University Relations web team is in the midst of redesigning the university’s website.  The university will have a new website in the coming school year, so please consider this when deciding on beginning any website projects for your areas.  Because of our project, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to assist you with day-to-day maintenance of the existing websites.  We will accommodate requests as time permits, however, we need to ask for at least four weeks notice so that we can plan and implement changes properly.  Thank you for your understanding.
        Josh Leiboff, University Relations
Avalanche in Afghanistan! To help introduce Avalanche to KU alumni around the country and the globe the KU Alumni office has created a special photo contest through our “Traveling Avalanche” challenge. Have fun taking Avalanche on vacation with you or showing off a special landmark location or being part of a special alumni group reunion – creativity counts! To register to be part of this fun adventure, please email the alumni office at alumni@kutztown.edu and join the fun.
Kudos to Karen Guzzo, assistant professor, Department of Anthropology & Sociology, for being included in a story regarding fertility research in USAToday! Here's the link to the story - http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/story/2011/05/White-women-more-likely-to-be-childless-Census-says/46992416/1
The PR committee of the Modern Language Studies department is pleased to announce the e-publication of its latest newsletter, Language Links. Please follow this link to the Summer 2011 newsletter:http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/language/Newsletter/MLS_Summer_2011.pdf
Copy Center Hours - Summer  hours will be 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., closed from 12 - 12:30 p.m. for lunch.
        Barb Miller, Copy Center
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 contact us if you have any other questions.
The Cub Cafe will be open from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., closed on weekends.
The Burger Studio will serve lunch from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Main Street Deli will be open for lunch from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
       

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


 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!