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VOLUME 14, NUMBER 30 NOV. 12, 2012 California University READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal Rhonda Vincent Tickets on Sale Political Pros to Discuss Election Results J ust one week after American voters choose their next president, a popular team of political experts will return to Cal U to examine the reasons behind the results. Political commentator Jon Delano, of KDKA-TV, will serve as moderator for the 2012 Election Analysis Forum, a free event at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Eberly Hall, Room 110. Presented by the American Democracy Project at Cal U, the program is open to the public. Panelists are: • William C. Binning, chair emeritus of the Department of Political Science at Youngstown State University, Ohio. • Louis Jacobson, staff writer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning PolitiFact.com website, a contributing writer for PoliticsPA and Governing, and a contributing editor at National Journal magazine. • Costas Panagopoulos, director of the Center for Electoral Politics and Democracy and the graduate program in Elections and Campaign Management at Fordham University, New York. • Daniel Shea, director of the Center for the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement at Colby College, Maine. Delano and the panelists shared their predictions in March during Cal U’s 2012 Election Outlook event. “It will be fascinating to learn whether their predictions hold true — especially after such a close and polarizing campaign,” said Dr. Melanie Blumberg, a professor in Cal U’s Department of History and Political Science and campus director of the American Democracy Project. The American Democracy Project is a multi-campus initiative focused on higher education’s role in preparing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens. In addition to the 2012 Election Analysis, the ADP sponsored a series of Debate Watch events during the presidential campaign season. — Continued on page 3 N early 300 scholarship donors, scholarship recipients and other guests attended the 16th annual Scholarship Recognition Dinner held Oct. 25 in the Convocation Center. The annual event gives students who receive privately funded scholarships an opportunity to thank their benefactors in person. This year’s student speaker was sophomore Shane LaBarge, a business administration major and a recipient of the Bill and Candice Booker Student Leader Scholarship. “I realized that there were many benefactors … who instead of simply accepting the system … decided to try to make a difference. And let me tell you, ladies and gentlemen, it makes a tremendous difference,” he said. Acting President Geraldine M. Jones asked the students in attendance to think about the benefactors who have invested in their future. “These are individuals who care deeply about you and about California University of Pennsylvania,” she said. “This kind of trust, support and faith is not always readily available in today’s world, but our donors have unselfishly given just that. I ask that in the future, you remember your donors’ good works, and you also follow their example and help the students here at Cal U who come after you. “ President Jones said Cal U students are finding it more difficult each year to obtain the funds they need to attend college, which makes privately funded scholarships so important. “So many students need our help, so I thank our donors for their continued generosity,” she said. “Our plea for scholarships has been heard, and we are grateful for the way our generous donors have responded.” To learn more about giving opportunities, call 724-938- 5775. A ward-winning contemporary bluegrass artist Rhonda Vincent will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Convocation Center. A traditional American music newly influenced by rock, pop and jazz, contemporary bluegrass is one of the nation’s fastest-growing musical genres — and Vincent and her band take it to new heights. Rhonda Vincent and the Rage is the most decorated band in bluegrass, with more than 70 IBMA awards, and the International Bluegrass Music Association has named Vincent its Female Vocalist of the Year for seven years in a row. The Wall Street Journal calls her “… the NEW Queen of Bluegrass,” and a Billboard critic describes her as “too good to be mortal.” The Buffalo News raves, “… She is to bluegrass what Aretha Franklin once was to soul music.” Opening for Rhonda Vincent is Pittsburgh’s homegrown bluegrass band the Mon River Ramblers. ‘Burgh favorites since 2006, the five-piece Ramblers play a mix of traditional bluegrass, rag-time, jazz, blues, folk, punk and rock. Prior to the concert, a folk arts and crafts festival will be open from 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center. Tickets are on sale for $19 or $29; a $5 discount is offered to Cal U students, faculty and staff. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.calucenter.com , or at the Convocation Center box office, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Look for more information, video and a link to Ticketmaster online at www.calu.edu . A popular team of political experts will return to Cal U Tuesday to examine the results of this year’s presidential and congressional elections. Participating at last spring’s event are moderator Jon Delano (left) and panelists (from right) Costas Panagopoulos, William C. Binning, Louis Jacobson and Daniel M. Shea. Students say ‘Thanks’ at Scholarship Dinner Emeritus professor Dr. Anthony Saludis (left) meets scholarship recipients Tynell Fortune and Kate Seebohm during the Scholarship Recognition Dinner. Saludis supports two endowed scholarships named for members of his family. Reality Star Visits Campus MTV star Chelsea Settles (left) talks with Cal U student Samone Lynn Hardy inside the Performance Center during her Oct. 25 campus appearance. See story on page 2. Rhonda Vincent
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California University
READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal
Rhonda Vincent Tickets on Sale
Political Pros to Discuss Election ResultsJust one week after American voters
choose their next president, apopular team of political experts
will return to Cal U to examine thereasons behind the results.
Political commentator Jon Delano, ofKDKA-TV, will serve as moderator forthe 2012 Election Analysis Forum, a freeevent at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Eberly Hall,Room 110.
Presented by the AmericanDemocracy Project at Cal U, theprogram is open to the public. Panelistsare:
• William C. Binning, chair emeritusof the Department of Political Science atYoungstown State University, Ohio.
• Louis Jacobson, staff writer for thePulitzer Prize-winning PolitiFact.comwebsite, a contributing writer forPoliticsPA and Governing, and acontributing editor at National Journalmagazine.
• Costas Panagopoulos, director ofthe Center for Electoral Politics andDemocracy and the graduate program in
Elections and Campaign Management atFordham University, New York.
• Daniel Shea, director of the Centerfor the Goldfarb Center for PublicAffairs and Civic Engagement at ColbyCollege, Maine.
Delano and the panelists shared theirpredictions in March during Cal U’s2012 Election Outlook event.
“It will be fascinating to learnwhether their predictions hold true —especially after such a close andpolarizing campaign,” said Dr. MelanieBlumberg, a professor in Cal U’sDepartment of History and PoliticalScience and campus director of theAmerican Democracy Project.
The American Democracy Project isa multi-campus initiative focused onhigher education’s role in preparing thenext generation of informed, engagedcitizens. In addition to the 2012 ElectionAnalysis, the ADP sponsored a series ofDebate Watch events during thepresidential campaign season.
— Continued on page 3
Nearly 300 scholarship donors, scholarshiprecipients and other guests attended the 16thannual Scholarship Recognition Dinner held
Oct. 25 in the Convocation Center.The annual event gives students who receive
privately funded scholarships an opportunity to thanktheir benefactors in person.
This year’s student speaker was sophomore ShaneLaBarge, a business administration major and arecipient of the Bill and Candice Booker StudentLeader Scholarship.
“I realized that there were many benefactors …who instead of simply accepting the system …decided to try to make a difference. And let me tellyou, ladies and gentlemen, it makes a tremendousdifference,” he said.
Acting President Geraldine M. Jones asked thestudents in attendance to think about the benefactorswho have invested in their future.
“These are individuals who care deeply about youand about California University of Pennsylvania,”she said. “This kind of trust, support and faith is notalways readily available in today’s world, but ourdonors have unselfishly given just that. I ask that inthe future, you remember your donors’ good works,and you also follow their example and help thestudents here at Cal U who come after you. “
President Jones said Cal U students are finding itmore difficult each year to obtain the funds they needto attend college, which makes privately fundedscholarships so important.
“So many students need our help, so I thank ourdonors for their continued generosity,” she said. “Ourplea for scholarships has been heard, and we aregrateful for the way our generous donors haveresponded.”
To learn more about giving opportunities, call 724-938-5775.
Award-winning contemporarybluegrass artist Rhonda Vincentwill perform at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday in the Convocation Center.A traditional American music newly
influenced by rock, pop and jazz,contemporary bluegrass is one of thenation’s fastest-growing musical genres —and Vincent and her band take it to newheights.
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage is themost decorated band in bluegrass, with more than 70IBMA awards, and the International Bluegrass MusicAssociation has named Vincent its Female Vocalist ofthe Year for seven years in a row.
The Wall Street Journal calls her “… the NEWQueen of Bluegrass,” and a Billboard critic describesher as “too good to be mortal.” The Buffalo News
raves, “… She is to bluegrass what ArethaFranklin once was to soul music.”
Opening for Rhonda Vincent isPittsburgh’s homegrown bluegrass bandthe Mon River Ramblers. ‘Burgh favoritessince 2006, the five-piece Ramblers play amix of traditional bluegrass, rag-time,jazz, blues, folk, punk and rock.
Prior to the concert, a folk arts andcrafts festival will be open from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center.
Tickets are on sale for $19 or $29; a $5 discount isoffered to Cal U students, faculty and staff. Ticketsare available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online atwww.calucenter.com , or at the Convocation Centerbox office, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Look for more information, video and a link toTicketmaster online at www.calu.edu .
A popular team of political experts will return to Cal U Tuesday to examine the results ofthis year’s presidential and congressional elections. Participating at last spring’s event aremoderator Jon Delano (left) and panelists (from right) Costas Panagopoulos, William C.Binning, Louis Jacobson and Daniel M. Shea.
Students say ‘Thanks’ at Scholarship Dinner
Emeritus professor Dr. Anthony Saludis (left) meets scholarshiprecipients Tynell Fortune and Kate Seebohm during theScholarship Recognition Dinner. Saludis supports two endowedscholarships named for members of his family.
Reality Star Visits CampusMTV star Chelsea Settles (left) talks with Cal U student SamoneLynn Hardy inside the Performance Center during her Oct. 25campus appearance. See story on page 2.
Rhonda Vincent
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Television reality star ChelseaSettles talked to a group ofCal U students about
perseverance, positive self-image andfame as part of Diversity AwarenessMonth activities at Cal U.
A native of Uniontown, Pa.,Settles graduated from college andmoved to Los Angeles to land acareer in fashion.
But her pursuit, chronicled on theeponymous MTV show, wascomplicated by her weight —324pounds at age 23.
At Cal U she answered questionsabout healthy living, careers,relationships, roommates and moreposed by students Allison Steinheiserand Gloria Stone, both seniorcommunication majors who work atCUTV.
The conversation was filmed byCUTV and also was streamed liveonline in a collaboration betweenCUTV and the Multimedia AccessCenter at Cal U. The audience wasinvited to submit questions viaTwitter during Settles’ interview.
“The show dealt with realisticissues,” Settles told the audience inthe Performance Center on Oct. 25.“I don’t drive a Porsche. I don’t leavea Chanel store carrying five bags. Itfeels good to see people like you.You realize everyone is not astogether as you think.”
Settles has lost a significantamount of weight, gained self-confidence and even hinted to theCal U audience about an upcoming“fashion and wellness” project.
On her website, www.chelsea-settles.com , she outlines the MissionSlimpossible Challenge that runsthrough Dec. 28.
“I always had a desire to loseweight,” she said, before offeringsome advice to those struggling withthe same issue. “Practice forgiveness.Pace yourself — it’s not a race, it’s asolo run. And set your own standardfor beauty.”
She also addressed issuesgraduates may face when trying tofind a job or adjust to life aftercollege.
“Learn how to handle rejectionand realize some opportunitiesweren’t meant for you,” Settles said.“Spend your money wisely, have asupport system, and don’t apply injust one area.
“When you graduate, you havedreams of landing your dream job,but it just doesn’t always happen.Crawl before you walk — take theproper steps to get there.”
Students said they found Settles’story relevant and inspirational.
“I loved the Chelsea Settlesinterview,” said Andrea Marcolini,an education major who is activewith Student Government and itsCabinet, as well as Alpha SigmaTau.
“She was very uplifting, and verypersonable, and I think that manyyoung women there in the audiencecan relate to her and her story. Shehad a lot of great advice that I knowI took with me when I left thepresentation.”
Cal U concluded its celebration ofDiversity Awareness Month bylearning that the largest
contingent of Tuskegee Airmen camefrom western Pennsylvania.
Sewickley historian Regis Bobonis,founder of the Tuskegee AirmenMemorial of Greater Pittsburgh Inc.,spoke Nov. 1 about the first African-American military aviators in the U.S.armed forces.
The War Department announcedthe creation of the African-Americanpursuit squadron in 1941, and itbecame part of the 332nd fighter group.The elite airmen trained at theTuskegee Institute in Alabama.
“The Tuskegee Airmen weresubjected to racial discrimination, bothwithin and outside the army,” saidBobonis, who served in the U.S. Navy.“Despite these adversities, they trainedand flew with distinction.
“African-Americans have fought inevery war this country has been in,” headded.
In his talk, “All the Right Heroes,”Bobonis spoke about servicemen suchas U.S. Air Force Gen. B.O. Davis Jr.,commander of the Tuskegee Airmen,
and George “Spanky” Roberts, whowas among the first blacks selected forpilot training.
Bobonis stressed westernPennsylvania’s ties with thegroundbreaking military unit.Including air, ground and supportcrews, at least 70 Tuskegee Airmancame from the Pittsburgh region. Eightwere from the Sewickley Valley,including seven pilots.
“Sewickley is a postage stamp-sizedcommunity of about 6,000, and whenyou look at the ratio, it’s astounding,”Bobonis said.
A series of events made the 1930s awatershed decade for the civil rightsmovement, he explained. Among themwas a landmark address by Robert L.Vann, founder and editor of thePittsburgh Courier.
On Sept. 11, 1932, Vann spoke atthe St. James Literary Forum inCleveland, Ohio. In his talk, “ThePatriot and the Partisan,“ he urgedAfrican-Americans to turn away fromthe Republican Party and supportFranklin D. Roosevelt’s DemocraticParty in the 1932 election.
“I believe that one day historians are
going to document that the ObamaWhite House began with that speech …in Cleveland and in the editorial officesof the Hill District newspaper,” Bobonissaid.
For decades, racial prejudice keptblacks from serving alongside whiteservicemen, Bobonis said. In fact, a1925 Army War College studyconcluded that blacks would never havewhat it takes to fly aircraft of any type.
The Tuskegee Airmen put that lie torest. The airmen flew 1,578 combatmissions, earning 150 DistinguishedFlying Cross decorations and 744 AirMedals with silver and oakleaf clusters.At least 66 members of the unit werekilled in action and 32 becameprisoners of war.
“This is a chapter inside our historythat has been largely understated,”Bobonis said. “It has taken some 70years before, finally, this brave group ofblack Americans has been able to get itsjust due in terms of public recognition.”
Construction will begin later thismonth for a memorial to the TuskegeeAirmen at Sewickley Cemetery.
“I urge you to support this causeand honor these people,” Bobonis said.
Regis Bobonis,founder of theTuskegee AirmenMemorial of GreaterPittsburgh Inc.,speaks about thefirst AfricanAmerican militaryaviators in the U.S.armed forces.
Cal U’s Government AgencyCoordination Office (GACO)hosted its 25th annual
Procurement Opportunities Fair late lastmonth at the DoubleTree by Hilton inWashington, Pa.
Focused on providing westernPennsylvania businesses with contractingand subcontracting opportunities, thefair featured 72 booths occupied bygovernment agencies, corporations,regional service organizations and areabusinesses.
Sherrie Plonski, of the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District,presented a seminar on federalsubcontracting during the event.
Among the booth-holders at thisyear’s fair were the 911th Airlift Wing,U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment, 84 Lumber Co., EatonCorp., Lockheed Martin Aeroparts, andURS Energy and Construction.
In all, 299 agencies or regionalbusinesses were represented.
“Through these events businesseshave access to multiple buyers for theirgoods and services,” said DeborahWojcik, GACO director. “Each year thisevent is an excellent networking
opportunity for companies and providesthem with information on governmentcontracting and subcontracting.
Since 1985 local businesses assistedby GACO have reported receivingnearly 37,000 contracts and
subcontracts totaling more than $2.8billion dollars.
Cal U’s GACO program is supportedby grants from the Sarah ScaifeFoundation and the Defense LogisticsAgency.
Participating in the 25th annual Procurement Opportunities Fair are (from left) GACO directorDeborah Wojcik, from Cal U, and quality assurance manager William Chain and estimatorDon Craig, both from Penn State Tool and Die Corp.
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Students PerformHoliday Concert
ElectionTopic of
Discussion
Campus BRIEFS
Staff, Students Involved in International Exhibit
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Blumberg has organized the 2012Election Analysis Forum incoordination with Cal CampaignConsultants, a student organizationthat focuses on the art ofcampaigning. Co-sponsors are theOffice of the President, the Office ofthe Provost/Academic Affairs, theCollege of Liberal Arts, and theDepartment of History and PoliticalScience.
“This is an excellent opportunityto hear national experts discuss thepresidential and congressionalelection outcomes,” said Blumberg.“Jon Delano’s insightful questions,combined with the panelists’ quickwit and broad-based expertise, alwaysleave the audience feeling they’vebeen both informed and entertained.”
Registration for the event is notrequired. Visitor parking is available inthe Vulcan Garage, off Third Street nearthe campus entrance in California, Pa. Toread more about the panelists, visitwww.calu.edu .
HalloweenFun
Cal U student ShelbyBerti, a forensic science
and anthropology major,creates a fake wound
using costume makeupand liquid latex on
Nancy Casciato, a seniorpsychology major, in the
Natali Student Center.Berti set up a table on
the first floor of thestudent center on Oct.
30 and was eager to helpany interested memberof the Cal U communityprepare for Halloween.
Cal U’s Department of Music will present itsannual Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday inOld Main Chapel.
The event features the University Choir; CaliforniaSingers; Acappella Stella, an all-female a cappellagroup; Vulcanize, an all-male a cappella group; and theCal String Ensemble.
Admission to the concert is free; donations areaccepted. The Holiday Concert is open to the public,and all members of the Cal U community are encour-aged to attend.
For more information, contact choir director and depart-ment chairman Dr. Yugo Ikach or Rose Markovich in theMusic Department at 724-938-4878 or e-mail [email protected][email protected] .
Cal U students and faculty members played asignificant role in a recent international exhibit.
Graphic design students Mandie Gorsuchand Jordan Wong have created a catalog for Forged inMetal: Deshi/Shisyou Mentee/Mento, a showcase ofjewelry and metalsmithing work from students andtheir mentors at Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry inTokyo, Japan.
Jim Bové, associate professor in the Department ofArt and Design, curated the exhibition with ReneeZettle-Sterling, associate professor of Art and Designfrom Grand Valley State University in Michigan.
Bové and Zettle-Sterling organized a series ofworkshops and lectures that ran in conjunction with theexhibition, which was on display from Oct. 4-Nov. 2 inthe art gallery at Grand Valley State’s Performing ArtsCenter. The artwork then was returned to the artists inJapan.
“This is the first international event of its type tocome to the United States, and it took five years torealize,” said Bové. “This exhibition presents theartwork of both the teacher and the student. The vieweris invited to observe influences, make connections anddecide who is inspiring whom. “
Gorsuch and Wong worked closely with Bové andassistant professor Spencer Norman, who served as artdirector for the project.
“The did a nice job with the catalog, which presentsthe artist’s work in an appealing way. And they did allof their work on this outside of the classroom,” Bovésaid.
The catalog is available as a hard copy or in iBookformat.
In other news, more than 40 students participatedwhen the Department of Art and Design held its 14thfield trip to Washington, D.C. As many as 90 studentshave taken the one-day trip in past semesters.
“This trip brings our students to the largestcollection of art and artifacts in the entire world,” Bovéexplained. “We do this each semester to exposestudents to the artwork they learn about in class.Nothing can ever take the place of experiencing art inperson.”
Cal U students and faculty enjoy their visit to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., during the Departmentof Art and Design’s field trip this fall.
MSW Program Plans Open HouseThe Master of Social Work (MSW) program will hold an
open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in the Kara AlumniHouse. Anyone interested in learning more about theprogram or the benefits of an advanced degree in social workmay register for the free event no later than Nov. 20.
Cal U’s MSW program is fully accredited by the Councilon Social Work Education (CSWE), the only accreditingbody for social work education programs at the bachelor’sand master’s degree levels.
Students may earn an MSW degree in two years byenrolling in Cal U’s full-time program. A part-time, three-yearprogram also is available, and the University offers anadvanced-standing program for those students with bachelor’sdegrees in social work from CSWE-accredited programs.
To register, or for more information, contact programsecretary Tammy DeRocco at 724-938-4022 [email protected] .
Annual Charity Appeal Under WayThrough November, members of the campus community
can show they care by participating in the annualSECA/United Way campaign.
SECA, the State Employees Combined Appeal, supportsa number of local, regional, national and internationalcharities. Contributions help families and individuals in needof shelter, medical care, food, job training and other services.
This year’s goal for Cal U’s campaign is $42,000, anincrease of $1,000 over last year’s total. In 2011, Cal U raised
more money than any other PASSHE university. Donations can be made directly or through a payroll
deduction that goes into effect in January.The United Way of Mon Valley is a parent organization
of the SECA/Cal U drive. For more information about SECA, call Norm Hasbrouck at
Seminars Touch on Legal TopicsThe Institute for Law and Public Policy will present four
seminars Tuesday and Wednesday at the Crowne PlazaPittsburgh South, just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
Designed for attorneys, entrepreneurs, and legal and realestate professionals, these courses have been approved forPennsylvania Continuing Legal Education (PACLE) credits.Sessions will address:
• “Legal Advertising: What You Need to Know,” fromnoon-4:45 p.m. Tuesday.
• “Crowd-funding and the JOBS Act,” from 9 a.m.-11a.m. Wednesday.
• “Advanced Intellectual Property Issues for General andCorporate Attorneys and Crowd-funders,” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
For information about the speakers or the cost of theseminars, or to register for any of these programs, call 724-938-4763, e-mail [email protected] or visit the website athttp://institutes.calu.edu/ilpp .
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Attention University Community!Call for Nominations for Faculty Election to Cal U Forum
In accordance with theconstitution and bylaws of theCalifornia University Forum, atimetable for faculty andstudent representatives’elections has beenestablished.
The goal is to have allrepresentatives in place forthe first meeting of the Forumon Tuesday, September 3,2013.
All tenure and tenure-track faculty who were hiredto begin work prior to or inSpring 2011 and who havethe rank of assistant professoror higher are eligible fornomination. (See the list ofeligible faculty on this page.)
Eligible faculty memberscan self-nominate or offer acolleague’s name intonomination. Any member ofthe University community(staff, students, managers)may nominate a facultymember.
Nominations must bepostmarked or received on orbefore November 16th, 2012and forwarded to DanaTurcic, Recording Secretaryof the Forum, sent internallyto campus box 99, or emailedto her [email protected] .
Four faculty members willbe elected to the Forum bysecret ballot, following thewritten nominations. Allregular (i.e. tenured andtenure-track) faculty may vote.The voting will take placeelectronically and will beready for voting onNovember 29th and 30th.Further information will beprovided to faculty memberswho are eligible to vote.
According to theconstitution and bylaws of theForum, of the four facultybeing elected: two (2) must
come from the Eberly Collegeof Science and Technology;and one (1) must come fromthe College of Liberal Artsand one (1) must be electedat-large (from College ofEducation and HumanServices, College of LiberalArts, Eberly College ofScience and Technology orNo College Affiliation.)Faculty members who arecurrently serving as facultysenators on the Forum areeligible to serve consecutiveterms.
The term of these fourfaculty representatives will betwo years.
A plurality of votes castwill be necessary to winelection.
Details of the studentnomination and electionprocess will be available infuture issues of the CaliforniaTimes.
College of EducationDr. Connie J. ArmitageDr. Sylvia J. BarksdaleMr. Justin BarronerDr. Carol BiddingtonDr. Barbara H. BonfantiMs. Sheri H. BoyleDr. Silvia BraidicDr. Gloria BrusoskiDr. James BurtonMs. Nancy CarlinoDr. Margaret ChristopherDr. Joni L. Cramer-RohMs. Christine CrawfordDr. Charles L CrowleyDr. Holly L. DiehlMs. Lisa DriscollMs. Jodi L. DusiDr. Grafton EliasonDr. Deborah A. FarrerDr. Marc S. FedericoDr. Elizabeth GruberDr. Scott HargravesDr. Chris T. HarmanMs. Mary A. HartMr. Jeffrey R. Hatton
Dr. Keith D. HepnerDr. Rebecca A. HessDr. Karen HjerpeDr. Marcia HooverDr. J. William HugDr. Bernadette E. JeffreyMs. Patricia A. JohnsonDr. Denise M. JosephDr. Jason KightDr. Kalie KossarDr. Mary KreisDr. Kevin LordonDr. Ayanna LylesDr. Vanessa MacKinnonDr. Margaret A. MarcinekDr. Barry E. McGlumphyDr. Linda MeyerMr. Michael MeyerDr. Laura MillerDr. Katherine J. MitchemDr. Connie MonroeDr. Diane H. NettlesDr. John PatrickDr. Christine A. PattiDr. Gwendolyn Perry-BurneyDr. Christine PetersonDr. Benjamin ReuterMs. Christine Romani-RubyDr. Jeffrey L. SamideMs. Cerenna S. SealyMr. Gary C. SeelyeDr. Mary SemanDr. Caryl SheffieldDr. Robert SkwareckiDr. Rosalie SmileyMs. Sherrill SzalajdaDr. Robert G. TaylorDr. Norma ThomasDr. Taunya TinsleyDr. Ronald W. WagnerDr. Jacqueline WalshDr. Jamie WearyMs. Ellen J. WestDr. Thomas WestDr. Brian D. WoodDr. Clover S. WrightDr. Richard WymanDr. Roy YarbroughDr. Joseph F. Zisk
College of Liberal ArtsDr. Holiday E. AdairDr. Aref Al-KhattarMs. Maggy D. Aston
Dr. Mark AuneMr. Dencil K. BackusDr. Angela J BloomquistDr. Melanie J. BlumbergMr. James B. BoveMr. Malcolm P. CalleryDr. Anthony CarlisleMr. James O. CarterMr. John CencichDr. Clarissa W ConferDr. Paul CrawfordDr. Rick A. CumingsMs. Laura DeFazioDr. Sarah J. DowneyDr. Kelton EdmondsDr. Christina L FisanickDr. Sylvia L. FoilDr. Craig FoxDr. Arcides GonzalezMr. Greg HarrisonDr. Joseph C. HeimDr. William A. HendricksDr. Raymond J. HsiehDr. Michael L. HummelDr. Yugo IkachDr. Susan A. JaskoDr. Kirk JohnDr. MacDonald N. KaleDr. Kurt P. KearcherDr. Cassandra KubaDr. Elizabeth LarsenDr. R. Scott LloydMr. Nickolas MartinDr. Elizabeth M. MasonDr. Marta McClintock-ComeauxDr. Karen McCulloughDr. John D. McGukinMr. James T. McVeyMr. Richard MiecznikowskiDr. Patricia A. MilfordDr. John P. NassDr. Christina NoraMr. Spencer R. NormanDr. Michele A. PagenDr. Pratul PathakDr. Mariana PensaDr. Cynthia PersingerMr. Todd PinkhamDr. Joel Press Dr. Mary M. RandallDr. Rebecca A. RegethMs. Margarita RibarDr. Carrie R. Rosengart
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Led by first-, second- and fifth-place individualfinishes, Cal U’s women’s golf team concluded itsfall season by winning its fourth Pennsylvania
State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championship in fiveyears.
The two-day league championship tournament wascontested Oct. 19-20 at the Hershey (Pa.) Country Club.
Cal U won the event by 23 strokes over second-placeGannon, the 2011 PSAC titlist. The Vulcans finishedwith a 50-over 618 (306-312), while the Golden Knightswere 73-over at 641. Kutztown placed third at 675.
Cal U won three straight PSAC team titles from2008-2010.
Senior Maria Lopez, who tied for second at the 2011conference tourney, earned PSAC medalist honors whenshe led all golfers with a six-over 148 (73-75). She joinsSimone DeSouza (2008) and Jenna Rothermel (2009-10)as the only conference medalists in program history.
Lopez won the individual PSAC title by four strikesover Cal U senior Lorena Aranda, who carded a two-daytotal of 10-over 152 (75-77). Senior Kim Thomasfinished fifth after posting a 16-over 158 (81-77).
Rounding out the Cal U golfers were freshman CaraVanderham and senior Inez del Rosario, who ties forseventh and ninth places, respectively.
Earlier this fall the Vulcans won the 11-teamIndianapolis Invitational and placed second at the 16-team Carson Newman (Tenn.) and14-team Grand ValleyState (Mich.) invitationals.
Head coach MerriLyn Gibbs said the team’s 306 total
score was fantastic.“That was a very challenging course,” she said.
“During those two days we were hitting tough shots thatwe had been working on all season. This has been one ofthe most enjoyable semesters I’ve had in a really longtime.”
The team’s autumn success follows a landmarkconclusion to the 2011-2012 season, when Cal U finishedsixth in the team standings at the NCAA Division IINational Championships, marking the program’s bestfinish in three appearances.
Cal U also was honored for having the highest teamgrade-point average, at 3.63, among the 12 women’s golfteams competing at the NCAA Division II NationalChampionships Festival in Louisville, Ky.
Gibbs praised intern Dianne Luke for helping tomotivate the team. Luke finished her collegiate careerlast spring, when she repeated as the PSAC Golfer of theYear and a National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA)All-American.
“I think that every year you go further, you just wantto continue to get better because you want thosechampionships,” Gibbs said. “Whether it’s on the golfcourse or with their studies, my players want to workhard. I’m so proud of them.”
Women’s Golf Team: PSAC Champs Again
Seniors Lorena Aranda (left) and Maria Lopez display theirteam and individual awards after leading the women’sgolf team to its fourth PSAC championship in five years.
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