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Leonard Pitts Jr. is an American commentator,
journalist and novelist, and a nationally-syndicated columnist and
winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentator. He will be at KU on
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Boehm Science building room 145, to present and
discuss “Alternate Realities: Political Discourse in a Facts-Optional Nation.”
The presentation is a free but ticketed event. Tickets are available with a KU
ID at the MSU Information Desk starting Sept. 12. This Pitts column,
below, was originally published in the Miami Herald on Wednesday,
Sept. 12, 2001: Sept. 12, 2001: We'll go forward from this moment By LEONARD PITTS JR. It's my job to have something to say. They pay me to provide words that help make sense of that which troubles the American soul. But in this moment of airless shock when hot tears sting disbelieving eyes, the only thing I can find to say, the only words that seem to fit, must be addressed to the unknown author of this suffering. You monster. You beast. You unspeakable bastard. What lesson did you hope to teach us by your coward's attack on our World Trade Center, our Pentagon, us? What was it you hoped we would learn? Whatever it was, please know that you failed. The rest of Mr. Pitts' column is here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2001/09/12/374188/sept-12-2001-well-go-forward-from.html#storylink=cpy For all Communication Studies majors and minors, and PR minors, with a 3.0 GPA over all and a 3.25 in the major...and 60 credits - please join us at the first Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society meeting of the year Thursday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. in LC 238. This is a great opportunity to get involved with like-minded academically strong students in the field of communication and be a part of a National Honors society. Andrea Mitnick, faculty advisor Many thanks to Patrick Donmoyer at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center for helping with this article in yesterday's Reading Eagle: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=413156#.UE3d8jbJ7sc.facebook KUBoK needs volunteers! KUBoK Neighborhood Watch will be holding a training session on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. in AF 101. Please attend if you are interested in volunteering with KUBoK. For more information please email: kubokwatch@gmail.com or call x6-9070. Website: http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/communityrelations/communitysafetywatch.aspx Jessica Cole, graduate assistant, KUBoK AFSCME 2234 members please join us for our next union meeting on Monday, Sept. 17, at Janelle’s Catering Hall in Topton at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend. Chris Ferris, secretary, AFSCME 2234 Catering Policy - Kutztown University faculty, staff and students. When using university or Kutztown University Student Services Inc. (KUSSI) funds for food purchases you need to use ARAMARK catering. Your guide for catered events, meetings, socials, etc. can be found at www.kutztown.catertrax.com. This outlined policy is in the contract between Kutztown University and ARAMARK. This policy does not affect individuals using personal funds for food delivered to you on campus. Any questions, please email kudiningservices@kutztown.edu. Kent Dahlquist, KU Dining Services We are excited to announce that in conjunction with PASSHE, KU has launched our own Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. One of our objectives is to give students the opportunity to take their passionate interest and translate it into a business idea. In other words, "Turn your Passion into a Paycheck!" Dr. Hibbs, the Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator, will walk you through this exciting process of learning how to create a business idea plan. Your completed plan may be entered into a Idea Plan Competition. This contest will be judged and result in certificates of completion (resume builder). Students eligible for the state competition have the opportunity to win cash prizes. Top prize is $10,000! If you are interested in winning money and certificates, please come to one of our information sessions on Sept. 13 or Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in DF room 210. For more information, please email entrepreneurship@kutztown.edu. Colleen Boland, graduate student, Office of Business 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 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. 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. 12 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Using Discussion Forums/Topics and Dropbox |