German faculty from nine PASSHE schools attended the PASSHE German Studies Consortium Summit II last week at KU. The goals of the consortium include course sharing, research on best practices of online and alternative course delivery, and mutual professional support across the state.  The meeting was sponsored in part by a PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Council (FPDC)  grant awarded last year to Dr. Luke Springman (Bloomsburg, fifth from left) and Dr. Lynn M. Kutch (KU, second from right).






THE DAILY BRIEF
Tuesday, May 22, 2012



ANNOUNCEMENTS
KUR - We are already deep into our Summer 2012 programming. In addition to all of our regular stellar programming this week (see "schedule" link for the full rundown), tune in on Wednesday, May 23, during Mike Regensburger's show "Monsoon Mike's Community Jukebox" for an interview with "Independent Space" director Tara Morrison. The "Independent Space" is a relatively new, non-profit art gallery at 19 E. Main Street in Kutztown, and it is celebrating its first anniversary. Tara has been on KUR in the past when the gallery first opened in 2011. Tune in to Mike's conversation with her to hear what is going on a year later and how the gallery is celebrating. "Monsoon Mike's Community Jukebox" runs from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, with Tara planning to drop-in around 2 p.m.
        Michael Regensburger, manager, KUR


ARAMARK


 Kutztown Dining Summer Hours of Operation

Monday, May 21 - Sunday, May 27
Cub Cafe: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Closed Weekends

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 can be found at www.kutztown.campusdish.com! 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 Kutztown University softball team saw its fairytale season come to an end as it fell 8-2 against No. 1 Valdosta State University in a semifinal game of the NCAA Division II Softball Championship at Knights Field, Saturday afternoon. The Golden Bears' 2012 season included making its first appearance to the NCAA Division II Softball Championship, setting a program record 52 wins, a 33-game winning streak, and reaching second in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Top 25 poll, the highest mark in school history. KU finished the season ranked third in the final NFCA poll. Congratulations to the team on its record-setting season!

KU baseball's season also ended this weekend - In a rematch of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship Game, Kutztown faced West Chester in the championship of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional, with the Golden Rams taking down KU 6-0 to advance to the Division II Baseball Championships. Congratulations to the team on an excellent season!

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

The following are retirement counseling sessions (one-on-one) currently available.

Fidelity – 06/01/12, 07/13/12 & 08/15/12
Appointments can be scheduled online at www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservations or by calling 800-642-7131.

Great West –  06/18/12
Appointments can be scheduled by contacting Jaime Robbins at: Jaime.Robbins@GWRS.com or calling 1-717-901-3590, ext. 62229.

TIAA-CREF– 06/14/12
Appointments can be scheduled online at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call Philadelphia Office at 800-842-2010.        
        Jean Adam, benefits manager, Human Resources