Blues vocalist Shamekia Copeland comes to KU next Thursday, April 12. Hurry to grab the last of the tickets! Please go to www.kupresents.org for more information.


THE DAILY BRIEF
Friday, April 6, 2012

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join ACE in celebration of National Poetry Month featuring Joaquin Zihuatanejo, a poet, spoken word artist, and award-winning teacher who comes to Kutztown on Tuesday, Apr. 10, at 7 p.m. in MSU 218. He was born and raised in the barrio of East Dallas. In 2004, Zihuatanejo competed in the National Poetry Slam as part of the Dallas Poetry Slam team, which placed third. In 2008, he won the Individual World Poetry Slam and was the winner of the World Cup of Poetry Slam in 2009. Zihuatanejo has also been a teacher, specializing in English and creative writing. In his work, Joaquín writes about the hardships of his youth, the beauty of his culture, and teaching inner city youth that poetry can save them. He strives to capture the duality of the Chicano culture. Never sacrificing substance for style, Joaquin’s shows are a verbal display of fireworks that leave audiences enthralled and amazed. He has self-published two collections of poetry and has just completed his first spoken word CD: "Barrio Songs, A Spoken Word Collection." KU students can participate and recite their poems.
        Petritsa Chatzitziva, office of Student Involvement/ACE Advisor

Photographers will be on campus Apr. 9 and 12 to take pictures of grad students and a few classes/academic areas in several buildings for the University Marketing Office. If for any reason you do NOT want him to enter your class on those days, please email demarco@kutztown.edu. Thanks in advance of your participation.
        Camille DeMarco, University Marketing

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


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.)
Clinical Services will be closed on Sunday, Apr. 8. Medical emergencies should be directed to Public Safety at 610-683-4001.
        Gail P. Hirsch, medical records manager, Health Administrative Services


Good Friday Service will be celebrated at St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center at 12 Noon and Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

This week's MSU Movie Series film is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" which 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, technical services coordinator, Student Union & Involvement Services


Viewing of "Anatomy of Hate" Film on Tuesday, Apr. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in AF 102. Producer and Filmmaker Mike Ramsdell will be showing his film "Anatomy of Hate" followed by a question and answer period. As one review has said: ' "The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue to Hope" is a documentary that takes the audience on a journey of sorts into the depths of hate, but returns everyone to a place where good conversation can begin and then continue for days and weeks after. Mike Ramsdell is an amazing facilitator who speaks with passion and experience on a topic that others are afraid to broach." ' All are welcome and encouraged to attend this program. More information on the film can be found on the following website: http://theanatomyofhate.com/about
        Jeann Cengeri, Multicultural Center

National Library Week - Next week (April 8-14) is National Library Week, a time to celebrate libraries and the people who work in them. The Rohrbach Library is celebrating with several events including  READ posters, a children's literature costume contest, a scavenger hunt, and the following speakers:

•“Without struggle...” and other Words of Wisdom from Mr. Douglass Dr. Nathaniel Williams (former KU Frederick Douglass Institute Scholar-in-Residence)—Wednesday, Apr. 11, Noon-1 p.m. in Rohrbach Library 100B
•"Go Fish: How to Win Contempt and Influence People" by Dwayne Booth (Mr. Fish)—Thursday, Apr. 12, 11 a.m. - noon in Rohrbach Library 100B (The author will be selling and signing his books as well!)
•"Lament for the Molly Maguires"— Although Dr. Rosen is no longer able to make it next week for his talk due to health reasons, please come to the Library to see the art of KU Fine Arts graduate Tim Betz, who will be exhibiting paintings about the Molly Maguires.

If you haven’t been over to get your photo taken for a READ poster, you have until the end of next week. For more information about any of these events, please see the library newsletter at: http://www.kutztown.edu/library/about/newsletters/Spring2012News.pdf  or contact Karen Wanamaker at kwanamak@kutztown.edu.
        Karen J. Wanamaker, assistant professor, Librarian

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.

 

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.


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

 

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.

 

 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

 

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