Members of the Center for Retailing Solutions met recently to review. Pictured above L to R: Joe Bennett, Greg Kuritz,
Marty Nothstein, Dr. James R. "Doc" Ogden, Jack Gotlieb, Gaetan Giannini, Keith McIlvaine, Dr. Denise T. Ogden, Ashish Patel,
Tim Smyer and Dr. Bill Dempsey. The CRS is dedicated to being a leading authority on issues and solutions that face the retailing
industry. Their mission is to develop relationships, strategic alliances and partnerships with those interested in retailing.
See more information here: http://www.centerforretailingsolutions.org/



The Daily Brief
Wednesday, December 21, 2011


ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Copy Center will be closed Friday, Dec. 23.
        Barb Miller, Copy Center

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Reminder - 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
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.:  Entire Campus electrical shut down. That does not include Golden Bear Village South, Golden Bear Village West, and Honors Hall.

Wednesday, Dec. 28
7 - 11 a.m.:  Berks Hall, Lehigh Hall, Schuylkill Hall, Rothermel Hall, Multicultural Center
11 a.m. - 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. - 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

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ATHLETICS

Next Week's Home Athletics Schedule

Friday, Dec. 30
W Basketball vs. Lincoln (Pa.) – 6 p.m. (Keystone Arena)
M Basketball vs. University of Sciences – 8 p.m. (Keystone Arena)

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ARAMARK

The Kutztown Perk, located in the Golden Bear Food Court, will be open 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 - Friday, Dec. 23. Please check out www.kutztown.campusdish.com  for more information. Kutztown Dining wishes you a safe and Happy Holiday!
 

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

Mrs. Mary Ann Kenney, mother of Mark E. Kenney M.Ed ’91 and mother-in-law of Dr. Kelly R. Kenney, Department of Counseling and Human Services, passed away Saturday, December 17. Our thoughts are with the Kenney family during this difficult time. Due to the campus-wide electrical shutdown on Tuesday, Dec. 27, which will begin at 7 a.m. and end no later than 3 p.m., please turn your office computers and printers off before leaving for the holiday break. This will insure that the computers are safely shut down to prevent equipment damage. Thank you.         Mitch Freed, assistant vice provost, Information Technology In appreciation of all of the support we receive from our campus throughout the year, we are offering a special faculty and staff discount of 20% off clothing and gift items from Dec. 19 – 23, at the KU Student Bookstore. Please bring your KU ID or mention this announcement to receive your discount. All holiday merchandise is now 40% off. Remember, we include a free gift bag with purchases of $10 or more, while supplies last. We've got you covered this holiday season!         KU Student Bookstore McFarland Student Union Hours Dec. 19-23: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat and Sun closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 2:  Closed Jan. 3 - 12:  Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.*, Sat and Sun closed *1/16/12 – Closed to honor MLK, Jr.