Completing a dissertation entirely in comic book form --- Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m., in AF202 - Dr. Lynn M. Kutch and students in the graphic novel class welcome Nick Sousanis, doctoral candidate in the education program at Columbia University's Teachers College. Sousanis is completing his entire dissertation in comic form. He will give a talk on the inspiration and creative process behind his work. From his blog: http://www.spinweaveandcut.blogspot.com/

"I do hope that it helps open doors within the academic community for other visual-verbal scholarly works, as well as other forms already in existence or still-to-be-imagined. But I don't see this as becoming the new standard. Rather, I hope it contributes to raising the question of what 'standard' means, and providing an example that others will take up in their own way, by their own means of working," explained Sousanis.

The Office of Admissions would like to thank the campus community for assisting in making the three fall Open Houses a success. We hosted more than 1,000 students plus their families at these three events. Thank you again for your support!
        Nancy D. Wunderly, director, Admissions

Please welcome more than 35 high school students from PA and NJ who are on-campus today to participate in Science Shadow Day. These students will be observing classes and shadowing students in majors in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental and Marine Science and Physics.
        Lisa Grabowski, Office of Admissions

Construction Alert – The B2 parking lot will be closed from Tuesday night, Nov. 20, through Friday, Nov. 23. B2 parking lot is located across North Campus Drive adjacent to the softball field. The lot is being closed for the installation of solar-powered LED parking lot lights.
        Tom Green, director, Facilities Energy Management & Campus Utilities

Dr. Elaine W. Reed, professor of the English Department, is recuperating at home from a recent rotator cuff repair operation. She will be off campus for the remainder of the semester. Please send get well greetings and notes for her to the Kutztown University Women’s Center, 126 Old Main. We will be sure to see that she receives them. Thank you.
        Grace M. Hill, director, Women's Center & GLBTQ Resource Center

AFSCME members - At November’s meeting we will be starting the process of taking nominations for an open trustee position in Local 2234. If you would be interested in this position, please plan to attend our Nov. 19 meeting at 7 p.m. at Janelle’s Catering in Bowers.
        Chris Ferris

Climate Reality Project: The KU Environmental Action Club is sponsoring a live stream of The Climate Reality Project's Dirty Weather Report in the Rohrbach Library (room 100B) on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. This live program will feature videos from around the globe, man-on-the-street reports, music, and most importantly, stories from communities moving forward with solutions to the problem of global climate change. Drop in to learn how global climate change fuels extreme weather events—and how you can change it. See also http://climaterealityproject.org/24hours/
        Michelle Sayles, EAC; Robyn Underwood, assistant professor, Biology

Looking for Summer Employment?? The Office of Conference Services is hiring students to serve on the Conference Services Staff Team for the summer of 2013. This is an opportunity to work/learn/live with people of many diversified backgrounds. Good benefits (includes housing and meals) and pay. Applications are due by Feb. 20, 2013, and can be picked-up in the Office of Conference Services (Schock Education House) or online at http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/confServ/conference. Please contact Terry Sitler or Honey Svoboda in the Office of Conference Services at x3-1359 with questions.
        Laura Jones, Conference Services

Sex or war? What’s a man to choose? Women turn the tables on men in a modern version of Aristophanes’ racy and raucous comedy Lysistrata, opening Wednesday Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. in Rickenbach Theatre. Performed by KU students under the direction of professor James N. Brown, Lysistrata performs Nov. 7, 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 for students and $15 for non-students, at the MSU, or online at http://tickets.kutztown.edu. All tickets at the door are $15. Intended for mature audiences.
        Roxane Rix, Dept. of Communication Studies and Theatre

The Student Recreation Center and Keystone Hall Swimming Pool will be operating under the following special hours for the Thanksgiving Break:

Tuesday, Nov. 20 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (Pool 8 a.m.-9 a.m., noon-1 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.)
Wednesday, Nov. 21 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (Pool Closed)
Thursday, Nov.2 2 Closed
Friday, Nov. 23 Closed
Saturday, Nov. 24 Closed
Sunday, Nov. 25 -- Regular hours resume 1 p.m.-11 p.m. (Pool 7 p.m.-10 p.m.)

The last group exercise class will be BodyPump on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 12:15 p.m.. Classes resume on Sunday, November 25.
        Tracy Turner, office manager, Recreational Services

Native American Heritage Month: 76.3 percent of Native Americans finish high school, but only 13 percent graduate from college. There are about 250 tribal languages that are still spoken, but their use is discouraged in the classroom. Native American languages and cultures are undervalued by mainstream institutions. http://www.homahotaconsulting.com/faqs.html. "You already posses everything necessary to become great" --- Crow tribe
        -Researched by Brandon Fuller and Deshawn Harper, student workers at the Multicultural Center


Native American Traditions: The Chikala Dolls- They bring good luck to their owners; these dolls don't have any faces and the owners are expected to use imagination and provide a face for the doll. These small dolls are made by the older generations and given to the younger generation. http://www.msichicago.org/scrapbook/scrapbook_exhibits/catw2004/traditions/countries/native_american.html
        -Researched by Contessa Williams, student worker at the Multicultural Center