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The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

Cal Times

The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

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Common Hour To Be Reinstated For PennWest Students

Common Hour To Be Reinstated For PennWest Students

Michael Vinsick, News Editor February 27, 2025

In a recent announcement from the PennWest Office of Academic affairs, “Common Hour” will be implemented into the Fall 2025 semester schedule. The common hour will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday...

CalTimes Photographers Offer Headshots for Jobseekers

CalTimes Photographers Offer Headshots for Jobseekers

Luke Clister, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

CalTimes is hosting a fundraiser event in the Media Suite at PennWest California on Feb. 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Individual pictures will take only five minutes and give students professional photos to...

Pen Club Now Accepting Student Submissions

Pen Club Now Accepting Student Submissions

Manasseh Robertson, Contributor February 20, 2025

Students interested in having their works published now have a chance with the recent announcement of the Pen Club Literary Magazine’s call for submissions made on Feb. 2, 2025. Pen Club is looking for...

Annie Rieg: A Legacy of Leadership, Pageantry, and Passion at PennWest

Annie Rieg: A Legacy of Leadership, Pageantry, and Passion at PennWest

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

PennWest California student Annie Rieg has won the 2025 Miss Greater Juniata Valley, a preliminary award for Miss Pennsylvania. Rieg, a senior marketing major, said this year marked a significant milestone...

Penn West’s Behavioral Intervention Team Responds to Student Needs

Penn West’s Behavioral Intervention Team Responds to Student Needs

Jessica Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2025

At PennWest, the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive environment for students who may be at risk of struggling socially, mentally, or physically. This interdisciplinary...

Research Conference Offers Students Opportunity to Present Ideas to Lawmakers

Research Conference Offers Students Opportunity to Present Ideas to Lawmakers

Michael Vinsick, News Editor February 6, 2025

Undergraduate students at PennWest will have the opportunity to submit their research projects and be selected to attend a conference at the state’s capitol building in Harrisburg.  The Undergraduate...

UTECH: Bringing Technology Support Closer to You

UTECH: Bringing Technology Support Closer to You

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

At PennWest California, technology plays a crucial role in supporting students, faculty, and staff in their day-to-day academic and administrative tasks. Zach Hixenbaugh, a Technology Analyst at UTECH,...

Penn West Exercise and Sports Science Department

Penn West Offers Accelerated Master’s Program in Exercise Science

Jessica Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2025

Penn West students are now able to earn undergraduate elective credits that also count toward a Master's degree in exercise science. In a press release, Dr. Barry E. McGlumphy, coordinator of the exercise...

Winter Weather at Penn West: Stay Safe and Prepared

Winter Weather at Penn West: Stay Safe and Prepared

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

With snow and freezing temperatures expected this week, Penn West's Safety and Risk Management Office reminds students, faculty, and staff of the procedures for delays, class cancellations, and closures. The...

First Club and Organization Fair of Spring 2025 Encourages Student Engagement

First Club and Organization Fair of Spring 2025 Encourages Student Engagement

Alivia Wheeler, Assistant Editor January 23, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 23, students and faculty came together for the first Club and Organization Fair of the spring 2025 semester. The fair was held from 2-3 p.m. in the Natali Performance Center. Members from...

PennWest California Commemorates National Day of Racial Healing with Activist Leon Ford

PennWest California Commemorates National Day of Racial Healing with Activist Leon Ford

Evelyn Esek, Editor January 23, 2025

PennWest California honored The National Day of Racial Healing by hosting Pittsburgh-based activist, international speaker, and author Leon Ford on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The event, sponsored by the PennWest...

Declan Johnson, chemistry major and mathematics minor at PennWest California speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony.

PennWest California Breaks Ground on New Science Building

Jessica Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2025

On Jan. 13, 2025, PennWest California celebrated the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art science building. This ambitious project, which will encompass 63,500 square feet over three stories, is designed...

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