Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Maura O’Connell comes to Ursa Minor’s Café (MSU MPR) on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Starting her career as a lead vocalist with the celebrated traditional Celtic group DeDanaan, Maura O’Connell is now on her tenth solo disc. She marries an unmistakable deep, rich, flexible voice with her signature talent for finding what’s most potent in the work. Join us as she journeys through a broad array of genre-jumping songwriters, to pull the listener right along with her -- to the heart of a song.
Tickets are $25 ($15 for students over 17, $10 for youth and KU Students) and can be purchased with check or cash at the MSU Information Center or with credit card at www.kutztownpresents.org or call x3-4092.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to Spring Break into Wellness today in the MSU Multipurpose Room from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will be over 30 Wellness Vendors; Blood Pressure Readings * FREE HIV testing * Alcohol Screenings * Gift of Life * Sleep Habits * Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance * Women’s Center * H.E.A.R.T. * GLBTQ Center * Fitness Assessments* Body Composition Analysis * Flexibility Test * Strength Assessment * Body Mass Index Readings * Common Injuries * FREE Cholesterol Screening * Cancer Information * KU Health Ambassadors * Wise Physical Therapy * STD/STI Testing * Financial Literacy * Healthy Eating Tips * President’s Roundtable on Alcohol and Other Drugs * KU Campus Wellness Committee * Strength and Fitness Tips * Northeast PA Lions Eye Bank, Inc. * Healthy Exam Snacks with Dietician Michelle Coleman * Don’t Eat This * Skin Care with Avon * Safety Tips for Students * Soup and Cookie Hour at 11 a.m..
KU Employees have an opportunity to stop by the Campus Wellness Committee Table to learn how you can earn Healthy U points, enter a raffle to win a semester membership to the Student Recreation Center, and a chance to win a Sorrelli Jewelry Set.
Frances C. Cortez Funk, director, Health Promotion Services
The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting for the 2012-2013 academic year will be held on Mar. 28. The deadline for submission of all proposals for this meeting is 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, Mar. 14. Please submit new proposals prior to this deadline to the UCC secretary, Bethany French, in the Provost’s Office, 309 Stratton Admin. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. French at x3-1312. The full schedule of meeting dates and deadlines for this year is available on the UCC website.
Bethany French, secretary, University Curriculum Committee
The Events Advisory Council (EAC) has established the deadline for early consideration for room reservations & activities scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year as March 15, 2013 (at 4:00pm). The detailed procedures for registering events/facilities can be found on-line at the Conference Services website (http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/confServ/reserve/preregistration.asp). Departments and organizations may submit early registration requests for their events by using the EMS Web Requester. Reminder - any early registration request for a student organization must be submitted by that organization’s advisor. Schaeffer Auditorium is scheduled to be back on line at the beginning of the Fall 2013 semester and is available for reservations requests during this early reservation procedure.
If you have any questions regarding the process feel free to contact my office at x3-1359 (or email at sitler@kutztown.edu). Thank you.
Terry L. Sitler, director, Conference Services
Tune in today at 2 p.m. for another edition of KUR's exclusive, community-issues talk show "Kutztown Live." During this edition, host Mike Regensburger previews Wednesday night's performance by Irish singer Maura O'Connell on the KU Campus at the Ursa Minor's Cafe. Stay tuned ... with a little luck, Mike may be able to surprise his listeners with an interview with Maura, too! That, along with a conversation with Kutztown University student and Public Relations photographer Olivia Louise Sabol regarding her photographic exhibit "Lizzie's Lovely Trades" and perhaps a special phone in from former KUR host Dan Donahue from England. What a busy show! You won't want to miss this very special edition of KUR's exclusive community-issues talk show "Kutztown Live!" Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. only on KUR.
Michael Regensburger, manager, KUR
The GLBTQ Resource Center Celebrates Women's History Month - Please join us for a screening of "A Marine Story" on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 6 p.m., in the GLBTQ Resource Center, OM 4. The drama follows the life of a decorated female Marine officer, who although discharged because of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, found other ways to serve. A short discussion will follow the screening.
Mary J Borst, GLBTQ Resource Center
Would you like to have an opportunity to speak Spanish outside of the classroom? Please join our weekly "tertulias" every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in DF 211. All those who speak Spanish from novice to native speakers are welcome. This week's topic will be "Carnaval." Come and join the fun!
Scheri Zúñiga-Murphy, instructor, Modern Language Studies
On Wednesday Mar. 13, Kutztown University Art Education students will facilitate Reggio Emilia art centers at The Independent Space, 19 East Main, Kutztown. The centers will be directed at child-centered divergent thinking and problem solving where 3-6 year old children will engage in discovery for 45-60 minutes. There are two different sessions (different centers) offered from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. This is a free event for children.
Carrie Yvonne Nordlund, associate professor, Art Education
JOB OPENINGS: The following non-instructional vacancy is available on campus. This position is open for current employees only.
Clerk Typist 2 (0600329)
Office of the President / Stratton Administration Center
(M-F 37.5hr 0800 to 1630, 1 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 3/25/2013
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
McFarland Student Union – Spring Break Hours:
Friday, Mar. 15 – 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 16 & Sunday, Mar. 17 – CLOSED
Monday, Mar. 18 through Friday Mar. 22 – 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 23 & Sunday, Mar. 24 – CLOSED
Monday, Mar. 25 – resume normal business hours
Jennifer Tanzos, secretary, McFarland Student Union
Tonight the Department of Music will be hosting a Faculty Recital by faculty member and cellist Dr. Marie-Aline Cadieux in the Georgian Room at 7:30 p.m. Along with her pianist Dennis Loftin and guest violinist Johannes Dietrich, she will be performing two previously unpublished 19th century works: the Suite for Piano Trio by Agnes Zimmerman and the Cello Sonata by Phillip Scharwenka (both likely in Pennsylvania Premieres). Her final piece will be the Shostakovich cello sonata, which is a 20th century work encompassing varied moods and entrancing melodies. Students, faculty, staff, and the community are encouraged to attend and support their talented faculty member and accompanists!
Jessica M. Longo, intern, Department of Music
Local 2234 members: Please plan to attend the Mar. 18 union meeting at Janelle’s Catering in Topton at 7 p.m. We will be taking nominations for delegates to attend the Council 13 Conference Apr. 26-28 in Hershey. Also, Tom Tosti, District Council 88 director will be attending this meeting and discussing Gov. Corbett pension proposal changes and any other questions members may have.
Chris Ferris, secretary, Local 2234
Women's Swimming Team will be conducting Learn to Swim Lessons from Mar. 28 until May 2. For more information please contact Tim Flannery, Head Swimming Coach at flannery@kutztown.edu or x3-4359.
Tim Flannery, head coach, Swim Team
Do you know a student with Golden Bear pride? Refer them to be a university tour guide. The Undergraduate Office of Admissions is hiring tour guides for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. Interested students should stop by the MSU this Thursday, Mar. 14, between noon - 3 p.m. to pick up an application and speak to current KU tour guides.
Thomas F. Miller, graduate assistant, Office of Admissions
Distinguished Service Award nominations – The Commission on the Status of Minorities encourages any member of the campus community to nominate a faculty or staff member, or student to receive the Distinguished Service award. The award recognizes individuals who go beyond their normal duties to promote an environment of cultural acceptance and inclusion, and demonstrate leadership in addressing/supporting multiculturalism and retention on campus. Full details and forms are available on the Commission website. Nomination forms are due by Mar. 15.
R. Todd Rober, Chair, Commission on the Status of Minorities
Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to Spring Break into Wellness today in the MSU Multipurpose Room from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will be over 30 Wellness Vendors; Blood Pressure Readings * FREE HIV testing * Alcohol Screenings * Gift of Life * Sleep Habits * Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance * Women’s Center * H.E.A.R.T. * GLBTQ Center * Fitness Assessments* Body Composition Analysis * Flexibility Test * Strength Assessment * Body Mass Index Readings * Common Injuries * FREE Cholesterol Screening * Cancer Information * KU Health Ambassadors * Wise Physical Therapy * STD/STI Testing * Financial Literacy * Healthy Eating Tips * President’s Roundtable on Alcohol and Other Drugs * KU Campus Wellness Committee * Strength and Fitness Tips * Northeast PA Lions Eye Bank, Inc. * Healthy Exam Snacks with Dietician Michelle Coleman * Don’t Eat This * Skin Care with Avon * Safety Tips for Students * Soup and Cookie Hour at 11 a.m..
KU Employees have an opportunity to stop by the Campus Wellness Committee Table to learn how you can earn Healthy U points, enter a raffle to win a semester membership to the Student Recreation Center, and a chance to win a Sorrelli Jewelry Set.
Frances C. Cortez Funk, director, Health Promotion Services
The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting for the 2012-2013 academic year will be held on Mar. 28. The deadline for submission of all proposals for this meeting is 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, Mar. 14. Please submit new proposals prior to this deadline to the UCC secretary, Bethany French, in the Provost’s Office, 309 Stratton Admin. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. French at x3-1312. The full schedule of meeting dates and deadlines for this year is available on the UCC website.
Bethany French, secretary, University Curriculum Committee
The Events Advisory Council (EAC) has established the deadline for early consideration for room reservations & activities scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year as March 15, 2013 (at 4:00pm). The detailed procedures for registering events/facilities can be found on-line at the Conference Services website (http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/confServ/reserve/preregistration.asp). Departments and organizations may submit early registration requests for their events by using the EMS Web Requester. Reminder - any early registration request for a student organization must be submitted by that organization’s advisor. Schaeffer Auditorium is scheduled to be back on line at the beginning of the Fall 2013 semester and is available for reservations requests during this early reservation procedure.
If you have any questions regarding the process feel free to contact my office at x3-1359 (or email at sitler@kutztown.edu). Thank you.
Terry L. Sitler, director, Conference Services
Tune in today at 2 p.m. for another edition of KUR's exclusive, community-issues talk show "Kutztown Live." During this edition, host Mike Regensburger previews Wednesday night's performance by Irish singer Maura O'Connell on the KU Campus at the Ursa Minor's Cafe. Stay tuned ... with a little luck, Mike may be able to surprise his listeners with an interview with Maura, too! That, along with a conversation with Kutztown University student and Public Relations photographer Olivia Louise Sabol regarding her photographic exhibit "Lizzie's Lovely Trades" and perhaps a special phone in from former KUR host Dan Donahue from England. What a busy show! You won't want to miss this very special edition of KUR's exclusive community-issues talk show "Kutztown Live!" Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. only on KUR.
Michael Regensburger, manager, KUR
The GLBTQ Resource Center Celebrates Women's History Month - Please join us for a screening of "A Marine Story" on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 6 p.m., in the GLBTQ Resource Center, OM 4. The drama follows the life of a decorated female Marine officer, who although discharged because of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, found other ways to serve. A short discussion will follow the screening.
Mary J Borst, GLBTQ Resource Center
Would you like to have an opportunity to speak Spanish outside of the classroom? Please join our weekly "tertulias" every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in DF 211. All those who speak Spanish from novice to native speakers are welcome. This week's topic will be "Carnaval." Come and join the fun!
Scheri Zúñiga-Murphy, instructor, Modern Language Studies
On Wednesday Mar. 13, Kutztown University Art Education students will facilitate Reggio Emilia art centers at The Independent Space, 19 East Main, Kutztown. The centers will be directed at child-centered divergent thinking and problem solving where 3-6 year old children will engage in discovery for 45-60 minutes. There are two different sessions (different centers) offered from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. This is a free event for children.
Carrie Yvonne Nordlund, associate professor, Art Education
JOB OPENINGS: The following non-instructional vacancy is available on campus. This position is open for current employees only.
Clerk Typist 2 (0600329)
Office of the President / Stratton Administration Center
(M-F 37.5hr 0800 to 1630, 1 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 3/25/2013
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
McFarland Student Union – Spring Break Hours:
Friday, Mar. 15 – 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 16 & Sunday, Mar. 17 – CLOSED
Monday, Mar. 18 through Friday Mar. 22 – 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 23 & Sunday, Mar. 24 – CLOSED
Monday, Mar. 25 – resume normal business hours
Jennifer Tanzos, secretary, McFarland Student Union
Tonight the Department of Music will be hosting a Faculty Recital by faculty member and cellist Dr. Marie-Aline Cadieux in the Georgian Room at 7:30 p.m. Along with her pianist Dennis Loftin and guest violinist Johannes Dietrich, she will be performing two previously unpublished 19th century works: the Suite for Piano Trio by Agnes Zimmerman and the Cello Sonata by Phillip Scharwenka (both likely in Pennsylvania Premieres). Her final piece will be the Shostakovich cello sonata, which is a 20th century work encompassing varied moods and entrancing melodies. Students, faculty, staff, and the community are encouraged to attend and support their talented faculty member and accompanists!
Jessica M. Longo, intern, Department of Music
Local 2234 members: Please plan to attend the Mar. 18 union meeting at Janelle’s Catering in Topton at 7 p.m. We will be taking nominations for delegates to attend the Council 13 Conference Apr. 26-28 in Hershey. Also, Tom Tosti, District Council 88 director will be attending this meeting and discussing Gov. Corbett pension proposal changes and any other questions members may have.
Chris Ferris, secretary, Local 2234
Women's Swimming Team will be conducting Learn to Swim Lessons from Mar. 28 until May 2. For more information please contact Tim Flannery, Head Swimming Coach at flannery@kutztown.edu or x3-4359.
Tim Flannery, head coach, Swim Team
Do you know a student with Golden Bear pride? Refer them to be a university tour guide. The Undergraduate Office of Admissions is hiring tour guides for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. Interested students should stop by the MSU this Thursday, Mar. 14, between noon - 3 p.m. to pick up an application and speak to current KU tour guides.
Thomas F. Miller, graduate assistant, Office of Admissions
Distinguished Service Award nominations – The Commission on the Status of Minorities encourages any member of the campus community to nominate a faculty or staff member, or student to receive the Distinguished Service award. The award recognizes individuals who go beyond their normal duties to promote an environment of cultural acceptance and inclusion, and demonstrate leadership in addressing/supporting multiculturalism and retention on campus. Full details and forms are available on the Commission website. Nomination forms are due by Mar. 15.
R. Todd Rober, Chair, Commission on the Status of Minorities
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KU welcomes Bryan Salvadore back to campus. Bryan will serve as the new sports information director. He comes to us from Bloomsburg where he was the assistant sports information director. Bryan holds both a bachelor and masters degree from Kutztown and served as a graduate assistant in the sports information office. Bryan can be reached at salvadore@kutztown.ed or x3-4182. University Relations MyKU will be unavailable on Saturday, Mar. 16 at 8 a.m. through Sunday, Mar. 17 at 1 p.m. because of a comprehensive software upgrade to the system. We will be applying the PeopleSoft “Peopletools 8.5.2 Toolkit”, which provides required PeopleSoft functionality for Kutztown. An email will be sent when the system is available after the upgrade. Holly Fox, application support manager, IT Are you an expert on people who commute for work? The Reading Eagle is looking for someone to comment on recent numbers they received on those who commute in and out of Berks County. If you would be willing and able to comment to the Eagle sometime today please e-mail Dave Johnson at dajohnson@kutztown.edu. Dave Johnson, University Relations The KU Card Office would like to welcome Uncle Joe’s Authentic New York Pizza as one of their newest off-campus Bear Bucks merchants! Visit their location for the month of March for Grand Opening specials including 10% discount for all KU faculty and staff or check out the KU Card Office Facebook page for a listing of the specials! Jennifer Santangelo, customer service coordinator, KU Card Office On Saturday, Mar. 16, thirty-three Kutztown students will be leaving for the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. They will spend a week building houses with Habitat for Humanity in TN, WV, and NC. They have each paid a program fee and participated in fundraisers for the opportunity to do service for others for the week. They will be staying in cabins, church basements, etc. Every year we like to send each group (4 groups) of students with a token of appreciation and to show support from the staff and faculty of Kutztown University. If you would like to participate we welcome a variety of snacks (granola bars, trail mix packets, crackers) and drink boxes (the type to go in lunch boxes) that they can take to the work sites each day, as well as breakfast items (breakfast bars, pop tarts, fruit, cereal-on-the-go boxes/bowels, etc.) that they can eat before they leave each morning. If you would like to contribute items, please bring them to the Community Outreach Center in MSU, anytime this week, Mar. 11-15. Any amount is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you. Jerry W. Schearer, assistant dean, New Student Programs PSECU Scholarships: Last call! PSECU scholarship applications are still available. Please pick up applications in your Dean's office or at PSECU, 280 MSU. Scholarship deadline is today. Not a member? Come join for free. Linda L. Lorincz, business advisor, PSECU eCenter All students who wish to participate in the Study Abroad Program in Turkey during Summer I session, 2013, should sign up for the program by March 13. For information and an application, please contact Dr. Kim Shively, shively@kutztown.edu or at x3-4740. Kim Shively, associate professor, Anthropology The Student Recreation Center will be operating under the following special hours during spring break: Friday, Mar.15: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Mar.16 - Sunday, Mar.17: CLOSED Monday, Mar.18 - Friday, Mar.22: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Mar.23: CLOSED Sunday, Mar.24 (regular hours resume): 1-11 p.m. The Keystone Hall Pool : Friday, Mar.15: 8-9 a.m. and Noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Mar.16-Sunday, Mar.17: CLOSED Monday, Mar.18-Friday, Mar.22: 8 - 9 a.m. and Noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Mar.23: CLOSED Regular hours of operation will resume on Sunday, Mar.24 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. *Group exercise classes will end Thursday, Mar. 14 and resume on Sunday, Mar.24 with the exception of M, T, W lunchtime classes with Cheryl and Tuesday 6:15 a.m. spin class with David* Tracy Turner, office manager, Recreational Services “Meet and Eat” Spring 2013 - Have you always wanted to get to know other members of the campus community? Would you enjoy being treated to lunch? The office of the Provost will be sponsoring lunches for small groups that include a combination of KU students, faculty and staff. (Dr. Vargas will not be in attendance at these lunches.) The goal is that these individuals will get to know one another and, in turn, become more knowledgeable about the members of our campus family. So that there is no financial strain on the individuals, the group will be given a money in the form of a Paw Pass to be used at a venue on campus. Are you available at noon on a Tuesday or Thursday? Or at 11 a.m. on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday? These are times that are most likely that a group of 3-4 people would be able to get a table in the Cub Cafe or Academic Forum. Sign up on KUnited by visiting http://kunited.kutztown.edu and clicking on "Meet and Eat!" at the top of the page. Please use your full KU email address to log in, and your email password. You will be contacted with the information of the others you will be eating with so you can schedule your lunch. Thank you for your participation! Leah M. Cassellia, director, Office of Student Involvement "Latinos Beyond Reel" screening - Of particular relevance to students of Electronic Media and Professional Writing, this probing and fast-paced documentary critically examines stubborn, damaging stereotypes pushed by US media. KU’s Chi Upsilon Sigma multicultural sorority hosts a showing today at 5 p.m. in Rohrbach Library 100B, with snacks and drinks. Esteban del Rio, associate professor of Communication Studies at the University of San Diego, says the film "Reveals a relentless, stereotypical, and narrow vision of Latinidad produced by the culture industries." Links to more info at http://www.kutztown.edu/library. Bruce Jensen, librarian, Rohrbach Library
Kutztown University has been awarded a Healthy Lifestyle Grant from The Pennsylvania Faculty Health & Welfare Fund. Faculty are invited to participate in a 30 minute Body Pump Express class on Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. Classes start today and will run through the end of the semester. No membership is required. The grant will cover the expenses for the instructor, the equipment, and room rental fee. Those faculty who are not members of the Student Recreation Center will only have access to the locker room and the class. Body Pump Express is designed to improve muscular strength and endurance, body composition, and body density and is adapted to all fitness levels. Dress in your workout cloths and sneakers and come when you can. If you have any additional questions, please contact hayduk@kutztown.edu.
It’s a Kutztown University night at Berks Jazz Fest! KU’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing with Grammy award winner Kurt Elling on Saturday, Apr. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Miller Center for the Arts in Reading. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 215-336-2000. You may also purchase them in person at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center Box Office. Congratulations to instructor, Susan Bulanda, of the Canine Training & Management program who was awarded the Maxwell Medallion by DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America) in New York City. Sue’s most recent publication, Faithful Friends (Holocaust survivors’ stories of the pets who gave them comfort, suffered alongside them and waited for their return) won this distinguished recognition in the category of Human/Animal Bond. Established more than 75 years ago, the DWAA maintains its association with The Westminster Kennel Club. Kudos also go to another Canine Training & Management instructor, Annarose Ingarra-Milch, whose recent book, Lunch with Lucille, was featured in a Wall Street Journal article by Robert Powell, Editor, MarketWatch’s Retirement Weekly. Linda Friscia-Oppé, Career Development Center The KU Math Club will have it's second meeting of the semester today at 11 a.m. in Lytle 218. Since Pi Day is on the 14th, we will have an early celebration of the number pi with pi facts, a pi recitation contest, pizza pie, and information about a unique Pi Day opportunity. The GLBTQ Resource Center presents "Toasting Equality: The Activists Behind The Movement" at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 14. Join us in the GLBTQ Resource Center (OM 4) for Part 3 of Lifting the Veil, during which we will recognize and discuss some of the inspirational individuals and political figures behind the fight for marriage equality. Stephani Wright, writing intern, GLBTQ Resource Center |