The 63rd annual Kutztown Folk Festival is June 30-July 8! Be sure to make plans for a visit! See more information at www.kutztownfestival.com.
(KU is an affiliated organization of the festival.)




THE DAILY BRIEF
Friday, June 15, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Soldiers from the Kutztown Readiness Center, Pa Army National Guard’s Company C, 1-111th Infantry will be conducting Helicopter Training Operations at the south-end of the Kutztown Airport, today, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This training exercise is being conducted to support the unit’s preparation for deployment. Due to safety concerns, this training event is closed to non-military personnel. However, local residents are welcome to watch the operation from a distance of 100 yards or more. We caution all residents within 100 yards of the south end of the airport to secure exterior belongings, lawn furniture, and pets during this training exercise. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we look forward to your continued support.
        Aaron M. Perrine, Captain, Pennsylvania Army National Guard

The main front entrance at Old Main will be closed for repairs starting on Jun. 19 and reopening on Jun. 29. Please use the alternate entrance at D-wing during this time.
        Mitch Finsel, mechanical manager, Facilities

Welcome Dean Smith to the KU Foundation! I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Smith as the new major gifts officer, College of Business, at the Kutztown University Foundation and Alumni Engagement, effective June 11. Dean will be responsible for securing major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support university, college, and foundation priorities. Dean graduated with a degree in communications from Millersville University and earned his MBA in management from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pa. Prior to joining the KU Foundation, Dean served as a senior performance consultant and practice director for the Abreon Group. Dean brings a proven track record of success in strategic planning and communications, which will be invaluable in meeting the foundation’s goals and objectives.

Dean can be reached by phone at x3-4110, and by email at smith@give2ku.org. Please join me in welcoming him to Kutztown University.
        Jason Ketter, executive director, KU Foundation & Alumni Engagement

ARAMARK
Kutztown Dining Summer Hours of Operation

Monday, May 28 - Saturday, June 30
Cub Cafe: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Closed Weekends

South Side Cafe's hours of operation: http://www.kutztown.edu/news/brief/2012/May/12-05-29aramarkcalendar.pdf

Visit www.kutztown.campusdish.com for all the information you need to know about Kutztown Dining! Please contact adams-nicole@aramark.com with any questions.

In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)

Bessie Miller, mother-in-law to Susan Miller, passed away recently. Sue is a custodial worker in the Housing Department. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Sue and her family at 3427 Stoudt's Ferry Bridge Road, Reading, Pa. 19605.
        Glenn Ruhe, Housing and Dining Services

The following camps/conferences will be on campus from 6/17-23:
6/15-17     AFBE Basketball Tourney
6/15-17     Chinese Church conference
6/17-24     Princeton Playweek
6/20          East Penn Manufacturing Workshop
6/22-24     Universal Cheerleading Association
6/23          Marso Football Combine
6/23-29     Hope Lutheran Church Retreat

Please make them feel welcome on our campus. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Conference Services x3-1359. Thank you.         
        Laura Jones, Conference Services 

Because of the renovations to the KU Data Center, located behind the Stratton Administration Center, electrical power will need to be turned-off on three different weekends - which will mean outages in several main systems.

The three weekends planned for these outages: 6/29-7/2; 8/17-20; and 11/23-26.

Please see the information detailing these outages here: http://www.kutztown.edu/news/brief/2012/June/12-06-13DataCenterServiceOutageSchedule.pdf
        Mitch Freed, assistant vice provost, Information Technology

Annual Fire Alarm Testing - During the next 2-3 weeks, technicians from Simplex Grinnell Fire Protection will be conducting required annual tests of the fire alarm systems in the North Campus buildings. These tests help assure that all components of the detection and alerting system are functioning properly. While much of this testing can be accomplished silently, full activation of the fire alarm system will be necessary to check the notification devices. This testing will be conducted throughout the workday, however, great efforts will be made to avoid disruption of class sessions and office functioning by conducting the audible portions on off-peak hours and between scheduled class periods. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
        Mark W. Hostetter, fire safety technician

Please join us as we wish a fond retirement to Mr. Richard Dietrich of the Boehm Science Storeroom. A reception will be held Wednesday, Jun. 20, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the Boehm Science Building, 2nd floor lobby area. Kindly RSVP to Annette Christman, College of Liberal Arts & Science at achristm@kutztown.edu or x3-4305.
        Annette M. Christman, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Please be advised that the MSU will be open this Saturday, Jun. 16, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the CONNECTIONS program. Please contact me if you have any questions at x3-4087.
        Trisha J. Scarcia-King, director, Student Union

AFSCME Local 2234 members -  Please be advised there will not be a June membership meeting. Please plan to attend our next meeting on Jul. 16.
        Chris Ferris, Secretary Local 2234

2012 Kutztown Folk Festival seeks volunteers from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 30 to Sunday, July 8, to assist in several areas at the 2012 Festival. Assignments are available as greeters at the festival gates, survey takers to interview visitors and several other general tasks. Volunteers may sign up for 3-hour shifts throughout the week. Free passes as well as a Festival pin are our gift to you! This is our way of showing our appreciation to our volunteers. For more information and to sign-up, please call the Kutztown Folk Festival office, 610-683-1597, or visit us at www.kutztownfestival.com.
        Patti Boyer, administrative director, Kutztown Folk Festival