Dr. C.J. Rhoads, professor of business administration, received a Center for Rural Pennsylvania grant to study telehealth, an emerging movement
in which doctors see patients via computer teleconferencing. See the story here: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=368735
The Daily Brief
Wednesday, March 7, 2012


 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 The Conference Task Force of the International Affairs Committee is pleased to invite you to an exciting conference on “The Caribbean” scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the McFarland Student Union Building. The day will feature a keynote address by preeminent Caribbean scholar Dr. Silvio Torres-Saillant, professor of English at Syracuse University, followed by a presentation by Ernesto Bazan, an internationally renowned photographer who chronicled the Special Period in Cuban history with his camera. Afternoon sessions will be conducted by Dr. Kovats-Bernat, associate professor of Anthropology at Muhlenberg College, as well KU faculty Dr. Robert Portada, assistant professor of Political Science and Dr. James Delle, professor of Anthropology.

Sessions run all day Tuesday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and are free and open to the public. You are invited to participate in any and all of these informative and engaging presentations and sessions, to bring your students, and to encourage them to attend. We hope you can join us there.
        Mathias Le Bossé, chair, Conference Task Force, International Affairs Committee
Attention KU Employees – especially, AFSCME and SCUPA members. There is a limited number of “membership grants” available for the Kutztown Area Toastmasters organization. All KU employees are welcome to check out a meeting this week – with no obligation on Wednesday, Mar. 7, at 4:30 – 6 p.m. in MSU 312. For information on the “membership grant” check out this link: http://kunited.kutztown.edu/organization/kat/DocumentLibrary/view/88777

Many thanks to Dr. Chris Sacchi for his help with a media inquiry from www.ehow.com on guidelines for spring planting. Ehow.com boasts more than 80 million unique visitors through online properties that included Livestrong.com, Cracked.com, Golflink.com, etc. Ehow.com and its affiliates are ranked in the top 20 for U.S. websites. Here's the story:  http://www.ehow.com/feature_12221981_planting-guidelines-spring-northeast.html 

Frederick Douglass and the Legacy of Strong African Women - Facilitated by Dr. Christine Saidi on Wednesday Mar. 7, at noon in Rohrbach Library 100B: Frederick Douglass was among the first to connect the abolitionist movement to the women’s suffrage movement. Did his philosophies develop as a result of his heritage? During Women’s History Month, come explore the feminist roots of Frederick Douglass with Dr. Saidi of the KU History department. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Taheerah Entsuah at fdouglass@kutztown.edu.
Gender and Identity Workshop – Are you male or female? Are you gay or straight? Are there only two options when it comes to gender and sexuality? On Mar. 7 at 4:30 p.m., in the Alumni Auditorium, MSU 183, learn about the diverse spectrum of identity in this eye-opening workshop. For more information, contact the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.
        Mary J. Borst, Women's Center & GLBTQ Resource Center
We Always Resist: Trust Black Women will be screened by FMLA on Mar. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Women’s Center Oasis, OM 3. We Always Resist: Trust Black Women is a short documentary about the struggles African American women experience with reproductive justice and freedom. There will be a discussion to follow the film.
        Kristy Birchard, president, FMLA

 

ARAMARK
Happy National Nutrition Month! Join Chef Dan and Registered Dietitian Michelle Coleman on Mar. 20, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for two delicious entrees prepared especially for National Nutrition Month. Michelle will be available to talk about the dishes' nutritional value as well as share helpful information and answer any questions you may have. Stop by to meet Michelle and enjoy Chef Dan's special entrees as Kutztown Dining celebrates National Nutrition Month.

Check out the March menu for Chef Dan's Table now on our website www.kutztown.campusdish.com.

Visit www.kutztown.catertrax.com to check out the new special offer available throughout the month of March! The menu boasts "Delicious and Nutritious" entrees including Chipotle Orange Chicken, Shrimp and Chicken Cajun Creole, and Cavatappi Puttanesca. Please contact Nicole Adams at adams-nicole@aramark.com with questions.

In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Need volunteer hours? The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center needs volunteers for Easter on the Farm on Mar. 31. We have many different volunteer opportunities available for this event. Please see our Volunteer Spot page at http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/182345634476224032 for a list of open volunteer positions and to sign up! If you would like more information, please contact Patty Frandsen at x3-1589 or email Frandsen@kutztown.edu.
        Amanda Lynn Richardson, Public Relations & Financial Coordinator, PGCHC

 It is with sadness that we are informing the Kutztown community of the passing of Andrew Becker, father of Lori Dahlquist (Anthropology/Sociology), father-in-law of Kent Dahlquist (Housing, Residence Life and Dining), and grandfather of Justin (student). Words of sympathy may be sent to the Dahlquist's c/o 106 Old Main.
        James A. Delle, chair, Anthropology &Sociology; Kathy Lynch, associate director, Housing and Residential Services
Attention International and Exchange Students: The last day to sign up for on campus housing for Spring Break (Mar. 9 – Mar. 17) is Wednesday, Mar. 7. Please sign up in the Housing & Residence Life office, 106 OM, between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
        Trish Ott, Housing and Residence Life

The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting will be held on Mar. 22. The deadline for submission of all proposals for this meeting is noon on Thursday, Mar. 8. Please submit new proposals prior to this deadline to the UCC secretary, Bethany French, in the Provost’s Office, 309 Stratton Admin. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. French at x3-1312.
        Bethany French, secretary, University Curriculum Committee

Early reservation requests for 2012-2013 academic year – Reminder that the deadline for early consideration for room reservations and activities scheduled for the 2012-2013 academic year is Mar. 9 at 4 p.m. All faculty and staff members should have received (by email) the detailed procedures for registering events/facilities. If you have not received the information (or need another copy) please contact the Office of Conference Services. Departments and organizations may submit early registration requests for their events by using the Conference Services Room Scheduler (available on-line at http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/confserv/reserve). A reminder that any early registration request for a student organization must be submitted by that organization’s advisor.

If you have any questions regarding the process, feel free to contact my office at x3-1359 or email sitler@kutztown.edu. Thank you.
        Terry L. Sitler, director, Conference Services

The 34th annual BEARFEST celebration: Bearfest Booth Registration is now open. Register your club or organization at the MSU lobby from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 7.  Bearfest 34 will be held starting Wednesday, Apr. 25 through Saturday, Apr. 28. All organizations are invited to sponsor a booth at the Bearfest carnival on Saturday, Apr. 28,  from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. This year’s theme is “Bearfest 34… BEAR-POCALYPSE 2012!”. Booth registration is $20. Registration will be open until Monday, Apr. 2. Forms are available at the on-site registration tables on Wednesday and the office of Housing & Residence Life. For more information, contact Christine Price, Bearfest Advisor, price@kutztown.edu.
        Christine B. Price, assistant director, Housing & Residential Services

Kutztown University Choir is presenting Henry Purcell's Dido & Aeneas on Friday, Mar. 23, and Saturday, Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Georgian Room, OM. This short baroque opera details the tragic suicide of Dido after the successful plot of a Sorceress convinces her that Aeneas does not return her affections. It will be a modern adaptation, set in a futuristic/fantastical environment. Opera like you've never seen. Free admission.

The Off-Campus Advisory Council is hosting its Annual Arbor Day on Apr. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Kutztown Park. Volunteer to help beautify the park by planting trees, or make a $10 donation for a tree. All sponsors who donate a tree will be recognized at the event. A free lunch and t-shirt will be provided to all volunteers. The rain date will be Sunday, Apr. 22 noon to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact ocac@kutztown.edu, 281 MSU, or call x3-1524.

The Annual Saucony Cross' Senior Prom hosted by the Off-Campus Advisory Council (OCAC) will be held on Tuesday, Apr. 17 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Saucony Cross retirement home main office (next to the cliffs). Come volunteer for our "Under the Sea" prom which includes free dinner, dancing, music and prizes! There will be a professional photographer available to take pictures of individuals and groups. Prizes will be given out to best dressed, and best dancer, so dress to impress! For more information, please contact the Off-Campus Advisory Council at ocac@kutztown.edu, 281 MSU or call x3-1524.

I would like to take a moment to express my sincerest thanks to all of those KU staff members that donated their leave time to me during my recent surgery. It is most appreciated! Thanks again.
        Sandy Muth, HARS Department
Sandra Muth, custodian in Deatrick Hall, has recently undergone surgery and is presently at home recuperating. Get well messages may be sent to Sandy at : 332 North Cedar St., Kutztown, Pa. 19530.
        Glenn Ruhe Housing, Residential and Dining Services

The MSU will be operating under special hours for spring break as follows:
Friday, Mar. 9 – 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Mar. 10 & Sunday, Mar. 11
Monday, Mar. 12 through Friday, Mar. 16 – 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Mar. 17 & Sunday, Mar. 18
Normal business hours resume Mar. 19
        Jennifer Tanzos, Secretary
University-wide Committees: The willingness-to-serve for the university-wide committees is due on Friday, Mar. 9. We currently do not have enough faculty that are willing to serve on these very important committees. We need to fill the following vacancies: Promotion - 3, Tenure - 4 and Sabbatical Leave - 4.
        Joo Tan, chair, APSCUF-KU Nominations & Elections
Science Olympiad Still Needs Volunteers - Looking for something to do over Spring Break? Volunteers are needed to help KU host the Central Eastern 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. Please 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.

*** Faculty wanted for scoring data and the Appeals Board. The Appeals Board will arbitrate issues between supervisors and coaches over rule disputes. "Legal eagles" and "Judge Judy’s" – perfect job for you (science background optional). Please contact our volunteer coordinators: Dr. Daniel Aruscavage at aruscavage@kutztown.edu or Dr. Gregory Setliff at setliff@kutztown.edu.
        Joann S. Monko, chemistry instructor, Physical Sciences

APSCUF-KU is offering five (5) $500 scholarships to students returning in the Fall 2012. Applications are available on the website – www.apscuf.org/kutztown, in the APSCUF office, 203A Old Main, the main desks in each dorm and in MSU.
        Gregory Setliff, Chair APSCUF-KU Student Liaison

America Reads will be hosting its annual spring event on Mar. 31, 10 a.m. to noon in MSU 218. The program, Dr. Seuss' If I Ran the Zoo will be offered for children in the local community. The Lehigh Valley Zoo will be having a presentation of animals from 10-11 a.m. There will be free food along with games and every child leaves with a free book.

Kutztown Area Toastmasters Open House on Wednesday, Mar. 7, at 4:30 p.m. in MSU 312. Learn about Toastmasters and see a meeting in action. Free snacks!
        Colleen Boland, graduate assistant, Office of Student Involvement

Textiles Now-2012 - A juried exhibition of current students, recent alumni and new faculty of the Fibers department. Sponsored by the Kutztown University Fibers Guild and Club. Feb.23-Mar. 23 at Eckhaus Gallery, 157 Main Street. Hours are Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
        Michael Radyk, assistant professor, Crafts & Art Education

The Student Recreation Center will be operating under the following special hours during spring break:
Friday, Mar. 9: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 10 – Sunday, Mar. 11: CLOSED
Monday, Mar. 12 – Friday, Mar. 16: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 17: CLOSED
Sunday, Mar. 18 (regular hours resume): 1 p.m.- 11 p.m.

The Keystone Hall Pool
Friday, Mar. 9: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. and Noon-1 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 10 - Sunday, Mar. 11: CLOSED
Monday, Mar. 12 - Friday, Mar. 16: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. and Noon-1 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 17: CLOSED
Regular hours of operation will resume on Sunday, Mar. 18 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
*There will be no group exercise classes over break, classes will resume on Sunday, Mar. 18*
        Tracy Turner, offfice manager, Recreational Services
SAP Training for Purchasing – to be held Mar. 8, at 9:30 a.m. in the IT Training Room 102. If you are new to SAP or would like a refresher on creating purchase requisitions for commodities, catering, and services the basics will be covered. If time is allowed, storeroom reservations thru ESS will be covered along with some shortcuts. Sign up space is limited. Please call x3-4136 or email tmoyer@kutztown.edu to reserve your spot.
        Tammy Moyer, Purchasing Department