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HEAR THE WEEDRAGS AT COAL BOWL PRE-GAME

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Portrait of the weedrags. Coal Bowl Activities, Oct. 18

  • 11 a.m.: Froggy radio broadcast; Vulcan Huddle
  • Noon: The Weedrags in concert
  • 1 p.m.: Football, Cal U vs. IUP

Cal U’s annual football rivalry with IUP will have a distinctly western Pennsylvania soundtrack this year.

The Weedrags, an Appalachian-style acoustic band from Washington County, Pa., will perform a free concert at noon Oct. 18 before the Vulcans face the IUP Crimson Hawks in the 1 p.m. Coal Bowl at Adamson Stadium, on Cal U’s upper campus.

The music

The Weedrags— soon to be known as the Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers — will perform from noon to 12:45 p.m. Oct. 18 outside the stadium at Roadman Park.

The band’s music has roots in bluegrass, country, old-time and swing, a style that “resonates with the hard-working spirit engrained in the western Pennsylvania and West Virginia foothills.”

The Weedrags have performed at the Three Rivers Arts Festival, the Flood City Music Festival in Johnstown, Pa., and at other festivals and music venues throughout the region.

Hear The Weedrags

The fun

The Vulcan Huddle tent opens at 11 a.m. outside the stadium.

Coal Bowl festivities also include a remote broadcast by Froggy Radio, 94.9 FM, beginning at 11 a.m. The public is invited to hear the music and get in on the giveaways!

Look for the Pittsburgh Penguins' merchandise truck at Roadman Park. A portion of proceeds from all sales support Cal U students through the Pittsburgh Penguins Scholarship Fund.

The game

Seeking a victory over PSAC football rival IUP, the Vulcans head to Adamson Stadium Oct. 18 for the sixth annual Coal Bowl.

Game time is 1 p.m. The “Coal Miner’s Lunch Pail” trophy will be presented to the winning team immediately after the game.

The Coal Bowl originated with Cal U alumnus Bob Lippencott ’66 and his brother Barry, a 1967 graduate of IUP, who established endowed football scholarships at their respective alma maters. The family also donated a coal miner’s lunch pail to be used as a traveling trophy presented annually to the winning team.  

“This trophy … is a tribute to the men and women of the coal mining industry, both past and present, for their strong work ethic and dedication to family,” says Bob Lippencott.

Directions to Roadman Park

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ONE-ACTS SPOTLIGHT STUDENT DIRECTORS

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The Cal U Department of Theatre and Dance presents “An Evening of One-Acts” at 8 p.m. Oct. 2-3 and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 4.

The student-directed short plays will be performed in the Gerald and Carolyn Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall.

The department’s first performance of the Fall 2014 semester features plays that may be irreverent or enlightening, but always entertaining. Subject matter may not be suitable young children.

Cost is $12 for adults, seniors and children. Cal U students with valid CalCards pay 50 cents, plus a $5 deposit that is refunded at the show.

For ticket information, or to charge tickets by phone, call the Steele Box Office at 724-938-5943.

JUMP-START YOUR FUTURE AT OCT. 9 CAREER FAIR

HOMECOMING CELEBRATES UNITED STATES

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Celebrate Homecoming 2014 with U.S.A.-themed festivities, Oct. 6-11 at Cal U. Highlights include the annual Homecoming Parade at noon on Oct. 11, followed by Vulcan football at 3:30 p.m. View a schedule of events.

JENNIE CARTER DAY OF SERVICE OBSERVED OCT. 9

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Jennie Carter Day of Service
Oct. 9, 2014
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Lobby areas, Keystone and Eberly halls
5-6 p.m. — Carter Hall Multipurpose Room

Just 16 years after the Civil War ended, in 1881, Elizabeth “Jennie” Adams Carter became the first African-American to graduate from the South Western State Normal School, now known as California University of Pennsylvania.

She went on to become a noted speaker and educator. And since 2009, Cal U has remembered Jennie Carter each year by observing Jennie Carter Day on Oct. 9, the date of her birth.

This year, Cal U will mark the Jennie Carter Day of Service by creating inspirational bracelets and donating them to the western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

Students, faculty and staff may participate, along with representatives from Delta Chi Fraternity, the Black Student Union, Multicultural Student Programs and the Center for Volunteer Programs and Service Learning.

Bracelet materials will be available from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the lobby areas of Keystone and Eberly halls, and from 5-6 p.m. in the Carter Hall Multipurpose Room. 

Questions?

Contact the Center for Volunteer Programs and Service Learning at 724-938-4793.

EXPERT TO SPEAK ON SCIENCE AND PUBLIC POLICY

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The relationship of science to public policy will be the theme as the Meteorology Club at California University of Pennsylvania welcomes the second speaker in its fall speaker series.

Dr. Shalini Mohleji will speak at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Eberly Hall, Room 120. Her talk is titled “How Scientists Can Engage in the Policy Process.” Admission is free, and the public is welcome.

Her presentation will explore some of the nuances in connecting science to society and the issues at the intersection of science and policy. The discussion will also describe different paths for scientists to engage in the policy process and how to navigate such engagement responsibly and effectively.  Finally, the talk will highlight the current weather and climate issues of interest to Congress.

Mohleji is a senior policy fellow with the American Meteorological Society Policy Program, where she specializes in natural disaster policy and science policy.  She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, with a concentration in atmospheric sciences, from the University of Virginia; a master's degree in atmospheric sciences, with a focus on boundary layer meteorology, from Purdue University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado's Center for Science and Technology Policy Research.

Her other interest areas include natural disaster policy related to socioeconomic impacts, institutional dynamics, and governance. 

She has taught at the University of Miami, the University of Colorado, and the FEMA Emergency Management Institute.

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Located less than one hour from Pittsburgh, California University of Pennsylvania is easy to reach via major highways and toll Route 43. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, located off Third Street near the campus entrance.

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Bachelor of Science in Earth Science, Meteorology Concentration

 

PRO WRESTLERS OFFER 'SALUTE TO THE TROOPS II'

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Salute to the Troops II
5 p.m.
Nov. 9, 2014
Cal U Convocation Center

Renegade Wrestling Alliance, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Cal U Office of Veterans Affairs, will present “Salute to the Troops II,” a professional wrestling event that benefits scholarships for veterans at Cal U.

Bell time is 5 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Cal U Convocation Center Arena. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

A portion of the net proceeds from the event will support the Post-9/11 Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for California University.

Get tickets

Veterans and service members will be admitted free with military identification.

Ticket prices:

$15 — Assigned floor seating

$12 — General admission

$6 — Children ages 12 and younger and students (with school ID)

Tickets will be sold from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9, in the Convocation Center Box Office.

For group sales or individual tickets, contact the Cal U Office of Veterans Affairs at veterans@calu.edu or 724-938-4076.

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LEARN ABOUT GRADUATE STUDIES AT OPEN HOUSE

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Register now for a an open house sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Meet with faculty and staff to learn about assistantships, scholarships and federal aid that can make grad school affordable.

FRESHMAN THESPIANS STAR IN 'MIDSUMMER/JERSEY'

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‘Midsummer/Jersey’
8 p.m. Oct. 30, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
2 p.m. Nov. 1
Blaney Theatre, Steele Hall

The Department of Theatre and Dance showcases the talents of first-year actors and technicians in Midsummer/Jersey, a high-octane retelling of the familiar Shakespearean tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set on the Jersey shore.

Suitable for the whole family, the comedy follows four young lovers, a vivacious crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon as they play in the sand, sea and, of course, the boardwalk.

Director is Dr. Michael Slavin. Student Sara Martik is the assistant director, Claire Prenderghast is stage manager, Michael Zandhuis is the sound designer, and Joshua Kovel is the assistant lighting designer.

See the show

Ticket price is $12 for adults, seniors and children. Cal U students with valid CalCards pay 50 cents, plus a $5 deposit that is refunded at the show.

For ticket information, or to charge tickets by phone, call the Steele Box Office at 724-938-5943.

 Two students act out a scene from Midsummer/Jersey

ATTORNEY OFFERS LOOK AT A LAW CAREER

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Portrait of attorney A. Tereasa Rerko. A Career in Law
11 a.m. Nov. 6
Eberly Hall, Room 110

Attorney A. Tereasa Rerko ’79 provides an inside look at the law as a career when she speaks Nov. 6 at a free event sponsored by the American Democracy Project at Cal U.

Rerko, a Cal U graduate, is a partner at the firm of Quatrini Rafferty, Attorneys at Law, in Greensburg, Pa. Her practice concentrates on the areas of workers’ compensation and Social Security disability, exclusively representing injured workers and disabled claimants. Read more about her practice

Rerko has practiced law since 1984. She is a former member of the American Bar Association and a current member of NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives. She has been listed in “Who’s Who in American Lawyers” annually since 1997.

Hear the talk

Attorney Rerko’s talk is free and open to the public. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.

TRIBAL ELDER MARKS NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH

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Dr. Barbara Alice Mann, an associate professor at the Jesup Scott Honors College at the University of Toledo, will share her understanding of the vibrant Iroquois society at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 in Eberly Hall, Room 110.

The free presentation, “Modern Iroquois Culture,” celebrates Native American Heritage Month. The public may attend.

The speaker 

Mann is recognized as an elder of the Ohio Bear Clan, Seneca (Iroquois), a Native American group with ancestral ties to the southern shores of Lake Erie. She lives in her homeland and works to promote the rights and history of those “indigenous to and resident in the Land of the Three Miamis (Ohio).”

Mann has written a number of scholarly books in the field of Native American studies. Her newest work, Spirits of Place: Native North American Spirituality, is scheduled for publication next year. She has published nine other books, including The Tainted Gift, on the deliberate spread of disease to indigenous Americans.

In addition, Mann is working with an international team of scholars to examine historical massacres around the world between 1780 and 1820.

Contact us

The free presentation is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the LaDonna Harris Native American Studies Institute at Cal U. For more information, contact Dr. Clarissa Confer at confer_c@calu.edu.

Dr. Mann walking along coast line.

THE JOURNAL: STATE APPROVES NEW PROGRAMS

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A new edition of the Cal U Journal is available online. The latest headlines include: State System approves new graduate programs; Emeritus professor focuses on mental health; Cal U again 'Military Friendly.' Read the Journal online today.

NEW SOCIOLOGY: DEVIANCE CONCENTRATION

POLITICAL PANEL EXAMINES MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS

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Jon Delano stands addresses audience listening to a panel of experts. 2014 Election Analysis Forum
7 p.m. Nov. 11
Eberly Hall, Room 110

Just one week after American voters make their choice, a popular team of political experts returns to Cal U to examine the reasons behind the results and look ahead.

Political commentator Jon Delano, of KDKA-TV, will serve as moderator for the 2014 Election Analysis Forum.

The program is free and open to the public.

Panelists are:

  • Alan Abramowitz, professor of Political Science at Emory University, Va.
  • William C. Binning, chair emeritus of the Department of Political Science at Youngstown State University, Ohio.
  • Louis Jacobson, deputy editor/senior writer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning PolitiFact.com website, a contributing writer/elections handicapper for PoliticsPA, a state politics columnist for Governing, and a former contributing editor at National Journal magazine.
  • Costas Panagopoulos, director of the Center for Electoral Politics and Democracy and the graduate program in Elections and Campaign Management at Fordham University, N.Y.

Why it matters

“The 2014 midterm election promises to be an ‘all-nighter,’ as many key races are virtual dead heats and party control of the Senate hangs in the balance,” says Dr. Melanie Blumberg, a professor in Cal U’s Department of History and Political Science and campus director of the American Democracy Project.

“The election gurus return to dissect the results and tell us what they mean for 2015 and beyond.” 

Event sponsors

The presentation is sponsored by the American Democracy Project at Cal U.

Co-sponsors are the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost/Academic Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Department of History and Political Science.

Registration is not required. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance in California, Pa. 

'PSYCHEDELIA' SWIRLS THROUGH VULCAN GALLERY

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A Cal U male student paints on the top balcony of Vulcan Hall.

Cal U’s Department of Art and Design presents “Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation,” featuring artworks created by students in Advanced Drawing and Advanced Painting classes. 

The swirling colors and surreal visuals of “Psychedelia” will be on display from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10-15 in the Vulcan Gallery, on the first floor of Vulcan Hall. 

Gallery admission is free.

Opening reception

An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Vulcan Gallery. The reception is free to the University community and the general public.

Contact us

For more information, contact faculty members Todd Pinkham at pinkham@calu.edu, Maggy Aston at Aston@calu.edu; or Art Club President Shannon Drudy at dru5424@calu.edu.


FBI AGENT SPEAKS NOV. 13 IN DUDA HALL

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Special Agent Michael Nealon provides an inside look at careers in the FBI when he speaks Nov. 13 at a free event sponsored by the Forensic Science Club and co-hosted by the Criminal Justice Club.

His presentation will take place at 6 p.m. in Duda Hall, Room 103.

Nealon works at the Mon Valley Regional FBI office in Charleroi, Pa. This office covers all of Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

He will explain the process of being hired by the FBI, plus requirements and career options. A question-and-answer session will follow his talk.

Hear the talk

Special Agent Nealon’s talk is free and open to the public.

Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance. 

A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM PRESIDENT JONES

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Today, five members of the California University of Pennsylvania football team were arrested and charged in connection with a violent incident that occurred early this morning in California Borough.

All five students have been suspended from the University and from the team, effective immediately.

In light of these charges, Saturday’s home football game against Gannon University has been cancelled. The commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has been notified that the Vulcans will forfeit the game.

Interim University President Geraldine M. Jones issued this statement:

“California University does not tolerate violent behavior, and the five student-athletes charged in connection with this incident will face University sanctions, along with any penalties imposed by law.

“The police investigation is continuing, and the rights of these accused students will be upheld. But in light of these allegations, I asked Coach Kellar to cancel Saturday’s game. Behavior has consequences, and all Cal U students, including student-athletes, must abide by our Student Code of Conduct if they wish to remain a part of our campus community.

“At the same time, it must be clearly understood that the actions of a small group of individuals are not representative of our entire student body, nor of all Cal U student-athletes. I ask our entire campus community to recommit to our University’s core values, and to demonstrate through their words and their actions the best that our University can be.

“Our hearts and our prayers go out to the victim, his family and his friends. All else pales in comparison.”

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THE JOURNAL: EXPERTS DISCUSS ELECTION

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A new edition of the Cal U Journal is available online. The latest headlines include: Political experts discuss election outcomes; Wrestling event benefits veterans; Tribal elder visits campus Thursday. Read the Journal online today.

A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM PRESIDENT JONES

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Interim University President Geraldine M. Jones met today with Cal U’s head football coach, as well as the Cal U football team.

At the team meeting President Jones announced that the Vulcan football season will resume this week with Saturday’s game at Mercyhurst University.

President Jones issued this statement:

“In consideration of those players, band members, cheerleaders and others involved with the football program who have lived up to the University's core values and expectations, Cal U’s intercollegiate football season will resume this week.

“I have told our Vulcan football players that we will strictly adhere to a zero tolerance policy. Any infraction of team conduct rules will result in immediate suspension from the team. 

“I reminded the team that participation in intercollegiate athletics is a privilege, and every student-athlete must be an ambassador for Cal U. Students — including student-athletes — face penalties if they do not uphold University standards.”

In light of this and previous incidents, California University will conduct a thorough review of the football program to confirm that its image, recruiting and philosophy live up to the University’s standards. Athletic director Dr. Karen Hjerpe and acting provost/vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Bruce Barnhart will lead a task force that will conduct a top-to-bottom review. They will report the group’s findings directly to President Jones.

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