Best-selling author Christopher McDougall's "Born to Run" was selected as the Freshman Text this year. And he's here next Thursday.
Click on the image above to check-out his website.




THE DAILY BRIEF

Monday, September 10, 2012



ANNOUNCEMENTS

In memory of 9/11 and in honor of our Armed Forces, the Community Outreach Center will be collecting items to provide encouragement, gratitude, love and a touch of home to our military away from home. This collection drive for “Operation Enduring Freedom” will be from Sept. 11 – 28. Items can be dropped off at the Community Outreach Center, MSU 281. For a list of items to be donated, please click here: http://www.berksenduringfreedom.com/Item%20List.htm
        Jerry W. Schearer, assistant dean, New Student Programs



The English Department will be hosting a reading in memory of Professor Karen Blomain on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 6 - 9 p.m. in MSU223. Potluck snacks (please bring something to share) and conversation will take place between 6-7 p.m. The reading will begin at 7, and participants are especially encouraged to read something from Professor Blomain's work.
        Janice Chernekoff, chair, English Department



Volunteer opportunities are available at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University for Heritage Harvest Fescht (Heemet Fescht). The event is on Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have a need for the following positions: children’s activities helper, welcome tent greeter, parking attendant, farmhouse and school house greeter. Please contact Amanda Richardson if you are interested in helping out at arichard@kutztown.edu or x3-1589.
        Amanda Lynn Richardson, Public Relations, Financial & Events Coordinator, PGCHC



Please come take a look at Daniel Albright's paintings on display at the Brick Wall Exhibition Space. His show "Living Color" will be on display from now until Sept. 19, with an opening reception Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 6-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
        Elizabeth Emmett, gallery coordinator



Ann Conrad, a custodian in the Housing Department, was recently involved in an auto accident and is at home recuperating. Get-well messages may be sent to Ann at 219 Eagle Point Road, Kutztown, Pa., 19530.
        Glenn Ruhe, Housing and Dining Services


The Kutztown Math Club will have its first meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m., in Lytle228. Dr. Anke Walz will be speaking on Complex Analysis and we will highlight upcoming events and opportunities.



Kutztown Area Toast Masters: Toastmasters can help you improve your communication and presentation skills. This is not only a practical experience, it’s also fun. Please join KAT for our meetings on Sept. 19, and Oct. 3 in MSU312, at 5 p.m. For more information please call x3-4028.
        Jennifer Spencer, graduate assistant



JOB OPENINGS:
The following non-instructional vacancies are available on campus. These positions are open for current employees only.

High Voltage Electrician Foreman (0600289)
Facilities / Campus Various (to be determined)
(Mo-Fr 37.5hr 0700-1500, 30 minutes lunch)
Internal applications are due on 9/14/2012

Custodial Worker 1 (0600288)
Facilities / Campus Various (to be determined)
(Su-Th 37.5hr 2300-0700, 30 minutes lunch)
Internal applications are due on 9/14/2012

Groundskeeper (0600287)
Facilities / Grounds Garage (campus wide)
(Su-Th 37.5hr 0700-1500, 30 minutes lunch)
Internal applications are due on 9/14/2012

Internal positions are posted at http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/protected/postings.html. Please direct any questions and comments to AskHR or call x3-1353.
        Human Resources



ATHLETICS

Tuesday, Sept. 11
Women's Soccer vs. Lock Haven - 3 p.m. (Keystone Field)

Friday, Sept. 14
Field Hockey vs. Seton Hill - 4 p.m. (University Field)

Saturday, September 15
Men's Cross Country hosts Division II Challenge - 10 a.m. (North Campus)
Women's Cross Country hosts Division II Challenge - 10 a.m. (North Campus)
Field Hockey vs. Indiana (Pa.) - 1 p.m. (University Field)
Women's Soccer vs. Slippery Rock - 2 p.m. (Keystone Field)


In Case You Missed It:
(Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Senior Kickoff for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Tuesday, Sept. 11, 11-11:50, MSU 218 - Congratulations, you’re a senior (90+ credits)! Be part of your senior kickoff to receive the information and support you need to successfully find employment and/or admission to graduate school. Walk away with the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU!
        Kerri Gardi, Director, Career Development Center


Rohrbach Library Open House - The Rohrbach Library will be having our third open house event on Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, we have added a pirate theme and have scheduled the open house on Talk Like a Pirate Day. The event gives KU students a chance to explore the library and discover the resources and services that we offer while having some fun and possibly winning prizes. Students will take a self-guided tour around the building to different stops where they will interact with staff to learn about the library. So far, the top prizes include two $50 cash prizes and four $25 gift cards to the book store. There will be a place for the students to list a course on their ticket, and any professors who would like to use this library tour for credit or extra credit in their classes can contact professor Krista Prock, prock@kutztown.edu or professor Karen Wanamaker, kwanamak@kutztown.edu for more information. The open house flyer: http://www.kutztown.edu/library/events/openhouse2012.pdf 


Students are invited to talk with President Cevallos in an open meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 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


Kutztown Votes:
Add a tagline to your email signature. "Register to Vote! Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9. Get registered, vote by mail, and get reminders by email and text so you do not miss the elections! Visit http://kutztown.turbovote.org today! More voter information can be found here: www.kutztown.edu/vote.


"Turn your Passion into a Paycheck!" Dr Hibbs, the Entrepreneurship Education coordinator, will walk you through the exciting process of learning how to turn your passion into a business idea plan. Your plan may be entered into the Business Plan Competition to win cash prizes! Please attend one of our information sessions on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. in DF210. All majors are welcome.


Desire2Learn Workshops!
Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop on popular tools in D2L such as online quizzing, setting up a "Gradebook" and interactive discussion forums. Kindly RSVP to Bo Zigner, zigner@kutztown.edu or 6-5828 if interested. Seats are limited! All workshops to be held in Stratton 102.

Sept. 10
3-4 a.m. – Gradebook

Sept. 12
8:30-9:30 a.m. – Using Discussion Forums/Topics and Dropbox


The Undergraduate Office of Admissions has begun hosting campus tours. Tours will be offered nearly every weekday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and most Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. through Saturday, Dec. 8. Registration and a calendar of tours are available at http://visit.kutztown.edu. This is also a friendly reminder that the green-lined spaces in the B5 and B2 parking lots are reserved for visitors.
        Nicole Becker, assistant director, Admissions


"Misa's Fugue" Film, Art Show, and Director's Question & Answer - The story of Frank Grunwald is one of a holocaust survivor who was able to persevere through years of persecution and oppression, through his love for music and art. The film was created through a collaboration of the students and staff of Fleetwood Area High School, who have worked tirelessly on this film to share the story of someone who experienced loss and suffering, and discovered himself and survived through his love for the arts.
MSU 183, Alumni Auditorium, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. For more information and tickets, please contact mcandrew@kutztown.edu


Noesis is an intellectual discussion group open to all members of the Kutztown University community. It will meet next on Friday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m. We typically discuss work in-progress or an article of common interest, along with a teaching tip. If you would like to be put on the email list and/or receive the papers to be discussed, please contact: back@kutztown.edu.
        Allan Bäck, Philosophy


Waldorf Education Study Group - Interested individuals are coming together to discuss readings about Waldorf Education. This study group will develop based on the needs of the participants. The first meeting is Monday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. The first reading for Sept. 10 - Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out by Jack Petrash. The second meeting is Monday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Both meetings are in Sharadin 113. If you have questions, you can direct your inquiries to the Dr. Carrie Nordlund at nordlund@kutztown.edu


For a schedule of Retirement Counselors’ campus visits with directions on how to schedule one-on-one counseling sessions, please visit H.R.’s website at: http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/. Note that the representative from Fidelity is scheduled to be on-campus on Friday, Sept. 7, in the Kemp Building.
        Jean Adam, benefits manager