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THE DAILY BRIEF
Friday, November 16, 2012


ANNOUNCEMENTS


The Art Education Conference, "Framing the Future" is today in the 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, please visit: http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/visual_arts/arted/2012-conference.html
        Amy L. Pfeiler-Wunder, assistant professor, Art Education


The Office of Admissions would like to thank those who assisted in the Science Shadow Day on Nov. 14! We appreciate the 23 KU students who served as hosts/hostesses and the faculty members for allowing prospective students to sit in on classes. Dr. Angelika Antoni was instrumental in coordinating the event with Chris Ferris, and the assistance of Dr. Phill Reed and Professor Eric Laub who participated in the roundtable discussions. Our prospective students commented very positively about their experience. Again, thanks to all who participated and assisted in helping to make this day successful!
        Lisa Grabowski, Office of Admissions


Remember - the university computer network and campus information systems will be shut-down for the Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 23-25.  See more information here.


Join Kutztown University for not one—but five days of Thanksgiving.
This Sunday, Nov. 18, KU hosts a Community Thanksgiving Service in MSU218 at 5 p.m. The service is followed the next day with a Choir Concert performed at 7 p.m. in the Georgian Room. On Nov. 20, Kutztown Youth Choir will host “Potpourri of Entertainment KU Jazz Combo” at 7 p.m. in the Trinity Church. Join guest speaker Kevin McCloskey at the Kutztown Tavern Banquet Hall Room for “Thanksgiving with a Twist.” Ending the week on Nov. 21 is Thanksgiving dinner, held in St. John’s UCC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Our next Waldorf Education Study Group meeting will be held this Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. in the Rohrbach Library, room 27 on the Kuztown University campus. We are currently reading School as a Journey by Finser, and will be focusing on Chapters 4-6. All are welcome to attend, having read the book or not. Our discussions are lively, engaging, and heart felt. We hope you will join us as we explore Waldorf Education.
        Carrie Nordlund, associate professor, Art Education


Save your boxes! The MSU is requesting medium size boxes in good condition for the use of holiday donations. If your department or office has boxes to donate please contact msuga@kutztown.edu to schedule a time for pick up. Thank you for your support!
        Jennifer Spencer, graduate assistant, McFarland Student Union


English Club Fundraiser at Moe’s Southwest grill on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 4-9 p.m. at 1070 Berkshire Blvd. Wyomissing. Come on out and enjoy great food while supporting Kutztown University’s English Club!
        English Department


AFSCME local 2234 members: just a friendly reminder the deadline to sign up for the Christmas party is Monday, Nov. 19. Please RSVP to either Annette Christman, Cheryl Faust, Chris Ferris or Tracy Reidenhour. Or attend the meeting at Janelle’s and hand your paperwork in there.
        Cheryl Faust



ATHLETICS

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 pumpkin ... 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.)
Community Night - The Kutztown University community enjoyed a night of popcorn, pastries and football as well as celebrating the first-ever KU Athletics Community Service Award, honoring the Kutztown Optimist Club. This organization has provided $45,000 in scholarships since 2006. Other community organizations and members that joined the Golden Bears that evening were the Mayor of Fleetwood, Chamber of Commerce, Kutztown and Fleetwood youth football.


Volunteers needed for Christmas on the Farm on Dec. 8 at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at KU. Open positions include; children’s activities helper, parking attendants, welcome tent and cider stand cashiers, and greeters. We are also in need of donations of cookies, snacks and other goodies for our cider & cookie stand. If you would be interested in any of these opportunities, please call Amanda Richardson at x3-1589 or email arichard@kutztown.edu.
       
Amanda Lynn Richardson, Public Relations, Events & Financial Coordinator, PGCHC


Reminder – in the upgraded EMS Room Scheduler program --- to sign-in, you now need to use your entire email address as the user name (instead of just your last name). The password remains as your current network login password. Any questions, please contact our office at x3-1359. Thank you.
      
 Terry L. Sitler, director, Conference Services


Literary submissions for Essence Magazine are extended to Friday, Dec. 7 at midnight. Visit www.facebook.com/kuessence for submission details. Contact co-editor Phil Baily at pbail315@live.kutztown.edu for more information.


Kutztown Women’s Rugby hosting Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Rugby Championships—The Kutztown University Women’s Rugby club is hosting the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Rugby Championships on Saturday, Nov. 17 on the Farm Field on North Campus. The Women’s Rugby Club will be playing Lock Haven University at 12:30 p.m. for the Women’s Championship. Come out and support the women’s club as they have worked extremely hard this season to get to the championship game.
       
Jay Gallagher, coordinator, Structured Sports


This week's MSU Movie Series film is "
The Campaign"
which will be shown in the MSU Alumni Auditorium on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 8 p.m. Admission is free! Check out the MSU movie website for more information. http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/msub/programs/submovies.asp
       
John Alfero, technical services coordinator, McFarland Student Union


Construction Alert – The B2 parking lot will be closed next week, 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


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?
KU Theatre’s modern version of Aristophanes’ racy and raucous comedy Lysistrata continues tonight, at 8 pm in Rickenbach Theatre, with a final performance tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 for students and $15 for non-students, at MSU, or online at tickets.kutztown.edu  All tickets at the door are $15. Performed by KU students under the direction of professor James N. Brown. 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. 22 Closed
Friday, Nov. 23 Closed
Saturday, Nov. 24 Closed
Sunday, Nov. 25 -- Regular hours resume 1 p.m.-11 p.m. (Pool 7-10 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


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