Announcements

Memorial Day was first celebrated in Waterloo, NY, in 1866, in honor of those who died in the Civil War. Memorial Day
is also known as Decoration Day because of the tradition of decorating the graves of those who died in battle.
Have a safe weekend!

The Daily Brief
Friday, May 27, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Healthy U Phase 4 (Not for AFSCME & SCUPA employees) - The deadline for completing Healthy U Phase 4 requirements and earning the lower participant contribution rates is May 31, 2011. If you and your covered spouse/domestic partner have not yet completed the 70-point requirement, detailed information including a Screenshot Tutorial and Virtual Employee Meeting can be found on H.R. website at: http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/. In addition, information regarding entering completed programs for points can be found on the website under the FOCUS Series. If you experience login issues, the number for technical support is 877-298-3918.
        Jean Adam, benefits manager

Construction update:

The sidewalk access through the area in front of the library will be closed off until Wednesday or Thursday. The rainy weather has slowed the excavation progress. The barricades will be moved as soon as possible. We apologize for the continued inconvenience.
        Tom Green, director, Facilities Energy Management and Campus Utilities

Old Main: Main front entrance will be closed for repainting and refinishing starting May 25 through June 30. Please use the other entrance, at E-wing. Thanks!
       Mitch Finsel, manager, Facilities

Congratulations to José Molina, Kutztown University's director of government affairs, who participated in the inaugural meeting of President Obama's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, yesterday, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, inside the White House compound. The meeting continues today. Here's the story from BCTV.org: http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/education/article_77795ee0-86ee-11e0-8a3b-001cc4c03286.html

Please share this information with your students who are taking summer session classes:

Attention Summer Students: Please join us Tuesday, May 31, noon - 1:30 p.m. at the MSU Portico for a fun summer picnic. Enjoy a light lunch, music, Dippin’ Dots, lawn games and more. Please bring your KU ID with you. ID’s will be "swiped" at the event. This event is paid for out of student activities fees and is therefore only open to KU students currently enrolled in summer classes. We look forward to seeing you there.
                Kristen Snyder Gallagher, assistant director, Student Union & Involvement Services

The following camps/conferences will be on campus next week:

5/29/11 – 6/02/11     Notre Dame Rugby
6/02/11 – 6/05/11     Academy of Spiritual & Paranormal Studies
6/02/11 – 6/05/11     NE Regional Baton
6/03/11 – 6/04/11     ACS Relay for Life
6/04/11                         Jugglefest

Please welcome them to our campus. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks!
        Laura Jones, Conference Services

Special programming, Memorial Day weekend and the week of May 30 - Tune in for a special holiday broadcast of Free Speech Radio News (FSRN) on May 29-31 at 10:30 a.m.

“This Memorial Day FSRN re-visits 'In Memorium,' a documentary on the history of Hawaii that is little known by most people in the United States. Located 2,500 miles west of the California coast, Hawaii became known as the 50th state in 1959. Hawaii is also home to the largest U.S. military command center and to massive tourism and real estate development industries. But native Hawaiians are largely excluded from the material benefits enjoyed by the industries that have taken over huge swaths of the island chain. It's a situation that didn't happen overnight ... but it's a history that isn't often taught in American classrooms."

On Tuesday, May 30, it's Latino music, news, and commentary, 5-6 p.m. with "Notas Latinas."

At 2:45 p.m., on Wednesday, it's "The Diversity Rest Stop Radio Program," this week sitting down with Bethlehem-based alternative musical artist Dennis Christman to discuss his new album and endeavors.

Later in the week, don't forget to check out our weekly broadcast of "Fifty One Percent," a women's issues talk show Fridays at 5 p.m. and "This Way Out," a gay/lesbian talk show Fridays at 5:30 p.m. All this in addition to the rest of the week's amazing programming which can be found by clicking on our "Schedule" link at FSRN.org website.

ATHLETICS

The list of honors continue to come in for Kutztown University junior outfielder Shayne Houck. For the second straight year, Houck was named to the American Baseball Coaches’ Association (ABCA)/Rawlings All-Atlantic Region first team. The team was announced Wednesday.

Thus far this year, Houck was named Pennsylvania State Athletic (PSAC) Eastern Division Player of the Year, All-PSAC first team, Daktronics’ Atlantic Region first team and to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association (NCBWA) Atlantic Region first team. Houck helped KU win 21 games this season.

ARAMARK

The Cub Cafe will be open:
May 23-27 and May 31 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed May 30 and all weekends.

Grille Works at the Golden Bear Food Court will be open:
May 23-27 - 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
May 28, 29, 30 - Brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
May 31 - 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Please see Kutztown Dining Services website, www.kutztown.campusdish.com, during the summer for updated hours of operation and 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.)

After a race during her sophomore year in high school, Keri Brown's track coach at the time, Rich Watson said to her: “Keri, you're like the bomb! You're going to be something special!”

“I had amazing coaches in high school: Karen O'Neil, Fran Siedlecki, and Rich Watson,” Brown said. “They always believed in me and told me that the sky was the limit for me and that I had talent.”

Fast forward seven years later and Watson's prophecy has come true. Brown is a special person concluding a fantastic collegiate career by competing in her second consecutive NCAA Division II Track and Field women's national championship meet at California State University-Stanislaus' Al Brenda Track Complex in Turlock (Calif.). Brown will compete in the 1,500-meter race on Thursday, May 26 at 8:40 p.m. See the whole story here: http://kubears.com/news/2011/5/24/WTRACK_0524114514.aspx

Jeann Cengeri is at home recuperating from surgery. Please send cards and well wishes to her at 321 Crystal Ridge Road, Kutztown, PA 19530. Thank you.
        Rhonda Branford, director, Multicultural Services

Congratulations to Kelly Burr, Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, and her husband Brian on the birth of Carter Burr, their 3rd child.
        Bill Stahler, director, Admissions

The emerald ash borer is an insect that arrived in the Midwest about ten years ago. It has destroyed millions of ash trees beginning in Michigan and radiating out. It was discovered in western PA a couple of years ago and has been moving east. Discoveries were made in Juniata and Centre Counties last year. DCNR puts up insect traps in various locations in an attempt to monitor the spread of the insect. They have located a trap near the Grim building. It is a purple triangular shaped object and is placed about 12’ off the ground in an ash tree. It will remain in place through the summer. There are no pesticides in the trap. The trap has an adhesive to capture the insects which are drawn to the color and a pheromone placed in the trap. The University will be advised of the results at the end of the study.
        Will Meeker, assistant director, Campus Services

Construction Update: There will be an electrical shutdown in University Place on Thursday, June 2 starting at 7 a.m. in support of the HVAC Upgrade project. This shutdown is expected to last no more than four hours. Emergency services including Fire Protection will remain online and operative.
       Patrick J Antonio Jr , project manager, Facilities Project Services

The Student Recreation Center and Keystone Hall swimming pool will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.
        Tracy Turner, office manager, Recreational Services

The May 2011 compilation of Professional Contributions is now online featuring approximately 100 entries highlighting special recognitions, publications, presentations and activities of university contributors. http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/urelations/professional_contributions/index.shtml

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!