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VOLUME 14, NUMBER 31 NOV. 19, 2012 California University READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal Speakers Discuss Violence, Artifacts Annual Luncheon Honors Veterans Election Protection Cal U sophomores Samayah Winston (left) and Precious Bangura were deputized as Washington County constables on Election Day so they could oversee the vote at the California Borough Building. Under Pennsylvania law, constables are charged with maintaining order at polling places. The only peace officers permitted at the polls on Election Day, constables also ensure that no qualified elector is prevented from voting. D r. Cassandra Kuba is receiving requests for technical advice, and she’s more than happy to respond. An assistant professor in Cal U’s Department of Justice, Law and Society, Kuba is a biological anthropologist, specializing in forensic anthropology and historic bioarchaeology. Recently she has assisted researchers for the National Geographic Society and the television show Bones. Kuba also has served as a technical adviser for two mystery novelists, including Cal U alumna Ceane O’Hanlon-Lincoln ’69. For the National Geographic Society, Kuba and one of her students, Barbara Shumar, provided background information about the preservation of human remains in marine settings. As luck would have it, Shumar has experience in search and rescue work, and she was involved in a research project on this topic for one of Kuba’s courses. “There’s not much information on this area except for case studies, and it’s a very complex burial environment,” Kuba said. “So (National Geographic) reached out and we were able to give them some material to sort of jump-start them on their research.” Scott Recchia, a researcher for the Fox TV show Bones, sought Kuba’s advice on how bones would be damaged if a person met his end in a very particular way. “They get creative on their show,” said Kuba, who did not want to want to divulge the storyline. “But they wanted to know what kind of bony changes that would cause, so when the (characters) discussed lab results, they make sense.” — Continued on page 2 T he speaker series sponsored by the Department of Justice, Law and Society continues with presentations about two very different topics: domestic violence and archaeological field investigations. Jennifer Soisson, a community education specialist for Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania, will be featured at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Alumnus Marc Henshaw ’98, a Ph.D. candidate in the industrial archaeology and heritage program at Michigan Technological University, will return to speak at 11 a.m. Nov. 27. Both presentations will be held in Eberly Hall, Room 110. Soisson, who holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from St. Francis University in Loretto, Pa., believes that education and awareness are two of the most important components in ending domestic violence. She presents programs at schools, agencies, churches and businesses, and she speaks to local civic groups throughout Fayette County. Since assuming the position of education specialist she has spoken on many topics, such as the effect of violence on children, safe dating, bullying and domestic violence. In her programs, Soisson emphasizes the signs and signals that indicate there is a problem within the relationship and then describes how to work toward a solution and, ultimately, violence-free relationships. Henshaw owns Nemacolin Archaeological Services, a cultural resource management firm that specializes in projects that fall under the National Historic Preservation Act. The focus of Henshaw’s doctoral research is development among river workers in the Monongahela Valley during the 19th and 20th centuries. Cal U students work on field and lab projects with Henshaw as opportunities become available. Last summer Henshaw conducted field investigations at the John Snowdon Vulcan Iron and Machine Works, an early 20th-century iron foundry in Brownsville, Pa. He and his team of archaeologists, along with students from Cal U, located — Continued on page 3 Anthropologist Has the Answers Dr. Cassandra Kuba is receiving requests for technical advice from authors, TV shows and organizations. She is shown here examining human skulls with Cal U student Shelby Berti. T hree students were recognized as recipients of the 2012–2013 Col. Arthur L. Bakewell Veterans Scholarships when the Cal U Veterans Club held its 39th annual Veterans Day Luncheon. Awarded annually in memory of the longtime Cal U Veterans Club adviser, the Bakewell scholarships have grown from $250 to $1,000 through the generosity of the Veterans Scholarship Fund 500 Club. This year’s recipients were Joseph Bryan, Paul Dixon and Verna Mineard. Lt. Col. Mark Rayburg, commander of the 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Pa., gave the keynote address, “Honor Amongst Veterans.” Rayburg was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992. In 2005, he was mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom III, where he served as commander of B Company, 1st Battalion, 103rd Armor, Task Force Dragoon, based in Bayji, Iraq. “Today we reflect on the sacrifices made by countless Americans and we honor those who have sacrificed in the service of this free nation,” he said. Promoted to his current rank in 2010 and highly decorated, Rayburg noted that the military is beginning a transition as it draws down its forces in Afghanistan. “We have fought to vindicate the principles of peace and justice,” he said, mentioning the role of U.S. armed forces throughout our nation’s history. “For over two centuries soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen have distinguished themselves on battlefields both near and far. “Knowing the risks and perils of war, they have fought valiantly in defense of something greater than themselves.” Rayburg concluded his talk by asking that everyone recognize the contributions of those who have served, — Continued on page 3 Jennifer Soisson
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SpeakersDiscuss
Violence, Artifacts
Annual Luncheon Honors Veterans
ElectionProtectionCal U sophomoresSamayah Winston (left)and Precious Bangurawere deputized asWashington Countyconstables on ElectionDay so they couldoversee the vote at theCalifornia BoroughBuilding. UnderPennsylvania law,constables are chargedwith maintaining orderat polling places. Theonly peace officerspermitted at the pollson Election Day,constables also ensurethat no qualifiedelector is preventedfrom voting.
Dr. Cassandra Kuba is receiving requests for technicaladvice, and she’s more than happy to respond.
An assistant professor in Cal U’s Department ofJustice, Law and Society, Kuba is a biological anthropologist,specializing in forensic anthropology and historicbioarchaeology.
Recently she has assisted researchers for the NationalGeographic Society and the television show Bones. Kuba alsohas served as a technical adviser for two mystery novelists,including Cal U alumna Ceane O’Hanlon-Lincoln ’69.
For the National Geographic Society, Kuba and one of herstudents, Barbara Shumar, provided background informationabout the preservation of human remains in marine settings.
As luck would have it, Shumar has experience in searchand rescue work, and she was involved in a research project onthis topic for one of Kuba’s courses.
“There’s not much information on this area except for casestudies, and it’s a very complex burial environment,” Kubasaid. “So (National Geographic) reached out and we wereable to give them some material to sort of jump-start them ontheir research.”
Scott Recchia, a researcher for the Fox TV show Bones,sought Kuba’s advice on how bones would be damaged if aperson met his end in a very particular way.
“They get creative on their show,” said Kuba, who did notwant to want to divulge the storyline. “But they wanted toknow what kind of bony changes that would cause, so whenthe (characters) discussed lab results, they make sense.”
— Continued on page 2
The speaker series sponsored bythe Department of Justice, Lawand Society continues with
presentations about two very differenttopics: domestic violence andarchaeological field investigations.
Jennifer Soisson, a communityeducation specialist for DomesticViolence Services of SouthwesternPennsylvania, will be featured at 11a.m. Tuesday.
Both presentations will be held inEberly Hall, Room 110.
Soisson, who holds a bachelor’sdegree in elementary education fromSt. Francis University in Loretto, Pa.,believes that education and awarenessare two of the most importantcomponents in ending domesticviolence.
She presents programs at schools,agencies, churches and businesses, andshe speaks to local civic groupsthroughout Fayette County.
Since assuming the position ofeducation specialist she has spoken onmany topics, such as the effect ofviolence on children, safe dating,bullying and domestic violence.
In her programs, Soissonemphasizes the signs and signals thatindicate there is a problem within therelationship and then describes how towork toward a solution and, ultimately,violence-free relationships.
Henshaw owns NemacolinArchaeological Services, a culturalresource management firm thatspecializes in projects that fall underthe National Historic Preservation Act.
The focus of Henshaw’s doctoralresearch is development among riverworkers in the Monongahela Valleyduring the 19th and 20th centuries. CalU students work on field and labprojects with Henshaw as opportunitiesbecome available.
Last summer Henshaw conductedfield investigations at the JohnSnowdon Vulcan Iron and MachineWorks, an early 20th-century ironfoundry in Brownsville, Pa.
He and his team of archaeologists,along with students from Cal U, located
— Continued on page 3
AnthropologistHas the Answers
Dr. Cassandra Kuba is receiving requests for technical advicefrom authors, TV shows and organizations. She is shown hereexamining human skulls with Cal U student Shelby Berti.
Three students were recognized asrecipients of the 2012–2013 Col.Arthur L. Bakewell Veterans
Scholarships when the Cal U VeteransClub held its 39th annual Veterans DayLuncheon.
Awarded annually in memory of thelongtime Cal U Veterans Club adviser,the Bakewell scholarships have grownfrom $250 to $1,000 through thegenerosity of the Veterans ScholarshipFund 500 Club.
This year’s recipients were JosephBryan, Paul Dixon and Verna Mineard.
Lt. Col. Mark Rayburg, commanderof the 1st Battalion, 110th InfantryRegiment, headquartered in Mount
Pleasant, Pa., gave the keynote address,“Honor Amongst Veterans.”
Rayburg was commissioned as asecond lieutenant in 1992. In 2005, hewas mobilized for Operation IraqiFreedom III, where he served ascommander of B Company, 1stBattalion, 103rd Armor, Task ForceDragoon, based in Bayji, Iraq.
“Today we reflect on the sacrificesmade by countless Americans and wehonor those who have sacrificed in theservice of this free nation,” he said.
Promoted to his current rank in2010 and highly decorated, Rayburgnoted that the military is beginning atransition as it draws down its forces in
Afghanistan.“We have fought to vindicate the
principles of peace and justice,” he said,mentioning the role of U.S. armedforces throughout our nation’s history.“For over two centuries soldiers, sailors,Marines and airmen have distinguishedthemselves on battlefields both near andfar.
“Knowing the risks and perils ofwar, they have fought valiantly indefense of something greater thanthemselves.”
Rayburg concluded his talk byasking that everyone recognize thecontributions of those who have served,
— Continued on page 3
Jennifer Soisson
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Spanish StudentsEarn Sweet Reward
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Whenever possible, Kuba tries to involve her students inresponding to off-campus requests.
So when the Bones researcher also asked for help describingthe way bones are changed by a particular disease, Kubapointed out that one of her former students, Maxine “Tish”Neiberg ’12, had recently written a paper on the topic.
“Tish whipped something up quick from her research, Ipassed it on to Scott (Recchia), and that very day they gave itto the writers,” Kuba explained. “Since I always have my Introto Forensic Anthropology students watch and assess theprogram, it makes my day to actually be able to contribute tothe show.”
Kuba is working with O’Hanlon-Lincoln on the author andhistorian’s current writing project. For a previous work, shecontributed expertise to a plotline that involved a skeletonunearthed after almost 300 years. Kuba added a touch ofauthenticity to the novel by providing background informationabout facial reconstruction based on the skeletal remains andterminology that archaeologists might use.
Kuba recently assisted another local novelist, Pittsburghattorney B. Lafe Metz, who asked about a river’s effect onhuman remains.
“I’ll often make recommendations and say, ‘If this ispossible within your story, consider doing this,’” she said.
Her advice is clearly appreciated.“She was very, very helpful, and I learned a great deal from
the question-and-answer sessions we shared,” said O’Hanlon-Lincoln. “She must be a fine teacher, for her explanations werepatient and quite easy to absorb.”
Kuba also helped O’Hanlon-Lincoln reconnect with heralma mater. The author’s five-volume series Country Chronicles:A Vivid Collection of Pennsylvania Histories, now is available atManderino Library. O’Hanlon-Lincoln received SpecialRecognition Awards from both the Pennsylvania House ofRepresentatives and the state Senate for the series.
“I can just imagine how much her students love (Kuba) andhow much they learn from her,” O’Hanlon-Lincolnsaid. “She’s an obvious expert in her field who bubbles overwith knowledge, enthusiasm and pride in what she does, in herdepartment and in Cal U.”
Kuba believes that most requests for her expertise arisefrom Internet searches.
“I’ve also been contacted by students from other schools,”she said. “I think the national requests may come from Googlesearches, and I just happen to respond quickly.
“I look forward to these questions. I always try to involveour students, to give them a good opportunity and possibly aworthwhile job contact.”
Dr. Cassandra Kuba is one of many faculty experts at Cal U. Toread more about her background, or to meet other expert faculty, visitwww.calu.edu , click on “news” at the top of the page and choose“expert commentary.” Faculty members who wish to highlight theirown expertise, and who are willing to promptly return calls from themedia, may contact Wendy Mackall at [email protected] .
Students in associateprofessor MargaritaRibar’s intermediate
Spanish class accepted aforeign language challengerecently when they visitedthe Mallorca restaurant onPittsburgh’s South Side.
“No desserts if youdon’t order your meal correctly in Spanish,” owner AntonioPereira told the students, who took him seriously as theycarefully recalled the vocabulary they had learned in Ribar’sclasses.
One by one, the students ordered meals from the menu —“Por favor you quiero paella?” — and, at last, received a “muybuien, perfecto” from Pereira.
The orders were perfect. Dessert would be served.But first, students enjoyed a variety of traditional Spanish
dishes, including chorizo a la portuguesa, an appetizer, andsangria, a soft drink made with chunks of fresh fruit. (Thename, which means “bleeding,” refers to the drink’s color; italso can be made with red wine.)
“This is one of many challenges that the students may facein their future careers,” Ribar said.
“Being put to the test like this forces them to use thelanguage in a practical way.”
About 150 students from 10 different highschools attended voice-training lessonswhen Cal U hosted an Estill Voice
International Training Workshop in Steele Hall’sBlaney Theatre last month.
Cal U students Sarah Martik, Emily Nallinand Katey Sheehan also participated. Studentswith a major or minor in theatre and dance arepermitted to attend all one-day workshopsduring the academic year at no charge.
Cal U is among a handful of institutionsnationwide that provide a setting for groupworkshops in Estill Voice Training, a program ofvoice science that allows students to developgreater control of their speaking and singingvoices.
The founder of Estill Voice Training System,the late Josephine Estill, was a native ofDonora.
Dr. Michele Pagen and department secretaryJanie Walmsley have worked closely with Dr.Kim Steinhauer, president of Estill VoiceInternational of Pittsburgh, and the departmenthas hosted the workshops for a number of years.
This summer, for instance, Cal U hosted afive-day Estill International Vocal Workshop for32 attendees from six states and Canada.
“Because of the growing internationalreputation of Estill training, these workshops arebringing many new people to campus,” Pagensaid. “It helps Cal U raise its profile, and we areproud of this relationship.”
Dr. KimSteinhauer
directsMcKeesportHigh School
studentMonique
Cooper (center)and Alexa
Megaludis, ofFranklin
Regional HighSchool, during
last month’sEstill Voice
TrainingWorkshop inSteele Hall’s
Blaney Theatre.
Tomorrow is the last day to register for anopen house highlighting the Master ofSocial Work (MSW) program at Cal U.
The free event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.Nov. 29 in the Kara Alumni House. Anyoneinterested in learning more about the program orthe benefits of an advanced degree in social workmay attend.
Cal U’s MSW program is fully accredited bythe Council on Social Work Education (CSWE),the only accrediting body for social work educationprograms at the bachelor’s and master’s degreelevels.
Students can earn the Master of Social Workdegree in two years by enrolling in Cal U’s full-time program. A part-time, three-year MSWprogram also is available, and the University offersan advanced-standing program for those students
with bachelor’s degrees in social work fromCSWE-accredited programs.
Responding to the region’s needs, the MSWprogram at Cal U emphasizes small town andrural social work.
“The MSW degree from CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania prepares you to workanywhere in the world as a social worker,” saysDr. Norma Thomas, director for the MSWprogram at Cal U.
“But if learning with an emphasis on smalltowns and other rural environments especiallyappeals to you, then the MSW degree at Cal U isone you definitely should consider.”
More information about the MSW program and theopen house can be found at www.calu.edu . To register forthe open house, contact program secretary TammyDeRocco at 724-938-4022 or [email protected] .
MSW Program Sets Open House
Spanish students Nick Walko andEmilee Richardson at Mallorca.
Day of the DeadStudents in Dr. Margarita Ribar’s Spanish classes celebrated Halloween and Dia de los muertos, or Day of the Dead.The Mexican holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends who pray for and remember loved ones who havedied. Those celebrating the Nov. 12 holiday may build small altars decorated with sugar skulls, marigolds and thefavorite foods and beverages of the departed.
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especially on Veterans Day.“Your support today of the brave men and women
who served moves forward their legacy. By honoringand knowing the purpose of their sacrifices, youensure that generations to follow never forget ourhistory.”
The Veterans Club also presented a Cal U coin forexceptional service to American Legion Post 377, inCalifornia, and Post 801, in Roscoe.
The Bursar’s Office will house the trophy awardedin the third annual Veterans Week Office DecoratingContest.
Before the luncheon ended, those in attendanceobserved a moment of silence for Staff Sgt. BryanHoover ’09, who died in 2010 while serving inAfghanistan.
Since Sept. 11, 2001, more than 225 Cal U faculty,staff and students have served in the military,according to the Veterans Club.
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the previously forgotten foundry site, where thefirst cast iron bridge in the United States waspatterned and cast, along with numeroussteamboat engines, boilers and other ironimplements.
Henshaw is president of the Society forPennsylvania Archaeology’s Mon/YoughChapter No. 3, which is based at Cal U.
The purpose of the series is to promotestudent awareness of the interrelated andspecialized careers within the areas of justicestudies, sociology, anthropology, women’sstudies and leadership.
Dr. Emily Sweitzer, chair of theDepartment of Justice, Law and Society,believes the series is serving its purpose.
“Jennifer Soisson will present an interestingand passionate take on a very important issue,”she said. “Marc Henshaw’s work and researchis very important to the region’s history. Weare proud to have another one of oursuccessful graduates come back and share hisexperience and knowledge.”
Admission to the series is free. The talksare open to the public, and all members of theCal U community are encouraged to attend.
For more information about upcoming speakersin this series, visit www.calu.edu .
Goal: Stuff a Bus with Toys
For the second consecutive year, StudentGovernment is leading a Toys for Tots drivethough the Stuff-a-Bus program.
Many Cal U clubs and organizations areparticipating, and anyone from the campus community iswelcome to donate a toy or monetary gift.
Donations of new toys are due by Nov. 27. Drop-boxes are located at the Natali Information Desk, as wellas inside Steele Hall and the Herron Recreation andFitness Center.
At 11 a.m. Nov. 29, Student Government members
will stuff a Vulcan Flyer with the donated toys in front ofthe Natali Student Center. Toys will continue to becollected until Dec. 7.
All toys and monetary donations will be donated tothe Washington County Toy Drive.
For more information, contact Student GovernmentPresident Alexandra Brooks at [email protected] .
“Every dollar and toy makes a difference during thisseason of giving,” Brooks said. “This is a wonderfulopportunity for students, faculty and staff to donate tochildren in need.”
The 13th annual Elf Bookshelf project isunder way, with a goal of collecting at least1,000 books for needy and abused children
in Allegheny, Washington and Fayette counties.Books will be collected until Dec. 3 for
distribution during the holiday season.“Every year we collect hundreds of books that
any child would enjoy,” said project organizerEllie Nesser, assistant to the dean in the Office ofAdmissions. “We always manage to have enoughbooks to distribute to many places and people inneed.”
Since the project’s inception, more than 10,000new and gently used books have been donated toelementary schools, hospitals and shelters.
“Whatever (books) we receive, we give toorganizations that distribute them as presents,”Nesser added. “Used books typically go tohospitals, shelters or daycare centers, because thechildren often take the books home.”
Among the distribution sites are the YMCADaycare, Lafayette School in Uniontown,Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, WashingtonHospital and Uniontown Hospital.
Nesser said the faculty, staff and students atCal U are among the program’s most reliabledonors. Many nontraditional students havechildren of their own and know the impactreading can have on a child.
“I wasn’t sure I would get the green light tocontinue this project on main campus this year,”said Nesser, who formerly was based at theSouthpointe Center.
“However, Dr. (William) Edmonds was morethan happy to grant my wish to continue thisproject. This is a great way to be part of theholiday spirit.”
Dec. 3 is the deadline to drop off books at campusBox 102 or South Hall, Room 106. For moreinformation, contact Ellie Nesser at 724-938-4750 [email protected] .
Elf Bookshelf Project Benefits Children
Donations of new toys this holiday season will be used to fill a Vulcan Flyer through the StuffABus program, benfiting theWashington County Toy Drive.
Lt. Col. Mark Rayburg, commander of the1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment,gives the keynote address at the 39thannual Veterans Day Luncheon.
JL&S Speaker Series Continues
LuncheonHonors Veterans
An exhibition createdcollaboratively by theCal U Art Club,
Associated Artists of Californiaand The Village ChildcareCenter is on display throughNov. 26 at the Vulcan Gallery inVulcan Hall.
“Learning Thru Art: AnExhibition Featuring the Worksof Children of The Village”features the work of youngstersat The Village, a nonprofit childcare facility located about 1.5miles from campus at TheCenter in the Woods inCalifornia, Pa.
Cal U student VanessaWolfe, an AmeriCorps mentorand a student worker at TheVillage, coordinated the display.She also is vice president ofAssociated Artists.
“The show highlights theimportance of art and creativeexpression in early development,and also just celebrates thecreativity that children have,”she said.
Working with children andteachers at The Village, Wolfeselected artwork from eachclassroom, including creationsin crayon, marker, paint, collageand various other media. Eventhe youngest children areincluded: babies’ handprints arepart of the exhibition.
To complement thechildren’s work, Cal U studentsand faculty members used it for
inspiration and createdinterpretations in their ownstyles.
The exhibition began with areception on Nov. 15 in theGallery. The StudentAssociation Inc. sponsoredrefreshments and assisted theArt Club with interactive artactivities for all ages.
Cherie Sears, president ofThe Village, had each child weara beret and a shirt designed toresemble a painter’s smock.
“This was a wonderfulcollaboration,” Sears said.“Vanessa did a tremendous job,and our children had a greattime.”
Wolfe said she was pleasedto bring the various groupstogether.
“Cherie likes to have somesort of display highlighting thechildren’s work, but we decidedto host the exhibit in the VulcanGallery to get the campus moreinvolved with the community,”she said.
“Also this was a way to keepthings fresh and exciting forboth the children and thecampus.”
“Learning Thru Art: AnExhibition Featuring the Works ofChildren of The Village” will be ondisplay from 8 a.m.-4 p.m,weekdays through Nov. 26 in theVulcan Gallery,. For moreinformation, contact Vanessa Wolfeat [email protected] .
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Soccer Standout PSAC Champion Scholar
Five minutes of your time could win you anifty prize. More importantly, it will helpManderino Library better serve the Cal U
community.Through Thursday, Manderino and the
other 13 PASSHE campus libraries areparticipating in an online survey that askslibrary users to rate their satisfaction with thefacility, its resources and the services it provides.
Students, faculty and staff members areinvited to take the five-minute survey createdby LibQUAL+, a suite of services that librariesuse to solicit, track, understand and act uponusers’ opinions. The Association of ResearchLibraries offers these services to the librarycommunity.
The confidential, 23-question survey focuseson service, the accessibility of electronicresources, use of the library’s Web page,information control and physical surroundings.
To encourage participation, the library willbe offering prizes to those who complete thesurvey. Random drawings will determine whowins a Kindle Fire HD, or one of five, $50 giftcertificates to Amazon.com. Winners must beat least 18 years old.
To access the online survey, look for thelink in the Daily Announcements or check theManderino Library homepage on the Cal Uwebsite.
“We want to get as many people as we canto complete the survey,” said Bill Meloy,research and electronic collections librarian forLibrary Services. “The results will impact whatwe do, and hopefully give us a good indicationof our strengths and weaknesses.”
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Although the women’s soccer team narrowlymissed winning a second straight PSACchampionship, the Vulcans did earn a
prestigious academic repeat during the weekend of theconference’s Final Four tournament, which was held atthe Phillipsburg Soccer Complex.
Junior midfielder Stephanie Thompson ofQueensville, Ontario, received the Pennsylvania StateAthletic Conference (PSAC) Champion ScholarAward. The announcement was made on the morningof the PSAC semifinals.
Begun during the 2011-2012 academic year, thePSAC Champion Scholar Award is presented at each ofthe PSAC’s 23 team championship finals. The awardhonors the male and female student athlete at eachcontest with the top cumulative grade-point average.
The selection criteria for the Champion ScholarAwards is identical to that of the NCAA Elite 88awards, which honor the student-athlete with the topGPA at each of the championship finals sites of the 88NCAA championships across divisions I, II and III.
A graduate of Huron Heights Secondary, where shewas a three-sport star, Thompson is in her first year asa starter. She played in all 21 games through theconference tournament, scoring two goals, one assistand 21 shots on goal.
A sport management major, Thompson owns a3.938 cumulative grade-point average, the highest GPA
on the team. A team captain, she has been recognized as a
PSAC Scholar Athlete and named to the Cal U
Athletic Director’s Honor Roll each semester. She alsowas one of three Vulcans recently selected for theCapital One Academic All-District Team by theCollege Sports Information Directors of America(CoSIDA), joining teammates Bethany Smyda andHaley Henderson.
To qualify for Academic All-District honors,student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of3.30 or higher and must have reached sophomoreathletic and academic standing at their institution.Nominees must have participated in at least 50 percentof the team’s games, and each must be a starter orimportant reserve with legitimate athletic credentials.
“The California University athletic department isproud of Stephanie and her tremendousaccomplishments both academically and athletically,”said Dr. Karen Hjerpe, Cal U’s interim athletic directorand senior women’s administrator.
“She continues to be a role model for other student-athletes at Cal U.”
Thompson was the fifth Vulcan to receive thisacademic distinction. Last year, former soccer standoutdefender Kristen Orrett was the inaugural recipient ofthe PSAC award. Other Cal U student-athletes whowon this award last season were junior Abbey Freund,of the women’s volleyball team; junior Erin Kling, ofthe indoor track and field team; and track and fieldstandout Tim Lahmers ’12.
Prior to the Vulcans’ 21 PSAC semifinal home win overEdinboro on Nov. 3, soccer player Stephanie Thompsonreceives the PSAC Champion Scholar Award from CarlinChesick, assistant commissioner of the conference.
Alumnus Dale Hamer ’60recently became the first CalU graduate to be inducted
into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall ofFame.
He and 13 other members of the2012 class were honored at the 50thannual Pennsylvania Sports Hall ofFame Induction Ceremonies andDinner on Nov. 10 in Pittsburgh.
Joining Hamer in the class areWalter A. Bahr (soccer), Mel Blount(football), Melanie A. Buddemeyer(swimming), Fred M. Campbell(football), James “Jimbo” Covert(football), Sam Havrilak (football),Nellie King (baseball player andbroadcaster), James R. Leyland(baseball manager), Jeff Manto(football), Larry E. Marshall(football), Richie McCabe (footballplayer and coach), Carl M.Schnellenbach (wrestling coach) and Jim Sweeney(football).
Founded in 1962, the Pennsylvania Sports Hall ofFame has 29 local chapters in four geographical regions.Honorees are selected by vote because they have broughtlasting fame and recognition to Pennsylvania through theirathletic achievements.
A National Football League official, Hamer is in his35th season in the NFL, his 11th as an instant replayofficial. He was the head linesman in the 1983 and 1988Super Bowls, referee for the 1992 AFC Championship,and the alternate referee for the 1993 Super Bowl.
In 2008 the NFL Referees Association honored Hamerfor his many years of service, including terms as treasurer,secretary and president of the association. In 2009 his No.104 jersey was pictured on the cover of the association’sannual directory.
A native of Fairhope, Pa., and a former high school
math teacher, Hamer startedofficiating high school basketballgames in 1962, just two years afterearning his degree in education fromCalifornia. He went on to earn anMBA at the University of Pittsburgh.
He retired in 1992 as the vicepresident for leasing and finance atUSX Corp. after a 28-year career.
“With Dale Hamer, what you seeis what you get,” said Jeff Petrucci’69, a former All-Americanquarterback at Cal U who coachedthe Vulcans from 1981-1992.
“He is nationally respected as afootball official, but moreimportantly he’s a good person. He isfirst class and an excellentrepresentative for any organizationhe is involved with.”
Hamer has remained a loyal andgenerous alumnus. He was president
of the Foundation for California University from 2005-2009 and a Foundation board member for 12 years. Heserved as interim alumni director from 1994-1996 andjoined his wife, Dr. Arden Beswarick Hamer, as honorarychair of the 2004 President’s Gala.
Hamer received Cal U’s Illustrious Alumni Award in1988 and the Job Johnson Award for NotableAchievement in 2004.
In 2007 he gave the keynote address at the winterCommencement in Hamer Hall. That building is namedafter his uncle, former Cal U Trustee James E. Hamer.
A 2010 Cal U Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, Hameralso has been inducted into the Mid-Mon Valley Hall ofFame, the Western and East Boros chapters of thePennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, and the Belle VernonHigh School Football Hall of Fame.
Hamer is one of 16 Mon Valley Hall of Famemembers who have received the statewide honor.
Alumnus in Pa. Sports Hall of Fame
Longtime National Football Leagueofficial Dale Hamer ’60 is Cal U’s firstgraduate to be inducted into thePennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
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