Alex Mitnick & the Kaleidoscope Band played KU yesterday. Check-out the KUPresents! Facebook page for more photos.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/KU-Presents/339291075264. Next up is some Celtic craziness with
nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Eileen Ivers, this Thursday night, 7:30. www.kupresents.org



The Daily Brief
Monday, October 3, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTS

TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus Oct. 13, Nov. 16, and Dec. 15, for one-on-one counseling sessions at H.R. in the Kemp Building.  Appointments are first-come, first-served and can be made by scheduling online at:  www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or by calling their Philadelphia Office at 800-842-2010.
        Jean E. Adam, benefits manager, Human Resources 

Willis M. Rapp, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Music at Kutztown University was the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award by the School of Music at West Chester University.  Yesterday's ceremony marked the 28th Music Honors Convocation, celebrating 140 years of music at West Chester University.  Presiding at the ceremony were Dr. Timothy Blair, dean of the College of Visual & Performing Arts; Dr. John Villella, associate dean; and The Honorable Carolyn Comitta, mayor, Borough of West Chester, PA.  Mayor Comitta and Professor Rapp were classmates at WCU.


Tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room of Old Main - The Department of Music and Jacobs Music are pleased to present guest artist, Konstantinos Papadakis, in a recital titled The “Short Liszt.” Commemorating the bicentennial year of Franz Liszt’s birth, Papadakis will perform some of Liszt’s shorter and less-known works such as Impromptu (Nocturne) in F-sharp major and Sonata in B minor. The recital also celebrates the arrival of the new Steinway Concert Grand Piano. The concert is free and open to the public.
        Christine Quinter, Secretary, Music Department
Dr. Jayne Swanson, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, Assessment and Professional Development Office, Alfred State College, will present a workshop on “Starting at the End: Conducting Assessment with a Focus on Using Results and Closing the Loop” on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10 – 11:30 a.m. and again at 2 – 3:30 p.m. in MSU 312. This workshop will discuss the process of assessing student learning outcomes by focusing on the final step – using assessment findings for decisions about maintaining or changing the educational experiences related to a student learning goal. Decisions, however, depend on a clear understanding of the nature of the learning goal, the methods, measures, and analyses utilized in the assessment, and typical levels of student performance, among other factors. The workshop’s examination of using assessment results will be informed by specific cases of “closing the loop” at KU and other institutions. If you are planning to attend the workshop, please respond to sreed@kutztown.edu with the time you would like to attend.
        Carole V. Wells, vice provost & dean, Graduate Studies

Lee Mun Wah-Acclaimed Asian Folk Teller, Author, Lecturer, master Diversity & Communications Trainer, Wednesday, Oct. 5. Please join the Multicultural Center, the Student Union Involvement Services, Commission on Status of Minorities, and Housing and Residential Services as Lee Mun Wah holds three workshops on Community, Diversity and Creating An Environment of Trust.
Workshop times are:
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Multipurpose Room in MSU "Creating community in a Diverse School Environment. This workshop is open to everyone, especially students.
1 - 3 p.m., Multipurpose Room in MSU "Cross Cultural Facilitation Techniques" is for educators, staff and administrators.
7 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium "An Unfinished Conversation" is open to everyone.
        Jeann Cengeri, Multicultural Center
In Memoriam. Raymond Lucas, June 29, 1933 - May 6, 2011 - Dr. Lucas was founding chairperson of the Kutztown University Department of Philosophy. His keen academic vision, dedication to philosophy, and steady leadership were formative for both students and colleagues. Ray was remarkably versatile. He was a championship hydroplane racer, opera aficionado, NASCAR and Indy car fan, travelled and studied widely, and enjoyed playing the saxophone. Above all he was devoted to his wife, Iva, and family. Perhaps these words of Hume will resonate most clearly with our memory of Raymond Lucas, and will convey his outlook and his spirit best, ”…the genius of philosophy, if carefully cultivated, must gradually diffuse throughout society … Be a philosopher; but amidst all your philosophy; be still a man.” (An obituary in detail is posted on the "Our Faculty" page of the KU Philosophy Department website.)
        James Hall, emeritus professor, Philosophy
César Chávez, an award-winning print maker and street artist from Oaxaca, Mexico is an Artist-in-Residence in KU's Printmaking studio. There are a number of public events on and off-campus during his two-week residency.
"Malos Tratos" Print Exhibition, Oct. 4 - 16, CVPA Student Gallery, Sharadin. Artist's reception:  Weds. Oct. 12, 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Eckhaus Event: Mexican Potluck Dinner & Oaxaca Videos. Free. Thurs., Oct 6 at 6 p.m. 157 W. Main St. Kutztown
Charla (Chat) with language students (in Spanish) catered by La Cocina Mexicana, Tues. Oct 11, at 11 a.m. in Defran 120. Non-Spanish speakers welcome, advanced students will translate. For more info on all these events, please visit http://illustrationconcentration.wordpress.com
        Kevin McCloskey, professor, Communication Design Dept.
The Student Union Art Gallery is featuring "Questions of Metamorphosis" a series of prints by Daniel Green. The exhibition will run until Thursday, Oct. 13. There is a catered opening reception scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7, from 7 - 8 p.m. We hope to see you there.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators
The University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will conduct a continuation meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6,  at 11 a.m., in MSU 312, to consider the remaining curricular proposals on its September agenda, which can be found online at http://www.kutztown.edu/committees/ucc/. Individuals and/or departments with proposals on the agenda are invited and encouraged to attend to answer any questions that may arise. 
        R.S. Schaeffer, chair, University Curriculum Committee


ATHLETICS

 Home Athletics Schedule
 Wednesday, Oct.5
Field Hockey vs. West Chester- 7 p.m. (University Field)

Friday, Oct. 7
Women's Volleyball vs. Gannon - noon (Keystone Arena)
Women's Soccer vs. Shippensburg - 2 p.m. (Keystone Field)
Women's Tennis vs. Clarion - 3:30 p.m. (KU Tennis Courts)
Women's Volleyball vs. Edinboro - 7:30 p.m. (Keystone Arena)

Saturday, Oct. 8
Women's Tennis vs. Indiana (Pa.) - noon (KU Tennis Courts)
Football vs. East Stroudsburg - 1:05 p.m. (University Field)
Women's Soccer vs. California (Pa.) - 2 p.m. (Keystone Field)
Women's Volleyball vs. Mercyhurst - 3:30 p.m. (Keystone Arena)
Field Hockey vs. Millersville - 7 p.m. (University Field)
In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)

Coming Out Stories: Join us for this dynamic discussion group on Oct. 3, at 6 p.m., in the GLBTQ Resource Center, OM, room 4. The process of coming out will be explored through the use of first person video accounts. Light refreshments will be provided.
        Lisa Hamerstone, graduate assistant, GLBTQ Center

Finding Internships - How can you be sure what you want to do is really what you want to do? How do you find out what it is really like to be a ________? How can you get someone to hire you if you don't have experience? How can you get experience if no one will hire you? Internships and related summer or part-time jobs are the answers! Discover the ways to “find” those internships and differentiate yourself from other candidates/the competition! Tue., Oct. 4 at 11-11:50 a.m. in MSU 250.
        Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center

Books for BWIC - Help us create Berks Women in Crisis’ new library, Cheryl’s Corner. This children and young adult library honors the life of the late KU Alumna, Cheryl Okafor, and her dedication to children and education. Donations of new or gently used children/youth books can be placed in drop boxes located all over campus. Checks made out to Berks Women in Crisis are tax deductible, and can be sent to the Women’s Center, OM 126. All proceeds will be used to purchase books and library furnishings. This project is a collaboration of the PASSHE Women’s Consortium Staff Leadership Conference, the KU Women’s Center and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For more information, please contact Grace Hill, director of the KU Women’s Center x3-4655 or by email: hill@kutztown.edu.

Drop-box Locations: Women’s Center (OM 126), English Department (Lytle 132), Biology Department (Boehm 223), E!Media, Learning Center 214), Community Outreach Center (MSU 281), Career Development Services (Stratton 113), Modern Language Studies Department (DF 106).
        Chelsea Brink, writing intern, Women's Center
Keep KUR as your early autumn soundtrack - On Tuesday, Oct. 4, it's our "Tuesday Talk " block of all community access news/talk from 2 to 7 p.m., starting off with "Kutztown Live", with host "Monsoon" Mike R. Then stay tuned at 3 p.m. for "The Dan Donahue Show," "The KU Car Show" at 4 p.m., "Notas Latinas" at 5 p.m., and "Documentation" at 6 p.m.

All of this in addition to all the new great student/staff specialty shows the full schedule of which can be found by clicking on the "Schedule" link on our webpage near the top.
        Michael Regensburger, KUR Radio

Exploring Majors and Careers - Unsure about your choice of major? Wondering how your choice of major will influence your career opportunities? Explore the facts and myths about college majors and careers. Learn how you can narrow down your options and make the best choice for your future! Mon., Oct. 3, 3-3:45 p.m. in Stratton 113.
        Kerri Gardi, Director, Career Development Center
Graduate Admissions Meet 'n Greet on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5-6 p.m., in MSU 250 - Wonder what it’s like to be a current graduate student? Find out at the KU Meet and Greet session. Following Kaplan’s presentation, a panel of KU grad students from various programs will speak about their graduate school experience. Learn why they chose to come to graduate school, the ins and outs of the admissions process, and what they’ve gained from the experience thus far. Following the Q&A session, there will be light refreshments and an opportunity to network with current graduate students.

2012 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) OPEN ENROLLMENT - Open enrollment for Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement accounts for the 2012 FSA plan year will be held Oct. 31 through Nov. 11, 2011. Information including vendor update will be forthcoming.
        Jean Adam, benefits manager, Human Resources

For AFSCME & SCUPA Employees Only:  The PEBTF Open Enrollment period is scheduled for October 3 through October 21, 2011.  Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to select a new health plan and/or add or remove dependents from your coverage.  Please review open enrollment information including PEBTF newsletter and detailed instructions on making changes via Employee Self-Service (ESS) on the H.R. website.   We encourage all employees to use ESS to make updates; however, paper forms are also available on the website. Paper forms must be received in H.R. by October 21, 2011.   Documentation for any new dependents added to coverage must be verified in H.R. by October 28, 2011.  For those employees hired on or after 08/01/03 who pay a plan buy-up fee for Highmark PPO coverage:  Note that rates are decreasing for 2012.  Also note that the UCCI Dental HMO plan will no longer be available after 01/01/12:  Those employees enrolled in the Dental HMO will automatically be transferred to the UCCI Dental PPO plan. 
        Jean Adam, benefits manager, Human Resources
ELIZABETH!