The KU women's swim team is competing at the PSAC championships this weekend at Gannon University in Erie, Pa.
Be sure to check-out last night's results and times and scores throughout the weekend on www.kubears.com






The Daily Brief
Friday, February 17, 2012



ANNOUNCEMENTS

International Mother Language Day at Kutztown University - Please join us to celebrate the International Mother Language Day in MSU Alumni Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. In 1999, UNESCO proclaimed Feb. 21 as the International Mother Language Day to celebrate cultural diversity, and it has formally been observed every year since 2000. Dr. Carlos Vargas, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs of KU, is the keynote speaker at this public event. The theme for this year’s event at KU is Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture. A cultural performance will be presented by the Puerto Rican Culture Preservation Inc. Please encourage your students to attend.
       
Mahfuzul I. Khondaker, associate professor, Criminal Justice


The College of Education is pleased to announce that Brenda Snyder will be joining the Dean’s Office as administrative assistant to the Dean, effective Feb. 27.
        Darrell H. Garber, dean, College of Education


Winter Family Day – Saturday, Feb. 18 - Students, Staff, Faculty and Families are invited to our 2nd Winter Family Day! We will have a variety of games, crafts, food, and activities for all ages at our PRE-GAME FUN, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center. This includes the Climbing Wall, Herps Alive – an interactive reptile and amphibian experience, and students and family members can enter a drawing to participate in a basketball shooting contest to win a $200 bookstore certificate. This is followed by the women’s basketball game at 1 p.m. and men’s basketball at 3 p.m. The Planetarium in the Grim Science Building will also have two family shows at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. The MSU movie that day is “The Muppets” at 2 and 8 p.m. A fun filled day for the entire family! Come on out and have some wild fun! For the complete schedule, please visit http://Familyday.kutztown.edu.
       
Jerry W. Schearer, assistant dean, New Student Programs


Please join the Department of Athletics for the annual Faculty/Staff night on Wednesday Feb. 22. All faculty and staff are invited to come support the Golden Bear basketball teams as they complete their home regular season schedule vs. Mansfield University. Light refreshments will be made available for all faculty and staff in attendance in KY 106 from halftime of the women’s game, through halftime of the men’s game. We will also be recognizing a faculty member at halftime of the men’s game for their support of the student-athletes. The women tip off at 6 p.m. followed by the men at 8 p.m. Thanks to all faculty and staff for your support of our intercollegiate athletic programs. Hope to see you on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 22. Go Golden Bears!
        Greg Bamberger, director, Athletics


We've had quite the run of amazing on-air interviews the past few weeks here on KUR. Did you know that if you missed one or all of them, you can download them FREE from our website? All you need on your computer is I-Tunes and you're all set. Just go to our website at http://kur.kutztown.edu/ click on "podcasts" near the top, and follow the instructions. In the past few weeks, we've interviewed local musician Jim Meck, Clark Frederic from the abandoned "Kemp Hotel" in Kutztown, Jamie from non-profit anti self-abuse/addiction organization "To Write Love on Her Arms," Pittsburgh-based soul/folk superstar Joy Ike, and Meghan from the "KU Poll Worker Initiative." Download your copies today!
       
Michael Regensburger, manager, KUR


Please excuse the following student/athletes
from class on Friday, Feb. 17, as they will be competing with the KU NCAA women's bowling team at the Morgan State Invitational in Towson, Md.: Kayla Jones, Jara Cohen, Brooke Bower, Deanna Dirado, Morgan Reid, Rebecca Velazquez, Allison Seidel, Christine Gordon.
       
Joe Ambrose, head coach, KU Women's Bowling


The Department of Music will present its Annual Faculty Scholarship Benefit Recital on Monday, Feb. 20,  at 7:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room of OM. A total of 15 faculty members will be featured, performing works of Ewazen, Mozart, Piazzolla, Poulenc, Scarlatti and others. The finale features an ensemble of 11 faculty members performing Zodiac, a new work by student composer Sarah Slater. This is the only concert for which the department charges admission; $20 for adults, and $2 for students. We hope you will consider joining us for a memorable evening of great music to benefit the music scholarship program.
       
Willis Rapp, chair, Music


Midnight Dim Light, a KU alumni jazz band, will perform jazz music at the 4th Annual FriendFest tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 18, 1-3:30 p.m. The event held at Beltzner Hall at the Kutztown Fairgrounds is $35, and tickets may be purchased in advance at www.friendfest.org  or at the Friend, Inc. office, 658D Noble Street, Kutztown.


The list of internally funded research projects for 2011-12 from the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects is here in a pdf: http://www.kutztown.edu/news/brief/2012/February/Researchcommitteeawards11-12.pdf
        Jeff Werner, director, Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects


ATHLETICS

Home Athletics Events
Friday, Feb. 17 – Wrestling vs. Shippensburg – 7:30 p.m. (Keystone Arena)
Saturday, Feb. 18 – Women’s Basketball vs. Bloomsburg – 1 p.m. (Keystone Arena)
Saturday, Feb. 18 –Men’s Basketball vs. Bloomsburg – 3 p.m. (Keystone Arena)


ARAMARK

Today is the last day to make reservations for the Faculty & Staff Winter Luncheon - Monday, Feb. 20. Email Scott Moyer, scmoyer@kutztown.edu, manager of the Cub Cafe, with your reservation before the end of business today. Pay the special $8.95 price with your reservation. Walk-ins are welcome but will pay $10.95 without a reservation. All payments will be accepted at the door on Monday, Feb 20. The special menu for this event includes Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples, Candied Walnuts & a Brandy Cider Glaze, Vegetarian Roasted Vegetable Al Forno Pasta, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Green Beans Almondine, Tossed Salad & Assorted Desserts! The Winter Luncheon will be held in the Formal Dining Room MSU 223 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. Hope to see you there!

Can't make it to this month's special luncheon? Mark your calendar for a special Spring Luncheon - Monday, Mar. 19.



In Case You Missed It:
(Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
The Secondary Education Department announces that the spring Comprehensive Examination for the Master of Education in Secondary Education has been scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 24,  at 9:15 a.m. in 23 Rohrbach Library. Students wishing to take the examination should contact the Secondary Education Office, x3-4259.
       
Theresa Stahler, chair, Secondary Education Department


Join Troy Hein, the sports director for WFMZ, at Saturday’s basketball double header as he promotes his new children’s book "Jay at Play: The Season". The women’s game starts at 1 p.m., with the men’s game to follow.
       
Alta M. Hart, programming and event administration, Athletics


This week's MSU Movie Series film is The Muppets which will be shown in the MSU Alumni Auditorium on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 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


This is a reminder to students that the PSECU scholarship applications are due in the PSECU office on Feb. 23. There is still time to fill out an application.
        Linda L. Lorincz, business advisor/manager, PSECU



Students are invited to talk with President Cevallos in an open meeting on Thursday, March 1, 11 a.m. to noon in Boehm 260. Dr. Cevallos welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding Kutztown University.
       
Toyia S. Reed, Office of the President



Are you interested in designing the new KU Krew T-Shirt? The KU Krew is the student fan section at home athletic events. This shirt would be distributed to KU Krew members for 2012-2013 athletic events. For more information on our T-shirt design contest, please email avalanche@kutztown.edu. Designs will be accepted now through Mar. 9 and the winner will be voted on at our meeting on Mar. 22 at 3 p.m. in MSU 322. All are welcome to submit designs and attend our meeting.


The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is holding a Math, Science, and Technology Open House on Saturday Mar. 3. 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. 


Science Olympiad Needs Volunteers - Looking for something to do over Spring Break? Volunteers are needed to help KU host the Centraleastern Regional Science Olympiad. Festivities are scheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 14 (snow date: Mar. 15). We are expecting 27 high schools and 14 middle schools from Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties. There will be more than 600 students competing in 46 events in a variety of science disciplines such as biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers, and technology. Check out our website at http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/physci/olympiad/. You do not need a science background to be a volunteer. We need help with registrations, lobby info, food sales/delivery, set-up, scoring, event assistance and so much more. Please contact our volunteer coordinators: Dr. Daniel Aruscavage at aruscava@kutztown.edu or Dr. Gregory Setliff at setliff@kutztown.edu.
        Joann S. Monko, chemistry instructor, Physical Sciences


The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s hosts its Second Business Idea Competition, deadline for registration is Mar. 30. The annual Business Idea Challenge encourages local college students to consider and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly in the technology field. The competition is open to students from Albright College, Alvernia University, Kutztown University, Penn State Berks and Reading Area Community College. Proceeds from the event benefit local agencies and funds including The Cheryl Okafor Memorial Fund, Care for Christine McGhee, Sabina Rose O’Donnell Memorial Fund, Berks Women in Crisis, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, and Planned Parenthood of Northeastern Pennsylvania as well as The Girls and Women of Haiti, the V-Day 2011 International Spotlight. For more information, please contact Grace Hill at x3-4655 or hill@kutztown.edu.



Retirement Counseling Sessions:
Representatives from VALIC and Great West (deferred compensation program)
will be on campus for individual counseling sessions in H.R. Kemp Building as follows: 
VALIC – Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. To register for a session: www.valic.com  then click “Seminar Registration” and use the code: 9862KUT11A
Great West – Tuesday, Feb. 28 - To register for a session, contact Jaime Robbins at Jaime.Robbins@GWRS.com or call 1-717-901-3590 – Ext. 62229

       
Jean Adam, benefits manager, Human Resources


KU Anime Club is attending the Katuscon convention, National Harbor, Md., this weekend. Students leave Thurs. morning, Feb. 16 and return on Sun., Feb.19. Katsucon celebrates Japanese animation, comics and Japanese influence on youth culture worldwide. Through student initiative the KU Anime Club has raised funds for this, their one annual outing. Any courtesy faculty might be extend to these students, including allowing them to make up missed classes or assignments will be appreciated. Attendees: Mia Andersen, Santiago Benham, Sarah Camus, Lee Fehrs, Steve Feick, Eliza Frederic, Lauren Gillespie, Courtney Hafner, Mike Heffner, Ashley Horner, Abbey Howe, Melissa Jacobson, Daniel Jungkind, Lauren Kapes, Adriana Kaplan, Keyana Kern, Sam Kissinger, Abe Klein, Zack Lubow, Jessica Mckenney, Tyler Miller, Brenda Proctor, Georgia Protevi, Jerry Riccio Andrew Ritchie, Nicole Rodolico, Kristen Schappell, Ian Sweesey, Samantha Thomas, Daniel Wasgatt, Mark Weaver, and Jenn Zweiger.
        Kevin McCloskey, faculty advisor, Communication Design



Spring cleaning—professional style - Gather the work clothes you never wear -- suits, jackets, pants, shoes, ties, shirts, sweaters, belts and accessories for women and men -- and make a donation to the professional clothing drive held by the Women’s Center and the Career Development Center in the Old Main concourse from Feb. 20-24. Donation days are Monday and Tuesday, Feb 20-21, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

In exchange for a non-perishable food item for Friend, Inc., students-only can pick-up business professional attire on Tuesday, Feb. 21, noon - 8 p.m. The Give Away is open to students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23. from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m.- 12 noon.
        
Grace M. Hill, director, Women's Center & GLBTQ Resource Center


ELIZABETH!