The buzzer beater by Kutztown University's Micah Fraction, has already made No. 1 on ESPN's
Top 10 from Feb. 18 and again on the ESPN Weekend Top 10. On Monday afternoon, it made the
grade as ESPN's Best of the Best. See the clip here: http://www.kubears.com/news/2012/2/20/MBB_0220122936.aspx.




The Daily Brief
Tuesday, February 21, 2012


ANNOUNCEMENTS

The University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will meet on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m., in MSU 312, to consider the curricular proposals on its January 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


I am very sad to inform the university community of the passing of Judith T. Shea, an emeritus Biology faculty member and wife of emeritus Physical Science faculty member Dr. Neil Shea. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church in Boyertown following a reception from 10 - 11 a.m. Contributions can be made to the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, 1 Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66103.
        Carol Mapes, chair, Biology Department


KU Professional Writing presents screenwriter/director Ben Hickernell and his film "Lebanon, Pa." on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in MSU Alumni Auditorium. “One of the best American indies of the year. It is very layered, it’s a great story, and any mainstream audience would love it. And yet, there are some plot-twists in the film that you haven’t seen in an American feature film... It’s not an experimental film, it’s not a politically charged film or whatever; it’s a nice story, but within the story, he does a couple of subversive things that you just sit there and you go wow ... wow, I haven’t seen that in a film, that’s something. So good on him.” --Michael Moore
        Alan Hines, assistant professor, English


Disney College Program – Wed. & Thur., Feb. 22 & 23. Would you like a fortune 500 company on your resume for life? Consider the Disney College Program and its unique living, earning, and learning experience by going to a live presentation. Lehigh Carbon Community College is hosting recruiters from Disney, as well as Kutztown’s campus representative Lindsey Zellner on Feb. 22, at 5 p.m. and Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. in the LCCC Alumni Center. Please go to www.DisneyCollegeProgram.com for more details and times.

Test Prep for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, (Pre-registration required) - Get ready for the GRE, GMAT, DAT, MCAT or LSAT. Take a practice test for FREE and receive a detailed score report to assist you in preparing for the real exam. Tests are taken online from your personal computer. Pre-registration required. Depending on the tests, they start at or after 4 p.m. Length of tests will vary.
        Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center


On Thursday, Feb. 23, the KU Marching Unit and the KU Department of Music will be hosting KU Brass Day. This day-long event will feature visiting faculty from Indiana University (Bloomington), the University of Illinois, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and jazz star Wycliffe Gordon. Members of the KU Marching Unit and local high school music programs will be attending master classes, rehearsals, & performances. The day culminates with Wycliffe Gordon’s performance with the KU Jazz Ensemble and his own quintet as a part of the KU Presents! Concert in the MSU at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are still available through the KU Presents! ticket office at x3-4092.
        Daniel Neuenschwander, assistant professor, Music


Eminent art educator and urban schooling expert Frederic Toone Bacon visits Rohrbach Library Thursday, Feb. 23, 5 - 6:30 p.m. This reception welcomes the 84-year-old artist whose recent works are on display throughout Black History Month in the library’s Second Floor Gallery. For more than three decades, Mr. Bacon was the Director of Art Education for the School District of Philadelphia. Come enjoy free food and drink while spending time in the company of a master.
        Bruce Jensen, librarian, Rohrbach Library

Sex, Lies, and Gender - Screening and Discussion: When a baby is born, society assigns one of two gender identities: male or female. But what happens when a child is gender variant? Learn about the science of gender and how doctors and parents approach gender decisions with our screening and discussion of the Sex, Lies, and Gender documentary on Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. in the GLTBQ Resource Center, OM 4. For more information, please contact the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.
        Christine Guzzi, professional writing intern, GLBTQ Resource Center


Peace Corps Experience - The Anthropology Club welcomes Ms. Leeza Salen, who recently returned from working with the Peace Corps. In December, Ms. Salen finished her tour of duty in Lesotho in southern Africa. She will talk about her experiences at our meeting in OM 28, on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
        David Webb, advisor, Anthropology Club


International Mother Language Day at Kutztown University - Please join us to celebrate the International Mother Language Day in MSU Alumni Auditorium tonight 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


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.




ATHLETICS

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


Home Athletics Events

Wednesday, Feb. 22 –Women’s Basketball vs. Mansfield – 6 p.m. (Keystone Arena)
Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Men’s Basketball vs. Mansfield – 8 p.m. (Keystone Arena)



In Case You Missed It:
(Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
In support of the Schaeffer Auditorium project, there will be an electrical power outage on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. This outage will affect the following buildings: Grad Center, Kemp Building, Old Main, Risley Hall, Sharadin Arts, President’s Residence, Boehm, Academic Forum, and Grim. Personnel in these facilities should plan accordingly and turn off their computers when leaving for the weekend. Thanks to everyone in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
        Jeff Mosser, project manager, Facilities Project Services


Mütter Museum Trip
- The Anthropology Club and the Department of Anthropology/Sociology are sponsoring a trip to the Mütter Museum of medical history and medical oddities, in Philadelphia. We will be leaving at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, from the parking lot behind OM (near the Georgian Room). There are still a few seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. The total cost will be $8, and $5 cash must be given to Dr. David Webb (OM 469) in order to sign up. The Anthropology Club will reimburse all students $5 after we return, but please bring the additional $3 with you on Saturday. For more details, please contact Dr. Webb at x3-4245.
        David Webb, advisor, Anthropology Club


Heading to graduate school in the future? On Tuesday, Feb. 21, in MSU 250 learn how to ask the important questions and choose the right program for you and your future career. Following the presentation there will a panel of current KU graduate students. Food will be provided and it will be a great opportunity to network with current graduate students from a variety of programs. Presentation 11-11:50 a.m. Panel/Meet 'n Greet 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more information visit the CDC website at http://careers.kutztown.edu



Enterprise Rental Form Tip - When reserving a vehicle on-line, please be sure to enter the rental request form number and the cost center in the main information section.The appropriate format would be:   *Enter Request #/Cost Center # - should look like – E 1xxxxx/45xxxxxxxx.
        Elizabeth Pflugler, assistant director, Business Services


Graduate School Fair – Wed., Feb. 22, 12 - 3 p.m., MSU 218 - If graduate school is in your future, make sure to attend this informational fair. Representatives from area college and university graduate programs will be visiting to share information regarding their programs, schools and application procedures. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your questions answered in order to make the best decision for you.

Study and Intern Abroad Fair – Wed., Feb. 22, 12 - 3 p.m., MSU 218 - Meet representatives to learn about various opportunities to gain either study abroad or internship abroad experience.

Finding Internships – Thur., Feb. 23, 11 - 11:50 a.m., MSU 250
How can you be sure what you want to do is really what you want to do? How do you find out what it is really like to be a ________? How can you get someone to hire you if you don't have experience? How can you get experience if no one will hire you? Internships and related summer or part-time jobs are the answers! Discover the ways to “find” those internships and differentiate yourself from other candidates/the competition.

COB Senior Etiquette Dinner (Pre-registration required by 2/22) Tue., Feb. 28, 6 - 8 p.m., MSU 218 - Etiquette is an important factor today - good manners are associated with competence in your work…they say a lot about you. Employers view interpersonal skills as necessary candidate qualifications, and often assess these during a meal. Learn the basics of proper dining etiquette including introductions & handshakes, following the lead of your host, tackling flatware, handling tricky foods, and other dining tips. By understanding dining etiquette, you can use it to your advantage to feel confident in any situation.
        Kerri Gardi, director, Career Development Center


“8 Things My Parents Didn’t Tell Me About Money” by motivational speaker Odell Bizell. Odell , an author and entrepreneur, is a nationally recognized speaker who was featured in USA Today and Yahoo Finance. He will be coming to our campus on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in SDH, room 1. Students will get the unique opportunity to hear a funny and very insightful presentation, win prizes, and learn how to overcome financial obstacles. More information about Odell can be found on www.odellbizzell.com. The event is sponsored by ACE through SGB.
        Petritsa Chatzitziva, assistant director, Student Involvement


On Tuesday, Feb. 21, tune in for talk radio with Dan Donahue on "The Dan Donahue Show" from noon to 1 p.m. Dan has retooled his show a bit to take on more of a global education perspective, so tune in to hear the positive changes.

Then at 1 p.m., it's KUR's exclusive gay/lesbian talk show "This Way Out" followed at 1:30 p.m. by "Fifty One Percent," talk radio for women. At 2 p.m., it's "Kutztown Live" with our very own Mike R., featuring Green Party candidate for President of the United States Dr. Jill Stein. (KUR has attempted to contact President Barack Obama, Republican presidential candidates Romney, Gingrich, Santorum, and Paul, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, and fellow Green Party candidate Dr. Kent Mesplay for interviews, as well. So far, only Stein, Mesplay, and Johnson have responded. Dr. Mesplay will be on "Kutztown Live" on Feb. 28.
        Michael Regensburger, manager, KUR


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


There is a great new show up on the Brick Wall showcasing Amanda Welford's paintings. "Dystopia" will be on display from now until Feb. 29. Please stop by and see her work and encourage your friends to as well.
        Alicia Bonilla-Puig and Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinators


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


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


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!