Graduate
Commencement Speaker - Do you know a senior you think
might be a perfect commencement speaker? Encourage him/her to
apply - the application deadline is this Friday.
Applications will be accepted from graduating masters students
cleared to walk at the fall 2011 commencement ceremony. In order
to be considered for this distinction, a candidate must meet the
following minimum requirements:
-have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 entering the fall
2011 semester
-demonstrate service to the university community and demonstrate
a record of good university citizenship and cooperation
(Presence of these qualities shall be demonstrated in the
application process and letters of recommendation.)
-be in good disciplinary standing
In addition, each candidate must submit a completed application
available at:
http://www.kutztown.edu/commencement/speakers/index.aspx?navigation=speaker.
Finalists will be chosen to participate in an interview process
to determine the candidate of choice who will be expected to
provide a brief address (approximately 3-5 minutes) at the fall
2011 commencement ceremony.
Andrea Kirshman, asst. vice provost, Academic &
Student Affairs
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees
will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, October 27 at 4 p.m. at
the Stratton Administration Building, room 301.
Elsa G. Collins, President’s Office
Just a reminder that Zeta Tau Alpha is
sponsoring the yogurt eating contest tomorrow, Oct. 25 at 11
a.m. on the MSU lawn to benefit breast cancer awareness and
education. Anyone interested can email Lindsay Gohl at
lgohl789@live.kutztown.edu.
Barb Reitz, advisor, Zeta Tau Alpha
Congratulations to Lisa Frye, Department of Computer
Science, for the completion of her PhD in Computer
Science from Lehigh University. She successfully defended her
dissertation "The Application on Ontology for Heterogeneous
Multi-tier Networks in Network Management".
Linda L. Day, chair, Computer Science
Highmark Blue Shield PPO members (covered by
both PASSHE and PEBTF plans) who are over age 18 can obtain a
flu shot at any Rite Aid pharmacy in Pennsylvania at no cost to
themselves from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. More
detail regarding this arrangement as well as information for
those non-Highmark Blue Shield PPO members can be found on H.R.
website. As an added reminder: Healthy U participants
(non-PEBTF) can enter the date of their flu shot into the
Highmark website and be rewarded with 15 Healthy U points. The
FOCUS document that addresses the flu shot/Healthy U opportunity
can be found on the PASSHE Healthy U website.
Jean E. Adam, benefits manager, Human Resources
The University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will
meet on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m., in MSU 312, to consider
the curricular proposals on its October agenda, which can be
found online at
http://www.kutztown.edu/committees/ucc/agenda.html. 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
Careers in Government - Did you know that there
are literally thousands of federal and state internships and
jobs available? Did you know that no matter what your major, the
public sector offers numerous opportunities in numerous
locations around the Commonwealth of PA and the country? Did you
know that over 80% of federal positions are located outside of
Washington, D.C.? Find out about available opportunities and how
to apply for both internships & full-time positions. All majors
are encouraged to attend. Each presentation is offered twice by
Federal and State Representatives, so you may attend each
session. Tue., Oct. 25, 11 a.m., MSU 250.
Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center
As part of the Homecoming celebrations, the
Student Union Art Gallery and Brick Wall are showing "Peace,
Love, and Kutztown," a juried photography show. Come out and see
some great photos that KU students have submitted. They will be
on display on the Brick Wall from now until Nov. 3. There is an
opening reception for the public on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-7
p.m. at the Brick Wall.
Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett Gallery
Coordinators
Senior Class Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
- Application Deadline: Friday, October 28. Applications will be
accepted from graduating seniors cleared to walk at the fall
2011 Commencement ceremony. In order to be considered for this
distinction, a candidate must meet the following minimum
requirements:
-have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 entering the fall
2011 semester,
-demonstrate service to the university community and demonstrate
a record of good university citizenship and cooperation
(Presence of these qualities shall be demonstrated in the
application process and letters of recommendation.),
-demonstrate evidence of meaningful co-curricular involvement,
and
-be in good disciplinary standing.
In addition, each candidate must submit a completed application
available at:
http://www.kutztown.edu/commencement/speakers/index.aspx?navigation=speaker.
Finalists will be chosen to participate in an interview process
to determine the candidate of choice who will be expected to
provide a brief address (approximately 3-5 minutes) at the fall
2011 Commencement ceremony.
Andrea Kirshman, asst. vice provost, Academic &
Student Affairs
John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching
and Learning - Call for Nominations:
PURPOSE: This award was established by John P. Schellenberg,
emeriti Professor of Physical Sciences, faculty, alumni, and
friends to recognize an early career faculty member who has
demonstrated outstanding work within the mission of the Center
for the Enhancement of Teaching (CET).
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the award, an individual must
have been on the faculty full-time at least three but not more
than seven years.
The recipient will be chosen based on the following three areas:
1) Pedagogy and Curriculum Innovation
2) Learning Technology Innovation
3) Assessment and/or Research on Learning
CURRENT AWARD: $750 check and a framed certificate. The award
will be announced at the Faculty Recognition Ceremony on Nov.
30.
Carole Wells, vice provost
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
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
Keep KUR as your early autumn soundtrack - 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
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, please come to the
Community Outreach Center at 281 MSU or email OCAC at
ocac@kutztown.edu.
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