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On Tuesday, Feb. 12, a Fundraising Strategies
program
will be hosted by the Office of Student Involvement through the Student
Organization Support series (S.O.S.). The event will be held in MSU 223 from 11
a.m.-12 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about fundraising
ideas and resources available on campus as well as how to navigate the new sales
and solicitation procedures at KU. Please RSVP today on KUnited to save your
spot at this one time program! You can find more information and register at
https://kunited.kutztown.edu/organization/osi/calendar/details/225979. Drew Griffith, graduate assistant, Office of Student Involvement Theron Cook’s art, which will be on display throughout the main floor of Rohrbach Library for Black History Month, explores themes of love and life. A reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Rohrbach Library room 100B. At the reception, author and Reading, Pa. native David Nazario will read from his new book, “I’m David, Christianity is Goliath: Why Love is More Important than Religion.” Thank you very much for the cards, messages, and kind words of sympathy. They were very comforting during a difficult time. Pat Richter, director, Disability Services Looking for Meaningful Involvement on Campus? Become a student organization advisor! Student organizations are required to have a faculty or staff advisor in order to be active on campus. Among the many benefits of becoming an advisor, here are a few to note: opportunity to get to know students on an individual basis; satisfaction of contributing to students’ development; opportunity to impact the KU community on a different level; share an area of expertise; learn about student interests; valuable and quantifiable curriculum vitae and resume material. Advisors typically will attend meetings and events, when possible. The advisor also signs forms, makes reservations and reviews the events and activities being planned. Advisors are encouraged to attend social events, service projects and meetings if appropriate; help or advise the organizations on how to handle situations that arise when planning events; act as a liaison with professional organizations that may support the organization; provide ideas for creating new social functions; provide assistance in managing the organization’s budget and financial matters. We currently have student organizations that wish to become active, but need to find an advisor for the group. For more information about this meaningful experience, please contact Leah Cassellia at casselli@kutztown.edu or x3-4867. Leah M. Cassellia, director, Office of Student Involvement Come and find out how studying another language can enhance your career. The Modern Language Studies Department is hosting a Careers and Foreign Languages Session on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon in DF 210. Our guest speakers include alumni and professionals such as a deputy chief of probation and parole, a social worker, a translator and others. Please join us for this valuable information and free cookies and beverages! Scheri Zuniga-Murphy, Spanish instructor, Modern Language Studies Girl Scout cookie sale will be in MSU on Feb. 7 and 8 from noon until approximately 6 p.m. Robyn Underwood, department of Biology and local Girl Scout troop leader The artist Matthew Morgera will be showing his prints at the Brick Wall Gallery from Feb. 8 until Feb. 21. His opening for "Osseous Matter" will be held on Friday Feb. 8 from 6 - 7 p.m. Delilah Miske & Molly Metz, gallery coordinators College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty First Thursday! Ron Longsdorf, assistant professor of Art Education & Crafts, will present “Great Possibilities for your Home” on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in Sharadin 120. Ron Longsdorf, assistant professor of Foundation Design, will present his work and research related to architecture, construction, and domestic spaces. William J. Mowder, dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts Please promote the National Student Exchange to your students. A great opportunity to explore opportunities for graduate school or work opportunities after graduation, NSE provides the possibility for students to study for a semester at another college or university in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Information sessions will be held Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in 102 Academic Forum. Visit www.nse.org to learn more about available programs. Nicole Becker, assistant director, International Admissions Chinese New Year - The Rohrbach Library will host a Chinese New Year Celebration for students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rohrbach Library. This event is a collaborative program presented by the Rohrbach Library, Modern Language Studies, International Admissions, Business Administration, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Communication and Design, History and Sociology/Anthropology. It is funded in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union. Students will have the chance to experience Chinese culture through a variety of hands-on activities. The program will consist of: •Chinese paper-cut and water color painting with Professor Haidong Liu (Modern Language Studies) •Tai Chi with Professor CJ Rhoads (Business Administration) •Woodblock printing with Professor Kevin McCloskey (Communication and Design) •An explanation of Chinese Zodiac and personality charts by members of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at KU •Chinese chopstick games refereed by Professors Ju Zhou and Yun Lu (Mathematics) •A video of Chinese New Year activities as celebrated in China •A Sampling of Chinese food and tea For more information, please contact Michael Weber at weber@kutztown.edu. Karen J. Wanamaker, assistant professor & librarian, Rohrbach Library It is with great sadness that the Fine Arts Department shares the recent death of Scott Alan Atiyeh (Kutztown University, Art Education, Certification, 2003), who fought a courageous battle with brain cancer for the past two years. Scott was an art teacher at Salisbury Senior High School, longtime resident artist at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, and the husband of associate professor of Fine Arts, Christine Zitrides Atiyeh. Christine, Scott and their daughter, Marina, thank the KU community for their continuous support and love throughout. A celebration of life will be planned in the future, but the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to one of the two scholarships named in Scott’s honor: The Scott Atiyeh Scholarship Fund (providing access to the arts for at-risk children) c/o ArtsQuest, 25 West 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015; or The Scott Atiyeh Memorial Scholarship c/o Salisbury Township Senior High School, 500 East Montgomery Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Cheryl Hochberg, chairperson, Fine Arts To graduate with a major in sociology you need to submit a sociology portfolio. If you plan to graduate spring 2013 as a sociology major and will be submitting a sociology portfolio, please sign up with the secretary of the department of Anthropology and Sociology in OM 467 by Mar. 4. Lori Dahlquist, secretary, Anthropology/Sociology Department The KU Philosophy Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in DF 214 in conjunction with the Kutztown University Society of Physics Students. Jeremy Henry will be speaking on "Un-Entangle Me". Jenn Dum, president & Allan Bäck, advisor College of Business Featured Business Speaker Event - Jennifer Mull, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, will be at KU on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. in DF 100. Jennifer Mull will provide information about Hershey Entertainment & Resorts internship and job employment opportunities to KU students. There will be time at the end of her presentation for students to ask questions. Judy A. Fritch, administrative assistant, College of Business Senior Class Undergraduate Commencement Speaker - Application Deadline: Friday, Mar. 1 - Applications will be accepted from graduating seniors cleared to walk at the spring 2013 commencement ceremony. In order to be considered for this distinction, a candidate must meet the following minimum requirements: -have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 entering the spring 2013 semester -demonstrate service to the university community and demonstrate a record of good university citizenship and cooperation (presence of these qualities shall be demonstrated in the application process and letters of recommendation) -demonstrate evidence of meaningful co-curricular involvement -be in good disciplinary standing In addition, each candidate must submit a completed application available at: http://www2.kutztown.edu/events/commencement/for-students/student-commencement-speakers.htm. Finalists will be chosen to participate in an interview process to determine the candidate of choice who will be expected to provide a brief address (approximately 3-5 minutes) at the spring 2013 commencement ceremony. Andrea Kirshman, assistant vice provost, Academic & Student Affairs Graduate Commencement Speaker - Application Deadline: Friday, Mar. 1 - Applications will be accepted from graduate students cleared to walk at the spring 2013 commencement ceremony. In order to be considered for this distinction, a candidate must meet the following minimum requirements: -have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 entering the spring 2013 semester -demonstrate service to the university community and demonstrate a record of good university citizenship and cooperation (presence of these qualities shall be demonstrated in the application process and letters of recommendation) -be in good disciplinary standing In addition, each candidate must submit a completed application available at: http://www2.kutztown.edu/events/commencement/for-students/student-commencement-speakers.htm. Finalists will be chosen to participate in an interview process to determine the candidate of choice who will be expected to provide a brief address (approximately 3-5 minutes) at the spring 2013 commencement ceremony. Andrea Kirshman, assistant vice provost, Academic & Student Affairs |