KU senior Josh Smith was named to the Capital One Academic All-America D-II team! See more below. 



The Daily Brief
Thursday, December 8, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kutztown University senior Josh Smith was named to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America Division II Football Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). The starting wide receiver holds a 3.76 overall GPA and played a significant part in Kutztown's historic season, ranking third on the team with 582 receiving yards on 35 catches.  His 11 receiving TDs tied him for third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

Smith helped the Golden Bears set a school record for wins in a season (11), while winning its first PSAC Championship and NCAA playoff game. Kutztown rose as high as sixth in the AFCA Division II rankings, the highest in school history.   The team's six PSAC East victories tied the school mark set last season and his knack for finding the end zone helped Kutztown score 35 points or more nine times en route to a school-record 487 points.

KU Presents! had a beautiful, live 10ft tree donated for our production of The Snowman. Now that the show is over, we’d like to pay it forward. If you know of a local non-profit that would like to come and take it, please contact Greg Kokolus at kokolus@kutztown.edu.
Just a reminder to those departments, offices, and individuals that pledged holiday food boxes for Friend Inc. – to please have the boxes delivered to the Community Outreach Center, MSU 281 by Wednesday, Dec. 15. If you need assistance, we will be glad to help unload your box(s) from your car or pick up from your office if needed. If you didn’t sign up for box – and still want to participate – feel free to contact me at schearer@kutztown.edu or x3-4923.
        Jerry W. Schearer, assistant dean, New Student Programs

Congratulations to Dr. William Mowder, dean of the College of Visual & Performing Arts - At its annual meeting in Seattle, Washington, the membership of the National Association of Schools of Art Design (NASAD) elected  Dr. Mowder to serve for a three-year term as  the chair of the association’s Commission on Accreditation, which twice-a-year  reviews institutions for accreditation. Dean Mowder has served as a member of the commission for five years. NASAD, founded in 1944, is an organization of approximately 321 accredited schools, colleges and universities. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials.

This week's MSU Movie Series film is Our Idiot Brother which will be shown in the MSU Alumni Auditorium on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is free! Check out the MSU movie website for more information. http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/msub/programs/submovies.asp
        John Alfero, technical services coordinator, Student Union & Involvement Services
NEW link to Tuesday's AF flash mob: Dr. Amy O'Brien's WRI216 class staged a flash mob Tuesday morning at the AF in support of KU athletics. See the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt29H6tdeD4

German Theater Celebration/ High School Outreach - On Friday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. in MSU 183 (Alumni Auditorium), the GER 355 (Reading and Performing German Drama) class members will present original skits that they wrote for the course. Inspired in part by the skits of the German humorist Loriot, students composed short skits (1-2 pages) about current events topics or human interest topics. Topics range from coping with everyday communication problems, to genetically altered food and its effect on human relationships, to consequences of the recent closing of atomic energy plants in Germany. KU students will present from approx. 2:15-3:15 p.m. German Students from Kutztown High School will also attend and present some of their original work from approx 3:15-4 p.m. The German Students' Organization will offer traditional German Christmas cakes and cookies following the performance.

The Department of Communications Studies (formerly Speech Communication) and Theatre wishes to announce the retirement of Prof. Karin Sergel, at the end of this current semester. Prof. Sergel has served the department, the college, the university and especially the faculty as an officer and delegate of APSCUF for more than 20 years. We are sad to see her leave but happy that she will enjoy her much-deserved retirement in the company of her six grandchildren. The department is hosting a party for her on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the 11 a.m. free hour in the faculty lounge on the second floor of Rickenbach. Please drop by and extend your good wishes, say good-bye, have a nosh!
        Theresa C. Shaton, assistant professor, Dept. of Communication Studies and Theatre

JOB OPENINGS:
The following non-instructional vacancies are available on campus. These positions are open for current employees only.

Custodial Worker 1 (0600230)
Facilities / Facilities Building
(Su - Th, 23:00 to 07:00, 1/2 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 12/12/2011

Custodial Worker 1 (0600229)
Facilities / Facilities Building
(Su - Th, 23:00 to 07:00, 1/2 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 12/12/2011

Custodial Worker 1 (0600228)
Facilities / Facilities Building
(Mo - Fr, 15:00 to 23:00, 1/2 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 12/12/2011

Internal positions are posted at http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/protected/postings.html  Please direct any questions and comments to  AskHR or call x3-1353.
        Human Resources


ATHLETICS
Home Athletics Schedule
Friday, Dec. 9
M+W Basketball Doubleheader vs. California (Pa.) – 5:30 p.m. (Keystone Arena)

Saturday, Dec. 10
M+W Basketball Doubleheader vs. Indiana (Pa.) – 2 p.m. (Keystone Arena)

ARAMARK
Need a gift for the person who has everything? Why not give the gift of Java! Purchase Java City Gift Certificates at any Java City location (Bear's Den, Book & Brew, Kutztown Perk). Gift certificates can be purchased in $5 increments for the coffee lover in your office and can be used at any Java City location on campus! Java City Gift Certificates pair perfectly with a Holiday Blend or Sugar Cookie Coffee Gift Box Set, now available just in time for holiday shopping!  

Enjoy Chef Dan's Table every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in South Side Cafe! Don't miss out on the last Chef Dan's Tables for the semester. On Thursday, Chef Dan will be preparing French Dip Sandwiches, Beef Noodle Soup, and Fresh Fruit Fondue for dessert!

Talk about value...all you can eat for $5 if you pay with Dining Dollars! Want to see what students are eating Wednesday nights at South Side Cafe? Check out this week's Premium Night selection...Seafood Scampi over Linguini with Broccoli, Caesar Salad, and Specialty Desserts for only $2 in addition to a meal swipe!


In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Beginning in January, renovations to Schaeffer Auditorium will necessitate the closing down of some pedestrian walkways near to the construction site. During "phase one" of these improvements a protective fence will surround the site blocking the triangular walkway in front of Schaeffer. The walkway parallel to Schaeffer Lane and next to the President's House will remain available during this portion of the renovation.  Events that would usually be held in Schaeffer will be held in Ursa Minor’s Café, (MSU MPR).  We hope that these renovations and safety measures do not inconvenience you too much as you go about your daily campus activities.

The Honors Program is pleased to announce this years recipients of the PASSHE 2012 Summer Study Abroad Program: Secondary Education/Social Studies majors Erin Sior and Michael Metz. These students will be spending one week at our sister school, California University of PA, and two weeks studying in Oxford, England. Please join us in congratulating them.    
        Johanna Forte, director, KU Honors Program
The KUBoK Neighborhood Watch would like to thank everyone who participated in the Holiday Gift Basket event. The winners are:

John Alfero – Bath & Spa, donated by Darrell Garber
Charleen Johnson – Zensational Holiday, donated by KUSSI
President Cevallos – PSECU Treats, donated by PSECU
Tom Kulp – Snowman, donated by Jessica Cole
Debi Costello – Bath Essentials, donated by Paisley & Company
Kathy Lynch – Movie Night, donated by OCAC
Pat Richter – Tea Time, donated by KUBoK
Kim Petrosky – Think Summer, donated by the Registrar’s Office
Ken Griffith – A Movie Night, donated by Kim Petrosky
Eddie Schwartz – Relaxing Spa, donated by Counseling Services

Thanks to your generosity and holiday spirit, the event raised almost $300 to support the KUBoK Neighborhood Watch program—Kutztown residents and university community members working together to create a safe downtown environment. Want to know more about us? Visit us at http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/communityrelations/communitysafetywatch.aspx. Enjoy your holidays!
        Susan Mangold, Academic and Student Affairs
Paw Pass Gift Cards make great holiday gifts for students and coworkers! Paw Pass cards are loaded with Bear Bucks and can be used on or off campus. See a list of our off campus merchants on our website at http://www.kutztown.edu/kucard/. Drop by the One Card Office in the MSU 288 to purchase your gift cards today.
        Kimberly Briggs, fiscal assistant, One Card Office
Housing Application Process for Fall 2012/Spring 2013 for incumbent students is open now and will end at 4:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 16. A $50 non-refundable application fee is required at time of online application. See housing website for details.
        Apryle Carney, assistant director, Housing & Residential Services

All members of KU faculty and staff are invited to come out to the Wiesenberger Alumni Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, for an open house, chili cook-off provided by our staff. Lunch will include multiple types of chili (beef, turkey, vegetarian), prepared with care by members of the Foundation & Alumni Engagement. Attendees are encouraged to judge which chili is the best. Please drop by for a fun, first-come, first-served lunch and a chance to learn more about the KU Foundation & Alumni Engagement office.
        Alex Ogeka, director, Alumni Engagement

It's time for the last Student Union Art Gallery exhibition of the semester. "Don't Throw That Out!" a group exhibition will be up from Friday, Dec. 2 until Thursday, Dec. 15.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, coordinators, Student Union Art Gallery
The KU Philosophy Club will meet on Friday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. in MSU 312. Professor Howard Robinson, University Professor of Philosophy, Central European University, will be speaking on Why We Should Believe in Libertarian Free Will.
        Zachary Groff, president and Allan Bäck, advisor, KU Philosophy Club
It is with sincere compassion and heartfelt sympathy that I inform you of Mary Dottor’s passing on Dec. 3. Mary is the mother of Greg Dottor in the KU Accounting office. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Greg on campus at 221E Stratton Administration Building and at home to 3809 Gun Club Rd, Alburtis, PA 18011-9557. Please keep Greg and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
        Craig Johnson, Accounting Office

Attention International and Exchange Students: If you need housing during the winter break session, you will need to sign up in the Housing and Residence Life office in OM 106 by Monday, Dec. 12. Our office is open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call x3-4027 with any questions.
        Trish Ott, Housing and Residence Life
Electrical Shut Down Notice - Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 27 until Friday, Dec. 30, the Maintenance Department of Facilities will be performing required electrical maintenance throughout the campus. Following is the schedule for when individual buildings will be impacted:

Tuesday, Dec. 27
Entire Campus electrical shut down

Wednesday, Dec. 28
7 - 11 a.m.: Berks Hall, Lehigh Hall, Schuylkill Hall, Rothermel Hall, Multicultural Center
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Stratton Administration Building (Old Section)

Thursday, Dec. 29
7 - 11 a.m.: Bonner Hall, S. Dinning Hall, Johnson Hall, Student Rec Center, Heat Plant (New), University Place, Keystone (all)
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Stratton (NEW Section), Beck Hall, Deatrick Hall, Heat Plant (Old), Dixon Hall

Friday, Dec. 30
7 - 11 a.m.: Beekey Hall, DeFrancesco Hall, Lytle Hall, Rickenbach, MSU, N. Water Tower, Heritage Center, Rohrbach Library

Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks for your patience while we work to ensure continued uninterrupted (on the KU side of things at least!) electrical service to the campus buildings.
        Kyle Mills, director, Facilities Maintenance

The university community is invited to Thea Steele's thesis presentation, titled "A Categorization Application using K-Means Clustering" at 12 Noon on Monday, Dec. 12, in GR 301. Refreshments will follow the presentation.
        Daniel Spiegel, professor and graduate coordinator, Computer Science
Parents Night Out - The Kutztown University Softball team will be holding a Parents Night Out as part of a fundraiser for their trip to Florida on Friday, Dec. 9, 6 - 9 p.m. in O'Pake Fieldhouse. $20 per child, grades K-6, includes games, crafts, music and lots of fun! Payments can be made via cash or check payable to Kutztown Softball. To reserve a spot, please call Nicole Colineri at 908-240-7806, email ncoli163@kutztown.edu  or contact Nicole Henninger at 610-763-7988, email nhenn152@live.kutztown.edu.