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STATE SYSTEM BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEET TODAY
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HOMECOMING PARADE FANS PARK FREE ON CAMPUS
Visitors who wish to park at California University while attending Homecoming Day events on Oct. 11 may use Lot 4 (the River Lot) or the Vulcan Garage, where parking will be free from 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Road closures, Oct. 11:
•Third Street: Closed on campus beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing throughout the day.
•Hickory Street: Closed from Sixth Street to Third Street, also starting at 7 a.m.
Parade participants can access Lot 4 (the River Lot) via Green Street and Second Street. The River Lot also will be available, via Second Street, to the campus community, alumni and other Homecoming guests.
Campus parking changes, Oct. 11:
• Lot 21 will be closed to traffic so family activities can be held.
• Lot 11 will be used for the Homecoming Queen’s court and parade vehicles.
• Lot 2 will be open to permit holders and those attending the President’s Circle Brunch.
Vulcan Flyer shuttles
Vulcan Flyer shuttles will operate as usual until 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11.
Service will resume immediately after the parade, when the shuttle stops at Booker Towers to take fans to the football game at Adamson Stadium.
Shuttle service between Roadman Park and the main campus will continue until 11 p.m.
Parking downtown, Oct. 11:
No parking will be permitted from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11 on Second Street (200 to 500 blocks), Third Street (200 and 400 blocks) and Union Street (200 block) in California Borough.
Vehicles that are parked along the parade routes will receive a parking ticket from California Borough Police beginning at 9 a.m. After 10 a.m., vehicles parked along the route will be towed.
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EXPERT TO SPEAK ON SCIENCE AND PUBLIC POLICY
The relationship of science to public policy will be the theme as the Meteorology Club at California University of Pennsylvania welcomes the second speaker in its fall speaker series.
Dr. Shalini Mohleji will speak at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Eberly Hall, Room 120. Her talk is titled “How Scientists Can Engage in the Policy Process.” Admission is free, and the public is welcome.
Her presentation will explore some of the nuances in connecting science to society and the issues at the intersection of science and policy. The discussion will also describe different paths for scientists to engage in the policy process and how to navigate such engagement responsibly and effectively. Finally, the talk will highlight the current weather and climate issues of interest to Congress.
Mohleji is a senior policy fellow with the American Meteorological Society Policy Program, where she specializes in natural disaster policy and science policy. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, with a concentration in atmospheric sciences, from the University of Virginia; a master's degree in atmospheric sciences, with a focus on boundary layer meteorology, from Purdue University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado's Center for Science and Technology Policy Research.
Her other interest areas include natural disaster policy related to socioeconomic impacts, institutional dynamics, and governance.
She has taught at the University of Miami, the University of Colorado, and the FEMA Emergency Management Institute.
Visit Cal U
Located less than one hour from Pittsburgh, California University of Pennsylvania is easy to reach via major highways and toll Route 43. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, located off Third Street near the campus entrance.
Learn more
Bachelor of Science in Earth Science, Meteorology Concentration
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PRO WRESTLERS OFFER 'SALUTE TO THE TROOPS II'
Salute to the Troops II
5 p.m.
Nov. 9, 2014
Cal U Convocation Center
Renegade Wrestling Alliance, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Cal U Office of Veterans Affairs, will present “Salute to the Troops II,” a professional wrestling event that benefits scholarships for veterans at Cal U.
Bell time is 5 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Cal U Convocation Center Arena. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
A portion of the net proceeds from the event will support the Post-9/11 Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for California University.
Get tickets
Veterans and service members will be admitted free with military identification.
Ticket prices:
$15 — Assigned floor seating
$12 — General admission
$6 — Children ages 12 and younger and students (with school ID)
Tickets will be sold from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9, in the Convocation Center Box Office.
For group sales or individual tickets, contact the Cal U Office of Veterans Affairs at veterans@calu.edu or 724-938-4076.
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LEARN ABOUT GRADUATE STUDIES AT OPEN HOUSE
Register now for a an open house sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Meet with faculty and staff to learn about assistantships, scholarships and federal aid that can make grad school affordable.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT CAL U FOR DISCOVERY DAY
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FRESHMAN THESPIANS STAR IN 'MIDSUMMER/JERSEY'
‘Midsummer/Jersey’
8 p.m. Oct. 30, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
2 p.m. Nov. 1
Blaney Theatre, Steele Hall
The Department of Theatre and Dance showcases the talents of first-year actors and technicians in Midsummer/Jersey, a high-octane retelling of the familiar Shakespearean tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set on the Jersey shore.
Suitable for the whole family, the comedy follows four young lovers, a vivacious crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon as they play in the sand, sea and, of course, the boardwalk.
Director is Dr. Michael Slavin. Student Sara Martik is the assistant director, Claire Prenderghast is stage manager, Michael Zandhuis is the sound designer, and Joshua Kovel is the assistant lighting designer.
See the show
Ticket price is $12 for adults, seniors and children. Cal U students with valid CalCards pay 50 cents, plus a $5 deposit that is refunded at the show.
For ticket information, or to charge tickets by phone, call the Steele Box Office at 724-938-5943.
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ATTORNEY OFFERS LOOK AT A LAW CAREER
A Career in Law
11 a.m. Nov. 6
Eberly Hall, Room 110
Attorney A. Tereasa Rerko ’79 provides an inside look at the law as a career when she speaks Nov. 6 at a free event sponsored by the American Democracy Project at Cal U.
Rerko, a Cal U graduate, is a partner at the firm of Quatrini Rafferty, Attorneys at Law, in Greensburg, Pa. Her practice concentrates on the areas of workers’ compensation and Social Security disability, exclusively representing injured workers and disabled claimants. Read more about her practice
Rerko has practiced law since 1984. She is a former member of the American bar association and a current member of NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives. She has been listed in “Who’s Who in American Lawyers” annually since 1997.
Hear the talk
Attorney Rerko’s talk is free and open to the public. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.
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TRIBAL ELDER MARKS NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH
Dr. Barbara Alice Mann, an associate professor at the Jesup Scott Honors College at the University of Toledo, will share her understanding of the vibrant Iroquois society at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 in Eberly Hall, Room 110.
The free presentation, “Modern Iroquois Culture,” celebrates Native American Heritage Month. The public may attend.
The speaker
Mann is recognized as an elder of the Ohio Bear Clan, Seneca (Iroquois), a Native American group with ancestral ties to the southern shores of Lake Erie. She lives in her homeland and works to promote the rights and history of those “indigenous to and resident in the Land of the Three Miamis (Ohio).”
Mann has written a number of scholarly books in the field of Native American studies. Her newest work, Spirits of Place: Native North American Spirituality, is scheduled for publication next year. She has published nine other books, including The Tainted Gift, on the deliberate spread of disease to indigenous Americans.
In addition, Mann is working with an international team of scholars to examine historical massacres around the world between 1780 and 1820.
Contact us
The free presentation is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the LaDonna Harris Native American Studies Institute at Cal U. For more information, contact Dr. Clarissa Confer at confer_c@calu.edu.
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THE JOURNAL: STATE APPROVES NEW PROGRAMS
A new edition of the Cal U Journal is available online. The latest headlines include: State System approves new graduate programs; Emeritus professor focuses on mental health; Cal U again 'Military Friendly.' Read the Journal online today.
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NEW SOCIOLOGY: DEVIANCE CONCENTRATION
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2015 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
Do you know someone whose efforts benefit Cal U and its students? Nominate that person for the 2015 Cal U Community Champions Award! Employees and current students are NOT eligible.
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GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE STEELERS PRACTICE FACILITY
Join Cal U Alumni and Friends for an insiders' tour of the Steelers locker room, then dine with a player and watch Thursday Night Football in the cafeteria at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on Pittsburgh's South Side. Read more
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POLITICAL PANEL EXAMINES MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS
2014 Election Analysis Forum
7 p.m. Nov. 11
Eberly Hall, Room 110
Just one week after American voters make their choice, a popular team of political experts returns to Cal U to examine the reasons behind the results and look ahead.
Political commentator Jon Delano, of KDKA-TV, will serve as moderator for the 2014 Election Analysis Forum.
The program is free and open to the public.
Panelists are:
- Alan Abramowitz, professor of Political Science at Emory University, Va.
- William C. Binning, chair emeritus of the Department of Political Science at Youngstown State University, Ohio.
- Louis Jacobson, deputy editor/senior writer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning PolitiFact.com website, a contributing writer/elections handicapper for PoliticsPA, a state politics columnist for Governing, and a former contributing editor at National Journal magazine.
- Costas Panagopoulos, director of the Center for Electoral Politics and Democracy and the graduate program in Elections and Campaign Management at Fordham University, N.Y.
Why it matters
“The 2014 midterm election promises to be an ‘all-nighter,’ as many key races are virtual dead heats and party control of the Senate hangs in the balance,” says Dr. Melanie Blumberg, a professor in Cal U’s Department of History and Political Science and campus director of the American Democracy Project.
“The election gurus return to dissect the results and tell us what they mean for 2015 and beyond.”
Event sponsors
The presentation is sponsored by the American Democracy Project at Cal U.
Co-sponsors are the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost/Academic Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Department of History and Political Science.
Registration is not required. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance in California, Pa.
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'PSYCHEDELIA' SWIRLS THROUGH VULCAN GALLERY
Cal U’s Department of Art and Design presents “Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation,” featuring artworks created by students in Advanced Drawing and Advanced Painting classes.
The swirling colors and surreal visuals of “Psychedelia” will be on display from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10-15 in the Vulcan Gallery, on the first floor of Vulcan Hall.
Gallery admission is free.
Opening reception
An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Vulcan Gallery. The reception is free to the University community and the general public.
Contact us
For more information, contact faculty members Todd Pinkham at pinkham@calu.edu, Maggy Aston at Aston@calu.edu; or Art Club President Shannon Drudy at dru5424@calu.edu.
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FBI AGENT SPEAKS NOV. 13 IN DUDA HALL
Special Agent Michael Nealon provides an inside look at careers in the FBI when he speaks Nov. 13 at a free event sponsored by the Forensic Science Club and co-hosted by the Criminal Justice Club.
His presentation will take place at 6 p.m. in Duda Hall, Room 103.
Nealon works at the Mon Valley Regional FBI office in Charleroi, Pa. This office covers all of Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
He will explain the process of being hired by the FBI, plus requirements and career options. A question-and-answer session will follow his talk.
Hear the talk
Special Agent Nealon’s talk is free and open to the public.
Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.
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BANNERS AND EVENTS HONOR VETERANS
In November, a series of events honor service members and veterans.
Nov. 1-30— Banners displayed on the Cal U campus honor military veterans for their service. The Veterans Banner Project invites community members to purchase banners honoring family members, colleagues and friends. A map of the 42 banner locations is available online, and the public may tour the campus daily from dawn to dusk.
Nov. 9— Renegade Wrestling Alliance presents “Salute to the Troops II,” a professional wrestling event at the Cal U Convocation Center. Doors open at 3:45 p.m.; bell time is 5 p.m. A portion of net proceeds supports the Post-9/11 Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for California University. Admission is free for veterans and service members with military identification; for others, cost is $20 for assigned seating, $15 for general admission, $6 for children and students with school ID. For tickets: veterans@calu.edu or 724-938-4076.
Nov. 10 — Cal U welcomes the public to its 41st annual Veterans Dinner, 6-8 p.m. in the Cal U Convocation Center’s south wing. The annual event honors veterans on campus and throughout the region and recognizes the recipient of this year’s Col. Art Bakewell Scholarship. Ticket price is $15; Cal U students are admitted free, along with service members and veterans. Registration is required.
Nov. 11 —Cal U’s Office of Veterans Affairs hosts an off-campus VetTogether from 5-7 p.m. at Lagerheads in Coal Center, Pa. The monthly gathering gives veterans and service members an opportunity to socialize and build camaraderie. For details, contact Capt. Robert Prah, director of Veterans Affairs.
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FACULTY EXPLORE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The Center of Undergraduate Research hosts Dr. Jenny Olin Shanahan, of Bridgewater State University, an expert in research and creative scholarship for all disciplines. Cal U faculty may register for workshops or attend a plenary lecture.
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A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM PRESIDENT JONES
Today, five members of the California University of Pennsylvania football team were arrested and charged in connection with a violent incident that occurred early this morning in California Borough.
All five students have been suspended from the University and from the team, effective immediately.
In light of these charges, Saturday’s home football game against Gannon University has been cancelled. The commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has been notified that the Vulcans will forfeit the game.
Interim University President Geraldine M. Jones issued this statement:
“California University does not tolerate violent behavior, and the five student-athletes charged in connection with this incident will face University sanctions, along with any penalties imposed by law.
“The police investigation is continuing, and the rights of these accused students will be upheld. But in light of these allegations, I asked Coach Kellar to cancel Saturday’s game. Behavior has consequences, and all Cal U students, including student-athletes, must abide by our Student Code of Conduct if they wish to remain a part of our campus community.
“At the same time, it must be clearly understood that the actions of a small group of individuals are not representative of our entire student body, nor of all Cal U student-athletes. I ask our entire campus community to recommit to our University’s core values, and to demonstrate through their words and their actions the best that our University can be.
“Our hearts and our prayers go out to the victim, his family and his friends. All else pales in comparison.”
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PREVENTION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON MILITARY
Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention
2-4 p.m.
Nov. 17, 2014
Eberly Hall, Room 110
Each day an estimated 22 U.S. military veterans die by suicide, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Learn to identify the warning signs, and what you can do to help, at a Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention program organized and presented by Cal U staff.
Presenters are:
- Capt. Robert Prah, director of the Office of Veterans Affairs at Cal U. A member of the Army National Guard, he is a suicide intervention officer and a trainer for the Army-approved Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) suicide prevention and awareness training program.
- Capt. Carolyn Clements, assistant director and military coordinator for Cal U Global Online. She is a trainer for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), the Army-approved intervention training for Army leaders, chaplains and other care providers. Explore resources for military students
- Jason Brosk, a readjustment counseling therapist who works with veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs center in McKeesport, Pa.
Join us
The program is free and open to the public. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.
Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.
How Cal U serves
California University of Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Military Friendly School and a “Best for Vets” choice for service members and military veterans seeking higher education. In addition to online degree programs offered through its worldwide Internet-based learning community, Cal U Global Online, California University is a GoArmyEd provider of online education for Army personnel and their families.
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