February 2013 News
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TODAY: COUNSELOR ED. HOSTS OPEN HOUSE
February 27, 2013
The Department of Counselor Education will host a lunchtime open house from noon-1:30 p.m. and an evening session from 6:30-8 p.m. today in Room 419, Keystone Hall. The event is free; registration is requested.
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BOB DYLAN APPEARS IN CONCERT TODAY
February 26, 2013
American music icon Bob Dylan and his band, with special guest Dawes, will appear in concert at 7:30 p.m. today in the Convocation Center.
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JAZZ MUSICIAN CONDUCTS WORKSHOP MARCH 5
February 25, 2013
Renowned jazz musician and author Jamey Aebersold will conduct a jazz improvisation workshop March 5 during the common hour in Morgan Hall's Learning Resource Center auditorium. The free workshop is open to the Cal U community and the general public.
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SHOWS MARK MILESTONE FOR 'MONOLOGUES'
February 25, 2013
A Cal U tradition marks its 10th anniversary this year with performances of 'The Vagina Monologues' March 13-15 in Blaney Theatre. Ten percent of the ticket price supports the V-Day global activist organization.
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HEAR GLBT ADVOCATE KATE KENDALL MARCH 25
February 25, 2013
Cal U's new Lambda Bridges office presents a talk by groundbreaking attorney and gay rights advocate Kate Kendall, of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, at 1 p.m. March 25 in Keystone Hall.
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THE JOURNAL: LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY SET FOR FALL
February 25, 2013
The latest edition of the Cal U Journal is now online. Headlines from this week's Journal include: Globetrotters ready to dazzle, delight; Leadership community set for fall; Counseling Center's 'menu' expands; Singers plan 'Runout Concert.' Click "more" to read the Journal online.
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'FANTASTICKS' CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
February 22, 2013
Cal U's Department of Theatre and Dance present 'The Fantastics,' a popular musical that explores the relationship between parents and children. Curtain time is 8 p.m. March 7 and 8, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 9 in the Blaney Theatre of Steele Hall.
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'NEW VOICE OF AFRICA,' KOFI ANYIDOHO SPEAKS TODAY
February 22, 2013
Hear the 'new voice of Africa' when internationally acclaimed poet Kofi Anyidoho brings a powerful spoken-word performance to Steele Hall Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. today.
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BRANDING EXPERTS READY TO MEET WITH STUDENTS
February 21, 2013
Speakers from the corporate headquarters of American Eagle will meet with Cal U students to discuss their experiences with branding and marketing. The public may attend the free talk at 11 a.m. Feb. 26 in Eberly 110.
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TODAY: SABUG SHOW IS A LAUGHING MATTER
February 21, 2013
The Student Activities Board/SABUG presents ‘Laughing Matters,” a Second City sketch-style comedy show, at 7 p.m. today in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are free with a CalCard, $10 for non-students.
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TODAY: MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK OPENS HOUSE
February 21, 2013
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.
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CAL U HARLEM SHAKE
February 19, 2013
Watch as students in the Natali Student Center turn mealtime into an impromptu Harlem Shake. Click "more" to view the video now.
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BUY TICKETS FOR APRIL 11 'NEWSBOYS' CONCERT
February 18, 2013
Tickets are on sale now for Newsboys, appearing April 11 in the Convocation Center. The award-winning Christian pop-rock band appears with singer/songwriter Britt Nicole, plus All Things New and the duo Campbell.
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THE JOURNAL: CAL U CONDUCTS DAY OF SERVICE
February 18, 2013
A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest edition include: Cal U conducts Day of Service; Intern on duty in Senate Minority Office; Virtual Grad School Fair Feb. 26; Entrepreneur dares students to 'be amazing.' Click "more" to read the Journal online.
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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING PRESIDENT GERALDINE JONES
February 15, 2013
Instead of a dozen Valentine's Day roses, I'd like to share 12 things I love about Cal U.
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LAST DAY TO PARTICIPATE IN DAFFODIL DAYS
February 11, 2013
Order your daffodils today to support the American Cancer Society in the final year of Daffodil Days, one of the organization’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs. Orders forms are due today and have been distributed on campus. Click "more" for details.
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THE JOURNAL: CONVOCATION ENDS WITH SURPRISE
February 11, 2013
A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest edition include: Convocation ends with scholarship surprise; Violin duo returns for Black History Month; Officer finds missing man on tracks; Office’s new name aligns with its mission. Click “more” to read the Journal online.
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LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY PLANNED AT VULCAN VILLAGE
February 11, 2013
Students can apply now for the new Leadership Living-Learning Community at Vulcan Village. This residential service-learning option can enrich your educational experience while you build leadership skills.
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FALL 2012 DEAN'S LIST
February 07, 2013
The Fall 2012 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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LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAD SCHOOLS AT ONLINE 'FAIR'
February 06, 2013
Cal U is one of 11 PASSHE universities taking part in a Virtual Grad School Fair on Feb. 26. Click "more" to register for this free, convenient way to explore master's degree and certificate programs, including Cal U Global Online.
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WATCH GOV. CORBETT'S BUDGET ADDRESS LIVE
February 05, 2013
Governor Tom Corbett will give his budget address at 11:30 a.m. today. Click "more" to watch his address online through PCN.com.
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STUDENTS PUT 'STORMFEST' ON PITTSBURGH'S RADAR
February 04, 2013
Cal U students will lead dozens of hands-on activities at Stormfest, the annual science-and weather-related outreach event held at Carnegie Science Center. Rocks, rain sticks and goopy 'glurch' are all in the fun-filled forecast.
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WORKSHOPS, EVENTS MARK BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 04, 2013
A month-long series of special events celebrate Black History Month including JoyFest 2013, a gospel concert featuring choirs from Cal U and four other colleges. Other events feature performances by musicians Black Violin and poet Asia. Click "more" for a schedule of events.
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THE JOURNAL: ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE
February 04, 2013
A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest edition include: Day of Service tomorrow; Hummel speaks at Jordan Conference; Flyer adds stop for shoppers; Delta-Zeta honored for safe-driving campaign. Click "more" to read the Journal online.
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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING PRESIDENT GERALDINE JONES
February 04, 2013
Creating and maintaining a community environment that respects individual needs, abilities and potential is one of the most critical initiatives that we support.
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RIDE THE SHOPPERS SHUTTLE TO WALMART
February 01, 2013
The Vulcan Flyer shuttle route has been extended to the new Walmart Supercenter in West Brownsville. Campus pick-ups will run hourly from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Return trips will leave Walmart every half hour. Click "more" for details.