California University of Pennsylvania

HELP DESK CHANGES AIM TO IMPROVE SERVICE

UTech Services is expanding its services to make the department more effective in providing support and resolving problems. Help Desk hours are from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.

REGISTER NOW FOR FAMILY WEEKEND OCT. 1-3

Students and parents can register now for Family Weekend, a growing tradition that brings parents, family and friends together with Cal U students for a weekend of sports, food and entertainment. Festivities Oct. 1-3 feature a variety of on-campus and off-campus events.

TODAY: AUDITIONS FOR FALL PRODUCTIONS

The Department of Theatre and Dance will hold mass auditions for all 2010 fall theatre productions 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in Steele Hall. Auditions are open to all students.

STAFF CONVOCATION WILL TAKE PLACE SEPT. 14

The Fall 2010 Staff Convocation is set for Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Performance Center inside the Natali Student Center. President Angelo Armenti, Jr. will give his "State of the University" address and field questions by the staff.

CAL U HEALTH FAIR IS SET FOR SEPT. 15

The 23rd annual Health Fair will take place at 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Performance Center inside the Natali Student Center. The health fair is free and open to the campus community and the public.

CONSTITUTION DAY PROGRAM SET FOR SEPT. 17

The Cal U community will mark Constitution Day with a panel discussion about "Civil Liberties at Time of War." The free event will be held Sept. 17 in the Performance Center of the Natali Student Center.

RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS JOINS PARTY IN THE PARK

The 2010 home football season gets under way with the fifth annual Party in the Park and a performance by nationally known rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. The festivities begin at noon Sept. 18 in Roadman Park.

CAL U NAMED 'BEST IN NORTHEAST'

For the sixth consecutive year, The Princeton Review has named California University of Pennsylvania one of the best colleges and universities in the northeastern U.S. The education services company recognizes the University for 'state of the art' classrooms and a 'variety of majors.'

CAL U NAMED 'MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL'

For the second consecutive year, "G.I. Jobs" magazine has named California University of Pennsylvania one of the nation's top Military Friendly Schools. Click "more" for additional information.

9/11, 3:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Cal U @ CW Post, Brookville, NY (Vulcan Fan Bus)

Don't miss Cal U vs. CW Post in Brookville, NY this Saturday at 1 p.m. The bus departs from the Public Safety Building at 3 a.m. Sign-up at the Information Desk in the Natali Student Center.

9/18, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Party in the Park

Cal U will kick off the 2010 home football season with its fifth annual Party in the Park and a performance by the nationally known rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. The party gets started at noon Sept. 18 in Roadman Park, on Cal U’s south campus.

9/28, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Glen Meakem Lecture

Cal U will host an appearance by talk radio host Glen Meakem at 11 a.m. Sept. 28 in Room 110 of the Eberly Science and Technology Center on the Cal U campus. Meakem’s talk, "Help Save the American Dream: We Need You" is free and open to the public.

10/2, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Family Weekend

Family Weekend at Cal U is a growing tradition that brings parents, family members and friends together with their Cal U student for a weekend of fun and college memories.

10/2, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Community Auditions - Christmas Carol, the Musical

Cal U's Department of Theatre and Dance and the Mon Valley Dance Council would like to announce auditions for "A Christmas Carol the Musical" on Saturday, Oct. 2.

10/16, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Homecoming

This year's Homecoming celebration will take place from Monday, Oct. 11 through Saturday, Oct. 16. Click here for dates and times of all the activities and events scheduled for Homecoming 2010.

10/20, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

"Dancing with Death"

At "Dancing with Death: Warfare, Wounds and Disease in the Middle Ages," audience members can participate in a book signing, meet with the speakers, view displays of Friesian horses and watch demonstrations of historically accurate fencing.

10/21, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

"Dancing with Death"

At "Dancing with Death: Warfare, Wounds and Disease in the Middle Ages," audience members can participate in a book signing, meet with the speakers, view displays of Friesian horses and watch demonstrations of historically accurate fencing.

10/22, 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

"Dancing with Death"

At "Dancing with Death: Warfare, Wounds and Disease in the Middle Ages," audience members can participate in a book signing, meet with the speakers, view displays of Friesian horses and watch demonstrations of historically accurate fencing.

MMVTA OFFERS FREE BUS SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority has announced several new or updated routes, including free bus services from the park-and-ride lot in Large, Pa., for students with valid CalCards. For more information click  here.

PARKING REGISTRATION

Registration for parking will remain open throughout the academic year. To register for student, faculty or staff parking, or to add yourself to a waitlist, click here.

If you have questions about parking, call us at 724-938-4677.

NO THRU-TRAFFIC

Beginning March 1, there will be no thru-traffic on Third Street between Hickory and Gallagher Way. To reach Gallagher Hall from Third Street, drivers must make a RIGHT at the intersection with Hickory, continue to the stop sign at Hickory and Sixth, then turn LEFT and follow Sixth Street to Gallagher Hall.

PARKING QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?

Please direct all questions, comments and concerns about parking to the Office of Transportation and Parking. E-mail calupat@calu.edu or phone 724-938-4677.

HANDICAPPED, VISITOR PARKING

Handicapped access parking spaces are available on the main campus. All bus service between Roadman Park and main campus is handicapped accessible. Limited parking for visitors is available in the small lot beside Kara Alumni House.

DIRECTIONS TO ROADMAN PARK

From the Cal U entrance, follow Third Street to the traffic light at Wood. Turn left; continue uphill to the stop sign. Bear left slightly to continue on California Road (Route 88). Roadman Park is on your right. For parking, use the entrance just AFTER Adamson Stadium.

THIRD STREET CLOSED NEAR GALLAGHER

Third Street near Gallagher Hall is closed to traffic. To reach the River Lot, use the Hamer railroad crossing: Follow signs from Green Street to Second to Beazell, then take the Loop Road to the crossing.

RAIL CROSSING CLOSED AT THIRD STREET

The Third Street railroad crossing is permanently closed. To access the River Lot,  use the Beazelle Street Crossing or Hamer Crossing.

HAMER WAY CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION

Hamer Way is CLOSED from the Third St. intersection to the railroad crossing. The Hamer crossing to the River Lot will remain OPEN. Vehicles exiting the River Lot at the Hamer crossing must turn RIGHT. The Hamer Parking Lot is permanently closed.

EXIT RESTRICTED AT HAMER HALL

The exterior doors of Hamer Hall facing the construction site are designated as EMERGENCY EXITS ONLY. To enter and leave Hamer Hall, use doors facing Coover Hall.