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The Daily Brief
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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The Kutztown University men’s rugby team advanced to the semi-finals at the Men’s CRC Qualifier 7s/Las Vegas Invitational Tournament this past weekend. After decisive victories over Creighton and Claremont on Thursday, KU opened Friday’s pool play with a 38-7 win over Missouri. The Golden Bears then advanced to the quarterfinals of pool play where they defeated Buffalo, 31-0, and Miami (OH) 17-7. The two quarterfinal victories allowed KU to advance to the tournament semi-finals on Saturday, where the injury-plagued Golden Bears fell to eventual champion Life, 25-7. The KU men’s rugby team will now prepare for its spring conference schedule, which begins in March. For more information visit, http://www.kutztownrugby.com/ The Finance Club will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. in deFran 201. KU alumnus Zach Phipps, a security and portfolio analyst at SEI Investments, will discuss his work as a municipal and corporate bond analyst, as well as his thoughts about recent developments in the investment industry. John S. Walker, associate professor, Finance The willingness-to-serve form for the two vacancies on the Promotion Committee are due Wednesday, Feb. 15. These are immediate vacancies and the UPC cannot deliberate without the full complement. Joo Tan, chair, Nominations & Elections Enterprise Rental Vehicles – If you have questions about the program, are new to the University and need training, or just want a refresher of the procedures, please contact Elizabeth Pflugler in the Business Services Office at pflugler@kutztown.edu or call x3-4399. Elizabeth Pflugler, assistant director, Business Services There is a great new show in the Student Union Art Gallery featuring sculptures by Lauren Smucker. "A Study of Natural Forms" will be on display from now until Feb. 22 with a catered opening reception on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 6-7 p.m. Please stop by and see her work and encourage your friends to as well. As always, we encourage you to attend the openings to support students artists, mingle with art-appreciators, and eat free food! Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators SENIOR CLASS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER - Application Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 29 Applications will be accepted from graduating seniors cleared to walk at the spring 2012 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 spring 2012 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 spring 2012 Commencement ceremony. GRADUATE STUDENT COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER - Application Deadline: Wednesday, Feb 29 Applications will be accepted from graduate students cleared to walk at the spring 2012 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 spring 2012 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 spring 2012 Commencement ceremony. Please contact me with any questions. Andrea Kirshman, assistant vice provost, Academic & Student Affairs Call for papers extended to February 15: PASSHE Philosophy & Religious Studies Conference at Kutztown University - The Kutztown University Department of Philosophy hosts the conference on Fri-Sat., Mar. 30-31, in MSU. For submissions or enquiries, please contact Dr. Joseph Jedwab: jedwab@kutztown.edu. Conference details: http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/philosophy/conference.asp Registration form: http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/philosophy/register.asp. The keynote address is "Updating Anselm's Ontological Argument for God's Existence Again," by Dr. Lynne Rudder Baker, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Allan Bäck, professor, Philosophy The KU Philosophy Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. in MSU, 323. Milo Crimi will be speaking: To Be or Not to Be the Value of a Bound Variable. Milo Crimi, president; Allan Bäck, advisor AFSCME 2234 members please join us at our next Union meeting on Monday, Feb. 20, at Janelle’s Catering Hall in Topton, PA at 7 p.m. Nominations and voting will be taken at our meeting for delegates to attend the April 27-29, 2012 convention in Hershey, PA. Voting will take place also for the International AFSCME Conference June 18-22, 2012 in Los Angeles. Please plan to attend. Chris Ferris, secretary, AFSCME Local 2234 Mardi Gras - It's Party Time - Thursday, Feb. 16, from 9 p.m.- 11 p.m. in the South Dining Hall. Free food, photo booth, palm/tarot reader, T-shirts & fun! Karaoke (Bears @ Nite) - Office of Student Involvement is hosting a Karaoke Event on Friday, Feb. 17, from 10 p.m.- 12 a.m. in the South Dining Hall. Come listen to friends or sing your favorite songs! Free food & fun! Extreme Planets (Bears @ Nite) - Office of Student Involvement is hosting a free planetarium show on Friday, Feb. 24, from 10 p.m.- 12 a.m.in the Grim Planetarium. This is a must-see event! Mark your calendar! http://www.kutztown.edu/planetarium/ Colleen Boland, graduate assistant, Office of Student Involvement Rezumania!! – Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., MSU Lobby Be prepared for the fair!! A good resume is essential to your internship or job search and a great tool to market yourself to employers or graduate schools. Stop by our table to have your resume reviewed on-the-spot by experts! No registration is required - come as you are and get your resume reviewed. How to Work a Career Fair – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 11-11:30 a.m., MSU 250 Want to be successful at an upcoming fair? Then you MUST attend this brief orientation session. Find out what it takes to work a job fair with positive results... including what to do before you arrive, when you arrive, how to work your way around the room, and how to prepare your “30-second commercial”. Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo – Wednesday, Feb. 15, noon-4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Fogelsville/Breinigsville The Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo specifically targets students and recent graduates for internship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, part-time employment and/or full-time employment. This is your opportunity to shake hands and talk with employers. Learn about internships and job openings and get your resume out to employers. Sign up for a free shuttle to and from the fair in Stratton 113 or by calling 610-683-4067. (Limited seats are still available) Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center You are invited to the 2012 African American Read-In, a celebration of Black Literature and Black History. It will be held at the Bear's Den Lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students who attend are invited, but not expected, to read a piece of African American literature that they enjoy and/or teach, such as work of poetry or an excerpt from a book or play. There is no signup; just show-up! Ellesia A. Blaque, assistant professor, English The Math Club will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. in Lytle 228. Dr. Eric Landquist will be speaking on Mersenne Primes and how you could win $3,000. Come to also hear about upcoming events and opportunities. |
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