Communication Design Professor Kevin McCloskey pauses for a photo while on a study tour in Mexico. See his story below.

 
The Daily Brief
Wednesday, November 2, 2011


 KU PRIDE

Kevin McCloskey has been an art professor at KU for 22 years, teaching illustration and the history of graphic design.

But before starting his career as a professor, McCloskey had quite the adventure. Originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey, McCloskey enrolled at Ohio State University to study fine arts. While there, he took some time off and went around the world. Among other places, he stopped to visit Vietnam and Cambodia as the war there was winding down.

In 1975, he was working in a Plum Rose Ham factory in New Jersey. One day, McCloskey mentioned to a co-worker that he was saving up to go to Mexico. His co-worker told him to go to his house in Guatemala and gave him the keys. He drove a Toyota Corolla from New Jersey to the “lost city” of Tikal in Guatemala, where he met his co-worker’s father and stayed for a period of time. “It was like a tropical paradise,” says McCloskey.

McCloskey later went on to get his degrees from the School for Visual Arts in New York City. Since then, he has been enjoying life as a professor. He also still makes time for adventures. This past summer he participated in a five-week study tour of the Maya World sponsored by NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities) and CCHA (Community College Humanities Association). He visits Mexico annually, noting that he is fascinated by third world countries with a rich arts culture. “I like the concept of people waking up every day and making art,” he says with a smile.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

The full photo gallery featuring the KU football team’s 24-0 win over West Chester last Saturday in the snow can be viewed at the link below. The countdown is three days until the big showdown with Bloomsburg. Saturday at 1:05 p.m. at University Field. The PSAC East title, a chance to play for the PSAC title and another trip to the postseason will all be up for grabs. Don’t miss one of the biggest games in team history! http://kubears.com/photo_gallery.aspx?gallery=224

Tonight, open to the campus and local communities - Join the largest ZUMBA session on campus tonight. Registration starts at 10 p.m. in the Rec. Center, session is 10:30 p.m.-midnight. The KU Health Ambassadors in collaboration with the Recreational Sports Club Council are raising money to fight childhood obesity. Money raised will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County. Bring spare change and join the fun or pick up pledge cards at the Health Center and Recreation Center. For more information contact KUHA@kutztown.edu.

 Sign up for the WE WILL ROCK YOU Rock Band Competition by going to www.KutztownPresents.org. 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the homecoming carnival in the O’Pake Fieldhouse. FREE to play. Great prizes like concert tickets, movie tickets, and comedy club tickets at concert venues throughout the Lehigh Valley.
        J. Andrew Cassano, director, KU Presents!

Congratulations to Colleen and Scott Stamm on the birth of their son. Maxwell George Stamm was born Friday, October 28, -- 9 lbs 3oz and 21.5" long. Scott works in the Office of Information Technology / ResNet.

Are you advising students in need of electives? PRO has courses for students with the goal to increase their understanding of the professional world.
•Pro 100 – Organization and Function of Enterprises
•Pro 110 – Fundamentals of Exchange: Understanding the Function of Marketing In Society
•Pro 120 – Accounting Survey For Professional Studies
•Pro 130 – Practical Leadership
•Pro 185 – Fundamentals of Personal Finance
•Eco 010 – Introduction to Economics
The following juniors and seniors will be completing the Professional Writing Comprehensive Exam on Friday, Nov. 4, from 12 to 4 p.m. Please excuse them from any missed classes and allow them to make up any missed work:

Ashlee Allushuski, Rebecca Bealer, Rebecca Blanchard, Erin Blatt, Alexis Bleam, Shayla Carey, Amanda Corrado, Arielle Faust, Sara Fazio, Bridget Hart, Miriam Hasker, Sam Hasman, Joanna Heston, Kaitlyn Ieradi, Kat Keating, Mary Keller, Kathleen Kleva, Britny Kondravy, Joe Lawley, Gabriella Lee, Cassie Lukasiewicz, Darren McGlone, Dawndrea Montoya, Carlos Padilla, Jen Potter, Jessica Reppert, Kierstin Rhinier, Kristin Rile, Kaia Schroding, Alyssa Shellenberger, Amanda Shrawder, Shea Singley, Angela Wallace.
        Anthony C. Bleach, Professional Writing Comprehensive Exam Coordinator
Resume Lab - Apply your resume knowledge in a computer lab setting where you can develop and create your resume or make changes to an existing resume with the guided assistance of a CDC staff member. Bring a flash drive (or your own laptop if you'd like) to save your work. Thur., Nov. 3, 11-11:50 a.m., Stratton 102

Lunch and Learn: Careers in Parks and Outdoor Recreation (Registration required - closed) - The Lunch & Learn Series provides a great opportunity to meet and interact with experienced professionals in a variety of career fields. Gather information on specific industries; learn insider career tips and job search strategies. The Lunch and Learn Series is open to students and faculty and a free lunch is provided. Thur., Nov. 3, 11-11:50 a.m., MSU 250

Lunch and Learn: Careers in Local Government (Pre-registration Required by Nov. 2) - The Lunch & Learn Series provides a great opportunity to meet and interact with experienced professionals in a variety of career fields. Gather information on specific industries; learn insider career tips and job search strategies. The Lunch and Learn Series is open to students and faculty and a free lunch is provided. Tue., Nov. 8, 11-11:50 a.m. MSU 250

Senior Etiquette Dinner (Pre-registration Required by Nov. 2) - Etiquette is an important factor today - good manners are associated with competence in your work…they say a lot about you! Employers view interpersonal skills as necessary candidate qualifications, and often assess these during a meal. Learn the basics of proper dining etiquette including introductions & handshakes, following the lead of your host, tackling flatware, handling tricky foods, and other dining tips. By understanding dining etiquette, you can use it to your advantage to feel confident in any situation. Tue., Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m., MSU 218

Lunch and Learn: Careers in Social and Psychological Services (Pre-registration Required by Nov. 2) - The Lunch & Learn Series provides a great opportunity to meet and interact with experienced professionals in a variety of career fields. Gather information on specific industries; learn insider career tips and job search strategies. The Lunch and Learn Series is open to students and faculty and a free lunch is provided. Thur., Nov. 10, 11-11:50 a.m., MSU 250.
        Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center

Come, Sit, Stay! Would you like to learn or reinforce some basic obedience with your dog? Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the group training session on November 12, 9:30am-noon. Also, gain some valuable advice from animal behavior consultant, Susan Bulanda. Please reserve your spot by calling X3-1382.
        Linda Friscia-Oppé, Career Development Center
You are invited to attend the Military/Veterans Meet & Greet on Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in MSU 223.
- Stop by to meet fellow military and veteran KU students, faculty & staff
- Meet Dr. Cevallos, University President
- Hear about some of the exciting initiatives to support veterans/military!
- Free food and gift!
        The KU Military/Veteran’s Task Force
“Fanny & Amy & Judy & Louise” by Joanne Polk - Pianist, Joanne Polk will be performing “Fanny & Amy & Judy & Louise” recital at Kutztown University on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room, OM. This event is sponsored by the Music department, College of Visual Performing Arts Visiting Artist Committee and the Women’s Center.

Polk celebrates women composers and the arrival of the music department’s new Steinway Concert Grand Piano. She is most well-known for her recordings of the late American composer, Amy Beach’s piano works. She has won an INDIE award for best solo recording and her latest CD, Songs of Amy Beach, was nominated for a 2007 Grammy Award. She has been applauded by The New York Times for two of her all-Beach performances. Call x3-4550 to reserve your seats. Visit the Women’s Center website for more information: http://www.kutztown.edu/womenscenter.
        Chelsea M. Brink, writing intern, Women's Center
AARP will be at Kutztown University to present “The Future of Medicare and Social Security” on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium of MSU. The program is free and open to the public and students of all ages are encouraged to participate. The program will discuss the future of these important programs through an interactive presentation including a question and answer session. Local legislators have been invited to the event. Refreshments will be served. You can reserve your seat by calling 1-877-926-8300. The deadline for registration will be November 7 by 5 p.m. Parking will be available in Lots A1 and A2, College Boulevard at Vine Lane.


ATHLETICS

KU Football Climbs in National Rankings - The Kutztown University football team climbed to 13th in the nation in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Poll and 17th in the D2 Football.com Poll this week. The Golden Bears are ranked ninth in Super Region One. The top six teams in the region will receive a bid to the NCAA Playoffs at the end of the regular season. This week’s homecoming opponent, Bloomsburg, is ranked fourth in the region, 12th in the AFCA Poll and 3rd in the D2 Football.com Poll. All Golden Bear fans are encouraged to put on your maroon and gold and come out this Saturday to what has shaped up to be one of the biggest football games in school history. The PSAC East title, a chance to play in the PSAC title game, and a chance at the playoffs will all be on the line. Kickoff is 1:05 p.m. at University Field. Students, faculty and staff are admitted free with a valid KU ID. Do not miss it!


Home Athletics Schedule
Friday, Nov. 4 - Volleyball vs. Cheyney - 7 p.m. (Keystone Arena)
Saturday, Nov. 5 - Football vs. Bloomsburg (Homecoming) - 1:05 p.m. (University Field)

ARAMARK
Check out Chef Dan's Table every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in South Side Cafe. On Tuesday 1st, Chef Dan will be sauteeing Pasta Scarpella with Sausage, Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, over Penne Pasta! There will also be Antipasto Salad, Sausage Cheesy Bread, Garlic Bread, Tiramisu and more!On Thursday 3rd, Chef Dan will be carving BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwiches! You can also enjoy Twice Baked Potato Soup, Loaded Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit Parfaits and more! 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...Get an 8oz NY Strip Steak with Baked Potato and Veggies, Tossed Salad, and Specialty Dessert for only $2.50 in addition to a meal swipe!

 Remember, Viewpoints options now include all menu items from South Side Cafe, including Chef Dan's Table. Pay only $5 for lunch at Viewpoints if you pay with Dining Dollars! Please email foodcontract@kutztown.edu with any questions.

In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
The Kutztown University Science Club will present “Somalia in Turmoil” on Thursday, November 10, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium of the McFarland Student Union. The event will be an informative roundtable featuring panelists from Kutztown University who will address the current situation in Somalia. Topics will include: the ongoing civil war, terrorists concerns, famine, economic conditions and political instability. The event is sponsored by the Student Government Board and the Political Science department. See the informative poster here: http://www.kutztown.edu/news/brief/2011/November/somalia1.jpg

The Department of Modern Language Studies and the Language Resource Center invite you to investigate the unique holiday, The Day of the Dead. This year, there is a multi-media approach! From now until Nov. 11 you can: View informative posters on display in the LRC (DF 107); Watch the “Food for the Ancestors” DVD (on reserve in the LRC); and follow links to audio/video about this holiday. Visit the LRC in DF 107 or follow this link for details: www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/lrc/
        Dawn Slack,  Department of Modern Language Studies

The KU Philosophy Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. in MSU 323. Colleen Fitzgerald (B.A. Philosophy, Kutztown; M.A. English, Lehigh) will be speaking: Cultural Imperialism? A Case in Muslim India.
        Zachary Groff, president, and Allan Bäck, advisor
Two Spirits Documentary – Join us on Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., in MSU, Multipurpose Room 218, for a screening of the award winning PBS documentary Two Spirits. “This documentary interweaves the tragic story of a mother’s loss of her son with a revealing look at a time when the world wasn’t simply divided into male and female and many Native American cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders.” The Cinema Guild. (2011). Two Spirits. Retrieved from Two Spirits: http://twospirits.org. For more information, please contact the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.
Updated Academic Department Chair list for Fall Semester 2011:

DEPARTMENT

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

Academic Enrichment

Edwin

Nieves

Anthropology/Sociology

James

Delle

Art Education & Crafts

John

White

Athletics

Martha

Anderson*

Biology

Carol

Mapes

Business Administration

Roger

Hibbs

Communication Design

Karen

Kresge

Computer Science

Linda

Day

Counseling/Human Services

Deborah

Barlieb

Counseling/Psychological Services

Lisa

Coulter

Criminal Justice

Alexander

Pisciotta

Electronic Media

Joseph

Chuk

Elementary Education

Jeanie

Burnett

English

Janice

Chernekoff

Fine Arts

Cheryl

Hochberg

Geography

Richard

Courtney

History

Michael

Gambone

Instructional Technology/Library Science

Eloise

Long

Mathematics

Paul

Ache

Modern Language Studies

Karen

Rauch

Music

Willis

Rapp

Nursing

Mary Ann

Dailey

Philosophy

John

Lizza

Physical Sciences

Edward

Simpson

Political Science

Kristin

Bremer

Professional Studies

Elizabeth

Rogol

Psychology

Anita

Meehan

Rohrbach Library

Bruce

Gottschall

Secondary Education

Theresa

Stahler

Social Work

John

Vafeas

Special Education

Debra

Lynch

Speech, Communication & Theatre

Lisa

Weckerle

Sport Management

Lorri

Engstrom

 

 

 
                 Elsa Collins, Office of the President
Snow pictures from the weekend are on our KU Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kutztownuniversity/sets/72157628018858974/ 


Thanks to Irma Aguirre in Admissions for speaking with the Reading Eagle about how KU is reaching out to young Latinos: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=342555
Nice story by the Reading Eagle about how our students are pitching in to clean-up: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=342256
Attention all faculty participating in the December commencement ceremony - Academic attire is required for all personnel who plan to march in the commencement processions. The University will provide maroon rental attire to all personnel needing to rent their regalia. Regalia may be rented by calling Amanda Schaeffer at x3-4044 or by emailing her at aschaeff@kutztown.edu no later than Nov. 4.
        Amanda Schaeffer, KUSSI
Senate Governance Committee election results: Congratulations Jill Givler, Graduate Faculty Representative to the Grade Appeal Board. Congratulations Jerry Schearer, Professional Staff/Manger Representative to the Committee on Committees. Thanks to all the nominees and voters.

Nominations are still open for a tenured COE faculty representative to the Grade Appeal Board. Nominations will remain open until Nov. 2, at 11:59 p.m. Elections will take place Nov. 7 - 14. Please submit your name and a brief statement to dsantos@kutztown.edu.

Just a friendly reminder that the University Senate meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3, at 4 p.m. in AF, room 203. If you are a Senator and cannot attend, please arrange for a substitute to represent your constituency.
        KU Senate
The Student Union Art Gallery has a great new exhibition on display. The gallery is currently featuring "Epithet" a series of mixed media works by Matthew Andre. The show will be up until Thursday, Nov. 10. There is a catered opening reception that is free and open to the public scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 6-7 p.m. Hope to see you all there.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett Gallery Coordinators

HEART at KU Informational Session - An informational session for the HEART at KU training will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 4:30 p.m. in the Women’s Center Oasis, OM 3. Training sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays and some Saturdays, January through March when classes are in session. This program is free to all KU students, faculty and staff.

This 60-hour domestic and sexual violence education seminar is held at Kutztown University once every academic year in conjunction with Berks Women in Crisis of Reading, Pennsylvania. Trainees will become certified advocates and learn how to be the first response for victims of domestic violence or rape. For more information: visit the Women’s Center at www.kutztown.edu/womenscenter , call x3-4655 or email womenscenter@kutztown.edu.
        Chelsea M. Brink, writing intern, Women's Center


KU’s First ZUMBA Challenge on Nov. 2 - Join the largest ZUMBA session on campus Wed., Nov. 2, registration starts at 10 p.m. in the Rec. Center, session is 10:30 p.m.-midnight. The KU Health Ambassadors in collaboration with the Recreational Sports Club Council are raising money to fight childhood obesity. Money raised will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County. Bring spare change and join the fun or pick up pledge cards at the Health Center and Recreation Center. For more information contact KUHA@kutztown.edu.

2012 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Open Enrollment – Open enrollment for the 2012 FSA plan year will be held from 10/31 - 11/11. Enrollment will occur via Employee Self-Service (ESS). Information including how to enroll via ESS can be found on H.R. website. If you currently participate in FSA plan(s), please be sure to read the migration letter on our website. Reminder: Even if you have a current FSA account for 2011, you MUST re-enroll for plan year 2012.
        Jean E. Adam, benefits manager, Human Resources
In the spirit of this year's Homecoming theme "Peace, Love and Homecoming", there will be several service projects for the KU community to participate in on Wednesday, Nov. 2, between 1 - 4 p.m. Sign up now. There will be free snacks for all participants. The first 500 students who participate in the KU Cares Community Service Day will get a FREE Homecoming 2011 T-shirt.

You may choose to work with fellow members of the KU community to participate in a Community Clean Up, make cards for those fighting cancer, write letters to the military serving overseas, or reorganize the lending library of the Women's Center and GLBTQ Center. All supplies will be provided. Just bring a smile and a positive attitude. Please sign up here: https://kunited.collegiatelink.net/form/start/6267
 

Thursday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m., swing by MSU and check out an edible art display of this year’s homecoming theme. Student designers Ashely Mentzer and Rick Sliwinski developed the design and mapped out the amount of cupcakes needed – about 500 tie dye cupcakes to produce the edible art. The cupcakes will be on display for a short while for photos with avalanche and then we will give out FREE cupcakes.
        Trisha J. Scarcia-King

The Housing Application process for Fall 2012/Spring 2013 for current on-campus residents takes place Nov. 1 - Dec. 16. Resident students must complete this process in order to select an on-campus assignment for the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 academic year. A $50 non-refundable application fee is required at time of online application. Students should check their student e-mail account and our housing website for more information. Please feel free to contact our 106 Old Main office with any questions at x3-4027.
        Apryle Carney, assistant director, Housing & Residential Services