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Vote For Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Candidate John Luckhardt and Help Student Scholarships
Cal U's PSAC champion Vulcan football team has become an NCAA Division II national power under seventh-year head coach John Luckhardt (39-7 since 2005) and supporting him for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award will help Cal U students. This award recognizes that academic standings mean as much as division standings. More than just a trophy, the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award provides each winning coach with $50,000 to donate to one or more charitable organizations of his choice and a $20,000 grant to donate to his school's alumni association to enhance student scholarships and activities. Please cast your vote for "Lucky" through this link. ...More Info
Cal U Included in National Building Museum Exhibition
Created by the National Building Museum in Washington,"Green Community" is the first major exhibition in the United States to explore the complex process of creating and sustaining healthy communities. This yearlong exhibition opened Oct. 23 and includes Cal U's new residence halls as an example of using geothermal technology to harness energy. ...More Info
View Student Convocation Video
At the Fall 2008 Student Convocation, Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. continued his biannual tradition of responding to student questions. In addition, Dr. Armenti gave a brief overview of campus construction projects. Please view the video of this event. Please click here
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition "In Search of Giant Squid" Comes to Cal U Sept 22-Dec. 19
They inhabit all of the world's oceans, do battle with sperm whales, can be longer than a school bus, and can weigh over 1,000 pounds. Yet, until only recently giant squid have never been seen in their natural habitat. "In Search of Giant Squid" explores what is known about these mystifying animals and describes scientists' ongoing efforts to observe them in their undersea environment. This new exciting traveling exhibition, based on the enormously popular permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, will open at California University of Pennsylvania's Manderino Gallery of Fine Art on Monday, September 22. For more information or field trips, contact the University Exhibitions Coordinator, Walter Czekaj at 724-938-5244 or email at czekaj@cup.edu ...More Info
Cal U's Christopher Clark Wins 2008 NCAA Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championship
One week after winning the PSAC championship, graduate student Christopher Clark won the 2008 NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Men's Cross Country Championship at Slippery Rock's Cooper's Lake Campground on Saturday, Nov. 8. He finished first out of 165 runners with a course record of 31 minutes and advances to the NCAA National Championships on Nov. 22. ...More Info
Cal U Holiday Student Pottery Sale Dec. 8-10
The Cal U Holiday Student Pottery Sale will take place Dec. 8-10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This holiday tradition will take place in the Ceramics Studio in the Herron Quad near renovated Vulcan Hall. All members of the Cal U and local communities are urged to to view and purchase unique, reasonably priced, handcrafted holiday gifts. For more information, call 724-938-4182.
Own a Piece of Vulcan Pride
We are proud to announce a new initiative named "Own a Piece of Vulcan Pride." For the first time in school history, we are providing alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and fans of the Vulcan Football program the opportunity to leave their legacy on the field at Adamson Stadium.
By purchasing a square foot of Vulcan Pride you will leave your mark eternally on the football field and along the way aid the athletic scholarship program in continuing to attract some of the best athletic talent on the local, regional, and national levels. Visit the Vulcan Pride Web site to begin your purchase...
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November 24, 2008 State Police Recruitment Day-8 a.m.-2 p.m., Performance Center. Representatives from the PA State Police will discuss career options. For more information call 724-938-4424
November 26, 2008 through November 30, 2008 Thanksgiving Break (offices open Nov. 26)-Classes resume on Monday, December 1.
December 2, 2008 Celebration of Student Writing-11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Performance Center. All students ENG Comp II will be presenting a research project to all members of the Cal U community. For more info call 4285 or e-mail roche@cup.edu
December 3, 2008 Cal U Council of Trustees Quarterly Meeting-7 p.m., President's Conference Room, Old Main Hall