November 2012 News

  • A MESSAGE FROM ACTING PRESIDENT GERALDINE JONES

    November 30, 2012

    Stuffing a bus full of toys for needy children is just one way that our Cal U students are reaching out to others. At the holiday season and throughout the year, a spirit of giving drives our campus community.

  • CONVOCATION CENTER TO BE CLOSED FOR FILMING

    November 28, 2012

    The Convocation Center will be closed and a portion of the Loop Road will be inaccessible to traffic Dec. 16-23 while movie scenes are filmed on campus. Learn how members of the campus community may apply to appear as 'extras' in the film.

  • STUDENTS STUFF A BUS WITH TOYS FOR TOTS

    November 26, 2012

    For the second consecutive year, Student Government is leading a Toys for Tots drive through the Stuff-a-Bus program. At 11 a.m. today, Santa will drive the Vulcan Flyer to the front of the Natali Student Center to pick up the toys.

  • MUSICIANS PERFORM 'FOOTBALL' THEME

    November 21, 2012

    Two faculty members and several Cal U music students joined the Washington Symphony Orchestra when it taped the Monday Night Football theme song for the Nov. 19 football game televised nationally by ESPN. Click "more" to view the segment and learn more about Cal U's involvement.

  • VOLLEYBALL TEAM FALLS IN NCAA REGIONAL FINALS

    November 20, 2012

    In its 7th consecutive appearance in post-season play, the women's volleyball team lost, 3-1, to Wheeling-Jesuit University in the finals of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament on Dec. 1.

  • HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TICKETS ON SALE NOW

    November 19, 2012

    Cal U hosts the Original Harlem Globetrotters at 7 p.m. March 7 in the Convocation Center. Tickets are now on sale to the public, with NEW Saturday hours at the Box Office. Bring your CalCard for discounts. Click "more" for details!

  • SPEAKER SERIES CONTINUES WITH VIOLENCE EDUCATOR

    November 19, 2012

    Jennifer Soisson, a community education specialist for Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA, will discuss the effect of violence on children, safe dating, bullying and domestic violence during a Law and Society Speaker Series event at 11 a.m. Nov. 20 in Eberly, Room 110.

  • THE JOURNAL: 'BONES' EXPERT HAS ANSWERS

    November 19, 2012

    A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Anthropologist has the answers; Speakers discuss violence, artifacts; Annual luncheon honors Veterans. Click "more" to read the latest Journal.

  • STUDENTS 'BLEED BLACK AND RED' FOR BLOOD DRIVE

    November 14, 2012

    An American Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Student Government asks donors to 'bleed black and red' today — and donate more life-saving units of blood than rival Slippery Rock.

  • LIBRARY SATISFACTION SURVEY ONLINE NOW

    November 14, 2012

    How do you use Manderino Library? Take a quick survey that will help the campus library better serve our Cal U community — and you might win a prize! Click "more" to take the confidential survey.

  • 'LEARNING THRU ART' CONTINUES THROUGH NOV. 26

    November 12, 2012

    "Learning Thru Art: An Exhibition Featuring the Works of Children of The Village" will be on display from 8 a.m.-4 p.m, weekdays Nov. 15-26 in Vulcan Gallery. An opening reception at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 is free and open to the public.

  • TODAY: FREEZIN' 5K AND FUN WALK BEGINS AT 9 A.M.

    November 12, 2012

    The Freezin' 5K race and fun walk begins today at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in Parking Lot 2, across from the Eberly Science and Technology Center. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.

  • THE JOURNAL: STUDENTS SAY ‘THANKS’ AT DINNER

    November 12, 2012

    A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Political pros to discuss election results; Students say ‘thanks’ at Scholarship Dinner; Rhonda Vincent tickets on sale; Reality star visits campus. Click "more" to read the latest Journal.

  • WOMEN’S SOCCER HOSTS NCAA TOURNAMENT

    November 07, 2012

    The women’s soccer team lost to Slippery Rock, 1-0, in the NCAA Division II Tournament game at the Phillipsburg Soccer Facility. They end the season with a 16-5-1 overall record.

  • MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM OPENS DOORS

    November 07, 2012

    The Master of Social Work (MSW) program will hold an open house from 6-7:30 p.m. today in the Kara Alumni House. The event is free; registration is requested.

  • THE JOURNAL: MISSION DAY FOLLOW-UP

    November 05, 2012

    A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Mission Day Topics: Enrollment, Success; Professor helps company build French Connection; Pro Tools recording workshops planned. Click “more” to read the latest Journal.

  • SPEAKER SERIES CONTINUES WITH PAROLE AGENT

    November 05, 2012

    Darek W. Eberhart, a parole agent for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, will discuss state and federal probation during a Justice, Law and Society Speaker Series event at 11 a.m. today in Eberly, Room 110.

  • ELECTION NIGHT 'WATCH PARTY' BEGINS AT 8:30 P.M.

    November 02, 2012

    See who wins the White House! Join the Cal U community for Election Watch 2012, starting at 8:30 p.m. tonight in the Performance Center. Enjoy free pizza and soft drinks as you watch the election returns come in.