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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSIT Y Josh Portis Update
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Bridesmaids Review
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Funny Freaking Friday
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Vulcan Sports Preview
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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
VOL. 31, NO. 2
New Student Convocation introduces new school term
Photo By: Joshua Laska Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr., president, Cal U, hands Freshman Albert Piper Jr. a 500 dollar scholarship from California University of Pennsylvania at the new student convocation in Hamer Hall on Sunday, August 28. Piper, from Latrobe, Pa., was one of six lucky students whose names were drawn from a scholarship lottery. Every student who attended the convocation was asked to donate one dollar toward the scholarship fund.
By Jessica Zombek Editor in Chief
Orientation week concluded with the new student convocation on Sunday. Students filed into Hamer Hall to hear Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr., President, California University of Pennsylvania, as well as other speakers, talk about Cal U and his or her experience they’ve had here. President Armenti spoke first on the legacy of Cal U and that each new student in the gym is
now a part of the Cal U tradition and legacy. Armenti also spoke about the importance of “Cal U For Life” and how each student is a big part of this school. Autumn Harris was one of two student speakers. She spoke of the core values that Cal U holds true and also the commitment she has with Cal U. She is a member of the Council of Trustees and also encouraged new students to get involved. Walter Harris III, President of Student Government, also
encouraged students to get involved with Cal U clubs and organizations. “Get involved and stay involved for life,” said Walter Harris III. Marshal Carper, 2009 Alumnus, was the guest speaker. He has written three books since graduating from Cal U. His first book , “The Cauliflower Chronicles,” has gotten much attention. “I was able to write that first book because of Cal U,” said
Carper. He was very grateful for all the opportunities that Cal U provided him. He was also thankful for English Professor Alan Natali for the success he has from writing. Dr. Armenti also spoke about Cal U being the world’s first FranklinCovey Leadership University. President Armenti encourages students to take the “7 Habits” course and take advantage of other opportunities like the new “Leader for Life Program”. After explaining
about being a leader for life, Dr. Armenti shared the importance of donating to the college and helping others with scholarships, then introduced the six $500 scholarship winners. The winners were: Albert Piper Jr. Tremayne Thomas David Roth Emily Vitzel Jacob Longwell The New Student Convocation concluded with a candlelight ceremony outside of Herron, by the Vulcan Statue.
Photo By: Joshua Laska Marshall Carper encourages new students to get involved and ask teachers for assistance whether it’s with school work or curricular activites. Carper has written three books since graduating in 2009.
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