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Lecture kicks off Black History Month, highlights MLK By Jamie Rider contributing editor
The Multicultural Office of Student Affairs invited Dr. Charles Thomas to speak last Thursday morning in the Vulcan Theatre to students and members of the California community about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in celebration of Black History Month. Dr. Thomas grew up in Houston, Pennsylvania and graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in community ministry from Geneva College and a Master of Divinity with emphasis in urban ministry, homiletics and pastoral care from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He received his Ph. D from the Department of Communication and Rhetoric at Duquesne University and is an adjunct professor in communication at Slippery Rock University and an adjunct in communication and rhetoric at Duquesne University. With a charismatic stage presence that made the seminar feel like a friendly conversation, Dr. Thomas highlighted the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. and how his work will continue to be important as we move forward in society. King’s contributions beyond the civil rights movement are often overlooked, but there are many other things he was working toward for the
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Dr. Charles Thomas speaks to students and the community in the Vulcan Theater
world we live in today. “Some contend that his dream has been fulfilled, how many have heard that one?” Thomas asked and waited for the crowd to respond. A few hands went up and he said, “that’s a lie.” King wanted justice for all. African American rights were just
one facet of his philosophy and if he were here today he would still be working for the equality of all people. The equality of races, sexes and people of all sexual orientations has still not been reached in certain parts of our world and change is still something to be strived for.
“Without people with the ethical and moral fortitude to enforce these rules [of equality] they are nothing more than resounding words on paper, and therefore his message of love, of justice, of equality still stands for three [to] four generations removed of his work,” said
Thomas. It was a well-received speech meant to get the audience thinking, to highlight the issues we face and make a clear point that there is still progress to be made. There’s hope and things are getting better, but we are not yet at the end.
Cal U celebrates Black History Month
JoyFest 2013, a gospel concert featuring choirs from California University of Pennsylvania and four other colleges, is among the highlights as the university celebrates Black History Month in February. Grammy Award-winner Myron Butler, a singer, songwriter, producer and choir director, will help to conduct workshops with Cal U’s Young and Gifted Gospel Choir and singers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, Clarion and Frostburg State universities. The choirs, under the direction of Randy Tillmutt, a visiting scholar at
Cal U’s Frederick Douglass Institute, will combine for a concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in Steele Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Among the other highlights of Black History Month at Cal U: Slam Poetry Student Showcase featuring “Asia Project,” 7 p.m. Feb. 8, Vulcan Theatre, Natali Studen Center – Spoken-word artist Asia has been featured on HBO’s “Def Poetry,” and was named performer of the year by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. Acoustic recording artist Chinua Hawk, 9 p.m. Feb. 14, Underground Café,
Natali Student Center – Chinua Hawk has written songs with Wyclef Jean and worked in the studio with producer/rapper Kanye West. Black Violin, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, Steele Hall – Two classically trained musicians and their DJ blend jazz, hip-hop, funk and classical strings in this return visit to Cal U. The public is welcome to attend all Black History Month events. A full listing of events is available on the Cal U website. http://www.calu.edu/events/ black-history-month-2013/ index.htm
Photo by Cal U Public Affairs Cal U students performed service-oriented projects Tuesday in the Performance Center as part of the annual community Day of Service. See more about the event on page 8.
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Police Briefs Public intoxication University police arrested a 21-year-old male for public intoxication during the BSU party/Dance in the Natali Student Center on Feb. 2. Police say the male was arrested after he challenged a university police officer by thrusting his chest into the officer twice.
Disorderly Conduct A 21-year-old male was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct on Feb. 2 when university police officers observed him punch another man in the back of the head. No serious injuries were reported.
Female altercation University Police received report of an altercation between two females on Jan. 31 and assisted California Borough Police with the initial investiga-
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tion. One female went to Mon Valley Hospital for evaluation due to a recent surgery. Investigation is currently underway.
Professor faints during class University Police received a call for medical assistance around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 for a professor who passed out while lecturing. The professor was treated by Brownsville Ambulance Service and later refused transport to hospital.
Public intoxication University police assisted California Borough Police on Jan. 30 at 3:16 a.m. with the arrest of an intoxicated/belligerent female in the 600 block of Park Street. The female was taken into custody by Borough police and charged.
University Police responded to Johnnson Hall on Jan. 29 at 10:51 p.m. after a report of an odor of marijuana emanating from the third floor. A brief search of the room in question was performed with negative findings.
Public intoxication University police assisted California Borough Police in the arrest of an overly intoxicated male at the Kwik Fill convenience store, Third Street, at 1 a.m. on Jan. 27. The male was taken into custody and faces criminal charges.
Gun play - assist A male was reported to be playing with a gun on Jan 26. Upon arrival, police found and detained the male in question and determined that he was in possession of a firearm but was not planning to use it. The weapon was taken for reclamation by the legal owner.
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OPINION
February 8, 2013
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Having sex before marriage??? You’re missing out! No, Really... 7 Reasons to save sex until marriage
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By Casey Flores opinion editor
I believe that sex is a wonderful thing. Without sex, I would not be writing this and you would not be reading this. I also believe that sex is a gift from God made for the context of a marriage covenant. I am, what many people would consider, a “very religious” person and I am choosing to abstain from sex until marriage. My faith plays a large role in why I am deciding to wait until marriage, but religious conviction aside, there are many very practical, secular reasons to make this decision. Here are seven:
1) It’s a romantic gift
With more meaning than roses, chocolates, teddy bears and even engagement rings, one’s virginity is something that can only be given away once. If you save it for marriage, for the person with whom you will be “’til death do you part,” that can be considered the most romantic gesture possible. Didn’t some part of you cheer on Nick and Jessica’s wedding night?
2) Married people have the best sex most often
According to psychpage.com, 40% of married people have sex twice a week compared to 20-25% of unmarried couples living together. In the same
study, married men and women reported significantly higher emotional and physical satisfaction with their sex lives.
3) Sex life and
life in general is better when sex is saved.
A study involving 2,035 married participants done by the Journal of Family Psychology found that people who waited until marriage rated sexual quality 15% higher than people who had premarital sex. Relationship stability amongst those people was an average of 22% higher and relationship satisfaction was 20% higher than those who had sex before getting married.
4) You’ll have no one to compare it to. “You have to drive the car
before you buy it!” Please. I’ve heard this so many times. Only ever knowing what sex is like with one person is a blessing. Factoring sexual performance into whether or not a relationship is worthwhile is MISSING THE POINT of love. This type of logic can lead to unhealthy curiosity resulting in heart-wrenching affairs and divorce. Researchers from the Journal of Family Psychology found that saving sex for that one person “is more likely to create a sense of security and clarity between partners… about exclusivity and a future.”
When I have sex with my wife, if we get it wrong the first time, I guess we’ll just have to do it again. And again and again and again for the rest of our lives. I’m sure we’ll get it “right,” and become even better at it, eventually.
5) There will be absolutely zero chance of stds. People can try wearing con-
doms, gloves, garbage bags or even space suits, but nothing protects like no sex.
6) No unplanned pregnancies
Unless you’re the Virgin Mary. But seriously, this used to be more of a valid reason, but with modern-day birth control and a culture that promotes and celebrates “safe” legal abortion on demand, people see this as less of an issue. Before one considers
abortion an option, one should also consider what Planned Parenthood had to say about it in 1963 (pre-Roe v Wade): “Is birth control abortion? Definitely not. An abortion kills the life of a baby after it has begun. It is dangerous to your life and health. It may make you sterile so that when you want a child you cannot have it. Birth control merely post-pones the beginning of life.” (Is Birth Control Abortion, Planned Parenthood pamphlet, Aug. 1963, p.1).
7) Real marriage is about love, not sex. Let’s go back to this “’til death
do us part” notion. Sex can only be entirely safe (emotionally, physically, spiritually). Sex without love and commitment doesn’t work (i.e. the movie “Friends with Benefits”) and really degrades a person to not
much more than a simple object if you think about it. That commitment is made at one’s wedding.
You may be thinking “this dude’s crazy.” While I understand how difficult the abstinent lifestyle is given our natural sexuality and our over-sexualized culture, I would only be crazy if this feat were unattainable or uncommon. I personally know hundreds of people who have made this decision, and statistics show we will be much better off for doing so. If you have a response to this article or would like to voice an opinion of your own, please submit a letter to the editor to caltimes@calu.edu.
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What to know about the 55th Annual Grammy Awards
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Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Sting and Kelly Clarkson are all scheduled to perfrom that evening
By Taylor Brown for the Cal Times
Music’s biggest night started on May 4, 1969, but it really wasn’t all that big with only 28 categories. As the 55th Annual Grammy awards approach, expectations have been set on whose favorite artist will be taking home the music industry’s most prestigious award in many more categories - 81 to be exact. Last year, over 39.9 million viewers tuned into the live telecast of the Grammys. That made it the highest-rated award show of the season and gave it its largest TV audience since 1984. Not only did last year’s production rate well amongst television viewers, it also made its way into social media with over 13
million tweets on Twitter during the live show, which translates to 160,341 tweets every minute. Last year’s fan favorites included Adele, Kanye West, Skrillex and Taylor Swift who all went home with one, or in Adele’s case multiple awards for almost every category that she happened to be nominated for including (but not limited to), Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance. While it has been said that Adele’s clean sweep of the top categories last year was somewhat predictable, fans seem to be appeased by the diversity amongst the nominations in all 81 categories this year. The nominations for Record of the Year include “Lonely
Boy” (The Black Keys), “Stronger” (Kelly Clarkson), “We Are Young” (Fun), “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye), “Thinkin’ Bout You” (Frank Ocean) and last but not least, the catchy break-up song “We Are Never Getting Back Together” (Taylor Swift). Some of the previous nominees are up for their second nomination for 2013’s Best Album of the year, including: The Black Keys with “El Camino,” Fun with “Some Nights” and Frank Ocean with “Channel Orange.” The new names in this category are Jack White with “Blunderbuss” and Mumford and Sons for their album “Babel.” Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” is up for a second nomination
for Song of the Year alongside Fun’s “We Are Young.” Also in this category are the singles “A Team,” written by Ed Sheeran, “Adorn,” written by Miguel Pimentel and the song that everyone knows by heart, “Call Me Maybe,” written by Tavish Crowe, Carly Rae Jepson and Josh Ramsay. Artists that are new nominees for Best New Artist include Alabama Shakes, Fun, Hunter Hayes, The Lumineers and Frank Ocean. They’ve all established a concrete fan base that are pulling for their favorite to take home what could be the most anticipated award of the evening. Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool Jay will host of the show this year and will be joined
by previous winners, current nominees and well-known actors. Beyoncé, Hunter Hayes, Neil Patrick Harris, Prince and Jennifer Lopez are just a few big names who will be appearing as presenters. History making performances are expected by nominees Bruno Mars and Rihanna, as well as Sting. Other performers will include Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake (his first live performance in seven years). The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS. Twitter users can keep up with the biggest night in the music industry and share their thoughts by using the hashtag #theworldislistening any time during the live telecast.
Netflix Movie of the Week L O C A L S
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One for the Money “One for the Money” is the type of movie for you romantic comedy lovers. With the perfect blend of wit and action, it’s a good pick for both guys and girls. It’s the story of a recent divorcée who lost her job at a retail store. After a strange sequence of events she decides to take up a job as a bounty Hunter. Her first job? Bring in a man named Joe Morelli, a former ex who broke her heart. Starring: Katherine Heigl & Jason O’Mara Genre: Action Comedies, Romantic Comedies Originally Released: January 27, 2012
O N L Y
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Hanna
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Trophies is a four piece pop punk outfit from the Pittsburgh area who have taken the local scene by storm with their catchy tunes and energetic live show. Trophies is not content to stay local, though. They’ve been branching out and touring to other states to show people what they’re all about. Last May, Trophies released “Room to Grow,” which has gained them a lot of recognition in the local Pittsburgh scene. The overall tone of EP is about pushing yourself to be all you can be. If you are a pop punk fan this EP is definitely for you. I would have to say “Room to Grow” was definitely my favorite local release last year. You can download their EP for free and enjoy all of the great pop punk tunes. Check out Trophies on Facebook (facebook.com/wearetrophies), Twitter (twitter.com/ wearetrophies), and Bandcamp (wearetrophies.bandcamp.com). If you’re interested in having your band featured in the Locals Only column or on WCAL’s radio show Locals Only, please send an email with links to Josh Hanna at han1231@calu.edu.
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February 8, 2013
“Argo” a pleasing paradox of film making
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NEW THIS WEEK IN YOUR CONSOLE “Dead Space 3” “Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time”
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By Gene Axton editor in chief
“Argo” is a movie based on a true story that centers on a fake movie called Argo. This may sound like a convoluted mess, but director Ben Affleck sets a perfect pace for the proceedings while leading man Ben Affleck pulls audiences in early, setting up one of the best third acts in recent memory. On Nov. 4, 1979, militants stormed the US embassy in Tehran, Iran and over 50 Americas were taken hostage. During the siege, six Americans escaped into the streets and took shelter in the Canadian ambassador’s home. An expert in extracting sensitive cargo, Tony Mendez
(Ben Affleck), is called upon to escort these Americans out of Iran and back to safety. After convincing the CIA that a fabricated bike trip is a brilliant way to get six Americans killed, Mendez is given the green light to create his fake feature. Long-time CIA collaborator and Hollywood makeup artist John Chambers (John Goodman) is brought into the fold, along with producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin). A science fiction odyssey into a barren alien desert is fasttracked for production, and Iran is the perfect place for scouting locations. What follows is a prime example of expert filmmaking. Every player, from the Canadian ambassador to the American
film producer, is fully realized with amazing performances from every actor on-screen. The degree to which every character involved is invested in the outcome is clear, and these performances (along with the perfect pace at which the story unfolds) draw audiences in for the big finale. A cinephile would be hardpressed to find a thriller with character development superior to “Argo,” and the third act proves the first and second as time well spent. Every moment leading up to the eventual escape attempt serves to emphasize prying questions and suspicious looks. Whether you are a nail-biter or an edge-sitter, expect to fall into your security
blanket for a half hour or more, and expect the payoff to be just as exhilarating. “Argo” has some tough competition during awards season, but no other film this year has matched Affleck’s ability to grab hold of audiences and throw them into a film’s world. Argo is a movie that was never meant to reach theaters; a sand-soaked blockbuster a la “Star Wars” that went on to sell exactly zero tickets. “Argo” is a modern masterpiece that chronicles this fabricated film’s architects and their heroic attempt to save six people from a conflict-ridden Iran. Somehow, I’m not bitter about the film that died in the desert.
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being capable of thoughts, remorse and any human quality is unorthodox but if you can get past that it’s a really interesting take on a culture that has been gaining popularity over the last few years. Keeping an open mind is key and it is definitely worth it to do so. The humans in the movie believe exactly as most zombie purists do: they’re dead, there is nothing left and if encountered it’s shoot to kill. The film features a series of cast members who aren’t big names in Hollywood just yet, but have a lot of potential. Nicholas Hoult, who played in the popular British TV series “Skins,” portrays the main character. Teresa Palmer plays his love interest, and Dave Franco plays her boyfriend. All are a pleasure to watch on screen and it’s refreshing to see new faces making it in to film like this. In a world of supernatural movies that focus on the love between two unlikely species it’s hard to see previews for this film and not think of it as “Twilight” with zombies, but give it a chance. The movie is genuinely entertaining and worth seeing, or at least worth waiting until it comes out on DVD to see.
“A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III” “Identity Thief” “Side Effects“ “The Playroom” “Night Across the Street” “Lore”
“Warm Bodies” a pleasant surprise
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A romantic comedy with zombies. It sounds so strange when said out loud. That’s what “Warm Bodies” is though. The movie chronicles the changes of the main character and zombie R as he wanders through his undead existence and ends up meeting the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, she isn’t undead (or even just plain dead), she’s completely alive. With a movie like this it’s easy to assume it’ll be cheesy, ridiculous and unbelievable. These sentiments are expected, but Warm Bodies actually manages to successfully take the subject matter and turn it in to a film that is unique and charming. In the movie there are two types of zombies, the normal zombies who apparently are still capable of thought and certain feelings and what are called boneys. The boneys are zombies that have given up completely and let what was left of their humanity go. This leads to them tearing off their skin (or what’s left of it) and becoming vicious skeletal monsters. The entire idea of zombies
IN YOUR STEREO Frightened Rabbit “Pedestrian Verse”
Jim James “Regions of Light and Sound of God” Bullet For My Valentine “Temper Temper” Funeral For A Friend “Conduit”
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February 8, 2013
Marcellus Shale makes staying local possible for grads
Tower for drilling horizontally into the Marcellus Shale Formation for natural gas inUpper Fairfield Township
By Casey Flores contributing editor
One would be hard-pressed to find a person in southwestern Pennsylvania who has not heard of the great natural resource known as the Marcellus Shale. This formation is largely located in Pennsylvania and is anywhere from zero to 9,000 feet under the earth’s surface. According to Range Resources, a corporation drilling in the area, it appears to be second or third the largest natural gas formation in the world. Why is this relevant to college students? Jobs. A lot of them. According to the American Petroleum Institute, the Marcellus Shale has created 72,000 jobs since 2006. Range Resources is one of the top corporations in the region capitalizing on the discovery. Their Marcellus Division headquarters is located in
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Canonsburg, about a half hour from California University of Pennsylvania. Students soon to be graduating may be encouraged to know that drilling in the shale has only just recently begun and production is seemingly guaranteed for years to come. Range itself is currently an $11 billion company nationally and they have the potential to grow by a factor of ten, largely because of the Marcellus shale. Also, Range is one of the few stocks to have outperformed Google over the past few years. According to Matt Pitzarella, head of corporate communication and public affairs, Range has about 400 employees in southwestern Pennsylvania and employs another 5,000 people who work full time as sub-contractors with the service companies that own the drilling rigs and fracking crews. Matt is an alumnus of Cal
U. He has worked at Range Resources since 2008 and attributes much of his success to Cal U, stating that, “Cal U provides students with the opportunity to succeed. I’m also a firm believer in the fact that higher education is an investment in your future. Because Cal U is a great financial deal as compared to other choices for higher education … Cal U is the best investment you can make in yourself.” Matt is a genuine success story. After graduating from Cal U with a major in public relations and minor in marketing, Matt went on to work his way up through the education and corporate world with a master’s degree in leadership and business ethics from Duquesne University. He attributes much of his success, however, to the internships he completed during his time at Cal U. “You have to put in work. I completed three internships
by the time I graduated from Cal U, including working as a full time intern at BursonMarsteller’s Pittsburgh office for my final two years of school where I later went on to earn three promotions as a Senior Associate.” Afterwards, he left Burson for Duquesne Light and later Colombia Gas before transitioning to Range Resources. He now loves his job, stating, “I love the opportunity, I love being a part of history, I love making people’s lives better and most importantly I love the people here. The vast majority are Pennsylvania natives, but we attract people from all over the globe and those differences make work a blast.” In reference to job opportunities specifically for fresh-outof-college students, Matt says, “We need people from Cal U to work at Range. We have a large geotechnology department and hire a lot of mapping and GIS
graduates from Cal U. That trend is going to continue for decades and Cal U has been great in being proactive in adapting programs to create careers for students in the energy sector.” A quick search on Range’s career page will result in other possible careers in the following fields: accounting, administrative and support services, engineering, facilities and construction, field operations, geosciences, human resources, information technology, land and purchasing. The benefit packages are also enticing, ranging from all-around health insurance coverage to partial health and fitness club membership reimbursement. They also offer educational assistance, paid time off and many other benefits. Students are encouraged to look into careers in the evergrowing job pool resulting from the Marcellus Shale.
assisting the Italian authorities through Interpol and has given information requested by the National Central Bureau in Rome, but had not charged Tan. The Football Association of Singapore on Tuesday said it is continuing “to work closely with the relevant authorities, both at the domestic and international levels.” The 18-month review by Europol uncovered 380 suspicious matches in Europe and another 300 questionable games outside the continent, mainly in Africa, Asia and South and Central America. Matches included World Cup qualifiers and Champions League matches. So far, there’s been no arrest of Tan, despite multiple agencies in Singapore potentially having
jurisdiction in the case. “The authorities in Singapore are assisting the European authorities in their investigations into an international matchfixing syndicate that purportedly involves Singaporeans,” the Singapore Police Force said in a statement. “Singapore takes a strong stance against match-fixing and is committed to working with international enforcement agencies to bring down transnational criminal syndicates, including those that involve the acts of Singaporeans overseas, and protect the integrity of the sport.” Despite its immense wealth, Singapore has been hit by soccer corruption fueled by illicit gambling syndicates. Last May, Singapore authori-
ties charged a top referee and a former Malaysian international with conspiring to fix a Malaysian Super League match. In another closely watched case, Singapore national Wilson Raj Perumal, who had ties to Asian and Eastern European gambling syndicates, was jailed in Finland for match-fixing. “The problem of match-fixing is not just confined to Asia,” Ridzal Saat, deputy director of development and planning at the Football Association of Singapore, told the AP. “It is a global problem and we will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities, both at the domestic and international levels to combat match-fixing and football corruption aggressively.
“We take a serious view of allegations pertaining to matchfixing and football corruption activities and the authorities and we will spare no effort in minimizing the possibility of such activities taking place within the local football scene.” Last February, 18 players in Malaysia were suspended for between two and five years on charges of match-fixing. Chinese courts handed out lengthy prison sentences last year to senior officials and players for accepting bribes. South Korea has taken measures to improve the structure of its league after the match-fixing scandal of 2011, when 46 contracted or former players were charged with corruption.
Singapore crime boss linked to multiple football fixes By Associated Press
Revelations that a Singaporebased crime syndicate has been involved in fixing soccer matches around the world has put extra pressure on authorities in the Southeast Asian city-state to take action against the alleged ringleader. The Singaporean businessman known as Dan Tan has been placed on Italy’s wanted list and has been implicated in various investigations into soccer corruption, including Monday’s revelations in The Hague by the European police agency Europol. He has avoided arrest in his homeland. The Singapore Police Force said over the weekend it was
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February 8, 2013
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Faculty-State System reach tentative contract agreement By Tyler Kimmel contributing editor
Photos by Samantha Tarr A Walmart employee welcomes patrons at the store’s grand opening celebration in Brownsville on Friday, Feb. 1
New Walmart opens in Brownsville By: Jenna Faccenda
For the Cal Times Wal-Mart in Brownsville opened on Friday, Feb. 1, and students are ecstatic about it. “It’s so much more convenient now,” said Samantha Tarr (freshman, environmental science). With Walmart only five minutes away from campus it makes running errands easier for students. “Now I don’t have to drive 15 - 20 minutes just to get toothpaste,” said Tarr. Walmart opened at 7 a.m. on Friday morning and the parking lot was full of people awaiting the store’s opening. The California Area School District band played the national anthem and the Centerville American Legion Post 705 presented the colors for the ceremony activities with a brief ribbon cutting following. Representatives from the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, State Representative Peter Daley, West Brownsville Mayor Martin C. Brockman Jr. and store manager Chad Mathers were at the commencement. Notable brands like Lay’s Potato Chips also had prominent advertisements displayed outside of the store. When walking around the store there wasn’t an empty isle. Walmart employees did their best to service everyone who came in. An employment
table was even set up by the entrance for anyone who needed a job. The average wage for a full-time hourly associate is approximately $12.53 per hour. Walmart’s benefit program is available for full-time and part-time associate. They also provide a variety of health and well-being benefits including health-care coverage with no lifetime maximum. Associates also receive discounts on store merchandise, a Sam’s Club membership and company-paid life insurance. The new store brings approximately 210 new jobs to our community and the surrounding areas. “Walmart is a great addition to our community. Not only has it brought much needed jobs to our area, but it will also help boost the local economy and nearby businesses.” Says Mayor Martin C. Brockman Jr. The Walmart will be open 24 hours a day and seven days a week, making it convenient for all customers. “We are very excited about the opening of this store,” Brockman goes on to say. “It will be a nice addition for the families in the area who won’t have to drive as far to do their shopping.” Campus clubs joined students in showing enthusiasm for the opening. Cal U’s Student Government sponsored a shuttle running from campus
to Walmart. This shuttle will be available daily for all Cal U students from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. “We look forward to serving the people of our community and help save them money so they can live better,” said manager Chad Mather’s about the opportunities for savings at Walmart. The store features a wide assortment of value-priced merchandise in its family apparel, health and beauty, electronics, toys, jewelry, automotive, home, sporting goods, pharmacy and housewares departments. Brownsville’s Walmart also offers a grocery area along with fresh produce and a Subway. Along with being convenient for customers, Walmart is also being charitable by giving nine thousand dollars in grants to area organizations. Westmorland Boy Scouts, California Area School District, California Area School District Band, Center in the Woods, Project Bundle Up, Pennsylvania State Police Shop with a Cop Program, West Brownsville Police and West Brownsville Volunteer Fired Department all benefited from the grants. Walmart isn’t just making an impact on Cal U students, they’re making an immediate impact on our community.
California University of Pennsylvania students, along with students across the state of Pennsylvania, can rejoice. They no longer have to worry about their professors going on strike, leaving their academic futures up in the air. The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PSSHE) have reached the framework for a potential deal to end the threat of a strike. The 5,500 faculty members at the 14 state-owned schools had been working without a contract since June 2011. Details of the deal have not yet been released. The deal still must be ratified. The two sides came together last weekend in what was deemed a “make-or-break” negotiation session. They put on the full-court press and buckled down to make sure a deal was reached. “The clear winners are you, our students,” Cal U acting president Geraldine Jones said in a message to Cal students. “The framework presents tremendous opportunities for
campus leaders and faculty to focus on how best to meet your needs, foster more student engagement, and improve your overall campus experience.” This is a complete 180 turn compared to what faculty heard at the Faculty-Staff Convocation on Jan. 29. Cal professor and Cal-chapter APSCUF president Michael Slavin painted a bleak picture and told staff to prepare themselves for a strike. There was not a lot of hope for staff going into the negotiations. “The way the game has been played, I don’t think it’s going to happen,” Slavin said. A meeting was scheduled for Feb. 12 in Steele Hall for students and faculty to ask questions they had about an impending strike. That meeting has since been cancelled, which is good news for everyone. APSCUF had had enough and was prepared to strike. They had a slogan ready and signs printed, ready to strike. “We don’t want to strike, but we will,” Slavin said. Those signs have most likely been recycled by now. Students attended classes all week, just like any other week. The threat of a strike has come and gone, which is good news for everybody.
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Congratulations
Justin James
Madden Tournament Winner! 2/03/2013
Cal U students participate in annual MLK day of service
Delta Zeta members unite in the name of their philanthropy project, The Painted Turtle Camp
The Speech and Hearing Club making medals for the Special Olympics
Photos by Casey Flores
February 8, 2013
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ORGANIZATIONS
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BSU
By Michelle Cooper
Happy Black History Month! The Black Student Union will be hosting many events this month that we hope you participate in. Thank you to everyone who came to the soul food dinner and the welcome back party. Please keep in mind that the Slam Poetry Showcase with “Asia Project” is Feb. 8. At 1:30 p.m. in Natali 206 there will be a slam poetry workshop and at 7 p.m. in Vulcan
Theater the slam poetry showcase will be going on. Please come out and show your support. The Young and Gifted Gospel Choir is hosting Joyfest 2013 (featuring Myron Butler), on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in Steele Hall. This is an event you don’t want to miss out on! We will be selling tickets for our Valentine’s Day raffle basket all week. The last day to buy a ticket is Feb. 13; tickets will be $1 for 3 and $2 for 7. We will also be selling tickets for our annual BSU formal. It will be $10 for a single ticket, $15 for a couple and $70 for a table. This Black History Month, we would like you all to keep in mind the breakthroughs in education that have happened over the years. For example, the Freedman’s Bureau, established in 1865, helped former slaves with transitioning into freedom. General Oliver O. Howard, the commissioner, founded Howard University which is the first black university. About half of the black doctors and lawyers came from this university. By 1876, half of white children and 40% of black children were attending schools in the south thanks to the Freedman’s Bureau. Another example would be the Little Rock Nine. This was a group of nine African American students that were involved in the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in 1957. In 1881, Spelman College is founded by Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles, and is the first college for black women in the United States. In 1954, Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional. These are all just a few events that have taken place in schools involving the education of African Americans. Remember to educate yourself and do your own research to learn things that schools aren’t teaching. The one thing no one can take from you is your education.
Welcome Back Students! Career Services Sponsored Spring Events Event Date Mock Networking Reception & Etiquette Dinner Tuesday, February 19 WANT Job Expo Friday, February 22 Senior Week March 4 - 8 WestPACS Job & Internship Fair Wednesday, March 13 Job Shadow Experience Week March 18 - 22 PERC Teacher Job Fair Wednesday, March 20 Job Shadow Experience Week May 20-24 Virtual Teacher Fair May - August Contact Career Services for more information on spring events. We have employers coming to campus! A list of on-campus interviews is available on our website – www.calu.edu/careers - go to events. Tips for Making the Most of a Job Fair are available on the Career Services website at www.calu.edu/careers - Go to the Quick Tips section.
Mock Networking Reception & Etiquette Dinner Tuesday, February 19, 2013 5:00 – 8:00 pm
The Internship Corner
$5 fee (refunded when you attend the event)
By Lucie Fremeau
Prudential Preferred Realty to conduct on-campus internship interviews Students, mark your calendars! Prudential Preferred Realty will visit campus on Tuesday, Feb. 12, for a “Choosing Real Estate as a Career” presentation. Students of any major are welcome to attend, and following the presentation, representatives from Prudential will conduct on-campus interviews for Fall 2013 internships! The informational session will take place during common hour at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, and students should check their email for more information on the upcoming opportunity. Following the informational presentation, Prudential will review students’ resumes and conduct interviews with interested candidates. The internships are available for the Fall 2013 semester and are only for students majoring in Marketing, although all students are welcome to attend the presentation to receive general information on a career in real estate. All students who attend the “Choosing Real Estate as a Career” presentation should dress professionally. Those who are interested in an interview should bring copies of their resume in addition to dressing professionally. For more information about the on-campus informational session and interviews with Prudential Preferred Realty, contact Tracie Beck at Beck_T@calu.edu, or call the Internship Center at 724-9381578. You may also visit the Internship Center, which is located on the second floor of Eberly. To schedule a mock interview or resume review with Career Services, call them at 724-938-4413. The following internship is currently available through the Internship Center: Knichel Logistics is seeking an Intermodal Operations CSR Intern for the Summer 2013 semester. Responsibilities of the intern will include creating standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for each of their accounts, updating account information, maintaining and managing account reports, and creating or updating Excel spreadsheets. Communication Students, Business, and Human Resources majors may apply for the internship. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Ashley Caloia at acaloia@knichellogistics.com.
Cal U Natali Performance Center
Career Services Hours: Monday – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walk-in Hours for resume reviews (no appointment needed): Tuesday and Thursday – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Career Services 230 Eberly Hall 724-938-4413 careers@calu.edu www.calu.edu.careers
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Men’s basketball loses nail-biter at buzzer to Lakers By José Negron staff writer
The California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans men’s basketball team split their two games last week against Clarion and Mercyhurst. Senior guard Keith Lowe played a major role in the Vulcans success, averaging 23.5 points in route to being named PSAC West Athlete of the Week. Cal U had a thrilling come f ro m b e h i n d v i c t o r y l a s t Wednesday at home in the Convocation Center against Clarion University. The win moved them into a tie for fifth place with Mercyhurst in the division standings and improved
the Vulcans overall record to two games within .500 at 8-10. The Vulcans, who trailed 4536 going into the halftime break, came out strong in the second half. After allowing five straight Clarion points to open the second half, Cal U went on a huge 20-2 run to take their first lead of the contest. The game got a bit testy late in the second half, as both teams received technical fouls after a brief scuffle broke out. After the technicals were dished out, the Vulcans continued to add on to their lead late in the game. They gained momentum and made clutch free throws that eventually led to the 79-74 victory. Last Saturday, the Vulcans
traveled to Erie to take on the Lakers of Mercyhurst in a battle of PSAC West division foes. Cal U controlled most of the game and took a commanding nine point lead in the second half, but Mercyhurst began a hot streak and made a comeback. With the Lakers capturing a 62-61 lead with under a minute remaining, the Vulcan took back the lead after a three pointer from freshman Jake Jacubec with only nine seconds left on the clock. On their next possession, the Lakers then drove down the court and missed a possible game winning three. They were however, able to tie the contest on a tip-in with only one second left, sending the game into over-
Against the Golden Eagles on Wednesday, Lowe nearly equaled his career high with 26 points on 9-of-19 shooting from the field and six-of-eight from the charity stripe. He also set a season high with nine rebounds and added three assists and two steals in the victory. Lowe then finished with 21 points and tied his career high with seven assists on Saturday in an overtime loss at Mercyhurst. The 6-2 senior shot 7-of-14 from the floor and made six-of-nine from the free-throw line in a career-high 41 minutes. Lowe leads the team and ranks sixth in the PSAC in scoring this year at 17.9 points per game, which is the most since
Seth Martin posted 18.9 points in the 2000-01 season. Lowe has already recorded nine 20-point games this year, which ties him with Ron Banks (2007-08) and Ishmieal Kamara (2002-03) for the most in a season over the last decade. A native of Columbus, Lowe also ranks second in the league with 2.7 steals and fourth with 4.2 assists, while ranking among the conference leaders in fieldgoal percentage, free-throw percentage, three-pointers per game and minutes. The Vulcans return to PSAC West play on Saturday, Feb. 9, when the Gannon Golden Knights come to Cal on alumni day.
time. After over three minutes of scoreless basketball, the Vulcans took the lead with a couple of free throws with 41 seconds left in overtime. Mercyhurst went to the line with just over five seconds to go and tied the game with the first free throw. The Lakers missed the second free throw, but they were able to corral the offensive rebound. Mercyhurst passed the ball outside for a three-point try. The ball dropped through the net as time expired, giving the Lakers the 70-67 victory. Cal traveled to Edinboro for a conference match on Wednesday, Feb. 6. A complete recap of the game can be found on calvulcans.com.
The Vulcans return to action tomorrow in the Convocation Center on Alumni Day against the Gannon Golden Knights. Gannon is currently second in the PSAC West division behind Indiana (Pa.) with an 11-4 conference record and 17-4 record overall. They’ve won five of their last six games, including an 11-point victory against Lock Haven in their last contest. Their only loss over the last six games was a 13-point loss at Slippery Rock. The Golden Knights have already defeated the Vulcans on Jan. 19, 82-59. The Vulcans will have their work cut out for them in order to try to climb back to the .500 mark.
Lowe named PSAC West Athlete of the week for first time By Matthew Kifer sports information
After scoring nearly 50 points in two games last week, California University of Pennsylvania senior guard Keith Lowe (Columbus, Ohio/Centennial) was named the PSAC West Athlete of the Week for the first time in his career on Monday afternoon. Lowe averaged 23.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals last week, as the Vulcans took a split against Clarion and Mercyhurst. He shot 48.5 percent (16-of-33) from the floor and 70.6 percent (12-of-17) from the free-throw line in the last week of the first round of divisional play.
Photo by Matthew Kaminski Cal defeated Clarion at home 79-74 on Jan. 30.
Kling resets record, qualifies for PSAC Championships By Matthew Kifer sports information
Photo by Ryno Production Cal senior Erin Kling beat her own school record in the 5,000-meter run on Feb. 2 at the Lake Erie D-II Team Challenge.
March Madness Challenge
Senior Erin Kling (Jamestown, N.Y./Jamestown) improved her own indoor school record in the 5,000-meter run on Feb. 2 and the Vulcans finished No. 17 in the team standings at the NCAA Division II Team Challenge hosted by Lake Erie. Kling finished seventh overall and qualified for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships in the 5,000 meters with a time of 18 minutes, 17.45 seconds. An Academic All-American last season, she eclipsed her previous school record set in 2011 by over nine seconds. The 4x400-meter relay of senior Katurrah Hayman-Alston (Philadelphia, Pa./Paul Robeson), senior Shantae Motley (Burlington, N.J./Burlington
City), freshman Imani Shell (Philadelphia, Pa./Friends’ Central) and senior Jordyn Reagan (Masontown, Pa./Albert Gallatin) placed fifth with a season-best time of 3:56.97, which ranks as the third-fastest time in the PSAC this season Individually, Reagan improved her league-qualifying time in the 200-meter dash after crossing the finish line in 26.06 seconds, which ranks as the sixth-fastest mark in the PSAC this season. Hayman-Alston placed third in the preliminaries of the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.23 seconds before posting a time of 9.75 seconds in the finals. Shell recorded a pair of top10 finishes while competing in Ohio. She improved her league-qualifying mark and finished seventh overall in the triple jump with a mark of 10.86
meters (35-7.75 feet). Shell also tied for sixth in the long jump after clearing 5.34 meters (176.25 feet). Junior Monique Sims (Pittsburgh, Pa./Schenley) placed eighth in the finals of the 60-meter dash with a season-best time of 7.93 seconds after tying for fourth in the preliminaries with a time of 7.95 seconds. Senior Samantha Minich (Clinton, Pa./South Side Beaver) posted a pair of top-15 performances on Saturday. She finished in 11th placed in the shot put with a distance of 11.04 meters (36-2.75 feet) and placed 14th overall in the weight throw with a mark of 13.01 meters (428.25 feet). The Vulcans return to action today, Feb. 8, when they compete at the Mid-February Meet hosted by Baldwin-Wallace in Berea, Ohio.
College basketball’s greatest tournament, March Madness, is right around the corner. The Cal Times will have a March Madness bracket challenge once the tournament starts. The challenge is free and will be open to any students or faculty who want to participate. The Cal Times will create a group on ESPN.com once the brackets are released. Students will be able to sign up and track their picks as the games progress. The student who wins the challenge will get his or her picture in the paper along with a gift card. They will also have bragging rights as the smartest college hoops fan on campus. Do you think you have what it takes to beat our sports editor, Tyler Kimmel, and the rest of Cal U in this bracket challenge? Look for more information in the Cal Times or on the Cal Times Facebook or Twitter pages as the tournament approaches closer.
SPORTS
February 8, 2013
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Women’s hoops beats Mercyhurst for fourth straight win By Matthew Kifer sports information
Senior guard Stephanie Michael (Morgantown, W.Va./ Morgantown) scored 23 points on Saturday afternoon, as the Vulcans extended their winning streak to four games with a 61-50 victory at Mercyhurst in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West play. With the win, the California University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team improves to 14-5 overall with a 10-5 mark in league play. The Vulcans have now won all nine meetings against the Lakers
since Mercyhurst joined the PSAC in 2008-09. Meanwhile, the Lakers fall to 5-14 this season behind a 5-10 record in conference action. Michael nearly equaled her career high on Saturday, posting 23 points on 9-of-14 from the floor and four-of-eight from beyond the arc. She now has sole possession of second place in school history with 164 career three-pointers, breaking a previous tie with Megan Storck (2003-06). Michael has scored a combined 58 points over the last three games after shooting 11-of-20 (55.0 percent) from three-point territory.
Junior forward Elena Antonenko (Moscow, Russia/State University of Physical Education) finished with 10 points after shooting five-of-nine from the floor. Sophomore Emma Mahady (Albury, Australia/ Xavier) added eight points and eight rebounds, while junior Kate Seebohm (Millicent, Australia/Millicent) tallied seven rebounds and six assists. The Vulcans posted a 15-2 run over four-plus minutes early in the game to take a 17-6 lead with 12:46 remaining in the first half. Mercyhurst trimmed the deficit to seven points before Cal U closed the half with six-straight
points to take a 28-15 lead at the break. The trio of Michael, Antonenko and junior Ashley Hines (Newark, N.J./Trenton Central) scored 20 of the team’s 28 points in the first half. Cal U stretched its lead to 15 points, 37-22, before Mercyhurst mounted a 16-4 rally over five-plus minutes. The Vulcans countered with an 18-7 run to stretch their lead to 59-45 with 2:32 remaining. Michael scored 10 of her 15 second-half points during the run. Mercyhurst then scored five-straight points before Michael sealed the victory with a lay-up with 46 second left to play.
The Vulcans finished the game shooting 50 percent for the first time Dec. 18, making 25-of-50 from the floor. Meanwhile, the Lakers shot 46.7 percent (21-of45) from the field. Cal U held a 32-22 rebounding advantage and forced Mercyhurst into 24 turnovers. Senior Kaylee Foster led the Lakers with 16 points and added four steals, while only four other players scored in the losing effort, all posting either eight or nine points. Cal U returns to action at home tomorrow. The Vulcans host the Gannon Golden Knights on Alumni Day at 3:00 p.m.
Photo by Matthew Kaminski Photo by Matthew Kaminski The Vulcans used defense to defeat the Clarion Golden Eagles 69-44 on Jan. 30. As of Feb.5, the Vulcans had a four game winning streak, imporving their record to 14-5 and 10-5 in conference play.
National Signing Day Results
Tennis team update
Feb. 6 was national signing day for high school students across America. It was the first recruiting class for Cal head football coach Mike Kellar. Here is the list of commits.
By Matthew Kifer
Alex Beasley LB 5-11 230 Woodland Hills (PA) Robert Bell RB 5-10 210 Beaver Falls (PA) Shareef Clinton
OL
6-6
270
Harry S. Truman (PA)
John Franklin RB 6-0 215 Canal Winchester (OH) Richie Gould OL 6-6 250 Lakota East (OH) Tom Greene WR 6-3 195 Woodland Hills (PA) Jordan Lardani H-B 6-2 210 Kenneth (PA) Craig McCorkle OL 6-4 280 Winton Woods (OH) Zameer McDowell TE 6-6 230 Spring-Ford (PA) Jordan McCrae RB 5-10 175 Connellsville (PA) Zach Morehead OL 6-4 275 Canal Winchester (OH) Tyler Peerson OL 6-4 255 Freedom (PA) Colin Reese OL 6-3 285 Beaver (PA) Lloyd Reid DL 6-1 230 PTA (PA) Jawan Turner DL 6-0 230 Woodland Hills (PA) Kareen Watson WR 6-3 200 Potomac Falls (VA)
sports information
Sophomore Lucie Rey (Geneva, Switzerland/Colombieres) posted a pair of victories on Sunday morning, as the Vulcans opened their spring season with a 6-1 loss against Miami (Ohio) at the Riverside Athletic Club. The match marked the first dual action of the year for the California University of Pennsylvania tennis team (0-1). Meanwhile, Miami improves to 2-3 overall after advancing to the finals of Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament last season. The Redhawks earned the doubles point after winning matches at the second and third positions. Sophomore Ramona Czakon (Trier, Germany/ Tampereen Lyseon Lukio) and freshman Alexandra Borgenhoff (Alingsas, Sweden/Katrinelund) opened the match with an 8-4 loss to Christian Ryamond and Alix Thurman at second doubles. Freshmen Maxime Colen (Breda, Netherlands/Newman) and Elizabeth Guy (Quebec City, Quebec/ Cardinal-Roy) then suffered an 8-4 defeat against Cloe Heerden and Ana Rajkovic at the third position. Cal U closed doubles play when the No. 8 tandem of junior Lucie Sipkova (Pardubice,
Czech Republic/Gymnazium Pardubice Mozartova) and Rey recorded an 8-5 win at the first slot. Raymond, an All-MAC selection last year, started singles play with a 6-3, 6-0 victory against No. 31 Sipkova at the first position. Heerden then posted a 6-0, 6-2 win at sixth singles over Guy, who was making her collegiate debut. Rey, who is the No. 41 singles player in the country, earned a 6-4, 6-2 victory against Costea at fourth singles. At the second position, Mohan clinched the match victory for Miami with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Czakon. Thurman, who led the Redhawks in victories last season, followed with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 victory over No. 21 Borgenhoff at third singles. Sophomore Jesse Burrell (Perth, Australia/Presbyterian Ladies’ College) won the opening set before suffering a 2-6, 6-2 , 6-4 loss at the fifth slot against Rajkovic. Cal U returns to action on Sunday, Feb. 10, when it travels to face Toldeo, another MAC school, at 10 a.m. The Rockets are 2-3 on the season and have lost two straight matches. They lost 4-3 at home to Cleveland State then lost 7-0 at Michigan State last Saturday, Feb. 2.
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Call for Faculty Nominations to the California University Forum Academic Policy Committee The California University Forum has announced a call for the nominations of faculty members for election to the Academic Policy Committee of the University Forum. The Forum Constitution calls for the election of six (6) regular (tenured or tenure-track) faculty members to the Academic Policy Committee, with each undergraduate college having two (2) representatives. The Executive Committee will supervise the election and certify the results. The terms of office are for three years. Self-nominations are permitted. The nominees will be contacted to confirm acceptance of their name to be placed on the electoral ballot. Six faculty members will be elected to the Academic Policy Committee by secret ballot, following the nominations. All regular (i.e. tenured and tenure-track) faculty may vote. The voting will take place electronically and will be ready for voting on Feb. 21 and 22. Further information will be provided to faculty members who are eligible to vote. The Academic Policy Committee meets periodically to tackle certain issues and make recommendations to the full Forum. For further information and details of the Academic Policy Committee visit the Forum website at http://www.calu.edu/faculty-staff/administration/ forum/index.htm. Nomination forms will be sent to the campus mailboxes of all regular tenure and tenure-track faculty members. The nomination form is also available in Public Folders/Campus-Wide Resources/University Forum of the university’s Microsoft Outlook Software. All nominations must be submitted to Mrs. Dana Turcic, Forum Recording Secretary, Campus Box 99, by Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. For more information contact her at 724-938-1633 or via email at CalForum@calu.edu or turcic@calu.edu. You may also write her at University Forum Office, 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419.
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