California University of Pennsylvania

A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM PRESIDENT JONES

Five members of the Vulcan football team have been charged in connection with a violent incident that occurred early this morning in California Borough. Please click 'more' to read about the University’s response.

FRESHMAN THESPIANS STAR IN 'MIDSUMMER/JERSEY'

First-year students appear in 'Midsummer/Jersey,' a retelling of Shakespeare's 'Midsummer Night’s Dream' set on the Jersey shore. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 1 in Blaney Theatre, Steele Hall.

GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE STEELERS PRACTICE FACILITY

Join Cal U Alumni and Friends for an insiders' tour of the Steelers locker room, then dine with a player and watch Thursday Night Football in the cafeteria at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on Pittsburgh's South Side. Click 'more' for details.

LEARN ABOUT GRADUATE STUDIES AT OPEN HOUSE

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. Events are held monthly.

ATTORNEY OFFERS LOOK AT A LAW CAREER

Attorney A. Tereasa Rerko ’79, who represents injured and disabled workers, provides a firsthand look at the law as a career. This free American Democracy Project event at 11 a.m. Nov. 6 is open to the public.

TRIBAL ELDER MARKS NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH

'Modern Iroquois Culture' is the topic when educator and author Dr. Barbara Alice Mann, an Ohio Bear Clan Seneca Elder, speaks at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 in Eberly Hall, Room 110. The free program marks Native American Heritage Month.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT CAL U FOR DISCOVERY DAY

On Discovery day, high school students and their families can tour the campus, meet faculty and staff and learn about Cal U's 130 undergraduate programs. Registration is requested; click 'more' to register now!

BANNERS AND EVENTS HONOR VETERANS

Cal U honors veterans and military members with a campus-wide display of banners and a series of special events. Click 'more' for details.

PRO WRESTLERS OFFER 'SALUTE TO THE TROOPS II'

Renegade Wrestling Alliance returns to the Convocation Center at 5 p.m. Nov. 9 for 'Salute to the Troops II.' Proceeds from the professional wrestling event benefit the Post-9/11 Scholarship Fund. Click 'more' for ticket information.

'PSYCHEDELIA' SWIRLS THROUGH VULCAN GALLERY

Student artists fill Vulcan Gallery with 'Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation' from Nov. 10-15. An opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 celebrates their work. The reception and gallery admission are free.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2015 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

Do you know someone whose efforts benefit Cal U and its students? Nominate that person for the 2015 Cal U Community Champions Award! Employees and current students are NOT eligible. Click 'more' for info and the online nomination form.

POLITICAL PANEL EXAMINES MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS

Close races and a battle for party control of the Senate mark the 2014 midterm elections. Explore the reasons behind the results when a popular panel and Jon Delano of KDKA-TV return Nov. 11 for the 2014 Election Analysis Forum.

FACULTY EXPLORE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

The Center of Undergraduate Research hosts Dr. Jenny Olin Shanahan, of Bridgewater State University, an expert in research and creative scholarship for all disciplines. Cal U faculty may register for workshops or attend a plenary lecture.

FBI AGENT SPEAKS NOV. 13 IN DUDA HALL

Special Agent Michael Nealon provides an inside look at careers in the FBI when he speaks at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 in Duda Hall. The free event is sponsored by the Forensic Science Club and co-hosted by the Criminal Justice Club.

NEW SOCIOLOGY: DEVIANCE CONCENTRATION

A new concentration is available for students seeking careers in child/youth services, mental health or addiction services, corrections/probation and related fields. Click 'more' to learn about the Sociology: Deviance concentration.

REGISTER FOR ONLINE WINTER COLLEGE COURSES

Students from any university, including Cal U, may register for 100% online classes offered Dec. 15-Jan. 17. Registration opens Oct. 3 for military veterans, Oct. 6 for non-veteran undergraduate and graduate students. Click 'more' for course options.

RECOMMEND A VULCAN

Do you know someone who you feel would be a good fit at Cal U? Is so, make a referral through Cal U's new Recommend a Vulcan program. Click 'more' to refer a potential student today.

10/30, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Midsummer/Jersey

First-year students appear in ‘Midsummer/Jersey,’ a retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set on the Jersey shore. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 1 in Blaney Theatre, Steele Hall.

10/31, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Midsummer/Jersey

First-year students appear in ‘Midsummer/Jersey,’ a retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set on the Jersey shore. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 1 in Blaney Theatre, Steele Hall.

11/1, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Midsummer/Jersey

First-year students appear in ‘Midsummer/Jersey,’ a retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set on the Jersey shore. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 1 in Blaney Theatre, Steele Hall.

11/1, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Midsummer/Jersey

First-year students appear in ‘Midsummer/Jersey,’ a retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set on the Jersey shore. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 1 in Blaney Theatre, Steele Hall.

11/3, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Get Hired, Not Fired: How to use Social Media in your job search

Ron Kubitz is the presenter at the Leadership in the 21st Century free event on Nov. 3 at Steele Hal MainStage Theatre beginning at 7 p.m.

11/6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Law as a Career

Attorney and alumna A. Tereasa Rerko'79 will speak about the law as a career at 11 a.m. on Nov. 6 in Eberly Hall Auditorium.

11/6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Meteorology Club Colloquia Series

Alumnus Jon Jennings will will discuss the drought situation in Texas and how it has impacted water resources across the state, at 11 a.m. Nov. 6 in Eberly Hall, Room 120, as part of the Meteorology Club’s fall speaker series. Admission is free, and the public is welcome.

11/6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cal U Native American Heritage Month Speaker

Cal U celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a free presentation by Dr. Barbara A. Mann in Eberly Auditorium on Nov. 6 beginning at 6 p.m.

11/8, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Fall Discovery Days

Just starting to look for a college? Our Fall Discovery Days are exactly what you need. Explore all that Cal U has to offer in one fun, informational program.

11/9, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Salute to the Troops II

Renegade Wrestling Alliance returns to the Convocation Center at 5 p.m. Nov. 9 for 'Salute to the Troops II.' Proceeds from the professional wrestling event benefit the Post-9/11 Scholarship Fund.

11/10, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grad School Open House

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.

11/10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

41st Annual Veteran's Dinner

The public is invited to attend California University of Pennsylvania’s 41st annual Veteran’s Dinner, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 in the south wing of the Convocation Center. More than 125 students, Veterans, Service members and families will be in attendance to honor our Veterans on this special day.

11/10, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation

Student artists fill Vulcan Gallery with ‘Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation’ from Nov. 10-14. An opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 celebrates their work. The reception and gallery admission are free.

11/11, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation

Student artists fill Vulcan Gallery with ‘Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation’ from Nov. 10-14. An opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 celebrates their work. The reception and gallery admission are free.

11/11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Election Analysis Forum

KDKA political analyst Jon Delano will moderate the 2014 Election Analysis Forum on Nov. 11 at Eberly Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m.

11/12, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Faculty Workshops and Lecture: Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship

he Center for Undergraduate Research hosts Dr. Jenny Olin Shanahan for a series of free activities rom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12.

11/12, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation

Student artists fill Vulcan Gallery with ‘Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation’ from Nov. 10-14. An opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 celebrates their work. The reception and gallery admission are free.

11/13, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation

Student artists fill Vulcan Gallery with ‘Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation’ from Nov. 10-14. An opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 celebrates their work. The reception and gallery admission are free.

11/13, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Grad School Open House: Mental Health

Cal U's School of Graduate Studies and Research will host an Open House focusing on careers int he field of mental health on Nov. 13 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center's South Conference Wing.

11/13, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FBI Agent Speaks at Cal U

FBI Special Agent Michael Nealon will speak at Cal U on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m., in Duda Hall, Room 103.

11/13, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Cal U Civil War Roundtable

Cal U's Civil War Roundtable features Dr. Mathew W. Lively on Nov. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Kara Alumni House.

11/14, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation

Student artists fill Vulcan Gallery with ‘Psychedelia: The Art of Intense Ornamentation’ from Nov. 10-14. An opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 celebrates their work. The reception and gallery admission are free.

11/18, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Student Scholarship and Creativity Day

Students display their research findings, class projects or literature reviews at a poster session Nov. 18 in the Convocation Center's South Wing.

11/20, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Get an Inside Look at the Steelers Practice Facility

Join Cal U Alumni & Friends for an insiders tour of the Steelers locker room, then dine with a player and watch Thursday Night Football in the cafeteria at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on Pittsburghs South Side. Click more for details.

11/22, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Family Play Lab: Video Game Design

Parents and children can share hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering and math at Family Play Lab, offered monthly at the Cal U Center for Innovation at Southpointe. Seating is limited.

12/13, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Family Play Lab: Space Travel

Parents and children can share hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering and math at Family Play Lab, offered monthly at the Cal U Center for Innovation at Southpointe. Seating is limited.

12/15, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grad School Open House

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.

1/17, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Family Play Lab: Animation

Parents and children can share hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering and math at Family Play Lab, offered monthly at the Cal U Center for Innovation at Southpointe. Seating is limited.