Jazz pianist Gerald Clayton performed last night at Ursa Minor's Cafe in the MSU. Thursday afternoon, he spoke with one of Professor Kevin Kjos' class about beats, rhythms and jamming.




The Daily Brief
Friday, October 21, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Faculty Shop Talk - Join your colleagues this afternoon at 4 p.m. for conversation, wine and cheese, and a chance to learn about the scholarly activities of one of your colleagues at the second 2011-2012 Shop Talk. This month's presentation, by Dr. Joseph Harasta (Speech Communication and Theater), is titled "Town-Gown Relations: University and Neighborhood Leaders' Perceptions of College and Community Relations." The reception begins at 4 p.m. in MSU 250; the talk begins at 4:20 p.m. For more information, including the 2011-2012 schedule, and to see an abstract of Dr. Harasta's talk, please visit: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/butler/FacultyShopTalks.html

Please help support student members of the Association of Childhood Education International and Kappa Delta Pi as they give back to the community this semester. Visit the “GIVING TREE” outside Beekey 210. Pick an ornament off the tree, purchase the item on the back of the ornament and bring it back to the red box next to the tree (Beekey 210). The items you donate will help the following organizations: Berks County Food Bank, Animals in Distress, People for People Inc. and School, Allentown Food Bank, Last Chance Ranch, Homeless Children's Initiative, Schuylkill County Pet Food Pantry, Berks Women in Crisis.

Please place your name and address on the back of the ornament, attach it to the donated item and place it in the donation box before Nov. 15. For every ornament you fill out/donate you will be placed in a drawing to win a gift card from a variety of businesses in Kutztown. Thank you for helping these education organizations give back to the community and help those in need.
        Dr. Bazley, Dr. Darrah and Dr. McMillan

 The academic progress requirements for financial aid have changed. Once again this semester, the Financial Aid Office will be hosting sessions to educate students and any faculty and staff members who are involved with advising students in matters of enrollment. These sessions were held in the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. If you weren’t able to attend last year or if you would like a refresher, you are encouraged to attend. Please mention these dates and times to your students.
Monday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. in AF 201
Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. in AF 200
Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. in AF 200
Thursday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. in AF 200
        Lisa Schroeder, assistant director, Financial Aid Services
Calling all Ghost, Goblins, and Yogurt Eaters - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and KU’s Kappa Psi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority is sponsoring a Yogurt eating contest next Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. during the “free hour”. This ghoulish contest will take place on the lawn outside the McFarland Student Union Bldg. Any ghoul, zombie, student, faculty or staff can participate. If you are interested, please email Lindsay Gohl at lgohl789@live.kutztown.edu. The contest winner will receive a prize. We are also collecting Yoplait Yogurt lids to benefit breast cancer awareness and education. Donations will also gratefully be accepted.
        Barb Reitz, advisor, Zeta Tau Alpha
Congratulations to the 2011 KU Homecoming Court:
Women:  Tiffany Bates, Amanda Coletta, Angela DiPaolo, Meghan Farnan, Brittney O’Keefe, Caitlin Smith, Meghan Sovine, Runners Up: Elaina Cengeri and Crystal Corby
Men:  William “Harrison” Engle, Matthew Green, Christopher Kimmel, Nicholas Nucito, Ryan Paynton, Cameo Pritchett, Perry Schwartz, Runners Up: Mike Fediw and Ronald Nase, Jr.
Students will vote for King and Queen via email invitation from Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. The King and Queen will be crowned at the Homecoming pep rally on Friday, Nov. 4, at 9 p.m. in the O’Pake Field House.
        Leah M. Cassellia, Office of Student Involvement

The university received notice yesterday of the passing of Kutztown University professor emeritus, Dr. Arnold Newman. Professor Newman was a member of the English department from 1967-2001, department chair of the department from 1979-1993 and “was well-known for encouraging students and faculty to recognize the interdisciplinary nature of academics.” Dr. Newman’s funeral services are set for tomorrow. Please see his obituary for more details by clicking here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/readingeagle/obituary.aspx?n=arnold-newman&pid=154198873

The Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences invites the campus community to attend the Open Forums that are being held from 11 a.m. to noon for the candidates for this position:

Candidate  -  Date  -  Place
Dr. Anne Hiskes - Monday, October 24, MSU 250
Dr. Scott Wood - Tuesday, October 25, AF 201
Dr. Anne Zayaitz - Thursday, October 27, AF 201

Your input on this important search is valued and appreciated. Please visit the following link to access a copy of each candidates’ résumé: http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/acadaffairs/searches/lasdean.shtml
        Dr. Al Pisciotta, Chair, Search Committee
Keep KUR as your early autumn soundtrack - On Sunday, Oct. 23, tune in for "Free Speech Radio" at 10:30 a.m., "Classical Guitar Alive" at 11 a.m., Later, it's "Anything Goes" (Swing/Big Band/Old-Time Jazz) at 2 p.m., "Fifty One Percent" (Women's Talk) at 3 p.m., and "This Way Out" at 3:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, it's our "Tuesday Talk " segment of five hours of public access/community talk kicking off with "Kutztown Live" at 2 p.m. with host "Monsoon" Mike R. Mike often has interesting and surprise guests, so make sure you're a fan of our Facebook so you can get late-breaking updates on special interviews on "Kutztown Live." 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
ATHLETICS
The KU football team continues its three-game road trip Saturday as the Golden Bears travel to Long Island to take on C.W. Post in a key PSAC East match-up.   C.W. Post is currently tied for first place in the division with Bloomsburg at 4-0.   KU and West Chester are tied for second place at 3-1.   KU controls its own destiny in pursuit of the PSAC East title, as the Golden Bears will play the three top teams in the division over the next three weeks.   Be sure to follow all of the action live on Saturday from C.W. Post on WEEU radio, 830 AM in southeastern Pennsylvania.  The broadcast can also be heard worldwide on the web at kubears.com.    Coverage begins at 12:45 p.m.
KU Women’s Bowling to host KU FALL BAKER/NCAA TEAM MATCHES OCT. 22-23:  This event will be held at Berks Lanes, Reading, Pa. this weekend.  It will be one of only two home events on the KU women’s bowling schedule for 2011-12.  In addition to the Golden Bears, teams participating include Adelphi, St. Francis-PA, St. Peters, Long Island, Cheyney, Lincoln, Medaille, Hampton, Howard, Coppin State, Penn State-Altoona, Salem International and Tulane. There is no admission fee and competition begins at noon on Saturday, and 9 a.m. on Sunday. Hope to see you all at Berks Lanes.
        Joe Ambrose, head coach, KU Women's Bowling

ARAMARK
Don't forget, 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! Email foodcontract@kutztown.edu with any questions.

Kutztown Dining wants to hear from YOU - Participate in a Focus Group and share your opinions about KU's Dining Services Program. Your feedback will be used as Kutztown Dining continues to improve their services to better serve the entire KU community. Please email Nicole Adams at adams-nicole@aramark.com if you want to sign up for one of the following focus groups: Tuesday, Oct. 25, noon - 1 p.m. or Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4-5 p.m.

In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Undergraduate Admissions Open House Program - Friday, Oct. 21 - Please welcome more than 1,000 visitors to the Undergraduate Admissions Open House Program being held this Friday, for prospective students and their families. Activities include academic exhibits, student services/campus life exhibits, class visits, tours of the campus and meetings with academic departments.
        Valerie Reidout, interim director, Admissions

Monsoon Mike is at it again! Here the latest MM with his weather prognostications! Check out the Weather Balloon video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/KutztownUniversity?feature=mhee#p/u/0/3kW9r7z6guo

 
 Reminder to SGA Gold Status Student Organizations - The 2012-2013 SGA Budget Packets are due to the KUSSI Service Center by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. Please be sure to submit your budget request.
        Dawn Williams, accounting manager, KUSSI


Family Fun for Halloween - Sunday, Oct. 23 from 3 - 7 p.m. Housing & Residence Life is proud to host the annual “Halloween Happenings” in the Concourse of Old Main, with carnival activities taking place in Rothermel Hall. Here are the festive details:
3-7 p.m.- PUMPKIN-FEST in the Concourse featuring: Sand Art, Carmel Apples, Pumpkin Bowling, Cookie Decorating, Photos, **New This Year** -Build-A-Bears and much more.
3-7 p.m. - FRANK’S FUN HOUSE in Rothermel Hall Rec. Room featuring pirate themed decorations and Carnival games.
4-6 p.m. - TRICK-OR-TREATING in the Halls of Old Main featuring guided tours through the hallowed halls of Old Main while the residents dress-up and transform their hallways into a magical world of wonder.
Arrive early to sign-up for trick-or-treating. Activities are geared for toddlers & kids up to grade 7. Admission is FREE & open to the Kutztown community.
        Christine B. Price, assistant director, Housing & Residential Services
Road Trip Nation - Not sure what you want to do with the rest of your life? Feel like you’re living someone else’s dream? Drop by to meet the RTN staff who are parking their green RV on the KU Library lawn! The Roadtrip Nation Campus Tour visits colleges across the country, inspiring students to define their own roads in life. Visit the Green RV and find out how to get involved in the Roadtrip Nation Movement; whether it'd be through hitting the road on an Indie Roadtrip, watching the latest footage of people who have followed their passions in life or simply experiencing firsthand the Roadtrip Nation philosophy that empowers people to find the open road. Mon., Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on the MSU lawn.

 Lehigh Valley Law School Fair - If law school is in your future, make sure to attend this informational fair. Representatives from law schools travel to the Lehigh Valley to share information regarding their programs, schools and application procedures. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your questions answered in order to make the best decision for you. Mon., Oct. 24, 3-6:00 pm, Muhlenberg College
        Kerri Gardi, Director, Career Development Center

 This week's MSU Movie Series film "Crazy Stupid Love" 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, coordinator, Technical Services


The ongoing SECA (State Employee Combined Appeal) campaign supports the charitable organizations that you designate – you can select the group you want to support. And signing-up is easy – it’s a simple form you send over to HR – http://www.kutztown.edu/seca/pdf/pledgeform.pdf. For more information, please visit www.kutztown.edu/seca.
 


 Need volunteer hours? Join Adopt-A-Block - Join OCAC with Adopt-A-Block Sundays at 11 a.m. to help clean up the KU Community! All materials will be provided! Contact the Off Campus Advisory Council at ocac@kutztown.edu or x3-1524 or come into our office at 281 MSU.


Ready for Halloween? Come to the Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Wed., Oct. 26, 6 - 8 p.m.  Join KCP and OCAC for a night of trick-or-treating and games. To sign up, come to the Community Outreach Center at 281 MSU or email OCAC at ocac@kutztown.edu.
In search of housing? Come to the Student Housing Fair on Nov. 2, from 1 - 5.p.m. in the Multipurpose Room MSU. Landlords will be available as well as information about housing. Stop in and enter to win a $50 Walmart gift card.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is holding a Math, Science, and Technology Open House on Saturday, Oct. 29. Prospective students will have the opportunity to talk with faculty, current students, alumni and admissions personnel. The event will include tours of the campus and the science, math, and technology research and academic facilities. For more information, please visit http://www.kutztown.edu/sciopenhouse/ or call the Office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at x3-4305.
America Reads event on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. in MSU 281 - Free food, prizes, and every child leaves with a free book. Kids costume swap. For more details, please email americareads@kutztown.edu or call x3-4065.
        Leyna Belinsky, coordinator, America Reads

ELIZABETH!