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Groundbreaking author and professor Dr. Cornel West will join author and cultural critic Jeff Chang as the featured speakers at Cal U’s 15th Hip-hop Conference, which will be held virtually April 13 and April 15. https://www.calu.edu/news/2021/hip-hop-conference.aspx

Cal U staff members Ronald Lincoski and Eric Sabo have been awarded and recognized for their their commitment and service to California University of Pennsylvania. https://www.calu.edu/n/2021/spring-vulcan-staff-awards.aspx

Today is a mental health moment day for students on and off campus. Follow @calustudentaffairs for info on events for students on campus. Please take a moment today to reflect on everything you've accomplished in the last year as we reach the final lap. The finish line for the spring semester is almost in reach. #calutogether

A retired law enforcement officer and a producer of the new documentary series American Cartel will speak to the Cal U community at 11 a.m. April 1 via Zoom. https://www.calu.edu/news/2021/speakers-american-cartel.aspx

REMINDER: The Department of Culture, Media and Performance at California University of Pennsylvania will present a virtual Evening of Creativity all weekend, beginning at 7 p.m. tonight. Break a leg! https://www.calu.edu//2021/cal-u-spring-creative-works.aspx

Cal U welcomes Sarah Farkas, a senior analyst at the U.S. Government Accountability Office in Washington, D.C., as the final speaker for the spring semester in the Research and Real Life Series, sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Research. https://www.calu.edu/ne/2021/research-real-life-farkas.aspx

Secondary education major Sam Lucas taps into his love of history as a volunteer tour guide at Nemacolin Castle. https://www.calu.edu/news/2020/student-tour-guide.aspx

Students find ways to give back to their communities despite challenges and restrictions during the pandemic. https://www.calu.edu/news/2020/cal-u-students-volunteer.aspx

PASSHE Chancellor Dan Greenstein provides an integration update. Check it out at https://www.calu.edu/news/2020/system-update-november.aspx.

There is still time to register for winter college courses! Classes begin Monday, Dec. 14. Register online at https://www.calu.edu/admissions/visiting/summer-winter.aspx

California University of Pennsylvania will host free financial literacy webinars on Nov. 19 and Dec. 1 featuring experts from the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). https://www.calu.edu/news/2020/cal-u-financial-webinars.aspx

The show goes on for the theater program, which mixes talent and technology to prepare Cal U's annual holiday performances. https://www.calu.edu/news/2020/holiday-show.aspx

Our Virtual Academic Open House will allow you to interact with professors and learn more about the opportunities a Cal U education can provide. Join us Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, visit www.calu.edu/openhouse.

An official proclamation from the state House of Representatives is presented to President Geraldine Jones as she conducts her final regular meeting of the Cal U Council of Trustees before her retirement in January. https://www.calu.edu//2020/cal-u-trustees-meeting-december

Cal U has been awarded a 5-year, $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions program, which helps higher education institutions become self-sufficient and expand capacity to serve low-income students. https://www.calu.edu//2/federal-grant-student-success.aspx

A panel of political experts and commentators weighed in on the Nov. 3 general election at the Dr. Melanie Blumberg Post-Election Analysis Forum, the eighth such forum organized by Cal U. https://www.calu.edu/news/2020/election-forum-wrapup.aspx

This Veterans Day we remember not only the heroes that have come home, but those POWs and MIAs that still have not returned. In their memory, we set a Table of Remembrance for them. #VeteransDay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeAvhI7OeLE&t=53s

Today and every day we honor those who protected our country and Cal U with courage, dignity and bravery. Thank you, heroes. #VeteransDay.