The Kutztown University Softball team won the Atlantic Super Regional for the first time in school history and advance to the
NCAA Division II Softball Championships on May 16-19 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Congratulations! See more below.




THE DAILY BRIEF

Monday, May 14, 2012


ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Kutztown University softball team rebounded after a first-game loss to defeat West Virginia Wesleyan twice as the Golden Bears won the NCAA Division II Atlantic Super Regional for the first time in school history. The two victories, by scores of 1-0 and 5-1, also lifted the team to 50 wins, the first time KU has reached that mark. Columbia, NJ-resident Mary Kociencki started both games inside the circle for Kutztown and held the WV Wesleyan Bobcats scoreless for the first 12 innings of work and allowed just one total run in the two wins. See more on www.kubears.com



Grounds/Labor Move: The Grounds and Labor Shop will be moving from its current location adjacent to the Old Heat Plant to the new facility on Baldy St. The move will take place the week of May 21. During this time services will be limited to previously scheduled work and emergencies. Phone calls during this time should be directed to the Work Control Center at x3-1594.

Automotive Garage: The Automotive Garage will be moving from its current location to the new facility on Baldy Street. The move will take place the week of May 21. During this time services will be limited to previously scheduled work and emergencies. Note:  For now, the fuel pumps will remain at the old automotive garage across from Dixon. Prior to moving of the fuel pumps to the new location on Baldy St., notification will be made in the Daily Brief.
        Will Meeker, assistant director, Campus Services


ATHLETICS

Kutztown hosts NCAA Division II Atlantic Baseball Regional - May 17-20 - Owls Field (West Lawn, Pa.)
Ticket Prices
$5 Student/Senior
$10 Adult Daily
$15 Tournament Pass Student/Senior
$30 Tournament Pass Adult
*The Tournament Pass will be available on the first day of the tournament only.


ARAMARK


Kutztown Dining Summer Hours of Operation
Monday, May 14 - Sunday, May 27
Cub Cafe: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Closed Weekends
Please visit us on the web at www.kutztown.campusdish.com for a complete listing of summer hours of operation that will be updated weekly. 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.)

The Modern Language Studies PR Committee is pleased to announce the publication of its latest edition of Language Links. http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/language/Newsletter/MLS_Summer_2012.pdf



The Student Recreation Center is pleased to announce that the BodyPump Express class will continue over summer break from Monday, May 14 through Wednesday, June 13. Classes: Mondays 4:15-4:45 p.m. and Wednesdays 12:30-1 p.m.
        Tracy Turner, office manager, Recreational Services


Anything Goes Sale - Sponsored by Kutztown Field Hockey on Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at O’Pake Field House. Looking to sell some of your unwanted things around the house? Old Sports Equipment, Toys that have been pushed off to the side, old clothes, dorm items, homemade crafts—ANYTHING GOES! Rent a Space/1 Table, 16x16 for $35. Questions, please contact Christina Freid at Freid@Kutztown.edu or Betty Wesner at Wesner@Kutztown.edu
         Christina Fried, assistant coach, Field Hockey


The McFarland Student Union will be operating under the following summer hours beginning May 14:
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. when summer classes are in session, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. all other days.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
        Jennifer Tanzos, secretary, MSU

Women's Basketball will again be sponsoring a Discount card
that can be used in many places in Kutztown. The card will be effective Jul. 1, and run through Jun. 2013. This is a fundraiser for our program and if you visit any of these places in town, you can easily save the $10 that it costs for the card. Some of the places are TC's, Basin Street, Subway, Spuds, Airport Diner, Quality Shoppe, Letterman's and New China King. We also have new places such as Book & Brew, Bears Den & Kutztown Perks, KU Bookstore, Marks and Pretzel Revolution. If you are interested, feel free to call me at x3-4667 or email at malouf@kutztown.edu and pre-order one. I will have them available in June so that you can continue to use your current card and then the new one without any delays. 
       
Janet Malouf, coach, Women's Basketball

Pennsylvania Dutch Dinner & Entertainment at Glieder Fescht - Please join the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center on May 14, at 6 p.m. in MSU 218 for our 18th annual Glieder Fescht. Speaker Michael Werner, editor of Hiwwe wie Driwwe, will talk about Pennsylvania Dutch culture in comparison to that of the Palatines in Germany. Musical entertainment will also be provided. Cost is $25 per person and includes a family-style dinner. On the menu for the evening is marinated chicken breast, country sausage, spinach salad with hardboiled egg and hot bacon dressing, cottage cheese and apple butter, dried corn, potato rolls, green beans and potato filling. Beverages include unsweetened iced tea, water, and coffee. For dessert, choose from delicious shoofly or apple pie. For more information, please
click here. You can also call or text the PGCHC at 610-451-6069. Kindly RSVP by 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 10.
        Amanda Lynn Richardson, PGCHC


Summer Construction Notice - The start of the summer season brings with it the beginning of many construction projects on campus.

The following project work will be starting the week of May 14:
1.The construction fence at Schaeffer will be expanded. As a result, the sidewalk between Schaeffer and the President’s residence will be closed and the sidewalk between Boehm and Schaeffer will also be closed. To access north campus you will need to either travel along College Boulevard or along the west side of Boehm.
2. Renovations to Lehigh Hall.
3. Renovations on the south side of Stratton Administration Building.
4. Renovations to Beekey rooms 119, 120, 121, & 121A.
5. Renovations to DeFran rooms 2 & 26.
6. Repairs to the exterior walls and loading dock area of Boehm.

The following project work will be starting the week of May 21:
1. O’Pake Fieldhouse floor replacement. The field house and adjacent lot will be closed.
2. Re-surfacing of the tennis courts. Courts will be closed until June 15.
3. Renovations to RLC rooms 123 & 126.

Finally, the week of May 28, demolition of the old Heat Plant and adjacent garages will begin. As a result of this work there may be temporary vehicular and pedestrian pathway closures. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

         Terry D. Brown, director, Facilities Project Services



Please join us at open forums to meet candidates interviewing for the associate dean position, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences:

Mon., May 21:     Dr. Brad Hastings - MSU 323 (2-2:45 p.m.)
Tues., May 22:     Dr. Paul Riggs - MSU 323 (11-11:45 a.m.)
Wed., May 23:     Dr. James Delle - MSU 323 (11-11:45 a.m.)
Thurs., May 24:    Dr. David Beougher - MSU 323 (10-10:45 a.m.)
Light refreshments will be served.
        Dawn Slack, interim associate dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


On the evening of Thursday, May 31, the Department of Mathematics will host a banquet to celebrate the retirement of Linda Yoder, our department secretary for more than the past three decades. Although we are sad to see her leave, after a total of 38 faithful years at KU, Linda deserves the send-off we have planned. If you are interested in joining us for great food and unique entertainment, please contact Randy Schaeffer at schaeffe@kutztown.edu for more information.
        R.S. Schaeffer, Department of Mathematics