November 2010 News

  • CRIME UPDATE

    November 29, 2010

    Police are continuing to investigate an armed robbery at an apartment on Second Street in California Borough. Click "more" for details.

  • EMINENT ALUMNI TO ADDRESS WINTER GRADUATES

    November 29, 2010

    Two distinguished alumni will address graduating students during winter Commencement ceremonies in Hamer Hall. Dr. Saundra Kiski Stout will address master's degree candidates at 7 p.m. Dec. 17, and Armand Balsano will speak to undergraduates at 10 a.m. Dec. 18.

  • STORM-CHASING SCIENTIST TALKS TORNADOES

    November 29, 2010

    Dr. Karen Kosiba, a postdoctoral scientist at the Center for Severe Weather Research (CSWR) in Boulder, Colo., will discuss her participation in the largest tornado field project in history. This free event will take place 11 a.m. Dec. 9 in Eberly Hall, Room 110.

  • HETTMAN NAMED PRESIDENT OF NURSING ASSOCIATION

    November 24, 2010

    Dr. Cheryl A. Hettman, a registered nurse and chair of the Department of Nursing, is serving as president of the nonprofit National Association of Catholic Nurses, USA.

  • TALK RECALLS 1885 VISIT BY FREDERICK DOUGLASS

    November 24, 2010

    The Frederick Douglass Institute will host a lecture by a descendant of the famed orator and abolitionist at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 in Morgan Hall. The talk by Kenneth Morris Jr. commemorates Frederick Douglass' visit to California in 1885.

  • TODAY: DOLINAR TO SPEAK AT POINSETTIA LUNCHEON

    November 18, 2010

    Alumna and journalist Beth Dolinar ’81 will be the guest speaker at the Southpointe Center’s Poinsettia Tea Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today. Ticket price for the tea is $25. Pre-registration is required; reservations must be received by Nov. 29.

  • VOLLEYBALL FALLS IN NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

    November 16, 2010

    By a score of 3-0, the Vulcans lost to top-seeded Clarion on Nov. 21 in the championship game of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament. Cal U finishes the 2010 season with a 23-13 overall record.

  • IMPROV EXPLORES INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS

    November 16, 2010

    The Good Life student improv troupe will explore interracial relationships in "Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover." Shows open at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 in the Blaney Theatre inside Steele Hall. Ticket price is $1 at the door.

  • FOOTBALL TEAM LOSES NCAA PLAYOFF OPENER

    November 15, 2010

    The Vulcans lost to Bloomsburg, 28-26, in the first round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs on Nov. 20. Cal U finishes the season with a 10-2 overall record.

  • WOMEN'S SOCCER FALLS TO WEST CHESTER

    November 12, 2010

    After battling to a 1-1 tie in regulation play and overtime, the women's soccer team fell to West Chester by a final score of 5-4 in penalty kicks. The loss eliminated the Vulcans from the NCAA Divison II playoffs.

  • TODAY: NCRETE HOSTS VEX ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS

    November 10, 2010

    The National Center for Robotics Engineering and Technology Education (NCRETE) will host two VEX Robotics World Championship qualifying competitions from 8 a.m-5 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Performance Center, inside the Natali Student Center. Click “more” for additional information.

  • "A RADIO CHRISTMAS SHOW" ON STAGE TONIGHT

    November 10, 2010

    Cal U's Department of Music will re-create a Wold War II-era holiday broadcast when it presents "A Radio Christmas Show" Nov. 19, 21, and 22 at 8 p.m. in Morgan Hall Auditorium. Ticket price is $10 at the door; Cal U students are admitted free with a valid CalCard.

  • GOSPEL CHOIR PRESENTS "JOY NIGHT" NOV. 13

    November 09, 2010

    The Young and Gifted Gospel Choir will present "Joy Night," a concert celebration in spirit and fellowship, at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Performance Center inside Natali Student Center. Minister and singer Johnathan Dunn will be a guest performer during the concert.

  • STUDENTS RECEIVE WOMAN OF THE YEAR HONORS

    November 09, 2010

    The President's Commission for the Status of Women presented awards to three students during the Fall 2010 Woman of the Year luncheon Nov. 3 in Kara Alumni House. Click "more" for additional information.

  • "BREAKING CHAINS" ADDRESSES MALE VIOLENCE

    November 08, 2010

    Two Pittsburgh –area experts in conflict resolution and violence prevention will present to male students 11 a.m. Nov. 18 in Morgan Hall. Male students are encouraged to participate by voicing their concerns about violence and helping to formulate resolution strategies.

  • METEOROLOGY CLUB NAMED CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

    November 04, 2010

    For the second time in four years, the Cal U Meteorology Club received the Chapter of the Year Award from the National Weather Association. The chapter was recognized for exemplary outreach, mentoring, and science sharing activities.