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THE DAILY BRIEF
Monday, October 8, 2012



ANNOUNCEMENTS

Because of the holiday, today's BodyPump Express class at 12:15 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center has been cancelled. We will however, have a BodyPump Express class on Friday, Oct. 12, at 12:15 pm. All other group exercise classes on Monday, Oct. 8, will be operating under our regular schedule. Any questions, please call Tracy at x6-4202.



Tickets are available now for comedians Chris Franjola and Sarah Colonna from “Chelsea Lately” for two shows this Homecoming weekend, Saturday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. KU student tickets on sale at the MSU Information Desk for just $5.


Fall 2012 Math, Science, & Technology Open House: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is holding a Math, Science, and Technology Open House on Saturday, Oct. 20. Prospective students will have the opportunity to talk with faculty, current students, alumni and admissions personnel. The event will include tours of the campus and the science, math, and technology research and academic facilities. For more information please visit http://www.kutztown.edu/sciopenhouse/ or call the Office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at x3-4305.


Anthropology Club field trip - The Anthropology Club is sponsoring a trip to the American Museum of Natural History (New York), on Sunday, Oct. 14. We will leave by 9 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. All students are invited to join us, as long as space is still available. (Seating is limited.) For basic admission, the Anthropology Club will cover the cost, but $5 is required to sign up and reserve a seat in one of the vans. For details and to sign up, please see Dr. Webb, in OM 469 or e-mail
webb@kutztown.edu.
        David Webb, advisor, Anthropology Club


KU Writing Center introduces Grammar Lab: Are your students suffering from comma confusion? The KUWC is developing a series of intensive and interactive Grammar Lab workshops for your students. The first is Correcting Comma Confusion where we will focus on proper comma usage and placement in students' current writing projects. Please encourage your students to reserve a seat at wrcenter@kutztown.edu or by calling x3-4733. Limited space. Oct. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. KU Writing Center, OM 132.
        Amanda Morris, director, University Writing Center



ATHLETICS

Tuesday, Oct. 9
Field Hockey vs East Stroudsburg University, 7 p.m. (University Field)
Women’s Volleyball vs West Chester University, 7 p.m. (Keystone Arena)


Saturday, Oct. 13 (Homecoming)
Women’s Tennis vs La Salle University, 10 a.m. (Keystone Tennis Courts)
Men’s Tennis vs La Salle University, 10 a.m. (Keystone Tennis Courts)
Women's Soccer vs Mercyhurst University, 1 p.m. (Keystone Field)
Football vs Shippensburg University, 1:05 p.m. (University Field)
Field Hockey vs LIU Post, 7 p.m. (University Field)




ARAMARK

Did you reserve your table at the Haunted Formal Dining Room in MSU 223 this Thursday, Oct. 11? Don't worry, it's not too late. So reserve today and you'll be eligible for some great gifts! Reserve for both the Halloween Luncheon on Oct. 11 and the Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 14, and we'll give you a reusable Java City travel mug or $5 off your next combo purchase at the Cub Cafe! Visit http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSE/Kutztown/FacultyStaff/ThemedLuncheons.htm  to view Chef Jeff's upcoming menus you won't want to miss. Email scmoyer@kutztown.edu to reserve your spot now!


In Case You Missed It:
(Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Kutztown University welcomes Jonathan Mooney on Oct. 9 - Jonathan Mooney is a writer and learning activist who did not learn to read until he was 12-years old. Mooney will discuss how he didn’t let his dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity get in the way of his success. Instead of letting his disorders classify him as “not normal,” he now helps families of boys and girls who aren’t problematic, but unique. For more information, please visit www.jonathanmooney.com. Jonathan Mooney will be speaking in the MSU183:
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.   “The Gift: LD and ADHD Reframed”
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  “Re-Drawing The Lines Neurodiversity: A Compass to a Changing World”
12 - 12:30 p.m.        Book sale/signing in the lobby outside of the Alumni Auditorium
       
Sponsored by Disability Services/Division of Equity and Compliance


Sociology Majors - To graduate with a major in sociology you need to submit a Sociology Portfolio. If you plan to graduate fall 2012 with a major in sociology and will be submitting a Sociology Portfolio, sign-up with the secretary of the department of Anthropology and Sociology in OM467 by Oct. 19.
       
Lori Dahlquist, secretary, Anthropology/Sociology Department


Join us in the Women’s Center Oasis, OM3, on Wednesdays, noon - 1:30 p.m., for yoga. Practice movement, meditation, and de-stress. Beginners to intermediate are welcome. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
       
Shannon Magee, writing intern, KU Women's Center


As of Monday Oct. 1, the ESS leave request process has an additional screen that you must review before submitting your leave request. Please see the HR web page for more information:
http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/pdf/ESSEmployeeLeaveRequestChanges.pdf. This change does not pertain to faculty or SPFPA employees.

Also, we are excited to announce that, starting this year, you have the option to receive your W-2 electronically via Employee Self Service (ESS). Benefits of electronic delivery include:
• Faster delivery – receive your W-2 up to a week sooner than those that choose paper delivery.
• No possibility that your W-2 might be lost, stolen, delayed or misplaced by the U.S. postal service.
• The format of the online W-2 allows an employee to quickly and easily print, just like the current pay statement, in case a paper copy is needed.
• Access to view and print copies of your W-2/W-2c as often as needed, at your convenience.
More detailed information was sent out via email. Sign up until Dec. 15, via ESS at
https://portal.passhe.edu/irj/portal. Please direct any questions to Ask HR: http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/IssueSubmission.html.
     
   Jennifer Weidman, manager, Payroll


i>Clicker Lunch and Learn:  Oct. 10, 12 – 1 p.m. in Boehm220 - Please join us for a fun, interactive presentation of i>clicker+. Initially developed to electronically collect student feedback in large, lecture-hall classes, i>clicker+ is also well-suited for the small, intimate group settings.

* Heard about i>clicker being used at Kutztown and not sure if it’s right for you? Then join us to see how this educational tool can enhance your lecture.
* Already committed to using i>clicker? Then join us to see how to best to maximize your experience and see the new and improved remote.
* Have you used i>clicker in the past? Then come share your expertise with others.

Kindly RSVP to Bo Zigner, manager, Office of Distance Education, x6-5828 or
zigner@kutztown.edu.
       
Bo Zigner, manager, Office of Distance Education


In honor of National “Coming Out” Day the GLBTQ Resource Center hosts a screening of “Anyone and Everyone,” a documentary that follows a diverse group of parents sharing experiences of their children “coming out,” on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m., OM 4. A discussion about “coming out” follows the film. For more information, contact the GLBTQ Resource Center at x6-4111.
       
Tawni Kramer, writing intern


On Monday Oct. 8, Tomlinson Bomberger will be on campus to do an annual turf application. Should you see them on campus please avoid them if possible so they can finish the application in one day, while most enjoy the Columbus Day holiday. We recommend staying of the turf for 12 hours if possible. Thanks for your help with this, any questions can be directed to x6-4336.
       
Will Meeker, asst. director, Campus Services


The Representative from Great West, Deferred Compensation (457 plan) will be on campus Oct. 11. Fidelity Representative will be on campus Oct. 12. If you are interested in a one-on-one counseling session with either of these or another retirement vendor, please visit H.R. website for scheduling information.
       
Jean E. Adam, benefits manager, HR