Cal U Together Apart: Virtual resources and calendar of events, courtesy of Student Affairs. (June 11, 2020 edition)
Cal U’s new student Welcome Weekend, Fall 2018.
June 10, 2020
Continue your personal growth with an upcoming educational session or by trying to learn fun and useful skills!
Juneteenth
The Student Affairs Diversity Committee is hosting a guided discussion about the history of Juneteenth and what it means today with a number of panelists consisting of faculty, staff, and administration on June 19 at 10 a.m. To join, please use the Zoom information below:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://calu.zoom.us/j/96929336963
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +13126266799,,96929336963# or +16465588656,,96929336963#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 969 2933 6963
International numbers available: https://calu.zoom.us/u/aeuu0Vmqs2
Cal U Alumni and Recreational Service’s Tips for Summer Workouts
Check out these important tips on how to stay safe during your summer workouts!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmyIZUISelc&feature=youtu.be
Fun and Useful Skills to Learn
How to Juggle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCt1bmSASCI&feature=youtu.be
How to Whistle with Two Fingers – https://youtu.be/FCVDBmISkb0
How to Speed Read – https://youtu.be/xiTK523Ot5U
How to Build a Campfire – https://youtu.be/0O3Bj8JFcTc
How to Say Hello in 46 Languages – https://youtu.be/9DdkqOHDiLE
How to Change a Tire – https://youtu.be/joBmbh0AGSQ
How to Tie a Tie – https://youtu.be/4nMtWqA4Zyw
How to be a Better Dancer – https://youtu.be/klKcQt_awWw
How to Make Balloon Animals – https://youtu.be/2tDg9BtM7g4
How to Make a Paper Airplane – https://youtu.be/V-rBmbBSGlA
How to Meditate – https://youtu.be/1UyJG2b8FMc
How to Moonwalk – https://youtu.be/eYT48mu-TIc
How to Play Chess – https://youtu.be/fKxG8KjH1Qg
How to Take Better Photos – https://youtu.be/IpEuYp4_iSg
How to Fold an Origami Crane – https://youtu.be/FyC7pkT-dE0
Student Affairs offers resources to students affected by COVID-19 outbreak
If you are in need of resources related to food, basic utilities, mental health concerns, etc., please contact us at [email protected] or call 724-938-4439. You can also visit one of these ever-growing, ever-changing online resources:
Fayette/Washington/Greene area
Virtual resources available to students
Cal U Counseling Center Services:
The Cal U Counseling Center therapists are offering distance counseling for ongoing clients who are currently living in Pennsylvania (or whose state allows out-of-state practitioners). For other students, the therapists are offering brief consultations to help locate other resources. Students can call 724-938-4056 to leave a message, or email the therapists: [email protected]; [email protected]; or [email protected]. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1 or your county’s emergency number. For more information, visit https://www.calu.edu/news/announcements/view.asp?ID=22977.
The Student Association, Inc. (SAI)
SAI staff are working remotely from home. We are available to answer questions via email. Please email Nicole Arthur at [email protected] and she can direct your question to the appropriate staff member.
Cal U Alumni Podcast on Spotify: http://ow.ly/Xszu50yNYoD
Cal Times FB: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CalUTimes
CUTV FB: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaUniversityTelevision/
WCAL: https://www.facebook.com/91.9WCAL/
Health & Wellness
Planet Fitness Work-Ins| Daily live streams at 7 p.m. |https://www.facebook.com/planetfitness
Free Library of Planet Fitness Work-Ins – https://www.youtube.com/planetfitness
Food Banks:
The Greater Washington County Food Bank (GWCFB.org) is open and has increased operations. If you are out of work without pay, you are eligible to receive food sourced from the state and federal government from a food bank or food pantry in Pennsylvania. This includes service workers who are unable to get shifts or hourly wage employees of non-essential businesses that have voluntarily closed due to COVID-19 mitigation.
You will need to complete an application for supplemental food assistance, and signatures have been temporarily waived due to COVID-19. You will be asked to provide your household size and weekly income level as of the day you apply. Complete income guidelines can be found at agriculture.pa.gov. Please call (724) 632 – 2190 x 107 to verbally complete your Application for Supplemental Food Assistance, or complete online on our sign-up page.
Fayette County Community Action Food Bank:
https://www.fccaa.org/programs-and-services.jsp?pageId=2090611881251049973235630
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-help/
If you are needing food assistance outside of the areas listed above, please contact
Diane Hasbrouck at [email protected].
Fraternity/Sorority Life:
PhiredUp is providing free online resources:
http://blog.phiredup.com/phired-up-provides-free-on-line-fraternitysorority-growth-education/?fbclid=IwAR2Q2XOhnxX0Dv7Lh0dwgaydWFwp7nl5Yt9E6_srFBIYSslIfFUEk42bZgc
Health and Wellness:
Allegheny Health Network: COVID-19 drive through virus testing information: https://www.ahn.org/news/03-18-2020/ahn-to-open-4-drive-collection-sites-covid-19-testing-throughout-western-pa
Library:
Internet Archive – Nonprofit library consisting of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Meetings and Podcasts:
Virtual meeting tips: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bedc8521b35278d680e478b/5e7251d0760345bb15274d52_Virtual%20Meeting%20Tips%20(Phired%20Up%20%26%20TechniPhi%20FREE%20Resource).pdf
TEAMS also has some features that are helpful for video chatting or even instant messaging. The chat feature has been helpful for quick dialogue throughout the day with colleagues.
Here are two tutorials conference services has found helpful:
YouTube TEAMS instruction video: https://youtu.be/bK6ArmNdseo
Zoom Meeting Application and how to use the conferencing software.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362413-How-Do-I-Schedule-Meetings-
Zoom meetings: https://calu.zoom.us
Email (web client) – https://outlook.com/calu.edu
Office 365 Online https://office.com
D2L: https://calu.desire2learn.com
Online Library Resources: https://library.calu.edu
Zoom background features using Canva: https://www.canva.com/ to jazz up your zoom meeting backgrounds.
Recreation and Activities:
YMCA – Boot Camp Yoga – 60 FREE online classes. The classes are available at ymca360.org.
No membership is needed to access the classes.
eSports:
“Madden 20/FIFA 20 eSports Ladder Tournament on IMLeagues: “www.imleagues.com/cup”
Virtual Fitness
Popsugar Fitness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBINFWq52ShSgUFEoynfSwg
Beginner Bodyweight Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L77b57erQ4M
Fitness Bender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L77b57erQ4M
Down Dog Fitness App: https://www.downdogapp.com/ (completely free until 4/1 or free until 7/1 for students/teachers if you sign up with your school account)
Beginner Flexibility Routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_xrDAtykMI
Yoga for Anxiety and Stress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJbRpHZr_d0
Yoga for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7AYKMP6rOE
Peloton App: https://www.onepeloton.com/app (free for 90 days)
MyFitnessPal Apps: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/apps
Virtual YMCA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGt_IpceP_xQhhCMCrut_A?app=desktop
blogilates: https://www.youtube.com/user/blogilates/playlists (Full length pilates inspired workouts you can follow along at home)
Sarah’s Day: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR7omILXQ3ZjPDLakbk_OWTFZFh3Odorh (Quick workouts designed to work up a sweat and burn fat)
Additional List of Free or Reduce Services: https://www.militaryspouse.com/news/free-services-during-coronavirus-quarantine/
Outdoor Recreation
Find the best place to hike near you: https://www.alltrails.com/us/pennsylvania
Various Parks and Trails in Washington County: https://www.co.washington.pa.us/164/Parks-Recreation (Some parks may be closed as a precaution)
Various Parks and Trails in Fayette County: https://www.fayettecountypa.org/538/Parks-Trails (Some parks may be closed as a precaution)
Venture Outdoors Walks: https://walks.ventureoutdoors.org/?addr=&view=tiles&elev=under100%2Cover100&type=paved%2Cunpaved%2Ctrail&leng=under1%2Cover1&prox=near%2Cmid%2Cfar
