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VOLUME 14, NUMBER 32 DEC. 3, 2012 READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal
Students Plan ‘Freezin’ 5K’ Acting Provost Dr. Bruce Barnhart presents an appreciation award to Dr. Chris T. Harman, associate professor in the Department of Health Science, during the 2012 Grant Writers’ Recognition Ceremony.
Ceremony Recognizes Faculty, Staff Grant Writers rom conducting inventories of stream fish and macroinvertebrates, to an English-as-a-secondlanguage professional development project, to the Options@CalU program and more, grants benefit students, faculty and staff at Cal U in important ways. For fiscal year 2011-2012, 81 grants and contracts totaling more than $3.5 million were awarded. The 72 faculty and staff members who participated in writing proposals and administering grant-funded projects were honored at the 2012 Grant Writers’ Recognition Ceremony, held Nov. 14 in Kara Alumni House. “Today we celebrate your hard work and dedication in receiving outside funds,” said Cheryl Vogrig, director of the Office of Grants and Contracts. “It’s a pleasure getting to know each of you as we do our best as a team to seek the funds
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that will help to fulfill Cal U’s mission.” “The results speak for themselves,” said Acting Provost Dr. Bruce Barnhart. “Our faculty were awarded $3.5 million this year, on their own time. It speaks to their initiative and work ethic.” Cal U students benefit, too, Barnhart said. He cited a redesign of Dr. Mohamed Benbourenane’s mathematics course in a collaboration with Kutztown University made possible by a grant from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Dr. Kimberly Woznack, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, agreed. “Our grant was from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh, and thanks to matching funds from the Provost’s Office, we were able to purchase a spectrophotometer. Having this grant allowed us to obtain instrumentation that our students will see in — Continued on page 3
al U students don’t intend to let chilly weather slow them down. They’re organizing a Freezin’ 5K race and fun walk around the campus on Saturday. Race proceeds will benefit scholarships at Cal U, as well as the River Town Program, created by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council to highlight recreation options in riverside communities including California and neighboring Coal Center. Students in the Parks and Recreation Management program have organized the Freezin’ 5K, which will be held rain or shine. “This is their project,” said Dr. Harrison Pinckney, whose course in event management led to the race. “The students are working on every aspect of the planning and execution. If they are successful, the race will be a success. The 5K is their final exam.” Cal U community members and the general public are encouraged to dress for the weather and join the fun. Prizes will be awarded to the three fastest male and female finishers in the overall walk/run. Additional prizes will be awarded to the top two male and female finishers in each age group: age 20 and younger, age 2129, age 30-39, age 40-49, age 50-59 and age 60 and older. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in Parking Lot 2, across from the Eberly Science and Technology Center. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance. The race begins at 9 a.m., with prizes awarded after the run. Participants receive a discount if they pre-register. Registration fee for the 5K race is $20 for adults who sign up in advance, or $23 for race-day registration. Children ages 17 and younger pay $15 in advance, $18 on race day. Families of four or more may register for a total of $40 in advance or $43 on race day. Registration fee for all fun walk participants is $7 in advance or $9 on race day. For links to online registration for the Freezin’ 5K, visit the Cal U website, www.calu.edu .
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Cal U takes on Slippery Rock Wednesday in Blood Drive al U students, faculty and staff will try to outdo rival Slippery Rock when they “bleed black and red” at an American Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Student Government. The blood drive will be held from noon6 p.m. Wednesday in the Performance Center, inside the Natali Student Center. Donors can make and appointment or walk in to make a potentially life-saving donation. Cal U and Slippery Rock are competing to see which campus community scores the most “pints” in the blood drive contest. The school with the greatest number of donations wins bragging rights and a trophy. The student who arrives with the most Cal U spirit wins a $25 Walmart gift card. Students who have questions about the “Bleed Black & Red” blood drive may contact Student Government President Alexandra Brooks at BRO8931@calu.edu . For more information visit www.calu.edu .
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Cal U students, faculty and staff will participate in an American Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Student Government from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Performance Center.
Who can donate blood Blood donors must: • Be in general good health. • Be at least 17 years old. • Weigh at least 110 pounds. • Have not donated blood in the last 56 days.
What you should know Blood donation is a safe and simple procedure. Each donation has the potential to save three lives. The whole process takes around an hour, but the actual donation only takes about 810 minutes.
What you should do • Drink lots of water so you’re hydrated before donating. • Eat a healthy meal before donating, and try to avoid fatty foods. • Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow. • Bring a valid form of identification (driver’s license or another ID that verifies your age) or your Red Cross donor card. • Bring a list of any medications you may be taking.