Looking to advance your career by earning a master's degree? Whether you prefer to study on campus or online, learn more about master's degree programs at California University. Register now for a Graduate School Open House from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kara Alumni House.
For more information, visit http://www.calu.edu/prospective/graduate/admissions-events/index.htm
Talks by Mischa Haider 
Oct 11, 2016
As part of its celebration of LGBT History Month, Cal U’s Lambda Bridges LGBTQA Programs Office will sponsor two presentations by Harvard faculty member and transgender activist Mischa Haider.
On Oct. 11, Haider will speak from 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. in the Vulcan Theater inside the Natali Student Center, and from 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. in Duda Hall, Room 116.
Both free events are open to the campus community and to the public.
A transgender activist and mother, Haider is an applied physicist at Harvard University who studies applications of mathematical and physical models to social networks.
Prior to her work in social networks, she conducted research on femtosecond lasers and NMR studies of protein structure.
Before coming to Harvard, Haider was involved in research on high-temperature superconductivity at Imperial College in London.
She has written for TheAdvocate and Tikkun, and her research has been published in Applied Physics Letters.
Haider also is a member of the board of trustees at Lambda Literary, which promotes LGBT literature and sponsors the annual Lambda Literary Awards.
Celebrate Cal U's presidential inauguration by attending a free event! Various Cal U departments give talks and performances from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, Oct. 10-12, in the Natali Student Center. Students, employees and our California neighbors are invited. Click 'more' for a schedule.
For more information, visit http://www.calu.edu/inauguration/other-events/index.htm
“Cal U Carnival” is the theme for events Oct. 17-22 as California University of Pennsylvania celebrates Homecoming 2016.
Register to have your club/organization take part in pre-parade activities or the Homecoming Parade
The week’s traditional highlight is the Homecoming Day celebration on Oct. 22.
Pre-parade activities begin at 10 a.m. on the main campus, where inflatables with a carnival theme will add to the family-friendly fun. Balloon art and a petting zoo are planned, along with tables organized by various clubs and organizations.
At 11 a.m., the Alumni Relations Office holds a “Picnic on the Patio” at the Kara Alumni House. Graduates and their guests are invited to enjoy picnic fare and socialize with friends and former classmates.
The Homecoming Parade steps off at noon. The march starts at the Convocation Center and travels down Third Street. Marchers will turn right at Union Street and continue back to campus on Second Street.
A Vulcan Huddle tailgate party begins at 1 p.m. at Roadman Park, near the pavilions outside Adamson Stadium.
At 3 p.m. the Cal U football team hosts Gannon University in Adamson Stadium. The Cal U Marching Band will perform at halftime, when winners of the Homecoming Parade float competition will be announced and the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned.
Football ticket price is $10; visiting students pay $5; Cal U students, faculty and staff with valid CalCards are admitted free, along with children ages 12 and younger.
Oct. 18: Announcement of the 2016 Homecoming Court, 11:30 a.m. in the Natali Student Center’s Food Court. The pop/acoustic/folk duo Shane & Emily performs.
Cal U Hockey Night at Rostraver Ice Garden, off Route 51 near Belle Vernon. Game 1 at 4:30 p.m., free public skate from 6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; game 2 at 8:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit Pittsburgh Pirates Charities. Admission is free for Cal U students with a valid CalCard; non-students pay $5.
Oct. 19:Cincinnati Circus, 6-9 p.m. at the Convocation Center. One-ring, 10-act circus with clowns, face-painting and concessions. Pre-show at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Admission is free; the public may attend.
Vulcan soccer, at the Phillipsburg Soccer Complex. Men’s game at 5 p.m., women’s game at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: UndergroundCafé, 9 p.m., Performance Center in the Natali Student Center. Featured performers: ‘90s cover band Nine Deez Nite.
Throughout the week, students, faculty and staff can take Cal U Carnival selfies at various locations in the Natali Student Center; for a chance to win prizes, tweet your photos to @CalUStuAffairs.
A new edition of the Cal U Journal is available online. The latest headlines include: President emphasizes opportunities; Barnhart named provost; Project revitalizing Pike Run. Click here to read the latest Cal U Journal online.
Conference on Homeland and International Security: “Human Security II: Building Community and Police Teams to Protect and Serve Our Citizens”
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 2
Performance Center, inside the Natali Student Center
The Department of Criminal Justice, presents the 9th annual Conference on Homeland and International Security, which explores current tensions between communities and police, and how those entities can work together more effectively.
Keynote speaker is Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Tyree C. Blocker, who commands Pennsylvania’s 4,500 state police troopers. A 30-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police, Blocker’s talk will address “21st-Century Policing.”
Other speakers:
Attendees may sign in beginning at 8 a.m.
9-9:15 a.m. — Opening ceremony and opening remarks
9:15-9:50 a.m.— Dr. Mathilda Spencer: “Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System”
9:50-10:25 a.m.— Cody Santiago: “Community Initiative to Fighting Violent Crimes: A city of York, Pa. Case Study”
10:25-11 a.m.— Dr. Hans Mumm: “Technology, Community and Policing”
11-11:35 a.m.— Dr. Christopher Wydra: “Building Trust and Collaboration Between Police and Community”
11:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m.— Col. Tyree C. Blocker: “21st-Century Policing”
12:15-12:30 p.m.— Closing remarks
Admission to the Conference on Homeland and International Security is free. The public may attend. Registration is required.
To register, send your name and title/rank, company/organization/department, phone number and email address to Melinda Kolesar at KOL6474@calu.edu.
To promote your business or organization in the conference program at the gold ($500) or silver ($250) sponsorship levels, contact Melinda Kolesar at KOL6474@calu.edu.
Will there be fireworks or a flame-out? Civility or insults?
Hear what Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have to say about the issues, and each other, during the final presidential debate before Election Day 2016.
The DebateWatch party begins at 9 p.m. Oct. 19 in Eberly Hall, Room 110. We’ll watch the live broadcast of debate, held at the University of Nevada, and discuss the candidates’ positions on the issues — especially those that most affect young voters.
The event is free and the public may attend.
The Cal U chapter of the American Democracy Project sponsors this event. Learn more about the ADP or read information for student voters and nonpartisan voter guides.
These free events are sponsored by the American Democracy Project at Cal U:
Oct. 25:Issues Expo, 11 a.m., Natali Student Center, Rooms 206/207
Nov. 3:CampaignWatch,11 a.m., Manderino Library, Room 408
Nov. 8:2016 ElectionWatch,8 p.m., Performance Center, inside the Natali Student Center
Nov. 15: 2016 Election Analysis Forum, 7 p.m., Eberly Hall, Room 110
Families looking for a silly, spooky Halloween treat can meet “Wiley and the Hairy Man” at California University of Pennsylvania.
First-year students appear onstage when the Department of Music and Theatre presents this family-friendly adventure at 7 p.m. Oct. 27-28, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
All performances are in the Gerald and Carolyn Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall, on the Cal U campus.
“This is fun, silly, scary and a great show that addresses the human universal of overcoming your fears and succeeding even when you think the odds are stacked against you,” says director John Paul Staszel ’03, an assistant professor at Cal U.
“This is a must-see over Halloween weekend.”
The tale centers on a fatherless boy, his conjure-woman mother, his faithful dog and the Hairy Man who haunts Wiley's days and dreams. Through rhythm and rhyme, a chorus creates the mystery of the swamp.
Playwright Suzan Zeder’s drama is the 20th annual first-year student show at Cal U.
“Wiley and the Hairy Man” is open to the public.
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 Hall Box Office at 724-938-5943.
A tentative agreement has been reached between Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education and the union representing faculty at all 14 State System universities, including Cal U.
Faculty return to work officially at midnight. ALL CLASSES WILL RESUME AS SCHEDULED ON MONDAY, OCT. 24.
Read the news release from the State System of Higher Education
The list of courses that are being taught has been updated. Log in to Desire2Learn (D2L) to see the most recent list of courses that are in session.
Remember: Instead of visiting your class meeting sites, you may use this list to determine whether your classes are being held during the faculty strike.
Please check in regularly; this list is subject to change.
For the convenience of Cal U’s resident, commuter and Global Online students, the University has begun posting a list of courses that are meeting on campus or being delivered online.
Please log in to Desire2Learn (D2L) to see the most recent list of courses that are in session.
This list will be updated daily during the strike by the faculty union. Students should log in to D2L at least once a day, since the list may change.
The University is doing its best to keep this list as current and accurate as possible. Students may use this list to check in with their classes rather than visiting their class meeting sites.
Also, read the latest information from the State System, including its "myth busters" summary.
Students should have access to D2L. If you cannot access the system, please email CJ Dejuliis at cj.dejuliis@calu.edu.
Coaches are not on strike and Vulcan athletics teams are competing as scheduled. For details, visit www.calvulcans.com.
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF), which represents faculty at all 14 state-owned universities, has announced a strike.
Read information from the State System
Cal U remains open. All students should report to their regularly scheduled classes.
Faculty members are not required to participate in the work stoppage. If a faculty member or qualified substitute is on hand, your on-campus class should proceed as usual, in its regular location. If an instructor does not arrive within 10-15 minutes of the scheduled start of class, you are free to go.
Students who are taking online classes should log in every day to see if those classes are being held.
Students will have access to D2L during the strike. if you do not have access, email CJ DeJuliis at dejuliis_cj@calu.edu.
There are many opportunities for independent learning, even if classes are not being held. Students should make every attempt to use their time wisely during the strike.
Read Frequently Asked Questions for Cal U students
To the fullest extent possible, the University is continuing to provide services to our students.
Members of the faculty union have the right to picket during the strike. The University is taking steps to ensure that students are safe on campus and can enter and leave the campus safely.
Information from Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education is being updated regularly. Check here for the latest news about the contract dispute.
Read FAQs and the latest news and information from the State System
To our Cal U campus community,
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has announced a tentative agreement with APSCUF, the union representing faculty at all 14 State System universities, including Cal U.
Faculty return to work officially at midnight, and classes will resume Monday as scheduled. This is good news for our students, who can return to their studies without further delay.
As a campus community, our job now is to come together and, with mutual respect, return to our primary purpose: providing every Cal U student with a high-quality academic education and a college experience that is second to none.
We will move forward in the spirit of our core values — Integrity, Civility and Responsibility. I am proud to say that those values were on display even during the past three days, and I expect them to guide our interactions in the days ahead.
I want to thank all those who worked tirelessly on behalf of our students during this challenging time.
Above all, I thank our students for their patience and cooperation. You are the heart of our University, the reason that our faculty and staff come to work every day. I will be glad to see you back in our classrooms on Monday morning.
Sincerely yours,
Geraldine M. Jones
President, California University of Pennsylvania
P.S. For more information about the tentative agreement, read the news release from the State
A new edition of the Cal U Journal is available online. The latest headlines include: Cal U inaugurates its seventh President; Conference looks at police and community; Academics, tradition, service in spotlight. Click here to read the latest Cal U Journal online.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Make your vote count! Click 'more' to read nonpartisan guides to key candidates' positions, learn what a 'third party' vote can mean, find your polling place and see what ID you should bring to the polls.
For more information, visit http://www.calu.edu/academics/american-democracy-project/information-for-student-voters/index.htm
Attention, shoppers! 
Specially marked Vulcan Flyer buses make regular trips between campus and the Walmart Supercenter in West Brownsville.
Buses making the run will have a “Shoppers Shuttle” designation prominently displayed.
The service is free for students, faculty and staff. Students must present a CalCard to ride; each student may bring one guest.
Service is available Mondays through Saturdays (except holidays when campus is closed).
A shuttle arrives at Walmart once every hour.
On weekdays:
OnSaturdays:
Questions?
For questions about the Shoppers Shuttle or Vulcan Flyer service, contact the Office of Parking and Transportation at 724-938-4677.
'As we pull together to ensure a smooth transition back to normal operations,' read a special message sent to all 14 State System campuses by the Board of Governors and the Chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.
For more information, visit http://www.passhe.edu/SpecialMessage/Pages/10-27-16.aspx
‘Day of the Dead’ art exhibition 
Nov. 1-16
Vulcan Student Gallery, Vulcan Hall
Student artworks conjure Día de los Muertos, the Mexican “Day of the Dead,” Nov. 1-16 in the Vulcan Student Gallery.
The exhibition of ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints and metalwork opens with a costume party reception at 6 p.m. Nov. 1.
Readings of spooky poems and Spanish-language pieces will set the tone, along with carved pumpkins and other decorations. Student musicians will perform and refreshments will be served.
Guests are encouraged to dress in costume. Prizes will be awarded for the best artworks, costumes, performances and pumpkin carvings. Artworks will be available for sale at reasonable prices.
After the opening, visitors may view the exhibition from 10 a.m-3 p.m. weekdays.
All members of the campus community are invited to attend the reception and tour the exhibition. Both are open to the public. Admission is free.
For more information, contact faculty members Maggy Aston (aston@calu.edu) or Todd Pinkham (pinkham@calu.edu), of the Department of Art and Languages; student Erica Yohmen (yoh3307@calu.edu); or the department office (724-938-4182.)
2016 Election Analysis Forum
7 p.m. Nov. 15
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 analyst Jon Delano, money and politics editor at KDKA-TV, will be the moderator for the 2016 Election Analysis Forum.
The program is free and open to the public.
Panelists are:
“We are so fortunate to have these national experts return to dissect the results, answer insightful questions and tell us what they mean just one week after the election,” says Dr. Melanie Blumberg, a professor in Cal U’s Department of History, Politics and Society and campus director of the American Democracy Project.
“The decisions made by elected officials affect a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from student loan guarantees to health care coverage.”
Presenting the Nov. 15 event are the campus chapter of the American Democracy Project, the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost/Academic Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Department of History, Politics and Society.
Experts from the Financial Aid Office provide free, personalized assistance for families of college-bound students who are completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA. Click 'more' to register for FAFSA Night at Cal U on Nov. 15.
For more information, visit http://www.calu.edu/FAFSAnight
2016 Election Watch
9 p.m. Nov. 8 (Election Day)
Performance Center, inside the Natali Student Center
Whether you support Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, a third-party candidate or “none of the above,” you’re invited to watch the election returns at the 2016 Election Watch party.
On Election Night, Nov. 8, you can witness democracy in action and expect some lively (but civil!) discussion as students, faculty, staff and community members watch the state-by-state totals add up.
The event is free and the public may attend.
The Cal U chapter of the American Democracy Project sponsors this event. Learn more about the ADP or read information for student voters and nonpartisan voter guides.
These free events are sponsored by the American Democracy Project at Cal U:
Nov. 15: 2016 Election Analysis Forum, 7 p.m., Eberly Hall, Room 110
