January 2013 News

  • JLS SPEAKER SERIES RESUMES TODAY IN EBERLY

    January 31, 2013

    The speaker series sponsored by the Department of Justice, Law and Society begins its second semester with a talk by federal contract investigator Lawrence W. Bush at 11 a.m. today in Eberly Hall, Room 110.

  • SCHOLARSHIP HONORS CAL U'S ACTING PRESIDENT

    January 30, 2013

    Geraldine M. Jones 'deeply touched' by surprise announcement of a scholarship celebrating her as California University's first African-American president.

  • YOUNG ARTISTS, WRITERS DISPLAY WORK AT CAL U

    January 28, 2013

    Exhibit in Manderino Library through Feb. 10 highlights the creativity of local middle and high school students entered in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

  • THE JOURNAL: GRADS INSPIRED TO 'HELP OTHERS'

    January 28, 2013

    A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Word to grads: 'help others;' Survey examines campus climate; Cal U hosts academic league; Police offers train at Cal U. Click "more" to read the Journal online.

  • LAST DAY: CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY CLOSES AT 5 P.M.

    January 28, 2013

    Share your thoughts about diversity, inclusion and the culture at Cal U. Take the Campus Climate Survey TODAY! Student opinions are needed before the survey closes at 5 p.m. Click "more" for details and a link to the survey.

  • NEW: SELF-SERVICE RESET FOR CAL U PASSWORDS

    January 25, 2013

    University Technology Services has released an online, self-service password re-set utility so students, faculty and staff can reset an expired or forgotten password anytime, from anywhere. Click "more" and register now!

  • AUDITION DAY AT CAL U

    January 24, 2013

    Actors, singers and dancers are encouraged to audition and interview for all Department of Theatre and Dance spring shows, including the spring dance concert. Mass auditions will be held at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 31 in lobby area of the Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall. No experience is necessary. Click "more" for audition details.

  • SHH ... DID YOU SEE 'POSTSECRET'?

    January 23, 2013

    WQED-TV filmed a scene for 'Experience: Postsecret' on Cal U's campus. Click "more" to see the show and watch for the local band Donora performing on campus in front of the Convocation Center water fountain.

  • WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!

    January 22, 2013

    Welcome to campus new students! Move-in day for the 2013 spring semester is from 9 a.m.-noon today. Orientation for new students begins at 1 p.m. in Eberly Hall. Click more to view a schedule of today's events.

  • SUMMER COLLEGE: REGISTER NOW FOR 2013 COURSES

    January 17, 2013

    Registration is open for Summer College sessions held in June, July and August. A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses are offered on campus and online. Both five-week and 10-week sessions are available.

  • REGISTER NOW FOR PRO TOOLS WORKSHOPS

    January 16, 2013

    Seats are limited for two summer workshops in Pro Tools, the industry-standard software for recording, editing and mixing digital music and sound. No prior experience is required; sessions are planned for June 10-14 and June 17-21.

  • NURSING DEPARTMENT SEEKS WRITTEN COMMENTS

    January 14, 2013

    As it prepares for a visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Nursing Department is seeking input about its programs from communities of interest, including students, alumni, faculty and employers.

  • SPEAKER EXAMINES LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING

    January 14, 2013

    Dr. Charles E. Thomas Jr., an adjunct professor at Slippery Rock University, will discuss the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King at an MLK Day celebration at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 in the Vulcan Theater.

  • IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER HAS TAX BENEFITS

    January 11, 2013

    Charitable IRA rollover legislation allows you to transfer lifetime gifts up to $100,000 using funds from your individual retirement account (IRA) without undesirable tax effects. Click "more" to see how this can benefit California University — and you.

  • CAMPUS BEGINS CROW RELOCATION MEASURES

    January 04, 2013

    Once again, wintry weather has brought large flocks of crows to campus. Technicians will use bright lights, noisemakers and a natural, plant-based 'fog' to encourage the messy birds to relocate.

  • LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS TO RENEW PARKING PERMITS

    January 04, 2013

    Today is the last day for students to renew their parking permit for the spring semester. Contact the Office of Parking and Transportation at 724-938-4677 to renew today.

  • CAL U TO HOST PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING JAN. 8-11

    January 03, 2013

    About three dozen police officers are expected to attend training sessions Jan. 8-11 in Helsel Hall. Officers from PASSHE universities and other jurisdictions will conduct 'incident command' model city scenarios and 'active shooter' response exercises.