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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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Virtual resources for Cal U students transitioning to a distance learning environment

Virtual resources for Cal U students transitioning to a distance learning environment

Cal Times April 2, 2020

University Deans emailed a memo addressed to the Cal U Community on March 25 titled "Quick Glance Resource Information." "We hope this information will be helpful with the transition to a distance...

A sign on the Cal U Convocation Center advises all to  "Stay Well" as the University prepares to shut down the campus and transition to remote operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic  on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Students and faculty react to campus shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic

Hannah Wyman, News Editor March 29, 2020

On March 16,  President Geraldine M. Jones announced that Cal U would be finishing the remainder of the spring semester online and through distance learning due to the spread of COVID-19, a potentially...

A U.S. Postal Service truck at the intersection of Third and Wood Street, California, Pa.  March 26, 2020

Photo gallery: Morning around California in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic

Jeff Helsel March 27, 2020

Daily life has changed dramatically in the community surrounding California University of Pennsylvania. In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the University is temporarily...

Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority reduces bus service, offers free rides, in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority reduces bus service, offers free rides, in response to COVID-19 pandemic

MMVTA March 25, 2020

The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority (MMVTA) will be reducing their fixed route bus service beginning Monday, March 30, 2020, due to substantial decreases in ridership and operational challenges brought...

Old Main, California University of Pennsylvania

Cal U to offer students “Pass/No Credit” grade option

Cal Times March 24, 2020

(A message from Dr. Bruce Barnhart, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs) To our students, On Monday, March 30, all Cal U classes will be back in session. And for the first...

Alyssa Emerson, freshman,  Aliquippa, Pa. pulls a suitcase and is met by her parents, Marvin and Felisa Emerson, as she moves out of Johnson Hall on March 22, 2020.

Photo Gallery: Students vacate on-campus residence halls as Cal U transitions to online instruction for the spring semester 2020

Cal Times March 23, 2020

A small number of students who remained in Cal U's on-campus residence halls were packing up and moving out on Sunday, March 22, 2020, as the University transitions to online learning for the remainder...

Guesman Hall, California University of Pennsylvania, March 22, 2020

Office of Student Accounts advises students to sign up for direct deposit for refunds

Students anticipating receiving a refund $$ Log on to your VIP account View Billing Tab Select "Direct Deposit Information for Refunds" Enter your routing and account numbers for your bank...

The Elmo Natali Student Center, California University of Pennsylvania, March 18, 2020.

University President Jones announces spring semester refunds due to COVID-19

Geraldine M. Jones, President, California University of Pennsylvania March 20, 2020

To: All students As of March 30, all Cal U students will be completing their coursework online or through other distance learning platforms for the remainder of the spring semester. Since announcing...

Geraldine M. Jones, president, California University of Pennsylvania

Rising to the challenge: A message from President Jones

Geraldine M. Jones, President, California University of Pennsylvania March 19, 2020

To our Cal U community, We all are experiencing events that are unprecedented in our University’s history. To keep our community as safe and healthy as possible, we have called on every student and...

Spring Break Trip to keep in mind

Cal U moves to remote operations in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Geraldine M. Jones, President, California University of Pennsylvania March 16, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread, the University is adjusting its response out of concern for the health and safety of our students, our employees, and the communities where we live and work.
A college student prepares an unmanned aerial system for flight.

Drone bowling strikes up interest in UAS club

Hannah Wyman, News Editor March 3, 2020

Things have been taking flight for Cal U’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Club. Commonly referred to as the drone club, the UAS Club hosted a drone bowling event last Tuesday, February 18 in the...

Dr. Melissa Sovak writes under the pseudonym Nellie H. Steele. Her newest novel, "Shadows of the Past." was released this past month.

Dr. Melissa Sovak debuts second novel, promises more on the way

Melissa Sovak February 29, 2020

A Novel Idea Publishing is proud to debut a new novel, “Shadows of the Past,” from Nellie H. Steele which launches a new series of suspense novels, Shadow Slayers Stories. A new author, “Shadows...

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