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VOLUME 13, NUMBER 13 APRIL 18, 2011
Board OKs
Degree in
Arabic
Language,
Culture
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Dead Prez will be featured at a ‘Tribute to the 5 Elements of Hip-hop’ Thursday at Jozarts Studio on Second Street.
Hip-hop Conference Set
A
uthor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, beat box
originator Doug E. Fresh and socially and
politically charged artists Dead Prez will
headline the sixth annual hip-hop conference Tuesday
through Friday at California University of Pennsylvania.
This year’s conference explores Meta-narratives,
Violence and Social Responsibility embedded in hip-hop
culture. The keynote panel, appearing at 3 p.m. Friday in
the Performance Center, includes:
• Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, an American Book Award
winner, TV commentator and Georgetown University
professor who has been called “the ideal public
intellectual of our time” and “a street fighter in a suit
and tie.” In addition to books on Malcolm X and Dr.
Martin Luther King, this dynamic speaker’s books
include Holler If You Hear Me: Searching for Tupac Shakur
and Know What I Mean? Reflections on Hip-hop.
• Doug E. Fresh, originator of the human beat box
— vocally simulating the sound of drums and other
instruments. A performer, actor and host of “It’s
Showtime” at the Apollo Theater in New York, he is an
activist who has fought against racism, illiteracy, police
brutality and homelessness around the world.
Hip-hop artists Dead Prez will be featured at a
“Tribute to the 5 Elements of Hip-hop” from 4-7 p.m.
Thursday at Jozarts Studio on Second Street, just blocks
from the Cal U campus. University art students and DJ
Source & the Sonik Professor
also will perform.
Additional conference
sessions explore the language of
hip-hop, West African
connections to hip-hop culture,
and the film Good Hair, which
will be shown at 11 a.m.
Tuesday in Room 103, Duda
Hall.
For a complete schedule
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
and more information, visit
www.calu.edu . All events are free and open to the
public. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage,
off Third Street near the campus entrance.
Mandell Receives
Lifetime Honor
Contracts for
President,
Chancellor
Extended
A
T
he Board of Governors of the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education (PASSHE) voted
unanimously earlier this month to extend the
contract of Chancellor John C. Cavanaugh
and 11 PASSHE university presidents,
including Cal U President Angelo Armenti,
Jr., through June 30, 2014.
Appointed Cal U’s sixth president on
May 19, 1992, Dr. Armenti is president of
PASSHE’s Commission of Presidents. He is
the longest tenured president among the
leaders of Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned
universities.
Under his leadership, Cal U’s enrollment
has increased for 13 consecutive years.
“Rather than move to a maintenance
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he Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
has approved a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Arabic language and culture that will be taught by
faculty at California University and offered online to
students at all 14 PASSHE universities.
Students who enroll in the unique program will
take the 30 credits required for the Arabic major from
Cal U. They will be able to complete their general
education requirements and electives at their home
campus.
The new degree in Arabic language and culture
responds to a critical need. Federal agencies require
people who understand the Arabic culture and who
can speak, read and write the Arabic language.
Several agencies consider it their top priority. The
FBI, for example, places Arabic at the top of its list
relative to its ability to translate all critical foreign
language material. The Department of State identifies
the need for individuals trained in Arabic as “super
critical.”
It is particularly important for Americans to be
trained in Arabic languages because the U.S.
government does not provide security clearance to
foreign nationals.
“California University is excited about the
program and proud to be the flagship institution
offering a degree in Arabic language and culture to
PASSHE students,” said Dr. John Cencich.
The dean of the university’s School of Graduate
Studies and Research, Cencich also oversees all of
Cal U’s Global Online programs.
“We look forward to collaborating with the 13
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Michele M. Mandell speaks to an audience in the Performance
Center on April 8. She is the first female recipient of Cal U’s
Lifetime Achievement Award.
lady of firsts, Michele M. Mandell ’69 became the
first female recipient of Cal U’s Lifetime
Achievement Award during the fifth annual Cal
Pride Weekend festivities.
“Not only her achievements but the values she
incorporates are really quite extraordinary,” said President
Angelo Armenti, Jr., who presented the award April 8 at
the Kara Alumni House.
“They serve as a testament to her character and a
shining example to those she has met in her lifetime. At
Cal U she has contributed her time, talent and treasure in
so many ways.”
Mandell retired in 2009 after 26 years with Talbots, a
leading specialty retailer and direct marketer of women’s
classic clothing, shoes and accessories.
Starting as a store manager in Pittsburgh, she assumed
steadily increasing positions of responsibility — and broke
a series of gender barriers — until she became the
company’s first female executive vice president in January
2003.
In that role Mandell was responsible for Talbots’ entire
— Continued on page 3
Message to Scholars: ‘Keep Learning’
R
eflecting on her journey from the
Mon Valley to a distinguished
career in both the military and
the legal profession, Col. Patricia J.
McDaniel ’77 encouraged about 1,500
Presidential Scholars to continue
building on their education.
The first African-American woman
to join the Army ROTC program at Cal
U, McDaniel retired after more than 31
years of active and reserve service. A
past judge advocate, she is currently a
procurement attorney with the
Department of Veterans Affairs,
specializing in information technology
acquisitions.
“Be dedicated to a lifetime of
learning and enrichment that you have
begun here at Cal U,” she told the
scholars. “This is the intellectual capital
that you will build on for the rest of
your life. Take personal responsibility
for continuing your education, because
world is changing fast.”
Before she retired, McDaniel was
mobilized for a year to serve as chief of
the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service,
where she supervised more than 300
judge advocates.
“When you are in charge of others,
encourage creativity and don’t dismiss
unorthodox ideas,” she said.
“Transformative ideas are controversial
almost by definition and often begin
with inadequate evidence. Intuition and
imagination can be as important as
analysis and evidence.”
McDaniel said her ROTC
instructors at Cal U embraced her
participation in all aspects of training,
Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. and Col. Patricia J. McDaniel ’77 enjoy a moment in the
Kara Alumni House before the 2011 Honors Convocation.
and her history professors were
excellent mentors who encouraged her
to pursue her academic dreams. Along
with her bachelor’s degree from Cal U,
McDaniel also holds three master’s
degrees and a Juris Doctor degree.
The military has awarded her the
Legion of Merit, the Meritorious
Service Medal with four Oak Leaf
Clusters, the Army Commendation
Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters,
National Defense Service Medal with
one Bronze Service Star, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, and the
Parachutist Badge, among other
decorations.
McDaniel said she had planned on
becoming a history teacher until Cal U
helped her realize she had other options.
“My experience at ROTC here
expanded my horizons and my vision of
myself to such an extent that it was
completely transformative,” she said.
“My liberal arts education prepared me
to think critically and continually
challenge myself.
“In short, Cal U provided me the
solid basis for my career and my future.”
Preceding McDaniel’s keynote
address were comments by Cal U
President Angelo Armenti, Jr. Before
briefly explaining Cal U’s history and its
Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, he
explained the purpose of the honors
convocation.
“We gather here to recognize
California University’s very best
students for their academic
achievements,” the President said. “In
doing so, we seek to provide both
reward and incentive — reward for your
past efforts and achievements, and
incentive to continue working hard for
even greater future achievements.”
In all, 400 undergraduate and
graduate students were honored at the
convocation. In addition to meeting
other requirements, Presidential
Scholars must maintain a grade-point
average of 3.25 or higher.
Borough Makes Spring
Cleaning Easier for Students
Collections of household items, recyclables planned
A
Shaeliyah (left) and Kieron Clendaniel proudly display the latest kidswear
at the Red & Black Affair Extraordinaire.
Red & Black Raises
Scholarship Funds
C
ute kids stole the spotlight at the fifth annual Red & Black
Affair Extraordinaire, a fashion show and luncheon held April
3 in the Performance Center.
The event — always a sell-out — raised more than $20,000 for the
Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Over the past five years the
event has added about $100,000 to the fund.
This year’s Red & Black Affair showcased women’s fashions from
Personalized Colors and kidswear from Descendants, both of
Greensburg, Pa The event was organized by Cal U’s First Lady,
Barbara Armenti, and co-chair Rosemary Bucchianieri ’69, with
Linda ’64 and Harry Serene ’65 as honorary co-chairs.
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“Spring Clean Up” conducted by
California Borough Council and
County Hauling aims to bring the
semester to a tidier and more environmentally
friendly close.
Students are encouraged to participate in the
enhanced cleanup and recycling effort during
exam week and the week that follows. The
program includes free curbside pickup of
household items May 2-5 and May 9-12, in
addition to regular Friday garbage pickups on
May 6 and May 13 in California Borough.
Residential recyclables may be dropped off
May 4-6 in the borough parking lot on Second
Street. Electronic items also will be collected for
recycling on May 4 in the borough lot. There is
no fee for dropping off recyclables and
electronics.
John McGarvey, manager of County
Hauling Corp. of Belle Vernon, said the
program is intended to promote electronic
recycling and improve the borough’s appearance
during the time when many students are
vacating their off-campus residences.
“Everyone wants a clean and attractive
community,” he said. “We hope students take
advantage of this program. This should really
help keep the area cleaner and even safer.”
Residential recyclables include metal cans,
glass bottles, newspapers and glossy inserts. No
magazines or telephone books will be collected.
There is no need to sort the recyclables, but all
containers should be emptied and rinsed well
before recycling.
All electronic equipment will be accepted,
unless it contains radioactive, biohazard or
other hazardous waste. Items such as computer
monitors and hard drives, CD players, cell
phones, VCRs, microwave ovens and laptop
computers will be accepted.
“It’s important to get the word out about
this,” said Barry Niccolai, Cal U’s dean for
residence and off-campus student life. “With
strong participation, this project will go a long
way to enhance our community and promote
green initiatives.”
For more information about the program, contact
County Hauling at 724-929-7694.
PASSHE Extends Contracts
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mode of operation, he continues to energetically
and enthusiastically improve this University,”
said Leo Krantz, chairman of Cal U’s Council
of Trustees. “I believe this University is very
fortunate to have President Armenti at the
helm.”
Chancellor Cavanaugh was appointed to lead
the State System in July 2008. During his nearly
three-year tenure, the PASSHE universities have
experienced record enrollment growth and an
increase in programs accredited by professional
organizations.
“Through his focus on student success, Dr.
Cavanaugh … has emerged as one of the leading
voices in higher education in the
Commonwealth,” said Marie Conley, chair of
the Board’s Human Resources Committee.
“(He) also has positioned the State System
universities as the educational institutions of
choice in the Commonwealth.”
Campus BRIEFS
Academic
Excellence Days
Hundreds of children are expected to participate in the Pike Run Fishing Festival on Saturday to try their luck at landing a trophy fish.
Kids Fish for Free at Festival
Y
oung anglers can try their luck at the 16th
annual Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival, set for
8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23 at Rotary Park, off Route
88 (Third Street) in California.
The free event is open to boys and girls ages 15 and
younger. Children ages 12 and younger must be
accompanied by a parent, guardian or other responsible
adult.
Participants may bring their own fishing gear, or
they can borrow equipment from a Cal U student
volunteer as part of the state Fish and Boat
Commission’s Borrow-A-Rod-and-Reel program.
The Pike Run Fishing Festival Committee will stock
the stream with nearly 800 rainbow, brook and golden
trout, some as big as 24 inches. As it has done in the
past, the committee will provide entertainment and food
for the event.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. Besides excellent
fishing, participants can look forward to family-friendly
games, raffles, fishing contests and many other activities.
The festival closes with a weigh-in, prizes and the
awarding of trophies.
Youngsters are encouraged to help stock the stream
at 2 p.m. April 22, the official date of Earth Day 2011.
The fishing festival is co-sponsored by Cal U’s
Student Government, the Department of Earth
Sciences’ parks and recreation program and the Cal U
Eco Learning Community, in cooperation with the
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the California
Rotary Club, the Borough of California and the
California Borough Recreation Authority.
Dr. John Confer, the faculty adviser for this event,
says the festival has attracted as many as 200 youths in
each of the past five years.
“Everyone involved in the event learns about
environmental stewardship,” said of the Cal U Earth
Sciences Department.
In addition to introducing children to fishing, “this is
excellent experience in community involvement for the
college students who work the event,” he said.
For more information, call Confer at 724-938-4211,
send e-mail to confer@calou.edu or visit the Pike Run
Youth Fishing Festival Facebook page or website,
http://workforce.calu.edu/confer/PRYFF .
Board Approves
Arabic Degree
To showcase the talents of faculty and
students, the Faculty Professional
Development Committee will present the
fifth annual Academic Excellence Days this
Wednesday and Thursday.
This year’s theme is “The Scholarship of
Teaching and Learning.”
A variety of activities designed to
stimulate academic excellence will take place
from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day in the
Performance Center. Dozens of faculty and
student presentations will be given during the
two-day event.
Attendees will have the opportunity to
win a USB flash drive at every presentation.
In addition, attendees will have the
opportunity to win an iPad that will be given
away each day.
Cal U vocal groups will perform from
noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, and student artwork
will be on display both days.
For more information and each day’s
schedule, contact the FPDC office at
724-938-4505 or e-mail fpdc@calu.edu .
Pick Your Favorite
Robot ‘Hits’
Visit the Cal U homepage, www.calu.edu ,
to see highlights from the BotsIQ competition
held on campus earlier this month and to
rank the robot clashes.
BotsIQ asks students to design and build
robots that meet one-on-one in a gladiatorstyle contest. Supported by industry partners,
the contest builds skills in science, math,
engineering and technology.
Visitors can vote for their Top 10 favorite
robot “hits” once a day through April 29.
Read the Journal
The online Journal is easier to read! Just
click on “News” at the top of the Cal U
homepage, www.calu.edu , then choose
“Cal U Journal” to see the current edition in
its new format or review past editions from
2011.
Mandell Honored With
Lifetime Achievement Award
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other PASSHE universities, and to working with the U.S.
State Department, the Department of Justice and other state
and local agencies that have identified Arabic as a critical
language,” he said.
The online degree program also is appropriate for
individuals who wish to work within
Arab-American communities, or who
have friends or business colleagues in
the Middle East. In addition, Cencich
anticipates interest from secondgeneration Arab-Americans who wish
to learn more about their family’s
language and culture.
Odeese Khalil, who currently
teaches Arabic I and Arabic II in faceto-face classes at Cal U, developed the
program and will serve as program
Odeese Khalil
coordinator. A native speaker of Arabic,
she also will teach courses in the new program, which is
expected to begin in the Fall 2011 semester.
The curriculum will follow the guidelines of the
American Council for Teaching of Foreign Language,
providing students with the foundation to become certified
interpreters.
Partnerships also have been established with two
international universities, including the University of
Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, to further expand
learning opportunities for students who enroll in the
program.
retail stores operation, including sales volume in
excess of $1.5 billion, profitability, merchandise
presentation and human resource development.
A frequent speaker at business conferences
throughout the country, Mandell has delivered
talks at the National Retail Federation, the
Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and the Harvard Business School, where she also
completed a program for senior executives.
Nevertheless, “receiving this award will always
be one of my greatest achievements,” Mandell
said. “I am proud to say there’s no place like home
– and that’s here at Cal U. I am so grateful for this
honor.”
In a special address delivered to students,
alumni, family members and other well-wishers in
the Performance Center, Mandell said her Cal U
experience and her family’s support were the
foundation of her success.
“I embraced my studies in liberal arts full
force,” she said. “My degree gave me a broad base
of knowledge and the confidence that I could
succeed.”.
Growing up with three “lttle brothers” helped
her to advance in a male-dominated workplace,
Mandell added.
“It was very challenging for women in the late
1960s and ‘70s. The world was very different.
Usually, women didn’t go into the operations and
financial end of the business. They became buyers
or merchants, which are wonderful careers. But I
wanted the nuts-and-bolts component. I’d like to
think I helped pave the way for women moving
into executive positions at Talbots.”
In fact, the current President/CEO of Talbots
is Trudy F. Sullivan, a woman Mandell described
as “a dear friend.”
At Cal U, Mandell has been a strong proponent
of gender equity, both within the faculty and
especially in athletics.
“Gender equity has always been near and dear
to my heart,” she said. “Gender should never
factor into the equation of talent, ability and
opportunity.
“In every element of your life, it’s your
integrity and your ethics that define you,” she told
the audience. “We are most defined not by what
we do but by who we are. As Abraham Lincoln
said, ‘Whatever you are, be a good one.’”
Since leaving Talbots, Mandell said she is
enjoying “Act II” of her career, which includes
work as a retail consultant. She also is secretary of
the board of directors for the Foundation for
California University and a member of the Board
of Presidential Advisors.
“Regardless of how the next acts in my life
unfold, there will always be a commitment to Cal
U and it will always be a big part of my life,” she
said. “We must give back in recognition of all we
have been afforded.”
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THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
THE CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY FORUM
April 19, 2011
4:00 p.m, LRC Auditorium
TENTATIVE AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
IV. MINUTES OF
MARCH 15, 2011
(Approved by e-mail ballot – refer to Forum
website or Public Folders in Outlook)
V. MINUTES OF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Informational Only – Minutes of April 5, 2011)
VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S
REPORT
A. Miscellaneous Information
Forum Meeting dates 2011/2012:
September 6, 2011
October 4, 2011
November 1, 2011
December 6, 2011
January 24, 2012
February 21, 2012
March 20, 2012
April 17, 2012
B. Notice of Executive
Committee Meeting: August 30, 2011 –
University Community Welcome
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. INTERPELLATION
MOTION: That the Forum extends its
gratitude to the students who served on the
Forum – Brittany Balaz, Jessica Bettilyon,
Alexandra Brooks, Jacqueline Davis, Candice
Kmetz, Darla Kurnal, Sarah Scholar,
Marguerite Smith, Cory Stoner, Mike Wagner,
Taylor Williams – whose service to the Forum
will end with this meeting.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next FORUM Meeting September 6, 2011
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MARCH 15, 2011 / 4:00 p.m., LRC Auditorium
APPROVED MINUTES
The California University Forum met
in regular session Tuesday, March
15, 2011, in the LRC Auditorium.
Presiding Officer Hoover called the
meeting order at 4:05 p.m.
The following senators were in
attendance:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Ms. Brittany Balaz
Dr. Bill Biddington
Dr. Jane Bonari
Ms. Alexander Brooks
Ms. Roberta Busha
Mr. Craig Butzine
Dr. Leonard Colelli
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Ms. Fran Fayish
Prof. Barbara Hess
Ms. Candice Kmetz
Dr. Kevin Koury
Dr. Charles Mance
Dr. Tom Mueller
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Susan Ryan
Ms. Sarah Scholar
Mr. Gary Seelye
Mr. Cory Stoner
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Mr. Mike Wagner
Dr. Tom Wickham
Ms. Taylor Williams
Dr. Brian Wood
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
The following were also in
attendance:
Mr. Douglas Hoover, Presiding
Officer
Mr. Loring Prest, Parliamentarian
Mrs. Dana Turcic, Recording
Secretary
The following senators were absent:
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Ms. Jessica Bettilyon
Ms. Betsy Clark
Ms. Jacqueline Davis
Mr. Shane Fox
Ms. Geraldine Jones
Mr. Keith Kappel
Ms. Darla Kurnal
Dr. Sean Madden
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Dr. Michael Slaven
Ms. Marguerite Smith
Mr. Robert Thorn
The agenda was presented,
approved and the meeting
proceeded
Presiding Officer Hoover stated that
the approved Forum minutes of
February 15, 2011 are available on
the Forum website
( http://www.calu.edu/facultystaff/administration/forum/index.htm )
or Public Folders in the Microsoft
Outlook. The executive committee
meeting of March 1, 2011 was
canceled.
Presiding Officer’s Report
Presiding Officer Hoover noted the
next executive committee meeting
will be held on Tuesday, April 5,
2011 in Room 408 of the Manderino
Library and the University
Community is welcome to attend.
Public Comments
There were no public comments
offered at this time.
Interpellation
There were no questions offered at
this time.
Academic Policy Committee’s
Review/Recommendation
regarding Decision Making
Process for English Composition
John Cencich, Chair of the
Academic Policy Committee,
presented the following response
regarding the decision making
process for English composition:
The Academic Policy Committee of
the University Forum acknowledges
the concerns addressed in the
Senate resolution and expresses its
gratitude to the Faculty Senate for its
sincere consideration of the writing
curriculum. However, since there are
ongoing efforts currently underway
to address the writing curriculum by
different university groups, the
Committee
believes
it
is
unnecessary at this time to make
any statements concerning the
temporary substitutions, other than
such
substitutions
are
an
appropriate means of fulfilling the
General Education requirements
until permanent changes are made
to the writing curriculum by way of a
collaborative process.
The Committee commends the
ongoing efforts currently underway
to address the writing curriculum,
believing
they
represent
collaborative
decision-making
processes, including: (1) the current
review of the process of making
curriculum changes by the University
Curriculum Committee; and (2) the
present efforts of the dean of the
College of Liberal Arts in working
collaboratively with the English
Department on the issue relating
directly with English Composition. In
the event the concerns have not
been adequately addressed after
these two processes have run their
course, the Committee is of the view
that the Faculty Senate should
renew their concerns through
the governance process.
New Business
There was no new business offered
at this time.
Announcements/Adjournment
Presiding Officer Hoover noted the
next Forum meeting will be held on
April 19, 2011. There being no
further business, Presiding Officer
Hoover adjourned the meeting at
4:15 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Mrs. Dana
Turcic, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED BY
MAJORITY VIA E-MAIL BALLOT.
Berger Named Coach of Year
A
fter guiding Cal U’s College Hockey East (CHE)
men’s hockey team to 28 wins and an
appearance in the national semifinals, Justin
Berger was named the American Collegiate Hockey
Association’s Division III Coach of the Year.
Senior defenseman Nick Posa and forward Ryan
Jones, a graduate student, received ACHA first- and
second-team All-American honors, respectively.
“While our team came up a little short of winning
the national championship, these are impressive
individual honors,” said Jamison Roth, general manager
for Cal U hockey and director of sports clubs for the
University. “Our CHE team has clearly established itself
as one of the top teams in the country.”
Cal U fields two men’s hockey team and one
women’s team. All are club sports.
The Vulcans won a fifth consecutive CHE
championship and their second straight ACHA Atlantic
Region crown last season. Cal U won two of four games
at the national tournament in Holland, Mich., and lost
two in overtime.
Posa and Jones also were named to the national alltourney team. In December, Berger, Posa and Jones also
were named to the ACHA II Select Team, which
competed in Europe.
Berger completed his sixth year as the Vulcans’ head
coach last month .
“He’s a very good coach who knows how to get the
best out of you,” said Jones. “He is not a rah-rah kind of
coach, but he knows the game well and pushes all the
right buttons.”
Cal’s CHE hockey team has competed in five of the
past seven ACHA National Tournaments. The team
ended the season with 28 wins.
Raising championship trophies has been a common
occurrence for the Cal U hockey team under head coach
Justin Berger. The 2010-2011 Vulcans won 28 games, a
fifth straight league title and reached the national
semifinals.
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VOLUME 13, NUMBER 13 APRIL 18, 2011
Board OKs
Degree in
Arabic
Language,
Culture
T
Dead Prez will be featured at a ‘Tribute to the 5 Elements of Hip-hop’ Thursday at Jozarts Studio on Second Street.
Hip-hop Conference Set
A
uthor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, beat box
originator Doug E. Fresh and socially and
politically charged artists Dead Prez will
headline the sixth annual hip-hop conference Tuesday
through Friday at California University of Pennsylvania.
This year’s conference explores Meta-narratives,
Violence and Social Responsibility embedded in hip-hop
culture. The keynote panel, appearing at 3 p.m. Friday in
the Performance Center, includes:
• Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, an American Book Award
winner, TV commentator and Georgetown University
professor who has been called “the ideal public
intellectual of our time” and “a street fighter in a suit
and tie.” In addition to books on Malcolm X and Dr.
Martin Luther King, this dynamic speaker’s books
include Holler If You Hear Me: Searching for Tupac Shakur
and Know What I Mean? Reflections on Hip-hop.
• Doug E. Fresh, originator of the human beat box
— vocally simulating the sound of drums and other
instruments. A performer, actor and host of “It’s
Showtime” at the Apollo Theater in New York, he is an
activist who has fought against racism, illiteracy, police
brutality and homelessness around the world.
Hip-hop artists Dead Prez will be featured at a
“Tribute to the 5 Elements of Hip-hop” from 4-7 p.m.
Thursday at Jozarts Studio on Second Street, just blocks
from the Cal U campus. University art students and DJ
Source & the Sonik Professor
also will perform.
Additional conference
sessions explore the language of
hip-hop, West African
connections to hip-hop culture,
and the film Good Hair, which
will be shown at 11 a.m.
Tuesday in Room 103, Duda
Hall.
For a complete schedule
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
and more information, visit
www.calu.edu . All events are free and open to the
public. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage,
off Third Street near the campus entrance.
Mandell Receives
Lifetime Honor
Contracts for
President,
Chancellor
Extended
A
T
he Board of Governors of the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education (PASSHE) voted
unanimously earlier this month to extend the
contract of Chancellor John C. Cavanaugh
and 11 PASSHE university presidents,
including Cal U President Angelo Armenti,
Jr., through June 30, 2014.
Appointed Cal U’s sixth president on
May 19, 1992, Dr. Armenti is president of
PASSHE’s Commission of Presidents. He is
the longest tenured president among the
leaders of Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned
universities.
Under his leadership, Cal U’s enrollment
has increased for 13 consecutive years.
“Rather than move to a maintenance
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he Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
has approved a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Arabic language and culture that will be taught by
faculty at California University and offered online to
students at all 14 PASSHE universities.
Students who enroll in the unique program will
take the 30 credits required for the Arabic major from
Cal U. They will be able to complete their general
education requirements and electives at their home
campus.
The new degree in Arabic language and culture
responds to a critical need. Federal agencies require
people who understand the Arabic culture and who
can speak, read and write the Arabic language.
Several agencies consider it their top priority. The
FBI, for example, places Arabic at the top of its list
relative to its ability to translate all critical foreign
language material. The Department of State identifies
the need for individuals trained in Arabic as “super
critical.”
It is particularly important for Americans to be
trained in Arabic languages because the U.S.
government does not provide security clearance to
foreign nationals.
“California University is excited about the
program and proud to be the flagship institution
offering a degree in Arabic language and culture to
PASSHE students,” said Dr. John Cencich.
The dean of the university’s School of Graduate
Studies and Research, Cencich also oversees all of
Cal U’s Global Online programs.
“We look forward to collaborating with the 13
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Michele M. Mandell speaks to an audience in the Performance
Center on April 8. She is the first female recipient of Cal U’s
Lifetime Achievement Award.
lady of firsts, Michele M. Mandell ’69 became the
first female recipient of Cal U’s Lifetime
Achievement Award during the fifth annual Cal
Pride Weekend festivities.
“Not only her achievements but the values she
incorporates are really quite extraordinary,” said President
Angelo Armenti, Jr., who presented the award April 8 at
the Kara Alumni House.
“They serve as a testament to her character and a
shining example to those she has met in her lifetime. At
Cal U she has contributed her time, talent and treasure in
so many ways.”
Mandell retired in 2009 after 26 years with Talbots, a
leading specialty retailer and direct marketer of women’s
classic clothing, shoes and accessories.
Starting as a store manager in Pittsburgh, she assumed
steadily increasing positions of responsibility — and broke
a series of gender barriers — until she became the
company’s first female executive vice president in January
2003.
In that role Mandell was responsible for Talbots’ entire
— Continued on page 3
Message to Scholars: ‘Keep Learning’
R
eflecting on her journey from the
Mon Valley to a distinguished
career in both the military and
the legal profession, Col. Patricia J.
McDaniel ’77 encouraged about 1,500
Presidential Scholars to continue
building on their education.
The first African-American woman
to join the Army ROTC program at Cal
U, McDaniel retired after more than 31
years of active and reserve service. A
past judge advocate, she is currently a
procurement attorney with the
Department of Veterans Affairs,
specializing in information technology
acquisitions.
“Be dedicated to a lifetime of
learning and enrichment that you have
begun here at Cal U,” she told the
scholars. “This is the intellectual capital
that you will build on for the rest of
your life. Take personal responsibility
for continuing your education, because
world is changing fast.”
Before she retired, McDaniel was
mobilized for a year to serve as chief of
the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service,
where she supervised more than 300
judge advocates.
“When you are in charge of others,
encourage creativity and don’t dismiss
unorthodox ideas,” she said.
“Transformative ideas are controversial
almost by definition and often begin
with inadequate evidence. Intuition and
imagination can be as important as
analysis and evidence.”
McDaniel said her ROTC
instructors at Cal U embraced her
participation in all aspects of training,
Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. and Col. Patricia J. McDaniel ’77 enjoy a moment in the
Kara Alumni House before the 2011 Honors Convocation.
and her history professors were
excellent mentors who encouraged her
to pursue her academic dreams. Along
with her bachelor’s degree from Cal U,
McDaniel also holds three master’s
degrees and a Juris Doctor degree.
The military has awarded her the
Legion of Merit, the Meritorious
Service Medal with four Oak Leaf
Clusters, the Army Commendation
Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters,
National Defense Service Medal with
one Bronze Service Star, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, and the
Parachutist Badge, among other
decorations.
McDaniel said she had planned on
becoming a history teacher until Cal U
helped her realize she had other options.
“My experience at ROTC here
expanded my horizons and my vision of
myself to such an extent that it was
completely transformative,” she said.
“My liberal arts education prepared me
to think critically and continually
challenge myself.
“In short, Cal U provided me the
solid basis for my career and my future.”
Preceding McDaniel’s keynote
address were comments by Cal U
President Angelo Armenti, Jr. Before
briefly explaining Cal U’s history and its
Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, he
explained the purpose of the honors
convocation.
“We gather here to recognize
California University’s very best
students for their academic
achievements,” the President said. “In
doing so, we seek to provide both
reward and incentive — reward for your
past efforts and achievements, and
incentive to continue working hard for
even greater future achievements.”
In all, 400 undergraduate and
graduate students were honored at the
convocation. In addition to meeting
other requirements, Presidential
Scholars must maintain a grade-point
average of 3.25 or higher.
Borough Makes Spring
Cleaning Easier for Students
Collections of household items, recyclables planned
A
Shaeliyah (left) and Kieron Clendaniel proudly display the latest kidswear
at the Red & Black Affair Extraordinaire.
Red & Black Raises
Scholarship Funds
C
ute kids stole the spotlight at the fifth annual Red & Black
Affair Extraordinaire, a fashion show and luncheon held April
3 in the Performance Center.
The event — always a sell-out — raised more than $20,000 for the
Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Over the past five years the
event has added about $100,000 to the fund.
This year’s Red & Black Affair showcased women’s fashions from
Personalized Colors and kidswear from Descendants, both of
Greensburg, Pa The event was organized by Cal U’s First Lady,
Barbara Armenti, and co-chair Rosemary Bucchianieri ’69, with
Linda ’64 and Harry Serene ’65 as honorary co-chairs.
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“Spring Clean Up” conducted by
California Borough Council and
County Hauling aims to bring the
semester to a tidier and more environmentally
friendly close.
Students are encouraged to participate in the
enhanced cleanup and recycling effort during
exam week and the week that follows. The
program includes free curbside pickup of
household items May 2-5 and May 9-12, in
addition to regular Friday garbage pickups on
May 6 and May 13 in California Borough.
Residential recyclables may be dropped off
May 4-6 in the borough parking lot on Second
Street. Electronic items also will be collected for
recycling on May 4 in the borough lot. There is
no fee for dropping off recyclables and
electronics.
John McGarvey, manager of County
Hauling Corp. of Belle Vernon, said the
program is intended to promote electronic
recycling and improve the borough’s appearance
during the time when many students are
vacating their off-campus residences.
“Everyone wants a clean and attractive
community,” he said. “We hope students take
advantage of this program. This should really
help keep the area cleaner and even safer.”
Residential recyclables include metal cans,
glass bottles, newspapers and glossy inserts. No
magazines or telephone books will be collected.
There is no need to sort the recyclables, but all
containers should be emptied and rinsed well
before recycling.
All electronic equipment will be accepted,
unless it contains radioactive, biohazard or
other hazardous waste. Items such as computer
monitors and hard drives, CD players, cell
phones, VCRs, microwave ovens and laptop
computers will be accepted.
“It’s important to get the word out about
this,” said Barry Niccolai, Cal U’s dean for
residence and off-campus student life. “With
strong participation, this project will go a long
way to enhance our community and promote
green initiatives.”
For more information about the program, contact
County Hauling at 724-929-7694.
PASSHE Extends Contracts
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mode of operation, he continues to energetically
and enthusiastically improve this University,”
said Leo Krantz, chairman of Cal U’s Council
of Trustees. “I believe this University is very
fortunate to have President Armenti at the
helm.”
Chancellor Cavanaugh was appointed to lead
the State System in July 2008. During his nearly
three-year tenure, the PASSHE universities have
experienced record enrollment growth and an
increase in programs accredited by professional
organizations.
“Through his focus on student success, Dr.
Cavanaugh … has emerged as one of the leading
voices in higher education in the
Commonwealth,” said Marie Conley, chair of
the Board’s Human Resources Committee.
“(He) also has positioned the State System
universities as the educational institutions of
choice in the Commonwealth.”
Campus BRIEFS
Academic
Excellence Days
Hundreds of children are expected to participate in the Pike Run Fishing Festival on Saturday to try their luck at landing a trophy fish.
Kids Fish for Free at Festival
Y
oung anglers can try their luck at the 16th
annual Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival, set for
8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23 at Rotary Park, off Route
88 (Third Street) in California.
The free event is open to boys and girls ages 15 and
younger. Children ages 12 and younger must be
accompanied by a parent, guardian or other responsible
adult.
Participants may bring their own fishing gear, or
they can borrow equipment from a Cal U student
volunteer as part of the state Fish and Boat
Commission’s Borrow-A-Rod-and-Reel program.
The Pike Run Fishing Festival Committee will stock
the stream with nearly 800 rainbow, brook and golden
trout, some as big as 24 inches. As it has done in the
past, the committee will provide entertainment and food
for the event.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. Besides excellent
fishing, participants can look forward to family-friendly
games, raffles, fishing contests and many other activities.
The festival closes with a weigh-in, prizes and the
awarding of trophies.
Youngsters are encouraged to help stock the stream
at 2 p.m. April 22, the official date of Earth Day 2011.
The fishing festival is co-sponsored by Cal U’s
Student Government, the Department of Earth
Sciences’ parks and recreation program and the Cal U
Eco Learning Community, in cooperation with the
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the California
Rotary Club, the Borough of California and the
California Borough Recreation Authority.
Dr. John Confer, the faculty adviser for this event,
says the festival has attracted as many as 200 youths in
each of the past five years.
“Everyone involved in the event learns about
environmental stewardship,” said of the Cal U Earth
Sciences Department.
In addition to introducing children to fishing, “this is
excellent experience in community involvement for the
college students who work the event,” he said.
For more information, call Confer at 724-938-4211,
send e-mail to confer@calou.edu or visit the Pike Run
Youth Fishing Festival Facebook page or website,
http://workforce.calu.edu/confer/PRYFF .
Board Approves
Arabic Degree
To showcase the talents of faculty and
students, the Faculty Professional
Development Committee will present the
fifth annual Academic Excellence Days this
Wednesday and Thursday.
This year’s theme is “The Scholarship of
Teaching and Learning.”
A variety of activities designed to
stimulate academic excellence will take place
from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day in the
Performance Center. Dozens of faculty and
student presentations will be given during the
two-day event.
Attendees will have the opportunity to
win a USB flash drive at every presentation.
In addition, attendees will have the
opportunity to win an iPad that will be given
away each day.
Cal U vocal groups will perform from
noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, and student artwork
will be on display both days.
For more information and each day’s
schedule, contact the FPDC office at
724-938-4505 or e-mail fpdc@calu.edu .
Pick Your Favorite
Robot ‘Hits’
Visit the Cal U homepage, www.calu.edu ,
to see highlights from the BotsIQ competition
held on campus earlier this month and to
rank the robot clashes.
BotsIQ asks students to design and build
robots that meet one-on-one in a gladiatorstyle contest. Supported by industry partners,
the contest builds skills in science, math,
engineering and technology.
Visitors can vote for their Top 10 favorite
robot “hits” once a day through April 29.
Read the Journal
The online Journal is easier to read! Just
click on “News” at the top of the Cal U
homepage, www.calu.edu , then choose
“Cal U Journal” to see the current edition in
its new format or review past editions from
2011.
Mandell Honored With
Lifetime Achievement Award
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other PASSHE universities, and to working with the U.S.
State Department, the Department of Justice and other state
and local agencies that have identified Arabic as a critical
language,” he said.
The online degree program also is appropriate for
individuals who wish to work within
Arab-American communities, or who
have friends or business colleagues in
the Middle East. In addition, Cencich
anticipates interest from secondgeneration Arab-Americans who wish
to learn more about their family’s
language and culture.
Odeese Khalil, who currently
teaches Arabic I and Arabic II in faceto-face classes at Cal U, developed the
program and will serve as program
Odeese Khalil
coordinator. A native speaker of Arabic,
she also will teach courses in the new program, which is
expected to begin in the Fall 2011 semester.
The curriculum will follow the guidelines of the
American Council for Teaching of Foreign Language,
providing students with the foundation to become certified
interpreters.
Partnerships also have been established with two
international universities, including the University of
Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, to further expand
learning opportunities for students who enroll in the
program.
retail stores operation, including sales volume in
excess of $1.5 billion, profitability, merchandise
presentation and human resource development.
A frequent speaker at business conferences
throughout the country, Mandell has delivered
talks at the National Retail Federation, the
Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and the Harvard Business School, where she also
completed a program for senior executives.
Nevertheless, “receiving this award will always
be one of my greatest achievements,” Mandell
said. “I am proud to say there’s no place like home
– and that’s here at Cal U. I am so grateful for this
honor.”
In a special address delivered to students,
alumni, family members and other well-wishers in
the Performance Center, Mandell said her Cal U
experience and her family’s support were the
foundation of her success.
“I embraced my studies in liberal arts full
force,” she said. “My degree gave me a broad base
of knowledge and the confidence that I could
succeed.”.
Growing up with three “lttle brothers” helped
her to advance in a male-dominated workplace,
Mandell added.
“It was very challenging for women in the late
1960s and ‘70s. The world was very different.
Usually, women didn’t go into the operations and
financial end of the business. They became buyers
or merchants, which are wonderful careers. But I
wanted the nuts-and-bolts component. I’d like to
think I helped pave the way for women moving
into executive positions at Talbots.”
In fact, the current President/CEO of Talbots
is Trudy F. Sullivan, a woman Mandell described
as “a dear friend.”
At Cal U, Mandell has been a strong proponent
of gender equity, both within the faculty and
especially in athletics.
“Gender equity has always been near and dear
to my heart,” she said. “Gender should never
factor into the equation of talent, ability and
opportunity.
“In every element of your life, it’s your
integrity and your ethics that define you,” she told
the audience. “We are most defined not by what
we do but by who we are. As Abraham Lincoln
said, ‘Whatever you are, be a good one.’”
Since leaving Talbots, Mandell said she is
enjoying “Act II” of her career, which includes
work as a retail consultant. She also is secretary of
the board of directors for the Foundation for
California University and a member of the Board
of Presidential Advisors.
“Regardless of how the next acts in my life
unfold, there will always be a commitment to Cal
U and it will always be a big part of my life,” she
said. “We must give back in recognition of all we
have been afforded.”
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THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
THE CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY FORUM
April 19, 2011
4:00 p.m, LRC Auditorium
TENTATIVE AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
IV. MINUTES OF
MARCH 15, 2011
(Approved by e-mail ballot – refer to Forum
website or Public Folders in Outlook)
V. MINUTES OF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Informational Only – Minutes of April 5, 2011)
VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S
REPORT
A. Miscellaneous Information
Forum Meeting dates 2011/2012:
September 6, 2011
October 4, 2011
November 1, 2011
December 6, 2011
January 24, 2012
February 21, 2012
March 20, 2012
April 17, 2012
B. Notice of Executive
Committee Meeting: August 30, 2011 –
University Community Welcome
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. INTERPELLATION
MOTION: That the Forum extends its
gratitude to the students who served on the
Forum – Brittany Balaz, Jessica Bettilyon,
Alexandra Brooks, Jacqueline Davis, Candice
Kmetz, Darla Kurnal, Sarah Scholar,
Marguerite Smith, Cory Stoner, Mike Wagner,
Taylor Williams – whose service to the Forum
will end with this meeting.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next FORUM Meeting September 6, 2011
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MARCH 15, 2011 / 4:00 p.m., LRC Auditorium
APPROVED MINUTES
The California University Forum met
in regular session Tuesday, March
15, 2011, in the LRC Auditorium.
Presiding Officer Hoover called the
meeting order at 4:05 p.m.
The following senators were in
attendance:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Ms. Brittany Balaz
Dr. Bill Biddington
Dr. Jane Bonari
Ms. Alexander Brooks
Ms. Roberta Busha
Mr. Craig Butzine
Dr. Leonard Colelli
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Ms. Fran Fayish
Prof. Barbara Hess
Ms. Candice Kmetz
Dr. Kevin Koury
Dr. Charles Mance
Dr. Tom Mueller
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Susan Ryan
Ms. Sarah Scholar
Mr. Gary Seelye
Mr. Cory Stoner
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Mr. Mike Wagner
Dr. Tom Wickham
Ms. Taylor Williams
Dr. Brian Wood
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
The following were also in
attendance:
Mr. Douglas Hoover, Presiding
Officer
Mr. Loring Prest, Parliamentarian
Mrs. Dana Turcic, Recording
Secretary
The following senators were absent:
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Ms. Jessica Bettilyon
Ms. Betsy Clark
Ms. Jacqueline Davis
Mr. Shane Fox
Ms. Geraldine Jones
Mr. Keith Kappel
Ms. Darla Kurnal
Dr. Sean Madden
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Dr. Michael Slaven
Ms. Marguerite Smith
Mr. Robert Thorn
The agenda was presented,
approved and the meeting
proceeded
Presiding Officer Hoover stated that
the approved Forum minutes of
February 15, 2011 are available on
the Forum website
( http://www.calu.edu/facultystaff/administration/forum/index.htm )
or Public Folders in the Microsoft
Outlook. The executive committee
meeting of March 1, 2011 was
canceled.
Presiding Officer’s Report
Presiding Officer Hoover noted the
next executive committee meeting
will be held on Tuesday, April 5,
2011 in Room 408 of the Manderino
Library and the University
Community is welcome to attend.
Public Comments
There were no public comments
offered at this time.
Interpellation
There were no questions offered at
this time.
Academic Policy Committee’s
Review/Recommendation
regarding Decision Making
Process for English Composition
John Cencich, Chair of the
Academic Policy Committee,
presented the following response
regarding the decision making
process for English composition:
The Academic Policy Committee of
the University Forum acknowledges
the concerns addressed in the
Senate resolution and expresses its
gratitude to the Faculty Senate for its
sincere consideration of the writing
curriculum. However, since there are
ongoing efforts currently underway
to address the writing curriculum by
different university groups, the
Committee
believes
it
is
unnecessary at this time to make
any statements concerning the
temporary substitutions, other than
such
substitutions
are
an
appropriate means of fulfilling the
General Education requirements
until permanent changes are made
to the writing curriculum by way of a
collaborative process.
The Committee commends the
ongoing efforts currently underway
to address the writing curriculum,
believing
they
represent
collaborative
decision-making
processes, including: (1) the current
review of the process of making
curriculum changes by the University
Curriculum Committee; and (2) the
present efforts of the dean of the
College of Liberal Arts in working
collaboratively with the English
Department on the issue relating
directly with English Composition. In
the event the concerns have not
been adequately addressed after
these two processes have run their
course, the Committee is of the view
that the Faculty Senate should
renew their concerns through
the governance process.
New Business
There was no new business offered
at this time.
Announcements/Adjournment
Presiding Officer Hoover noted the
next Forum meeting will be held on
April 19, 2011. There being no
further business, Presiding Officer
Hoover adjourned the meeting at
4:15 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Mrs. Dana
Turcic, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED BY
MAJORITY VIA E-MAIL BALLOT.
Berger Named Coach of Year
A
fter guiding Cal U’s College Hockey East (CHE)
men’s hockey team to 28 wins and an
appearance in the national semifinals, Justin
Berger was named the American Collegiate Hockey
Association’s Division III Coach of the Year.
Senior defenseman Nick Posa and forward Ryan
Jones, a graduate student, received ACHA first- and
second-team All-American honors, respectively.
“While our team came up a little short of winning
the national championship, these are impressive
individual honors,” said Jamison Roth, general manager
for Cal U hockey and director of sports clubs for the
University. “Our CHE team has clearly established itself
as one of the top teams in the country.”
Cal U fields two men’s hockey team and one
women’s team. All are club sports.
The Vulcans won a fifth consecutive CHE
championship and their second straight ACHA Atlantic
Region crown last season. Cal U won two of four games
at the national tournament in Holland, Mich., and lost
two in overtime.
Posa and Jones also were named to the national alltourney team. In December, Berger, Posa and Jones also
were named to the ACHA II Select Team, which
competed in Europe.
Berger completed his sixth year as the Vulcans’ head
coach last month .
“He’s a very good coach who knows how to get the
best out of you,” said Jones. “He is not a rah-rah kind of
coach, but he knows the game well and pushes all the
right buttons.”
Cal’s CHE hockey team has competed in five of the
past seven ACHA National Tournaments. The team
ended the season with 28 wins.
Raising championship trophies has been a common
occurrence for the Cal U hockey team under head coach
Justin Berger. The 2010-2011 Vulcans won 28 games, a
fifth straight league title and reached the national
semifinals.
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