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The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

Cal Times

The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

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CalTimes Photographers Offer Headshots for Jobseekers

CalTimes Photographers Offer Headshots for Jobseekers

Luke Clister, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

CalTimes is hosting a fundraiser event in the Media Suite at PennWest California on Feb. 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Individual pictures will take only five minutes and give students professional photos to...

Penn West’s Behavioral Intervention Team Responds to Student Needs

Penn West’s Behavioral Intervention Team Responds to Student Needs

Jessica Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2025

At PennWest, the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive environment for students who may be at risk of struggling socially, mentally, or physically. This interdisciplinary...

Research Conference Offers Students Opportunity to Present Ideas to Lawmakers

Research Conference Offers Students Opportunity to Present Ideas to Lawmakers

Michael Vinsick, News Editor February 6, 2025

Undergraduate students at PennWest will have the opportunity to submit their research projects and be selected to attend a conference at the state’s capitol building in Harrisburg.  The Undergraduate...

UTECH: Bringing Technology Support Closer to You

UTECH: Bringing Technology Support Closer to You

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

At PennWest California, technology plays a crucial role in supporting students, faculty, and staff in their day-to-day academic and administrative tasks. Zach Hixenbaugh, a Technology Analyst at UTECH,...

Penn West Exercise and Sports Science Department

Penn West Offers Accelerated Master’s Program in Exercise Science

Jessica Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2025

Penn West students are now able to earn undergraduate elective credits that also count toward a Master's degree in exercise science. In a press release, Dr. Barry E. McGlumphy, coordinator of the exercise...

Winter Weather at Penn West: Stay Safe and Prepared

Winter Weather at Penn West: Stay Safe and Prepared

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

With snow and freezing temperatures expected this week, Penn West's Safety and Risk Management Office reminds students, faculty, and staff of the procedures for delays, class cancellations, and closures. The...

First Club and Organization Fair of Spring 2025 Encourages Student Engagement

First Club and Organization Fair of Spring 2025 Encourages Student Engagement

Alivia Wheeler, Assistant Editor January 23, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 23, students and faculty came together for the first Club and Organization Fair of the spring 2025 semester. The fair was held from 2-3 p.m. in the Natali Performance Center. Members from...

PennWest California Commemorates National Day of Racial Healing with Activist Leon Ford

PennWest California Commemorates National Day of Racial Healing with Activist Leon Ford

Evelyn Esek, Editor January 23, 2025

PennWest California honored The National Day of Racial Healing by hosting Pittsburgh-based activist, international speaker, and author Leon Ford on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The event, sponsored by the PennWest...

Declan Johnson, chemistry major and mathematics minor at PennWest California speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony.

PennWest California Breaks Ground on New Science Building

Jessica Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2025

On Jan. 13, 2025, PennWest California celebrated the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art science building. This ambitious project, which will encompass 63,500 square feet over three stories, is designed...

Inauguration of Dr. Jonathan R. Anderson: A New Era at PennWest University

Inauguration of Dr. Jonathan R. Anderson: A New Era at PennWest University

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Today marks a pivotal moment in the history of Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) as Dr. Jonathan R. Anderson was officially inaugurated as the university’s second president in a ceremony filled...

Senior Early Childhood and Elementary Education major Nick Gevaudan presented his thesis in the Honors Library.

Honors Students Showcase Thesis Projects

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

For most honors program students, the thesis project is the culmination of their hard work during their four years of school. While most students present in the spring semester, select students were able...

PennWest California First Year Seminar Classes Host Celebration of Learning

PennWest California First Year Seminar Classes Host Celebration of Learning

Alivia Wheeler, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

This Wednesday, Dec. 4, all Compass 1000: Navigating the First Year at PennWest courses for this semester came together to host a celebration of learning. This event, which took place in rooms 207 and...

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