End distracted driving - see below for more information. 



THE DAILY BRIEF

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

End Distracted Driving - Health Services presents the “Let’s Not Meet by Accident - End Distracted Driving” presentation on Monday, April 9, 4-5 p.m. in MSU 183. This event encourages students and faculty to practice safe driving, the advantages and disadvantages of using cell phones while driving, and how to speak up when they’re the passenger in a distracted driver’s car. 100 free T-shirts will be given out along with two $25 gas cards. Admission is free and open to the public.



Please join us at open forums to meet candidates interviewing for the associate dean position, College of Visual & Performing Arts:

Wed., April 4       Dr. Michelle Kiec     MSU183 2-3 and 3-4 p.m.
Wed., April 11     Dr. Scott Karakas     MSU250 2-3 and 3-4 p.m.
Wed., April 18     Mr. David Epstein    MSU183 2-3 and 3-4 p.m.
Mon., April 23     Dr. Scott Harris        MSU322 2-3 and 3-4 p.m.
        Dr. Peg Speirs, Dept. of Art Education & Crafts


Remember to stop by the MSU lobby today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help KU’s Zeta Tau Alpha raise money and awareness of breast cancer by donating at their “Kiss Away Cancer” table. All proceeds are donated to breast cancer awareness.

 

Construction Notice - The sidewalk from Main Street to Sharadin that runs next to the President’s residence will be closed on Monday April 9 and Tuesday April 10 to facilitate work for the Schaeffer project. To access North campus during this time, please use either the walkway to the west of Schaeffer Auditorium or proceed to the walkway along College Boulevard. I apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

Jeff Mosser, project manager, Facilities Project Services




The Department of Criminal Justice is pleased to announce the recipients of the outstanding student award.  Allen Leiby, Fall 2011 and Zachary Wise, Spring 2012 graduates received the Academic Excellence and Community Service Award.  The Outstanding Alumni Award was granted to The Honorable Arenda L. Wright Allen. KU class of 1982, Judge Allen was nominated to serve as a United States District Court Judge by President Obama. The United States Senate confirmed her nomination on May 11, 2011 in a 96-0 vote. She serves the Eastern District of Virginia, Fourth Circuit.

 

We would also like to congratulate the following Criminal Justice students who were inducted into the Kutztown University’s Kappa Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma: Casey Behrendt, Ryan Branch, Patrick Joseph Brehm, Thomas Burke, Jace Conklin, Gregory L. Crawford, Jr., Sarah Lynn Detweiler, Emily Falko, Hilary Faust, Erica Garcia, Joshua Olen Hayes, Lindsey Hilbert, Kaitlin T. Lobman, Contessa Marie Marino, Samantha Muse, Kyle J. Reeser, Tony Shaw.

Al Pisciotta, chair and professor, Criminal Justice Department


The Chambliss Academic Achievement Awards will be presented on Friday, Apr. 13, in the MSU building. Please offer your congratulations to the award winners: Milo Crimi, Samantha L. Miller, Kimberly Beyer, Ashley Dougherty, James Maria, Jarred Swiontek, B. Alexander Greene, Matthew Johanson, Danielle Kiernan, Allison McCann, Michael Rausch and Caitlin A. Smith.


Chaz Bono grew up as Sonny and Cher’s son in a daughter’s body for as long as he can remember. In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, hear his inspiring story of transformation and its impact on the public, his loved ones, and—most importantly—himself in this courageous documentary on Monday, Apr. 9, at 6 p.m. in the GLBTQ Resource Center, OM 4.


 

Kutztown University Health Ambassadors (KUHA) is hosting their third Zumba event of the year on Wednesday, Apr. 25, on University Field 8-10 p.m. (Sign up begins at 7 p.m). Participants are encouraged to donate at least $1 or any of the following items: Dog food, cat food, bedding, toys, treats, paper towels, Dawn soap, sponges, newspapers, Lysol, or leashes. Donations will benefit Animal Rescue League of Berks County as well as Make a Wish Foundation. For more information please contact Emily Labowitz at Elabo536@live.kutztown.edu .
        Emily Labowitz, president, Kutztown University Health Ambassadors


 

The University Senate meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 5, at 4 p.m. in AF, room 102. If you are a Senator and cannot attend, please arrange for a substitute to represent your constituency.

         KU Senate


 

College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty First Thursday! Margaret Noel, assistant professor in the Department of Fine Arts, will present “Lost in Translation: The Drawn Travelogue” on Thursday, Apr. 5, at 11 a.m. in the Sharadin Art Building Room 120. Margaret Noel will present body of work based on drawing done on location during her travels. Back in the studio, Noel loosely references the drawings to create collages that abstract and fracture the original forms. While some elements are fully articulated, others are simplified, generalized and transformed, allowing viewers to feel as if they have stumbled upon the record of a half-forgotten journey—a blurred remembrance of a landscape rather than a precise rendering.

         William J. Mowder, dean, College of Visual & Performing Arts

 



Dr. Cevallos will hold two open forums on Tuesday, Apr. 10, to discuss the outlook for the 2012-13 university budget. He will be joined by members of our Administration & Finance team and will review various scenarios that could result from the proposed budget reductions by the commonwealth. A question and answer period will follow. The presentation will be held at the following times and places:

Tuesday, Apr. 10, Academic Forum 200 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 10, McFarland Student Union 183 at 4 p.m.

Please try to attend one of these sessions, as your feedback is very important to us.
        Elsa Collins, chief of staff



ATHLETICS


Wednesday, April 4

Women's Tennis vs. Cheyney - 4 p.m. (Keystone Tennis Courts)
 

Thursday, April 5

Women's Lacrosse vs. Millersville - 4 p.m. (Keystone Field)
 

Saturday, April 7

Softball vs. Mercyhurst - 1 p.m. (North Campus Field)



ARAMARK

Please take note to holiday weekend dining hours of operation. The Cub Café will close early on Friday, Apr. 6, at 3 p.m.
 
Friday, April 6
Cub Café: Closes 3 p.m.
All other locations have normal hours of operation.
 
Saturday, April 7
Cub Café: Closed
South Side Café: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Golden Bear Food Court:
Bene: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
POD Market: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
All other locations closed
 
Sunday, April 8
Cub Café: Closed
South Side Café: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Golden Bear Food Court:
Bene: 6 - 10 p.m.
The Grill: 6 - 11 p.m.
POD Market: 6 - 10 p.m.
All other locations closed
 
All locations resume normal hours of operation on Monday, April 9. Please visit www.kutztown.campusdish.com or contact adams-nicole@aramark.com for more information.



In Case You Missed It:
(Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Are you looking to add to your resume and take part in a great learning experience? The Office of the Dean of Students is seeking individuals interested in joining the University Conduct Board (UCB) as student representatives. This volunteer position can be educational for all students, especially those interested in criminal justice or law fields. Students will get the opportunity to work with faculty and staff while playing an important role in the student conduct process. We are ideally seeking current freshman and sophomores but would be open to interested upper classmen. There is very little time commitment for the position. Student representatives may only be called upon several times throughout a semester. For more information on applying, contact Christina Turissini (cturi771@live.kutztown.edu) as soon as possible. Additional information about the UCB and Student Conduct Office can be found on our webpage at http://conduct.dept.kutztown.edu/index.aspx.


Another great story featuring
Patrick Donmoyer '09, building and site conservator with the PA German Cultural Heritage Center:
http://www.antiquesjournal.com/flipbooks/neajapril12/files/52.html 



The Off-Campus Advisory Council is hosting its Annual Arbor Day
on Apr. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Kutztown Park. Volunteer to help beautify the park by planting trees, or make a $10 donation for a tree. All sponsors who donate a tree will be recognized at the event. A free lunch and t-shirt will be provided to all volunteers. The rain date will be Sunday, Apr. 22, noon to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact
ocac@kutztown.edu , MSU 281, or x3-1524. The Annual Saucony Cross' Senior Prom hosted by the Off-Campus Advisory Council (OCAC) will be held on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Saucony Cross retirement home main office (next to the cliffs). Come volunteer for our "Under the Sea" prom which includes free dinner, dancing, music and prizes! There will be a professional photographer available to take pictures of individuals and groups. Prizes will be given out to best dressed, and best dancer, so dress to impress! For more information, please contact the Off-Campus Advisory Council at ocac@kutztown.edu, MSU 281, or x3-1524.
       
Megan Cheng, president/PR coordinator, Off Campus Advisory Council



The Philosophy Department announces a talk by Wen-sheng Wang, professor of Philosophy, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan. “The Grecian and Judeo-Christian Background in Heidegger’s Conception of Dasein: A Possible Meeting-point for Eastern and Western Philosophies” is Thursday, Apr. 5, at 4:30 p.m. in MSU 322. All are invited.

        Yong Huang, Philosophy



Charter Bus and Limo Service: Just a friendly reminder that the University has a blanket contract with Bieber Transportation Group for chartered bus and limo services. When you reserve chartered bus or airport limo service, you will receive a confirmation from the company. Do not sign this confirmation. Just submit your requisition in SAP, and forward the confirmation to Purchasing with a copy of the requisition. Purchasing will sign and return the confirmation to Bieber along with the confirming purchasing order.

     
  Purchasing Department


Advisors, please share this information with your advisees: As students are preparing to register for fall 2012 classes, their records must be free of holds, including those placed on their records due to unpaid parking tickets. To ensure records are free of a “parking ticket hold,” students may request a listing of any unpaid tickets via email by sending a message to parking@kutztown.edu. All requests will be given the highest priority to assist students with clearing any outstanding debt they owe to KU due to parking tickets. Included in the email should be the vehicle’s plate number and state. All ticket payments are received by the Bursar’s Office. Once payment has been made in full, the student must bring the receipt to Public Safety located in OM 13 at which time the payment will be verified and the seal removed. If you have any questions, please call x3-4860, x3-4864 or x3-4861.
        Anne K. Reel, director, Parking, Transportation and Security Services


Holiday hours for the McFarland Student Union:
Friday, Apr. 6 – 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 7 – 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 8 – 1 p.m. - 12 a.m.
       
Jennifer Tanzos, secretary, MSU

 



Patrick Donmoyer '09
, building and site conservator with the PA German Cultural Heritage Center, was featured in a story in the Washington Post about hex signs. Donmoyer is considered a national expert on hex signs. Here's the story: www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/escapes-hunting-for-hex-signs-in-pennsylvania-dutch-country/2012/03/28/gIQANULviS_story.html

 



Please come and check out the new show at the Student Union Art Gallery. We are currently featuring "Gavin Blackburn: Painter and Fine Artist" which will be on display until Wednesday, Apr. 11.
       
Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators


KU Internship and Job Fair – Wed., Apr. 4, 1 - 4 pm, MSU 218
This is your opportunity to shake hands and talk with employers. Learn about internships and job openings and get your resume out to employers.
        Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center


The Student Recreation Center will be operating under special hours for the upcoming Easter Holiday:

Friday, April 6: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; *Keystone Hall Pool Hours:  8 a.m. - 9 a.m., 12 noon – 1 p.m.*
Saturday, April 7:  Closed
Sunday, April 8:  Closed
Monday, April 9:  Regular Hours Resume
        Tracy Turner, office manager, Recreational Services


Allies' Seventh Annual Drag Show: Drag Evolution - It’s that time of year again. Experience the evolution of Drag in Allies’ seventh annual spring Drag Show on Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room (MSU 218). Tickets are available at the Student Union Building’s Info Desk: $5 with student I.D. and $10 for all others. All profits are donated to the Trevor Project and the Attic Youth Center. For more information, please call the GLBTQ Resource Center at 484-646-4111 or email Allies at allies@kutztown.edu.