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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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Free T-shirts and stickers featuring the new PennWest logo design were available for students in the Natali Student Center, Dec. 2, 2021. (Photo: Jeff Helsel / Cal Times)

The New U: How hybrid classes are becoming the new normal under the PennWest integration

Kaitlyn Collins and Alexandra Paes • February 3, 2022

Despite PASSHE administrators’ chant that the integration of three universities into Pennsylvania Western University will offer students a wider range of classes, students and faculty remain concerned...

California University of Pennsylvania's 183rd Undergraduate Commencement ceremony, Convocation Center, Dec. 17, 2016. (Jeff Helsel / Cal Times)

Students worry about job search after integration

Kaitlyn Collins, Editor • February 3, 2022

Cal U students graduating with a PennWest diploma can be reassured that employers will still recognize and value their college degree. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, interim president of Cal U, Clarion and...

(File) Commencement Ceremony, California University of Pennsylvania, Convocation Center, May 7, 2021.

Cal U plans Winter Commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10 – 11

Cal U Communications • December 10, 2021

A California University of Pennsylvania alumnus who has been honored for his community involvement will address graduate and undergraduate students at the university’s 193rd commencement ceremonies. Jesse...

The parking garage at California University of Pennsylvania has been closed since concrete fell from a ceiling in 2016. The garage reopened Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, after repairs were made.

Vulcan Parking Garage reopens at Cal U

Cal Times • December 6, 2021

(Dec. 6, 2021) The Vulcan Parking Garage at California University of Pennsylvania reopened on Monday after being closed for more than five years when a large chunk of concrete fell on move-in day, Aug....

Cal U students Samantha Taylor, Abigail Farabaugh and Elizabeth Brudnock were at the table in the Natali Student Center handing out free t-shirts and stickers featuring the wordmark design for PennWest California, Dec. 2, 2021

Students at Cal U, Clarion and Edinboro choose the look for integrated university’s name

Cal U Communications • December 3, 2021

The wordmark design for Pennsylvania Western University, its three sister campuses – PennWest California, PennWest Clarion and PennWest Edinboro – and the PennWest Global Online division was revealed...

Jesse J. McLean Jr.

Winter Commencement Dec. 10-11

Cal U Communications • December 2, 2021

A California University of Pennsylvania alumnus who has been honored for his community involvement will address graduate and undergraduate students at the university’s 193rd commencement ceremonies. Jesse...

Cal U freshman Madison Minarchin presented her research poster on the topic of, “The Evolution of Diabetes and Insulin" at Cal U's Fall Creative Works and Research event, Nov. 16-20, 2021.

Research Through the Eyes of Cal U Students

Sarah Seader`, Staff Writer • December 2, 2021

Cal U hosted the Fall Creative Works and Research Event in the Convocation Center on Tuesday Nov. 16.  Students were encouraged to participate, either virtually online or live in-person. When signing...

Cal U offers a paid job opportunity to become a tutor

Cal U offers a paid job opportunity to become a tutor

Christopher Girardi, Contributor • December 2, 2021

Applications to become leaders in the supplemental instruction program are now open to students to assist in improving selected courses through tutoring for the spring semester. Supplemental instruction...

California University of Pennsylvania campus

Cal U’s American Democracy Project plans events surrounding critical race theory and voter registration

Harleigh Wiesenbach, Contributor • December 2, 2021

After completing four different voting and political science education events for the fall semester, the American Democracy Project has more planned for the Spring 2022 semester. The initiative plans on...

Cal U's Peer Mentoring program seeks upperclassmen to mentor incoming freshmen in Spring 2022

Cal U’s Peer Mentoring program seeks upperclassmen to mentor incoming freshmen in Spring 2022

Miranda Palmer, Contributor • December 2, 2021

The Peer Mentoring Program is looking for upperclassmen student volunteers to mentor incoming students for the Spring semester. California University of Pennsylvania offers the Peer Mentoring Program...

Joey Kelly, community engagement manager, Rise Against Hunger, Pittsburgh, with Cal U students Maria Dovshek and Bailey Westfall, preparing a box for meal packages that will be sent to international locations. Cal U volunteers aimed to create 10, 000 packages at the event in the Natali Student Center, Nov. 17, 2021

Cal U hosts ‘Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week’

Katie Lowery, Contributor • November 19, 2021

California University of Pennsylvania is raising awareness of hunger and homelessness in the community by hosting several events from Nov. 15 to Nov. 19, 2021. These events will be centered around the...

The website homepage of the Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, Washington, Pa., Nov. 18, 2021.

Cal U AFSCME union partnering with local animal rescue to collect holiday donations for pets

Emily Wilson, Contributor • November 18, 2021

AFSCME Local 2322 at Cal U is partnering with Angel Ridge Animal Rescue located in Washington, Pa.,  to collect donations for pets this Christmas. Cynthia Pascarell is the president of AFSCME Local...

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