A new edition of the Journal is available online. Headlines from the latest Journal include: Upward Bound students take robots underwater; Pinardi named Interim VP, Angelone Retires; Grant supports habitat restoration, enhancement.
VOLUME 14, NUMBER 19 AUG. 27, 2012 California University READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal Grant Supports Habitat Restoration, Enhancement Pinardi Named Interim VP; Angelone Retires Upward Bound Students Take Robots Underwater T he Foundation for California University has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat on agricultural lands in Pennsylvania. The grant will support a two-year project that is expected to fence 25 miles of stream, restore 500 acres of upland and 200 acres of successional habitat, and 500 acres of wetlands. The conservation work will be executed by the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program at Cal U, which is recognized as a state and national leader in developing techniques to restore habitat for wildlife. Partners for Fish and Wildlife is a cooperative effort among many agencies throughout the state. The program aims to restore habitat for wildlife on agricultural and other lands by constructing streambank fencing, stream crossings, wetlands, grasslands and border-edge cuts. This grant will provide additional equipment to enhance the program’s abilities to restore young forest habitats. Wildlife species that use young forest have been declining as our overall forest habitat matures. A portion of this grant will permit the program to shift some priorities to address this situation. Work already is being planned at Forbes State Forest, in Westmoreland County, Pa. During the next two years, Partners for Fish and Wildlife also will work with landowners to improve water quality and wildlife habitat, to restore degraded wetlands and stream vegetation, and to restore native grassland and wildflower habitat. These practices will benefit the landowners, in turn, by improving livestock health, water quality and forage. To see photos and learn about previous projects by Partners for Fish and Wildlife and the Foundation for Cal U, visit http://www.calu.edu/business- community/wildlife/ . A cting University President Geraldine M. Jones has named Dr. Nancy Pinardi as interim vice president of Student Affairs. “I have the utmost confidence that Dr. Pinardi will lead the Student Affairs area in a responsible, strategic and efficient manner,” Jones said. “More importantly, I know that she possesses the same care and concern for our students as her predecessor, Dr. Lenora Angelone, and she realizes there is no more important responsibility than the safety and security of our students. I look forward to working with her in the coming months.” Pinardi has been a Cal U employee since 1988, when she was hired as a part-time administrative assistant for a grant-funded anti- drug and alcohol program. She held a variety of positions — coordinating special events such as Homecoming and Family Day, and organizing the Women’s Center, for example — before being named dean of students in 1998. Most recently, she served as associate vice president for Student Affairs and the University’s liaison to the Student Association Inc. “Dr. Angelone was actually an inspiration to me, seeing that she could work and go to school and be successful,” said Pinardi, who earned an associate degree in business management, a bachelor’s in administration and management, and a master’s in business administration, all at Cal U. In 2006 she completed work on her doctorate in administration and leadership — Continued on page 2 Dr. Nancy Pinardi: Interim VP for Student Affairs H igh school students enrolled in California University’s Upward Bound program took their custom-built robots underwater for their final robotics class, putting them to the test July 12 in the Hamer Hall pool. Students spent weeks of class time building SeaPerch robots while learning robotics theories and studying the increasingly important role of robotics in the oil and gas industry. In the final class, students raced their machines and tested their ability to grab small toys off the pool floor. “I am not a guy who is into tools and building things, but this was fun,” said Jeremy Baker, a senior at Jefferson Morgan High School in Jefferson, Pa. “Being here kind of showed me that learning can be both educational and fun at the same time.” SeaPerch is an innovative robotics program that uses underwater remotely operated vehicles to teach students about science, technology, engineering and mathematics — the subjects collectively known as STEM — in a fun and challenging hands-on environment. Funding for the program was made possible by a grant from the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the Office of Naval Research and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “I personally didn’t know if I would like the SeaPerch program or building robots, but it turned out to be a really great class,” said camp counselor Sarah Newmeyer, a recent Cal U graduate. “A lot of the girls in the class have never even used a screwdriver before, but they were able to have fun building robots while learning about science and technology.” Although this is the first year that Cal U has used the SeaPerch program, the University plans to run this program for Upward Bound students next year and to upgrade University equipment with an eye toward hosting national underwater challenge events, said Mike Amhrein, director for Outreach and Integration of TEAMS (Technology, Education, Art, Mathematics and Science) at Cal U. “We are going to keep all of the robots the kids used today for future Upward Bound classes,” Amhrein said. “Instead of having some of the younger students go through an identical class next year, they can add headlights and other accessories to improve their robots.” The Upward Bound program assists eligible students to complete high school prepared to enter college and succeed in post-secondary education. Students are provided with — Continued on page 4 Upward Bound student Rich Roebuck, from Laurel Highlands High School, swims underwater the Hamer Hall pool next to one of the SeaPerch robots during an innovative summer robotics program held at Cal U earlier this summer.
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VOLUME 14, NUMBER 19 AUG. 27 , 2012
California University
READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal
Grant Supports Habitat Restoration, Enhancement
PinardiNamed
Interim VP;Angelone
Retires
Upward Bound StudentsTake Robots Underwater
The Foundation for CaliforniaUniversity has been awarded a$600,000 grant from the Richard
King Mellon Foundation to restore andenhance fish and wildlife habitat onagricultural lands in Pennsylvania.
The grant will support a two-yearproject that is expected to fence 25 milesof stream, restore 500 acres of uplandand 200 acres of successional habitat,and 500 acres of wetlands. Theconservation work will be executed by
the Partners for Fish and Wildlifeprogram at Cal U, which is recognized asa state and national leader in developingtechniques to restore habitat for wildlife.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife is acooperative effort among many agenciesthroughout the state. The program aimsto restore habitat for wildlife onagricultural and other lands byconstructing streambank fencing, streamcrossings, wetlands, grasslands andborder-edge cuts.
This grant will provide additionalequipment to enhance the program’sabilities to restore young forest habitats.Wildlife species that use young foresthave been declining as our overall foresthabitat matures. A portion of this grantwill permit the program to shift somepriorities to address this situation. Workalready is being planned at Forbes StateForest, in Westmoreland County, Pa.
During the next two years, Partnersfor Fish and Wildlife also will work with
landowners to improve water quality andwildlife habitat, to restore degradedwetlands and stream vegetation, and torestore native grassland and wildflowerhabitat. These practices will benefit thelandowners, in turn, by improvinglivestock health, water quality and forage.
To see photos and learn aboutprevious projects by Partners for Fish andWildlife and the Foundation for Cal U,visit http://www.calu.edu/business-community/wildlife/ .
Acting University President GeraldineM. Jones has named Dr. NancyPinardi as interim vice president of
Student Affairs.“I have the utmost confidence that Dr.
Pinardi will lead the Student Affairs area ina responsible, strategic and efficientmanner,” Jones said.
“More importantly, I know that shepossesses the same care and concern for ourstudents as her predecessor, Dr. LenoraAngelone, and she realizes there is no moreimportant responsibility than the safety andsecurity of our students. I look forward toworking with her in the coming months.”
Pinardi has been a Cal U employee since1988, when she washired as a part-timeadministrative assistantfor a grant-funded anti-drug and alcoholprogram.
She held a variety ofpositions —coordinating specialevents such asHomecoming andFamily Day, andorganizing the Women’s
Center, for example — before being nameddean of students in 1998. Most recently, sheserved as associate vice president for StudentAffairs and the University’s liaison to theStudent Association Inc.
“Dr. Angelone was actually aninspiration to me, seeing that she could workand go to school and be successful,” saidPinardi, who earned an associate degree inbusiness management, a bachelor’s inadministration and management, and amaster’s in business administration, all atCal U.
In 2006 she completed work on herdoctorate in administration and leadership
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Dr. Nancy Pinardi:Interim VP forStudent Affairs
High school students enrolledin California University’sUpward Bound program took
their custom-built robots underwaterfor their final robotics class, puttingthem to the test July 12 in the HamerHall pool.
Students spent weeks of class timebuilding SeaPerch robots whilelearning robotics theories andstudying the increasingly importantrole of robotics in the oil and gasindustry.
In the final class, students racedtheir machines and tested their abilityto grab small toys off the pool floor.
“I am not a guy who is into toolsand building things, but this was fun,”said Jeremy Baker, a senior atJefferson Morgan High School inJefferson, Pa.
“Being here kind of showed methat learning can be both educationaland fun at the same time.”
SeaPerch is an innovative robotics
program that uses underwaterremotely operated vehicles to teachstudents about science, technology,engineering and mathematics — thesubjects collectively known as STEM— in a fun and challenging hands-onenvironment.
Funding for the program wasmade possible by a grant from theAssociation of Unmanned VehicleSystems International, the Office ofNaval Research and MassachusettsInstitute of Technology.
“I personally didn’t know if Iwould like the SeaPerch program orbuilding robots, but it turned out to bea really great class,” said campcounselor Sarah Newmeyer, a recentCal U graduate.
“A lot of the girls in the class havenever even used a screwdriver before,but they were able to have funbuilding robots while learning aboutscience and technology.”
Although this is the first year that
Cal U has used the SeaPerch program,the University plans to run thisprogram for Upward Bound studentsnext year and to upgrade Universityequipment with an eye toward hostingnational underwater challenge events,said Mike Amhrein, director forOutreach and Integration of TEAMS(Technology, Education, Art,Mathematics and Science) at Cal U.
“We are going to keep all of therobots the kids used today for futureUpward Bound classes,” Amhreinsaid.
“Instead of having some of theyounger students go through anidentical class next year, they can addheadlights and other accessories toimprove their robots.”
The Upward Bound programassists eligible students to completehigh school prepared to enter collegeand succeed in post-secondaryeducation. Students are provided with
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Upward Bound student Rich Roebuck, from Laurel Highlands High School, swims underwater the Hamer Hall pool next to one of theSeaPerch robots during an innovative summer robotics program held at Cal U earlier this summer.
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Justice, Lawand Society
SpeakerSeries Debuts
Pinardi Named Interim VPfor Student Affairs
Students ‘Backstage’ at National Conventions
Experts in the fields of law enforcement,intelligence, terrorism, forensic science andmore are participating in a new speaker
series sponsored by the Department of Justice, Lawand Society.
The series debuts Sept. 4. Presentations will begiven at 11 a.m. on most Tuesdays in Eberly Hall,Room 110.
“This series will provide students with excellentopportunities to gain insight into the diverse butinterrelated employment fields and disciplines ofjustice studies, anthropology and sociology,” saidDr. Emily Sweitzer, chair of the Department ofJustice, Law and Society.
The first speaker in the series will be MarkCamillo ’76, a law enforcement and security
professional with expertise inthe area of emergencypreparedness operations.
He was a member of theU.S. Secret Service for 21 yearsand currently is senior vicepresident for strategic planningat Contemporary ServicesCorp., a national leader inevent security and crowdmanagement.
“We are especially proudthat many of the speakers are accomplished Cal Ualumni, enabling students to see just how muchthey can succeed,” Sweitzer said.
Upcoming speakers are scheduled to discusscyber crime and child exploitation, canine police,accident reconstruction, state and federal probation,and more. Speakers represent the FBI, thePennsylvania State Police and other local, state andfederal agencies.
Admission to the series is free. The talks areopen to the public, and all members of the Cal Ucommunity are encouraged to attend.
For more information about upcoming speakers in thisseries, visit www.calu.edu .
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at Indiana University ofPennsylvania.
“I believe my experience acrossthe board assists me inunderstanding the needs of ourstudents,” she said. “As a three-timegraduate of Cal U, I am committedto the success of our students andthe University.
“College is a time for students tolearn and grow, and it is exciting forme to continue to assist and supportthem as they achieve their academicand personal goals.”
Blazing a path Pinardi’s rise through the
University ranks follows a pathblazed by Angelone, who retiredearlier this summer after 40 years atCal U.
Angelone joined the Universitystaff as a Clerk Typist I, and servedas an administrative assistant beforebeing named the interim director ofhousing in 1991, associate dean forstudent services in 1995 and dean forresidence life in 1998, among otherroles.
She stepped away from StudentAffairs to serve as the specialassistant to the President for EqualEmployment and EducationalOpportunity (EEEO) and theUniversity ombudsperson in theOffice of Social Equity from 1999-2009.
During the final chapter of her
Cal U career, Angelone was vicepresident of Student Affairs and thesenior administrator in thePresident’s Cabinet.
Along the way she earned anassociate degree in administrationand science, a bachelor’s degree inbusiness administration, and amaster’s degree in community andagency counseling, all at Cal U. Sheearned her Ph.D. in counseloreducation and supervision atDuquesne University.
At the start of her career inhigher education, few women wereworking in the area of studentaffairs, Angelone recalled. But herCal U colleagues and supervisorssaw that she “had the heart of astudent affairs professional,” shesaid, and urged her to follow thatpath.
“They saw in me things I neversaw in myself,” she said, citing inparticular Elmo Natali, who alsoserved as vice president of StudentAffairs, and emerita professor Dr.Nancy Tait, the former dean ofwomen.
“They were great supporters,mentors and cheerleaders for me.”
Angelone has seen remarkablechanges at Cal U over the past fourdecades.
“Some might say it’s in thephysical plant, but for me, thebiggest change has been in thepeople. They take such pride inworking at this institution now. It’sbecome this diamond down here in
the (Mon) Valley,” she said.“There are many more women
in leadership now, too, and with thatyou see changes. I’ve heard many ofour students say that the people atCal U make them feel special. I willalways be proud to call myself athree-time alumna and emeritus staffmember of California University.”
Acting President Jones notedthat Angelone had been hercolleague at Cal U for 38 years.
“While I was personally very sadto see her retire, I am also verypleased and excited for her and herhusband, Philip,” she said. “There isno doubt that Lenora deserves thiswonderful second phase of her life.”
Her legacy of caring, personalservice for students will continue,Pinardi said.
“The goals of Student Affairsremain unchanged. Our centralfocus is the personalization of theUniversity experience, with concernfor the intellectual, personal, social,emotional and physical developmentof each of our students,” sheexplained.
“Each department in StudentAffairs strives to assist students inmaking responsible decisions byproviding a learning environmentthat will not only help them betterunderstand their abilities and needs,but also will help them learn aboutthe vast array of opportunitiesavailable.
“I look forward to moving intothis new position.”
Dr. Lenora Angelone’s distinguished 40year career at Cal U began as a Clerk Typist I and concluded with her serving as vicepresident of Student Affairs and the senior administrator in the President’s Cabinet.
Mark Camillo
California University has joinedPinterest, one of the fastest growingsocial media platforms.
Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that allowsusers to express themselves visually, throughphotos and text. Many users post images oftheir favorite events, interests and hobbies.Each photo “pinned” within the Pinterestcommunity can be commented on or sharedamong any of the community members.
Pinterest has as audience of nearly 12million people. The University aims to use thesocial media platform to promote Cal U’sbeautiful campus, world-class academicprograms and highly talented students.
Boards also will be designed to inspirecreativity, provide helpful information forstudents and engage with Cal U’s growingalumni community.
To view the University’s Pinterest boards,click on the Pinterest app on Cal U’sFacebook page or visit the site directly athttp://pinterest.com/caluofpa/ .
Cal U JoinsPinterest
As the 2012 presidentialelection season enters itsfinal months, nine students
at Cal U will be part of the action atboth the Republican and Democraticnational conventions.
Through a partnership with TheWashington Center, the students willbe placed in volunteer positionseither at the Republican NationalConvention, Aug. 27-30 in Tampa,Fla., or at the Democratic NationalConvention, Sept. 3-6 in Charlotte,N.C.
Students Lucie Fremeau, Mario
Coppola and Emily Martik are withthe GOP in Tampa this week. Nextweek, students Breanna Blose,Camilla Cionni, Courtney Cochran,Bruce Grover, Bradley Minoski andFillip Nelson will join the Democratsin Charlotte.
Along with 250 students fromschools across the nation, all ninewill spend the week before theconvention studying the history ofpolitical campaigns, conventionplanning and procedures, and therole of the media.
“The internship will be an
invaluable experience for thestudents, as many are planningcareers in fields such as politics andjournalism,” said Dr. MelanieBlumberg, professor of history andpolitical science at Cal U.
“The Office of the President andseveral Cal U supporters have madeit possible for the nine students tohave the chance of a lifetime.”
Four Cal U students will bereporting back on their experiences,providing a “backstage” look at thenational political scene. Look fortheir reports at www.calu.edu .
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PLCB Grant Enlists Parents,Community in Prevention Effort
Faculty-StaffConvocationon Tuesday
Acting President GeraldineM. Jones will host the 2012Fall Faculty and StaffConvocation on Tuesday inthe Convocation Center.
The combined convocationwill be held during theUniversity’s common hour,beginning at 11 a.m.
OSD RegistrationMeetings SetThe Office for Students
with Disabilities (OSD) isavailable to assist Cal Ustudents.
The office is located inRoom 105, Azorsky Hall.Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4p.m. weekdays.
Interested students areinvited to attend OSDsemester registration meeting;contact the OSD office formeeting dates and times.
More information can befound on the Cal U website,www.calu.edu ; search for thekeyword “disability.”
GACO Receives$100,000 Grant
The Sarah ScaifeFoundation has awarded a$100,000 grant to support CalU’s Government AgencyCoordination Office (GACO)through Aug. 31, 2013. Withthis funding GACO will assistarea businesses in all aspectsof federal, state, local andcorporate contracting andsubcontracting.
GACO is a ProcurementTechnical Assistance Center(PTAC) that provides advice,assistance and support tobusinesses interested in sellingtheir products/services to thegovernment.
According to GACOdirector Deborah S. Wojcik,the Scaife Foundation’sgenerosity in supportingGACO’s contractingassistance efforts has helpedbusinesses in westernPennsylvania obtain 36,685contracts totaling over $2.8billion since 1985.
“We are deeplyappreciative of thetremendous partnership wehave with the Sarah ScaifeFoundation and theircontinued support,” she said.
GACO’s main office islocated in South Hall, Room107; satellite offices are inPittsburgh and at SlipperyRock University. All threeoffices offer full-servicegovernment contractingassistance support to areabusinesses.
CampusBRIEFS
The men’s soccer team will conductits annual Dunlevy Redbirds Day onSunday, hosting West Virginia rival
Shepherd University at the Phillipsburgsoccer complex.
The Labor Day weekend festivitiesbegin with a cookout at 4 p.m., with thegame at 6 p.m.
Redbirds Day recognizes formercoaches and players from the Mon ValleyYouth Soccer Association, which began in1978 in the small town of Dunlevy.
Many of those players and coaches alsocontributed to the Cal U soccer program.
“California University has become anextension of the Mon Valley Youth SoccerAssociation,” said Dunlevy native DennisLaskey, the Vulcans’ 27th-year head men’ssoccer coach.
“We are inviting anyone who has everplayed or coached in Dunlevy to join us on
Sunday. There are so many formerDunlevy players and coaches who comefrom various communities in the region,and we encourage all of them to take partin an afternoon of food, fun, fellowshipand reminiscing.”
Nearly 100 Redbirds took part in the2011 event, which was held as part of theofficial dedication of the new soccercomplex. Just three blocks from Cal U’smain campus, the complex on OrchardStreet is the site of the former Booster Fieldand Phillipsburg School.
Many players from Dunlevy youthteams, as well as other programs for MonValley boys and girls, matriculated to CalU. In addition, a number of former Vulcanplayers joined the Senior Redbirds aftertheir college careers, Laskey said.
“Our program at California has hadstrong support from Dunlevy fans over the
years,” he said. “Redbirds Day is held toshow our appreciation to all former playersand coaches who have dedicated their time,experience and expertise to the growth anddevelopment of youth soccer in the MonValley area.”
Coordinating the event with Laskey isCal Montgomery, a Dunlevy native and alongtime standout player and coach.
“We’re hoping to have many formerplayers and coaches in attendance,”Montgomery said. “The response has beengreat, and we’re still looking forward tohearing from others who have beeninvolved for so many years.”
All fans and members of the Cal Ucommunity are invited to attend the gameand other festivities.
For more information, contact coach DennisLaskey at 724-938-5793 or Cal Montgomery at724-565-7030.
Cal U head soccer coach Dennis Laskey (fourth from left) enjoys a moment at last year’s event with former Redbirds players (from left) DomDiBernardi, Cliff ‘Kip’ Harosky, Jeff Harosky, Lew DiBernardi, Jim Laskey, Pete Labrasca and Mark Harosky.
Cal U will use an Alcohol EducationGrant from the PennsylvaniaLiquor Control Board to take a
more comprehensive approach to reducingincidents resulting from underage anddangerous drinking.
“Our coalition has worked hard to findgaps in our prevention efforts,” said DonnaGeorge, Cal U’s alcohol and other drugprevention specialist.
“Looking at the natural progression ofprevention, we believe the time is right tohighlight community and parentinvolvement.”
Programs will fall under three broadcategories: increasing participation,providing education and training, andpartnering for change, George said.
To enhance its efforts, the Cal AODCoalition will add four students who liveoff campus, four non-student residents ofCalifornia borough, and four parents ofCal U students. Environmentalmanagement and parenting sub-committeeswill conduct meetings outside of theregular monthly coalition meetings.
An invitation to attend an open meetingof the Cal AOD Coalition will be deliveredto every establishment that sells liquor inCalifornia and surrounding communities.Some establishments may even choose tohost meetings.
“We are not trying to take awayanyone’s business, but we want the messageabout responsible drinking to be conveyed,”George said.
A considerable amount of the $17,500PCLB grant will be used for implementingMyStudentBody, an online educationprogram that will replace the first-year
student survey used in the past.In addition, a consultant will develop
an “Our Cal” brochure that will providehelpful information about living in theborough and getting along as neighbors.
Coalition members and peer educatorsfrom the Options@CalU program will helpto distribute the brochures and othermessages on and off campus.
Results of the MyStudentBody campusclimate survey will be used to formulate atwo-year plan focusing on how all groupscan work together to support continuedchange in the environment both on and offcampus.
Ongoing projects will continue,including Project Sticker Shock, which isaimed at discouraging adults fromproviding beer to minors. Students from
Cal U and local high schools willparticipate.
The University’s AOD Coalition alsowill work with the California BoroughPolice Department and local alcohol/drugcommissions to offer training for police.George, who is beginning her third year atCal U, said she looks forward toestablishing the new programs in what shecalls “an important academic year.”
“There’s been good progress, but there’sa lot more to be done,” she said. “Withprevention there are so many areas to focuson, and right now it’s all about communityand parent involvement. Everybody has tobe involved with prevention.”
Those interested in joining the Coalition andhelping with any of the projects should [email protected] or call 724-938-5515.
Donna George and several peer educators discuss strategies to reduce incidents resulting fromunderage and dangerous drinking.
Soccer Team Hosts Redbird Days
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Geraldine M. JonesActing University President
Dr. Charles Mance Vice President for University Technology Services
Robert Thorn Vice President for Administration and Finance
Craig ButzineVice President for Marketing and University Relations
Sharon NavoneyInterim Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Dr. Nancy Pinardi Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Christine KindlEditor
Bruce Wald, Wendy Mackall, Jeff BenderWriters
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StudentsTake RobotsUnderwater
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supplemental academic instruction,tutoring, career planning and self-awareness classes to help developthose skills. The program is fundedunder Title IV of the HigherEducation Act of 1965 and the federalTRIO program.
High school seniors enrolled in theprogram may participate in a bridgeprogram where they are awardedcollege course credits for some of theirclasses.
“We have to go to class every dayon our own just like college students,”Baker said. “This is my third year, andI have 10 credits towards collegecourses. And I’ve had a lot of fun inthe process.
“It has really helped me get a head-start for my freshman year in college.”
The women’s volleyball, swimming,tennis, and track and field teamshave received national acclaim for
their academic and athletic success, anda member of men’s track and field hasearned individual recognition.
“These academic team and individualhonors are a testament to the dedicationand commitment of our student-athletes,coaches, faculty and academic supportstaff here at California University,” saidDr. Karen Hjerpe, Cal U’s interim athlet-ic director.
• The volleyball team earned theAmerican Volleyball CoachesAssociation Team Academic Award forthe first time in recent program history.
The AVCA award honors collegiateand high school teams that display excel-lence in the classroom during the schoolyear by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumu-lative team grade-point average on a 4.00scale.
Under the direction of second-yearhead coach Peter Letourneau, Cal U vol-leyball won the PSAC championship lastfall, finished second in the NCAADivision II Atlantic Regional, and fin-ished with a 33-5 overall record.
• For the 10th consecutive year, theCollege Swimming Coaches Associationof America named Cal U’s swimmingteam a Scholar All-America Team. TheVulcan swimmers achieved a cumulative3.36 grade-point average for the Spring2012 semester.
Swimmers Clarissa Enslin, JessMachmer and Kelsey Nuhfer, all juniors,were named Scholar All-Americans.Each student-athlete earned a 3.50 GPAor better last spring and qualified for theNCAA Nationals.
Seniors Bruna Carvalho and MeganSchuh, along with junior Kate Mellon,earned Scholar All-American HonorableMention accolades.
Last winter, the swim team closed itsmost successful season in school historyby placing 12th at the NCAA Division IIChampionships behind three individualAll-Americans, a pair of All-Americanrelays and two national titles.
• The women’s tennis team has beennamed an Intercollegiate TennisAssociation All-Academic Team for theninth consecutive year. Six playersreceived ITA Scholar-Athlete honors:seniors Mariana Oliveira, AnabelPieschi, Martina Rubesova, FranziskaSteinhardt and Anastassiya Zherdeva,
and freshman Ramona Czakon. The total of six ITA Scholar-Athletes
matches the program record set in 2007and 2010.
To earn the ITA All-Academic Teamaward, a program must have a cumula-tive team GPA of 3.20 or above. Toreceive ITA Scholar-Athlete honors,players must have a GPA of at least 3.50for the current academic year and havebeen enrolled at their current school forat least two semesters.
Under 12th-year head coach PabloMontana, the women’s tennis team wonits sixth consecutive PSAC champi-onship last spring while advancing to thequarterfinals of the NCAA Division IITournament for the fifth time in six
years.• The women’s track team earned
U.S. Track & Field and Cross CountryCoaches Association All-Academic sta-tus for the fourth time in five years. Ateam must have a cumulative GPA of3.00 or higher to qualify.
Senior Jordyn Reagan earnedUSFCCCA All-Academic individualhonors for the second consecutive year.
To earn USTFCCCA All-Academichonors, a student-athlete must have com-piled a cumulative grade-point average of3.25 or higher and reached a provisionalor automatic qualifying standard for theNCAA Championships in either theindoor or outdoor seasons.
Reagan provisionally qualified for theNCAA Division II Outdoor NationalChampionships as a member of Cal U’sPSAC champion 4x100-meter relay.
On the men’s side, senior Alex Smithreceived All-Academic individual honorsin track and field.
He provisionally qualified for theNCAA Division II Outdoor NationalChampionships in the 800-meter run.This marks the fifth-consecutive year inwhich at least one Cal U male student-athlete has received the academic laurelfrom the USTFCCCA.
Cal U’s women’s volleyball, swim-ming and baseball teams were all inaugu-ral winners of the Pennsylvania StateAthletic Conference (PSAC) Team GPAAwards in their respective sports.
The award honors the teams with thetop cumulative team GPA in each of theleague’s 23 sponsored sports.
Scholar-Athletes Earn National Honors
AllAmerican Clarissa Enslin helped Cal U’s swimming team earn a cumulative 3.36 gradepoint average for the Spring 2012 semester.
Men ofSigmasNetwork From left to right:Adama Traore; Dr.Todd Carlisle, adviser;Corey Brown; MauriceBurns; and GregBryant, president ofCal U’s Pi GammaChapter of the PhiBeta Sigma Fraternity,attend the fraternity’s98th annual EasternRegional Conference.The men used theevent as a networkingopportunity and tohelp plan for thefraternity’s 100thanniversarycelebration in 2014.They also discussedways to serve theircommunities bysupporting programssuch as the March ofDimes and SigmasAgainst AIDS/HIV. TheBeta Sigma motto is‘Culture for Serviceand Service forHumanity.’
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