News
February
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LECTURES, EVENTS MARK BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 3, 2012
Weekly lectures and a month-long series of special events celebrate Black History Month. Two highlights: a sports panel featuring Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and a talk by film and TV actor Morris Chestnut, star of ‘Boyz n the Hood.’
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DAFFODIL DAYS ORDER FORMS DUE BY FEB. 24
February 2, 2012
Cal U again will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. Supporters can order a variety of Daffodil packages, or make anonymous gifts to local treatment facilities. Order forms will soon be distributed around campus and are due Feb. 24.
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EXPECTING A REFUND? CHOOSE DIRECT DEPOSIT
February 2, 2012
Students who are expecting a refund for the spring semester can have those funds deposited directly into their bank accounts. Choosing direct deposit is easy with VIP, the Vulcan Information Portal.
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WEATHER REPORT: 100% CHANCE OF STORMFEST
February 2, 2012
More than 100 Cal U students will help kids have fun with geoscience at the fifth annual StormFest, an educational outreach event Feb. 24-25 at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.
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SOPRANO SINGER OPENS 2012 RECITAL SERIES
February 1, 2012
The Cal U Recital Series will open its 2012 season with soprano Diba Alvi at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 in Old Main Chapel. Alvi was the winner of the 2006 Pittsburgh Concert Society Competition and the Tuesday Musical Club Individual Artist Award.
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SOPHOMORE SYMPOSIUM FOCUSES ON INTERNSHIPS
February 1, 2012
Sophomores: Looking for an internship to meet curriculum requirements and start building your career? Come to the inaugural Sophomore Symposium Feb. 16 in the Performance Center. Registration is limited to the first 250 students.
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FREE COUNSELING AVAILABLE WEEKLY FOR VETERANS
February 1, 2012
The Office of Veterans Affairs offers free, weekly counseling sessions for military veterans and their families. A licensed professional counselor meets with clients in Carter Hall.
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THIS WEEK’S JOURNAL: GLOBAL ONLINE BEST IN U.S.
January 30, 2012
A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Best in the U.S. for online education; 'Women of the Year' honored; Navoney named to VP role; Cal U set for annual Day of Service. Click "more" to read the Journal now.
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ACADEMIC SCHEDULING CENTER OPEN THIS WEEKEND
January 26, 2012
Students: Do you need help registering for spring semester classes? Do you need an Academic Plan so you can file a Financial Aid Appeal? The Academic Scheduling Center in Noss Hall will be open this weekend to assist you.
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FALL 2011 DEAN'S LIST
January 25, 2012
The Fall 2011 dean's list at Cal U recognizes students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher this semester.
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DANCERS AUDITION FOR SPRING PRODUCTION
January 23, 2012
Student dancers audition Jan. 29 for the annual Spring Dance Concert presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance. Performers will be asked to demonstrate skill in a variety of dance styles.
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BASKETBALL ALUMNI RETURN TO PLAY
January 23, 2012
The men's and women's basketball programs honor players from the past at the annual Alumni Basketball Day. Join us today at the Convocation Center for the alumni game, followed by a Vulcan doubleheader against Mercyhurst.
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WORK OF YOUNG ARTISTS, WRITERS ON DISPLAY
January 23, 2012
Artwork and creative writing by students in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties will be on display in Gallagher Hall through Feb. 12 as part of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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THIS WEEK'S JOURNAL: VISITORS DRAWN TO DA VINCI
January 23, 2012
A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Students, visitors drawn to da Vinci's devices; Wi-Fi's reach, capacity expanded; Alumnae counsel grads at Commencement. Click "more" to read the Journal now.
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OFFICES OPEN THIS WEEKEND CLASSES START MONDAY
January 20, 2012
Key offices will be open this weekend to assist students with bill-paying, financial aid and last-minute scheduling for the spring semester. Click “more” for office hours on Saturday, Jan. 21, and Sunday, Jan. 22.
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PASSHE BOARD MEETING STREAMED LIVE TODAY
January 19, 2012
The Board of Governors for the State System of Higher Education meets at at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 in Harrisburg.The meeting will be streamed live on the Web. Click “more” to see today’s meeting.
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CAL U PROVIDES FULLY 'WIRELESS' CAMPUS
January 17, 2012
Students, faculty, staff and Cal U visitors will now have easy access to the Wi-Fi network through an additional 900 Wi-Fi access points. This project gives users increased capacity, broader coverage and faster service both indoors and outdoors.
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FIRST RESPONDERS BASKETBALL DISCOUNT
January 17, 2012
Firefighters, police officers and emergency medical service providers pay just $3 to see the Vulcan women's and men's basketball teams play Slippery Rock on Jan. 18 in the Convocation Center.
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BASKETBALL HANDLER WILL SPIN DURING HOOPS GAMES
January 12, 2012
See a demo by basketball handler Tanya Crevier this weekend during the Jan. 14 Vulcan men’s game vs. Gannon or at the Jan. 15 high school basketball festival hosted by Cal U Men United.
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REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER COLLEGE AT CAL U
January 12, 2012
Registration is open for Summer College at Cal U. Both Cal U students and visiting students from other institutions can participate in a wide variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Click "more" to register now.
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TAKE PART IN THE ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE
January 11, 2012
Students, faculty and staff can join the annual Day of Service honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Activities are scheduled from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Performance Center, with a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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FACULTY CONVOCATION SET FOR 11 A.M. JAN. 24
January 9, 2012
The 2012 Faculty Convocation is set for 11 a.m. Jan. 24 in the Learning Resource Center auditorium inside Morgan Hall. President Angelo Armenti, Jr. will give his "State of the University" address and field questions posed by the University's faculty.
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GLOBAL ONLINE RANKED BEST IN NATION AGAIN
January 7, 2012
A nationwide survey of online schools ranked Cal U best for online education for a second consecutive year. Rankings are based on cost of tuition and books, student-to-faculty ratios, graduation and retention rates, and the rate at which students repay their college loans on time.
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CAL U TO HOST SPORTS OFFICIALS RECRUITMENT FAIR
January 6, 2012
Discuss officiating with area representatives during a free PIAA/WPIAL Sports Officials Recruitment Fair from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 22 in Hamer Hall Gymnasium. Click "more" for details.
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SPECIAL PRICES, ACTIVITIES AT HOOPS EVENT
January 2, 2012
Discounted tickets will be available for two men's and women's basketball games Jan. 6-7 at the new Convocation Center. Music, family entertainment and prize giveaways also will take place throughout the weekend. Click "more" to learn about "Faith and Family Night" and "Dollar Night."
