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November 14, 2017

UNESCO WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY
Nov. 16, 5 p.m.
Dr. Susan J. Brison will present the UNESCO World Philosophy Day lecture, "Sex, Violence, and Global Human Rights," Thursday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. in 145 Boehm Science Center. This event is hosted by the Department of Philosophy and is free and open to the public. Read more at https://www.kutztown.edu/news-and-media/news-releases/october-2017/ku-to-celebrate-world-philosophy-day-november-16.htm.

WEATHER

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

Partial sunshine returns today under high pressure. Seasonally cool highs around 50.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPIRIT WEEK SALE
40% off all tees at KU Campus Store and Dixon Marketplace. Check back every day this week for a new sale!
     KUSSI

KUR
Tune into 'Kutztown Live' on KU Radio this afternoon between 3 and 4 p.m.. Interviews with KU Volleyball Coach John Gump, KUSGB Dean's Liaison, West Reading Councilman Nick Imbesi, Slatington Councilman Jason Ruff, and Sergeant First Class Charles Thornton.
     Michael Regensburger, KUR

RESEARCH COLLABORATION
Nov. 14, 11 a.m.
A meeting to explore research collaboration between Kutztown Borough and Kutztown University will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. - noon, in 105 Boehm. Borough officials and employees will be on hand to discuss possible collaborative research in all departments. All faculty are welcome.
     Derek Mace, Department of Psychology and Kutztown Borough Council vice president

FALL 2017 CHAMBLISS LECTURE
Nov. 14, 4:30 p.m.
The Fall 2017 Chambliss Faculty Research lecture will be presented at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 183 McFarland Student Union Building (Alumni Auditorium) by Dr. Glenn Walters, Department of Criminal Justice. Dr. Walters will present an analysis of the age-crime nexus using data from some of his own research on social cognitive mediators of important crime relationships. He will examine possible explanations for both the left (rapid increase in delinquency in early adolescence) and right (gradual decline in offending during late adolescence/early adulthood) legs of the age-crime curve. Open to the public.
     Carole Wells, vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies, Academic Affairs

UCC DEADLINE
Nov. 15, noon
The next University Curriculum Committee meeting of the 2017-2018 academic year will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, in 100 DeFrancesco. The deadline for submission of all proposals for this meeting is noon, Wednesday, Nov. 15. Please submit new proposals prior to this deadline to the UCC SharePoint Drop Off Library, at http://intranet/sites/committees/ucc/submissions. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. French at ext. 3-1312.
     Ms. Bethany French, secretary, University Curriculum Committee

GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK
Nov. 15, 6 p.m.
Join us for a panel discussion, "Women In Science," 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, in 145 Boehm. The panelists will be Senator Judy Schwank; Becky Bradley, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission; Alison Conway, City University of New York; Sally Hanzlik '98, East Penn School District; Laura Mursch '08, Berks County Planning Commission; AnnMarie Vigilante, LANGAN. Our moderators will be Anne Brawand, Department of Special Education and Laura Kaufmann '13, GIS specialist, Buckeye Partners, L.P. The panelists will discuss their experiences with the gender gap in the sciences along with examining some local, geographically related issues. Open to everyone.
      Department of Geography

GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Faculty/Staff, please tell your students that if they are planning to go home for the holidays, Bieber Bus offers regular trips from Kutztown to New York City and Philadelphia year-round with periodic stops available in between. Fares start at $28 for one way travel and $48 for round trip. Tickets can be purchased at MSU Information Desk as well as the Bieber Kutztown office located downtown. Visit www.biebertourways.com for details regarding schedules and pricing.
     Justin Vrona, KUSSI

COMMENCEMENT RESERVATION FORM
Faculty who plan to participate in December's commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16 should RSVP to reserve their seat at Commencement Reservation Form. The form also provides opportunity to rent regalia, if needed. Please contact commencement staff at commencement@kutztown.edu with any questions.
     Susan Mangold, Office of the Dean of Students

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEAN SEARCH CANDIDATES
Candidates for the position of Dean in the College of Education will visit campus:
Candidate A: November 27 and 28
Monday, Nov. 27, 3 - 4:30 p.m. - Faculty and Staff open forum - 183 MSU
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 11-11:50 a.m. - Students open forum - 145 BH

Candidate B: November 29 and 30
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 3 - 4:30 p.m. - Faculty and Staff open forum - 183 MSU
Thursday, Nov. 30, 11-11:50 a.m. - Students open forum - 145 BH

Candidate C: December 4 & 5
Monday, Dec. 4, 3 - 4:30 p.m. - Faculty and Staff open forum - 183 MSU
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 11-11:50 a.m. - Students open forum - 145 BH

Each candidate's name, cover letter and curricula vitae will be posted on this website approximately one week before each visit: https://www.kutztown.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/education/news-and-events/dean-search.htm
     College of Education

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the non-instructional positions open on campus on our job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu. For internal job postings, please go to "Menu" and click on Internal Vacancies.

Job Number	Title		Posting end date:
2017-0169	NEW - Assistant Director of Campus Services	Full Time	11/24/17
2017-0157	NEW - Facilities Technology Specialist	Full Time	11/24/17
2017-0170	Facilities Construction Project Manager	Full Time	11/24/17
2017-0161	Locksmith	Full Time	11/24/17
2017-0160	Vice President for Communications, Marketing & External Affairs	Full Time	Continuous
2017-0153	Associate Dean, College of Business	Full Time	Continuous
Clerical Pool 2017	2017 Clerical Pool	Full Time	12/1/17
ED- CBFS	Executive Director - Chincoteague Bay Field Station	Full Time	Continuous
2017-0148	Athletic Training Intern 2017-18	Temporary PT	Continuous
2017-0101	Custodial Worker 1 - Pool	Full Time	12/1/17
Asst Athletic Coach	2017-18 Assistant Athletic Coaches	Temporary PT	Continuous

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 13 -16	ALL WEEK	Geography Awareness Week
Nov. 14	4:30 p.m.	Fall 2017 Chambliss Lecture 183 McFarland Student Union
Nov. 14	6:30 p.m.	Clay Club's Class Night 108 Sharadin
Nov. 14	7:30 p.m.	Chamber Ensemble Concert Schaeffer Auditorium
Nov. 15	6 p.m.	Women In Science - A Panel Discussion 145 Boehm
Nov. 16	5 p.m.	UNESCO World Philosophy Day 145 Boehm Science Center
Nov. 17	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Social Work Conference Multipurpose Room, 218 McFarland Student Union
Nov. 20	5 p.m.	AFSCME 223 McFarland Student Union

ATHLETICS

Men's and Women's Basketball Military Appreciation Event

Come join the Men's and Women's Basketball teams this Wednesday, Nov. 15 for a special military appreciation event. The women will play at 5:30 p.m. and the men will play at 7:30 p.m. There will be a free meal for veterans and active duty military starting at 7 p.m. in 129 Keystone Hall provided by Mission BBQ in Wyomissing.

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS

Wednesday, Nov. 15
5:30 p.m.	WBB vs Chestnut Hill (Military Appreciation Day) Keystone Arena (Live stats / Watch)
7:30 p.m.	MBB vs Univ. of the Sciences (Military Appreciation Day) Keystone Arena (Live stats / Watch)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEAN SEARCH CANDIDATES
Candidates for the position of Dean in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will visit campus over the next few weeks. Please view the website below for candidate information and a schedule of open forums available to students, faculty and staff. Candidates' names and curricula vitae will be posted on this site.
https://www.kutztown.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/visual-and-performing-arts/dean-search.htm
Candidate C (visiting Nov. 13-14)
Tuesday, Nov. 14
11 - 11:50 a.m. - Open Forum for Students - Location: SH 120

CLAY CLUB
Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Come to Clay Club's Class Night to learn to make a carved footed bowl and create a glaze piece to share with your loved ones. Clay Club members have planned two fun projects for you to complete, just in time for the holidays, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in 108 Sharadin. $20 includes two finished pieces, snacks and lots of creativity. To register, contact kuclayclub@gmail.com. Finished work can be picked up after Monday, Dec. 4.
Gwendolyn Yoppolo, Department of Art Education and Crafts

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT I
Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Come join us on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium for an exploration of romantic and contemporary chamber works, performed by students from the Kutztown University Department of Music. The evening will feature the famous and brilliant Mendelssohn's "Piano Trio" in D minor, Elgar's "Salut D'Amour" and Rachmaninoff's "Vocalise" performed by members of the International Ensemble Program; the gorgeous song "Morgen" by Richard Strauss; and exciting new works for various combinations of winds, brass, piano and cello by Eric Ewazen and Joe Wolfe. Bring a friend; you are in for a treat.
Department of Music

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