The DePue Brothers Band plays tonight at Ursa Minor's Cafe in the MSU at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available through KU Presents!



THE DAILY BRIEF
Tuesday, November 13, 2012


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Th
e 2nd annual UNESCO World Philosophy Day Lecture is tonight at 7 p.m. in Boehm145 with Yale University's Dr. Thomas Pogge, the Leitner Professor of Philosophy & International Affairs. Dr. Pogge will be discussing "World Poverty: Explanations & Responsibilities." Admission is free and open to all.

Tonight at Ursa Minor's Cafe in the MSU --- The DePue Brothers Band merge brilliant technical prowess with a highly creative joy crafting a new sound by merging genres such as classical, bluegrass, Americana, and folk. Each brother from this iconic musical family is a classical virtuoso in his own right, and brings rich and diverse talents to their sound. They give real meaning to the term “progressive bluegrass.” It’s blazing bluegrass with classical chops! Tickets are still available through KU Presents!

 

Students are invited to talk with President Cevallos in an open meeting today, from 11 a.m. to noon in AF201. Dr. Cevallos welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding Kutztown University.
                Toyia S. Reed, Office of the President
 



Today, join KUR's premier live weekly community talk show "Kutztown Live" for another stimulating edition. At 2 p.m., host Mike Regensburger will be joined by Don Liuzzi of the progressive bluegrass band The DePue Brothers. The DePue Brothers are playing tonight, Tuesday, November 13 in the MSU MPR as part of the "
Ursa Minor's Cafe" series. Hear this exclusive interview with one of the band members just hours before the show!
        Michael Regensburger, manager, KUR


Operation Snowflake, November 2012-March 2013 - This is a volunteer opportunity open to all students. Off Campus Advisory Council (OCAC) is looking for groups or organizations to come out and help shovel snow for neighbors of the university when it is needed. To get more information, please contact OCAC at
ocac@kutztown.edu or drop-by room MSU281.
        Alyssa McCourt, communications coordinator, OCAC



On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in AF103, the top KU finalists will be presenting their business ideas to a panel of judges. These students have been working vigorously for the past few months developing successful business plans. All students entered into the competition will receive a Certificate of Participation and will be automatically entered into the state competition where they may win up to $10,000 for starting a business. Everyone is invited to attend.
        Colleen Boland, graduate assistant, Office of Business


KU Department of Music is proud to present KU’s hot a cappella ensemble, Bear Voices, directed by Dr. Dennis Williams on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room. Admission is free. Come and have a blast hearing some great tunes from Doowop of the 1950's to songs of contemporary harmony groups.
        Fran Melchionne, secretary, Music Department




ATHLETICS

Wednesday
Men’s basketball at Wilmington, (Del.), 7 p.m.
 

Thursday
Women’s bowling at UMES Hawk Classic (Millsboro, Del.)
 

Friday
Women’s swimming home for Golden Bear Invitational, 5 p.m.
Women’s bowling at UMES Hawk Classic (Millsboro, Del.)
 

Saturday
Wrestling at East Stroudsburg Open, 9 a.m.
Women’s swimming home for Golden Bear Invitational, 10 a.m.
Women’s bowling at UMES Hawk Classic (Millsboro, Del.)
Football home vs. LIU Post, 1:05 p.m.
 



ARAMARK

'Tis the season for holiday foods! Thanksgiving is almost here and we want to show our thanks to you with our monthly Faculty & Staff Luncheon featuring your Turkey Day favorites! Reserve your spot today for the buffet this Wednesday, Nov.14, from 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. in the Formal Dining Room MSU223. Please email Scott Moyer to make your reservation, we hope to see you there! 

'Tis the season for pumpkin too... pumpkin pie, pumpkin roll, and pumpkin cheesecake! Let us bake them for you this holiday season and surprise your family with delicious desserts and fresh baked breads from our bakery on campus. Download a KU Sweets Order Form from www.kutztown.campusdish.com and return it with payment to the Catering Office in SDH, or any coffee shop on campus before this Friday, Nov. 16. Flex, Dining Dollars, Bear Bucks, Cash, Credit, and Check (payable to ARAMARK) are accepted. Orders will be available for pickup Nov. 20-21, just in time for Thanksgiving! Please contact catering@kutztown.edu for more information or help with placing your order.



In Case You Missed It:
(Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Idea Training today, Tuesday Nov. 13, at 3:30 p.m. in room AF200 - Training will be conducted via webinar by a representative from IDEA on "How to complete your Faculty Information Form (F.I.F.)". All KU faculty will be required to complete these forms each semester prior to teaching courses scheduled for student evaluation. This training will focus on both the paper version of this form (for traditional on-campus courses) and the online version of this form (that will be available for faculty teaching Distance Education courses or computer lab courses.) Room AF 200 will seat 200 and the Webinar will be recorded and posted as a “link” to accommodate those faculty unable to participate in this session.
       
Duane Crider, professor, Sport Management


Lucky 13 Sale – Today, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m., the KU Student Bookstore is hosting another one-hour-sale event. A select style of black "Kutztown" sweatpants will be on sale for only $13, while supplies last. The same sale will take place at 11 p.m. that night at Dixon Marketplace. Quantities are limited, so get there early!
       
KU Student Bookstore & Dixon Marketplace



The Art Education Conference, "Framing the Future" will be held on Friday, Nov. 16 in MSU and Sharadin Arts Building. Dennis Inhulsen, president elect of the National Art Education Association, will present a keynote in the MSU at 12:15. For more information go to:
http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/visual_arts/arted/2012-conference.html
       
Amy L. Pfeiler-Wunder, assistant professor, Art Education


Thank you to all faculty for submitting your textbook adoptions in a timely manner. Your attention to this allows the Bookstore to buy more used books from our students at Textbook Buyback, putting more money in their pockets and more used copies on our bookstore shelves. As we prepare for the spring semester, we are attempting to ensure all course material information on our website is accurate and complete. We are reaching out to faculty and asking that they please take a minute and check to make sure their courses are listed on our website with accurate information. You can find this information at: www.kubstore.com and click on “Textbooks”, “Shop and Compare our textbook prices”, select “Spring 2013”, and choose your department, course, and section. From there, click “Compare Prices On These Course Materials” button then click “Begin Price Comparison”.

If your course and section do not appear, we may have not received your textbook adoption yet. After reviewing your courses, please feel free to contact our textbook department with any questions at x3-4037.Thank you for assisting us to get all course material information out to the students and keeping the University compliant with HEOA.
       
Vicki Graft, retail manager, KUSSI


The Secondary Education Department Presents "American Teacher"
- Weaving interviews of policy experts and startling facts with the lives and careers of four teachers, American Teacher tells the collective story by and about those closest to the issues in our educational system -- the 3.2 million teachers who spend every day in classrooms across our country. On Tuesday Nov. 13, at 4 p.m., in the Alumni Auditorium, MSU. $2 donation - all proceeds will be given to local underfunded middle schools.


Individuals and groups are invited to design a gift basket for the annual Holiday Gift Basket event that supports the KUBoK Neighborhood Watch. Baskets will be displayed downtown Sunday, December 2 and on-campus in the MSU Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 5 and 6. Winners will be identified and contacted on Friday, Dec. 7.

Be creative—baskets can be based around a theme, a hobby, sporting team, or anything that comes to mind. Baskets should be gift-wrapped in cellophane and can be dropped off at the Dean of Students office, MSU 262. Give your basket a creative name and identify who it is being sponsored by. Any questions, please contact Susan Mangold, Academic and Student Affairs, at x3-1396 or
mangold@kutztown.edu. Deadline to submit baskets is Wednesday, Nov. 28.
       
Susan L. Mangold, student services coordinator, Academic and Student Affairs


Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services & the Friends of Rachel Club are proud to present: Kylie Morgan, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the MSU MPR as part of a Diversity Week programming series. Kylie is a peer spokesperson for PACER.org’s National Bullying Prevention Center, which engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying with a focus on teen-to-teen involvement. Diversity Week schedule of events:

Monday, Nov. 12- Diversity “Quilt” Making 5-7pm in Golden Bear Food Court at the SDH
Tuesday, Nov. 13- World Foods Celebration 4:30-7:30pm South Side Café at the SDH
Tuesday, Nov. 13- Speaker- Thomas Pogge, on World Poverty 7pm in BH 145
Tuesday, Nov. 13 - “Frame a Friend”, photos and frame making 8pm in the Unity Room at the Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Speaker/Performer- Kylie Morgan, on Anti-Bullying 7pm in MSU MPR
Thursday, Nov. 15 - Film & discussion, “The Anatomy of Hate” 6pm at the AF 101
Thursday, Nov. 15 - “Let’s Talk About Sex & More”, Gender roles program 7:30pm in BN Hall
       
Christine B. Price, assistant director, Housing & Residential Services


The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting for the 2012-2013 academic year will be held on Nov. 29. The deadline for submission of all proposals for this meeting is noon on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Because of the upcoming holiday, no proposals will be accepted after this date. Please submit new proposals prior to this deadline to the UCC secretary, Bethany French, in the Provost’s Office, Stratton309. If you have any questions, please contact Bethany French at x3-1312. The full schedule of meeting dates and deadlines for this year is available on the UCC website.
       
Bethany French, secretary, University Curriculum Committee


Rohrbach Library Survey - Try for a prize while helping the library serve you better--take 10 minutes to complete the library survey. The survey can be found at:
http://www.libqual.org/survey/RWSVD362HUL53VCY. By completing and submitting the survey you are indicating you are 18 years of age or older and voluntarily consent to participate in this research. Prizes include: one Kindle Fire, two $50 Amazon gift cards donated by the KU Foundation, one $25 KU Book Store gift card donated by the KU Book Store, coffee mugs and drink certificates donated by Aramark, and assorted Library merchandise. Please contact Karen Wanamaker kwanamak@kutztown.edu if you have any questions.
       
Karen J. Wanamaker, assistant professor/librarian, Rohrbach Library


Join us for a screening of “Orchids: My Intersex Adventure,” a documentary about a young woman’s journey in discovering herself and what it means to be intersex, on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. OM 4. A discussion about intersex conditions and family choices follows the film. For more information, please visit http://www.isna.org.
       
Tawni Kramer, writing intern, GLBTQ Resource Center