May 2012 News

  • WELCOME TO CAMPUS PARENTS AND STUDENTS

    May 30, 2012

    Cal U has a special program for high school students who are entering their senior year. Start thinking about your future right now, at the Pre-Senior Open House.

  • AN OPEN LETTER TO CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY

    May 25, 2012

    Please click “more” to read an open letter to the entire Cal U community from Guido M. Pichini, chair of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

  • A MESSAGE FROM ACTING PRESIDENT GERALDINE JONES

    May 18, 2012

    Cal U is moving forward, and the University remains vibrant and strong. As acting president, Geraldine Jones calls on every member of the campus community to 'realize the promise and potential of this great University.'

  • MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN, CAL U COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES

    May 17, 2012

    The PASSHE Board of Governors has taken a new direction regarding Cal U's leadership. The Council of Trustees, and acting President Geraldine Jones, are committed to the continued success of our students and our University.

  • BENEDUM GRANT SUPPORTS MECHATRONICS TRAINING

    May 16, 2012

    Cal U is hosting a Siemens Mechatronic Systems Instructor Certification Program now through June 22. A Benedum Foundation grant supports the training for secondary and post-secondary teachers.

  • HOME SHOW DEBUTS AT CONVOCATION CENTER

    May 14, 2012

    Tri-State Events, Inc. presents a weekend full of family-friendly entertainment during the C. Harper Western PA Home Show and Community Days May 18-20 at the Convocation Center. Click "more" for details.

  • SEEK SUMMER CAMP CONTINUES THROUGH AUG. 10

    May 14, 2012

    The second session of SEEK, the Summer Educational Erichment for Kids program, summer camp continues through Aug. 10. Click "more" to view a slideshow from the first camp session.

  • WATCH COMMENCEMENTS LIVE ONLINE

    May 10, 2012

    Cal U will stream live video of graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies so families and friends can watch from anywhere in the world. See our graduate ceremonies at 7 p.m. Friday; watch undergraduates at 10 a.m. Saturday.

  • CAL U OFFERS SUMMER FUN WEEK AT SOUTHPOINTE

    May 09, 2012

    Register your child today for a week of educational summer fun June 18-22 at Cal U's Southpointe Center. Sessions will be held from 1-4 p.m. daily for children ages 8-12 and will include a variety of entertaining, yet educational programs.

  • CAL U AGAIN LANDS ON 'GREEN COLLEGE' LIST

    May 07, 2012

    Cal U has earned a listing again in The Princeton Review's 'Guide to Green Colleges,' a directory produced annually in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. The University's profile focuses on the sustainable geothermal energy used for heating and cooling residence halls.

  • THE JOURNAL: ALUMNI ADDRESS GRADUATES

    May 07, 2012

    A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Alumni to address graduates; Cleanup includes 'E-cycling;' Students stage 2012 Wildlife Conclave; Acclaimed voting rights advocate speaks on election day. Click "more" to read the journal now.

  • UPDATE: SEASON ENDS FOR MEN'S GOLF TEAM

    May 01, 2012

    The men's golf team ended its season with a 10th-place tie at the NCAA D-II Atlantic/East Region Championship. The Vulcans closed at 16 over par, finishing in a tie with Massachusetts-Lowell.

  • LEAVE A LEGACY: CLASS OF 2012 SENIOR GIFT DRIVE

    May 01, 2012

    Graduating seniors, their families and friends can create a lasting legacy through the Class of 2012 Senior Gift Drive. Make your gift in person, online or through a new text messaging option - and see what a difference $20.12 can make.