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Soccer
Facility
Praised at
Dedication
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From left to right: Richard Miller, of Summit Development; Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr.; Anthony Payiavlas, of
AVI FoodSystems Inc.; and Washington County Commissioners Lawrence Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Bracken
Burns break ground at the site of the new Hampton Inn and Suites at the California Technology Park.
President: Hotel is ‘Win-Win’
P
resident Angelo Armenti, Jr. calls a new hotel in
California Borough a “true win-win” for both the
Washington County business community and Cal U.
President Armenti, a member of the Redevelopment
Authority of Washington County, joined state legislators,
county commissioners, authority members, local officials and
members of the business community at groundbreaking
ceremonies for a Hampton Inn and Suites hotel at California
Technology Park, about 2 miles from the Cal U campus.
“I have no doubt that this hotel will make a positive
impact on our University — and that Cal U will be a driving
factor in filling rooms at the Hampton Inn and Suites,” the
President said.
The families of prospective and current students will
appreciate being able to find lodgings so close to the school,
he said.
“The project is especially welcome as the University
prepares to open the Cal U Convocation Center and expand
its executive conferencing services. Having a hotel within a
few minutes’ drive from the Convocation Center certainly will
add to its appeal.”
The 4-story, 84-room hotel will be built on a 5-acre parcel
in the technology park, off Malden Road near the Cal-Ed
Credit Union building. It will include 3,000 square feet of
banquet space. Total cost is estimated at $10.2 million.
Bill McGowen, executive director of the redevelopment
authority, noted that a separate restaurant also may be added
at the technology park.
Also speaking at the groundbreaking were representatives
of California Hotel Associates Inc., a partnership that
includes Summit Development and a management team from
AVI FoodSystems Inc.
AVI, a family-owned business based in Warren, Ohio,
— Continued on page 2
he dedication of the new
Phillipsburg Soccer Facility added
an extra kick to Family Weekend
activities on Sept. 24.
In between Cal U’s nationally ranked
soccer teams’ conference victories over
East Stroudsburg, the University held a
brief dedication ceremony for the stateof-the-art facility.
The $4.4 million soccer complex is
located on Orchard Street, just three
blocks from the main campus. It includes
a new artificial turf field, a programmable lighting system, a multi-sport electronic scoreboard, and renovated locker
rooms, bleachers, press box, restrooms
and concession stand.
“In Brazil, they call soccer ‘the beautiful game,’” said Cal U President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. “Now we have a beautiful
place for both our men and women to
play.
“We believe that our students deserve
not only a great education, but also a
world-class campus. With this soccer
facility, we’ve truly given them our best.”
During the construction phase, men’s
soccer coach Dennis Laskey said the
facility would be the finest in the eastern
United States. The Vulcans began playing
at the new complex Sept. 7, and his positive opinion has been validated, the coach
said.
— Continued on page 3
‘Kids Talk Democracy’ to Mark Constitution Day
C
al U students, faculty and some
proud parents filled Old Main
Chapel Sept. 20 to hear a panel
of sixth-graders help the Cal U
community observe Constitution Day
with “Kids Talk Democracy II.”
President Angelo Armenti, Jr.
welcomed the students, who attend Ben
Franklin Elementary School in
Uniontown, Pa.
“When leaders in Washington talk
about the big issues of the day — things
like taxes and budget deficits and new
legislation — they often mention the
impact of these policies on their children
and grandchildren,” the President said.
“This morning we’re going to hear
directly from that younger generation.”
Dr. Holly Diehl, an associate
professor in the Department of Early,
Middle and Special Education, served as
moderator for the event. It was modeled
after a similar panel videotaped last year.
Diehl led the children through a
series of politically themed questions
ranging from “What do you want to be
Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. greets Ben Franklin Elementary School students (from
left to right) Jenna, Rylee and Maeve during the ‘Kids Talk Democracy II’ Constitution Day
event in Old Main Chapel.
when you grow up?” to “What does it
mean to live in a democracy?”
“I want to be a police officer when I
grow up, because I enjoy helping people
and seeing people happy to have
someone save their lives,” answered
Jeffrey.
The young students, who were
identified only by their first names, gave
complex answers that were sometimes
insightful and even inspiring.
“Democracy means to be able to live
in a place not ruled by a particular
person,” said Noah. “It is a system of
checks and balances. It is freedom.”
When asked about the meaning of
freedom of speech, Peyton responded,
“Freedom of speech means you can say
what you want, but it is not right to go
around and say bad words.”
Of course, some of the children’s
answers drew laughs from the audience.
“I would like to be the president of
the United States, because he can do
things that others can’t, like take Air
Force One to the beach,” Kylee said.
Lauren said she would not like to be
the president because “I wouldn’t want
to do all that paperwork.”
Despite their light-hearted comments,
the children were well aware of high gas
prices, and several spoke about war and
saving the environment.
— Continued on page 2
Grayson Speaks to Cal U Men United
I
n a stirring, heartfelt keynote address,
the Rev. Glenn Grayson challenged
Cal U Men United members to use
their talents to make their mark as they
work toward a college degree.
The father of Jeron Grayson, who
was fatally shot last year in California
Borough, Grayson was the special guest
at the Sept. 22 kick-off dinner for Cal U
Men United, now in its second year.
The organization provides
mentorship, career-planning activities,
social events and workshops to address
the needs of men of color on campus.
The group’s mission is to support the
growth, development and achievement of
young men of color as they strive to
become men of character prepared to
take an active role in the global
community.
The idea for a mentoring group came
from Dr. Lisa McBride in the Office of
Social Equity, with support from Cal U
President Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Cal U Men United meetings began
Sept. 27. The group will meet at 11 a.m.
every other Tuesday in Duda Hall, Room
103.
“It wasn’t easy to make the journey
here,” said Grayson, the pastor of Wesley
Center A.M.E. Zion Church in
Pittsburgh. He also founded The Center
that C.A.R.E.S. (Children/Adults,
Recreational and Educational Services),
which serves families in Pittsburgh’s Hill
District.
“I solicit your prayers; it is not an
easy task. But we are here to present a
word to Cal U Men United — you who
look like my son — to urge you to make
Shown with Cal U’s Dr. Lisa McBride, the Rev. Glenn Grayson challenged Cal U Men United
members to use their talents to make their marks as they work toward college degrees.
your mark. There is great work for you to
do.”
Grayson also discussed the
importance of character development.
“Reputation is what you came here
with; character is what you go away with.
Reputation is what you’re supposed to
be; character is what you are.
“My son had character, and he made
an impact on the sands of time.”
He continued: “You have been given
a chance beyond all odds. You’re
enrolled! You must impact your
community and your family.”
Grayson said his son was known to
friends and family as “Li’l G,” a
nickname that now resonates with a
deeper meaning.
“G stands for ‘Never Touch a Gun,’”
he said, as he invited those in the
audience who would stand by that pledge
to take and wear wristbands imprinted
with that statement.
Before Grayson’s remarks, guests
heard from University President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. and Anthony Kane, a
member of Cal U Men United.
President Armenti urged the students
to use the Cal U Men United support
system to be successful at school, and
then to help others.
“Some day when you hang your
diploma on the wall, you’ll look back on
your college career and hopefully you’ll
decide to pay it forward to another
promising young person,” President
Armenti said.
Kane urged his fellow students to take
advantage of the resources that Cal U
Men United can provide.
“The program is designed to help us
succeed, so that more graduate than drop
out. If you have a problem, we’re here to
help.
“We want to be someone and get
somewhere.”
For more information about Cal U Men
United, contact the Office of Social Equity at
724-938-4014.
Paper Looks at
Argentinean Cinema
D
r. Marinna Pensa, assistant professor of
Spanish in the Department of Modern
Languages and Cultures, presented a
paper on Argentinean cinema at the 24th annual
Pennsylvania Foreign Language Conference.
Hosted by Duquesne University, the conference
was held Sept. 23-24 at the Radisson Hotel
Pittsburgh, in Green Tree. Her paper was titled
“Caballos salvajes: Escape, salvation and the two
Argentinas.”
Dr. Marinna Pensa
Pensa’s primary field of research is Latin
American theater, but she is developing a secondary interest in
Argentinean cinema. She published a paper on that subject last year.
“I always look to incorporate findings from my theater and
cinema research into my courses, and I encourage our students to
work on these genres,” said Pensa, who teaches Latin American
literature at Cal U.
She thanked Dr. Mohammed Yamba and the College of Liberal
Arts for supporting her attendance at the conference.
Kids Talk Democracy
— Continued on page 2
They told the audience that children’s opinions matter.
“I wish adults knew that all kids have ideas and a purpose in the
world,” Kizzy said.
Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S.
Constitution. Institutions that receive federal funds are required by
law to observe the holiday each year.
Many Cal U students at this year’s celebration said they were
impressed with the children’s level of understanding.
“They were more insightful than I thought sixth-graders would
be. They seem to have a good heart and lots of ideas,” said senior
accounting major Michael Harvey. “I am excited about the future,
and think the next generation will be just fine.”
Organized by the American Democracy Project, the program was cosponsored by the Office of the President; Academic Affairs/Office of the
Provost; the College of Education and Human Services; the College of
Liberal Arts; the Department of Early, Middle and Special Education; and
the Department of History and Political Science.
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The artist’s rendering of the Hampton Inn and Suites hotel, which will be built at California Technology Park
about 2 miles from the Cal U campus.
President: Hotel a ‘Win-Win’
— Continued from page 1
provides dining services at Cal U and more
than 600 other locations.
“AVI’s relationship with Cal U has value
beyond business,” said the company’s president
and CEO, Anthony Payiavlas. Acknowledging
President Armenti as a mentor, he thanked the
California-area community “for allowing my
family the privilege and honor of becoming
part of your family.”
Construction of the hotel is expected to be
complete in fall 2012.
Cal U alumni were among the government
officials who spoke at the ceremony. Lawrence
Maggi ’79, chairman of the Washington
County Board of Commissioners, praised the
cooperation between borough, county, state
and federal government that resulted in funding
for the project. State Rep. Peter J. Daley II ’72,
’75 described the decades-long process of
turning the former farmland into a thriving
industrial park. Both are members of the
University’s Council of Trustees.
Also addressing the audience were county
commissioners Bracken Burns and Diana Irey
Vaughan, and state Sen. Richard Kasunic. The
Rev. Jana Quisenberry provided the invocation
and benediction, the Mon Valley Leathernecks
presented the colors, and Cal U singing groups
Acappella Stella and Vulcanize provided music,
including an a cappella version of “Hotel
California.”
“Adding appropriate infrastructure and wellplanned amenities can only make Washington
County a better place to live, to work, to learn
and to visit,” President Armenti said.
“I look forward to working hand in hand
with the borough, the county’s business
community, and with California Hotel
Associates to make this hotel a true ‘winwin.’”
Students, Staff Hear President’s Message
I
n his fall 2011 “State of the
University” address, President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. assured students they
would always be the University’s most
important stakeholders.
Cal U staff, he said, plays a
significant role in helping them succeed.
Separate convocations for staff and
students were held Sept. 19-20 in the
Performance Center.
The President’s talks echoed his Aug.
30 presentation to faculty.
Despite this year’s steep decline in
state funding, President Armenti remains
confident that Cal U will continue to
meet the PASSHE mission of providing
the highest quality education at the
lowest possible cost to students, while
accomplishing the University’s mission of
building character and careers.
Cal U’s three greatest goals remain
student achievement and success,
institutional excellence, and community
service, he said.
The President urged both students
and staff to focus on their “circle of
influence” rather than fretting about
outside forces they cannot change.
“This is a place of opportunity that
remains strong and vibrant whatever the
future may bring,” he said, noting that
the University is nearly 160 years old.
“We put the students first, because
our success comes from your success.
We’re betting on you to succeed.”
The President praised the staff for its
Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. addresses students at convocation Sept. 20 in the
Performance Center.
role in Cal U’s ongoing progress,
announcing that enrollment has increased
for a 14th consecutive year. Staff
members were given a packet of
brochures so they can see how
prospective students are being introduced
to the University.
“You can help us recruit good
students and be thinking of ways to make
this place better,” President Armenti said.
“This is a beautiful campus, and you
have a lot to be grateful for. I thank you
for the success and recognition we receive
daily because of what you do.”
In his talks the President emphasized
two ongoing initiatives: Cal U Fusion and
the Cal U Leader for Life program.
He announced the start of a Teaching
and Learning Center that will help
faculty use mobile technology and
“smart” classrooms as effective tools for
education.
“We are not limiting ourselves to
certain technologies,” the President said.
“They are all amazing, each has a role to
play, and the overall Cal U Fusion
initiative gives the University a
competitive advantage.”
Pointing to Cal U’s status as the first
FranklinCovey Leadership University, he
noted the benefits of student and staff
participation in the Cal U Leader for Life
leadership development process.
“When our students go for an
interview and have a Leader for Life
certificate as part of their Activities
Transcript, employers are going to be
very impressed, because no other
students in the world will be able to claim
that.”
Staff members who complete the
training will become role models. “The
leadership program gives every member
of our campus community the
opportunity to become an effective
leader,” he said.
In other business, President Armenti
said he expects the Convocation Center
to be “substantially completed” by Oct.
15. Both the men’s and women’s
basketball teams should start playing
games there in November. A grand
opening event will be held in spring, once
the weather is conducive to travel and the
facility’s technology is fully operational.
“It’s going to be magnificent,”
President Armenti said. “Your hearts will
swell with pride.”
Mission Day
XIII Oct. 26
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Celebrating the dedication of the Phillipsburg Soccer Facility are (from left to right) Joe Reginella, of Reginella Construction Co.; architect
Dave Hohman, of Pennoni Associates Inc.; head men’s soccer coach Dennis Laskey; Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr.; head women’s
soccer coach Al Alvine; women’s team captain Kayla Klimasko; Acting Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Nancy Pinardi; and SAI Board
of Directors President Michael R. Wagner.
New Soccer Facility Praised
— Continued from page 1
“It’s really been everything we had hoped for and more.
One of the coaches from another team we played actually
thanked me for letting them play on it and said it was an
unbelievable experience. It’s fantastic.”
The women’s soccer team, which entered the Family
Weekend games ranked No. 2 in the nation, now has a
national-caliber facility suitable for hosting NCAA tournaments.
“This is a great day for our soccer teams and for the Cal
U family,” said Al Alvine, the team’s fifth-year head coach.
“This facility shows how hard work can pay off. We are fortunate here to have a great tradition that continues to inspire
us to always give more on the playing field, in the classroom
and in life.”
Team captains Charles Dagnal and Kayla Klimasko
thanked President Armenti and voiced their appreciation for
the support of both students and alumni.
Other speakers at the dedication were Michael R.
Wagner, president of the SAI board of directors; Joe
Reginella, of Reginella Construction Co.; and Dave
Hohman, senior landscape architect with Pennoni
Associates Inc.
Senior goalkeeper Paula Jackson, a 2010 second-team
Daktronics All-American, said she believes the new facility
gives Cal a distinct home-field advantage.
“Other teams are impressed when they come here now,
but it also shows them they are facing a team and a school
that are totally committed to being successful,” said
Jackson, who was third in the nation with a 0.34 goals
against average last fall. “Everything about this is first class,
and we are proud of it.”
While the Vulcans looked to the future, the Dunlevy
Redbirds remembered the past, holding their annual reunion
as part of the festivities. Redbirds Day recognizes former
players and coaches from the Mon Valley Youth Soccer
Association, which got its start in 1978 in the small town of
Dunlevy.
Many of those players and coaches also contributed to
the Cal U soccer program.
Nearly 100 Redbirds attended the reunion, including 12
members of the1965 junior team that won the West Penn
Cup championship. Among that group was Domenick
DiBernardi, now the oldest living former Dunlevy player.
“This is just beautiful,” he said of the new facility.
aytime classes will be cancelled
Oct. 26 so all members of the
campus community can discuss the
notion that “education is a self-organizing
system.”
That’s the topic for this year’s Mission
Day, when faculty, staff and students gather
as equals to discuss an idea of importance
to the campus community.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Sugata
Mitra, professor of educational technology
in the School of Education, Communication
and Language Sciences at Newcastle
University in the United Kingdom.
His well-known “hole in the wall”
project, and other research, informs his
assertion that students who are given
appropriate resources and technology will
teach themselves and learn from one
another.
Visit the Cal U website for links to videos
about Dr. Sugata Mitra’s work. Watch for more
information about Mission Day XIII at
www.calu.edu .
Volunteers Needed
to Pack Birthing Kits
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olunteers are encouraged to help
faculty members from the
Department of Nursing and
representatives of the Zonta Club of
Washington County pack birthing kits from
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday in the Natali Student
Center’s Performance Center.
On Oct. 1 volunteers collected supplies
at the Kara Alumni House. They will
create kits for women in foreign countries
who lack basic health-care services. Simple
items such as soap, cord, plastic sheeting,
gauze and latex gloves will provide safer,
healthier birthing environments.
For more information, contact Judy
Byers and the Department of Nursing at
724-938-5739 or e-mail byers@calu.edu .
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THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
THE CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY FORUM
Oct. 4, 2011
4:00 p.m, Dixon Room 327
TENTATIVE AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
IV. MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
(Approved by e-mail ballot –
refer to Forum website or Public
Folders in Outlook)
V. MINUTES OF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Informational Only – Minutes
September 20, 2011)
VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S
REPORT
A. Miscellaneous Information
B. Notice of Executive Committee
Meeting: October 18, 2011 –
University Community Welcome
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. INTERPELLATION
Motion:
Establish a committee to review the
constitution and recommend changes
for the Forum’s consideration; the
committee to be made up of the
following: Loring Prest,
Parliamentarian; Sean Madden,
Faculty Senator; Walter Harris,
Student Senator (Student Government
President) and two additional senators.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 / 4:00 p.m., Dixon Room 327
APPROVED MINUTES
The California University
Forum met in regular
session Tuesday,
September 7, 2010, in
Dixon Room 327.
Presiding Officer Hoover
called the meeting order at
4:05 p.m.
The following senators were
in attendance:
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Ms. Cary Banner
Mr. Nicholas Battista
Dr. Bill Biddington
Dr. Jane Bonari
Ms. Roberta Busha
Mr. Craig Butzine
Dr. Leonard Colelli
Ms. Lena Danka
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Ms. Fran Fayish
Mr. Yancey Goshorn
Ms. Autumn Harris
Prof. Barbara Hess
Ms. Geraldine Jones
Dr. Kevin Koury
Dr. Sean Madden
Ms. Morgan O’Rourke
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Carrie Rosengart
Mr. Gary Seelye
Dr. Craig Smith
Mr. Jacob Smith
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Dr. Tom Wickham
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
The following were also in
attendance:
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next FORUM Meeting
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Mr. Douglas Hoover,
Presiding Officer
Mr. Loring Prest,
Parliamentarian
Mrs. Dana Turcic,
Recording Secretary
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The following senators were
IX. NEW BUSINESS
absent:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Ms. Janelle Brewer
Ms. Betsy Clark
Dr. John Confer
Mr. Walter Harris, III
Mr. Shane Fox
Ms. Darla Kurnal
Dr. Charles Mance
Mr. Donny Marszalek
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Mr. Robert Thorn
Dr. Brian Wood
The agenda was presented,
approved and the meeting
proceeded
Presiding Officer Hoover
stated that the approved
Forum minutes of April 19,
2011 are available on the
Forum website
( http://www.calu.edu/
faculty-staff/administration/
forum/index.htm ) or Public
Folders in the Microsoft
Outlook. A hard copy of the
executive committee
minutes of August 30, 2011
is included in the senators’
packets for informational
purposes.
Presiding Officer’s Report
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted the next executive
committee meeting will be
held on Tuesday,
September 20, 2011 in
Room 408 of the Manderino
Library and the University
Community is welcome to
attend.
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted that President
Armenti’s response to
Motion 2011-86 was
included as an attachment
in the senators’ packets:
University President
May 6, 2011
Mr. Douglas Hoover,
Presiding Officer
California University Forum
There were no public
comments offered at this
time.
Dear Mr. Hoover:
Interpellation
This is in response to the
motion passed at the April
20, 2011, meeting of the
California University Forum,
as follows:
Senator Madden
commented on the number
of attendees and is hopeful
that the momentum will
continue throughout the
academic year.
Public Comments
Motion #2011-86:
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.
New Business
I approve this
recommendation for the
Forum to extend its
gratitude to the
aforementioned students
who served on the Forum
for the 2010-11 academic
year. They have served
their student constituents
well as Forum senators,
and we offer to them our
heartfelt gratitude.
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted the next Forum
meeting will be held on
October 4, 2011. There
being no further business,
Presiding Officer Hoover
adjourned the meeting at
4:18 p.m.
Please contact me if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
Angelo Armenti, Jr.
President Armenti
encouraged the new
senators to review the
Forum Constitution and Bylaws in order to gain a
better understanding of the
powers and responsibilities
of the Forum.
Announcements/
Adjournment
Minutes submitted by Mrs.
Dana Turcic, Recording
Secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED BY
MAJORITY VIA E-MAIL
BALLOT.
Cybercrime Expertise Sought in Europe
D
r. Joseph Schwerha, associate professor in
the Department of Business and Economics,
will be a speaker at the fall 2011 Council of
Europe Octopus Conference on Cooperation Against
Cybercrime in Strasbourg, France.
The conference will be held Nov. 21-23.
At the request of the Council of Europe,
Schwerha drafted an article titled “Conditions and
Safeguards under Article 15 of the Council of
Europe Convention on Cybercrime: Interpretation
and the United States Perspective.”
According to a U.S. Department of Justice
website, the council “consists of 47 member states,
including all of the members of the European
Union. It was established in 1949 primarily as a
forum to uphold and strengthen human rights, and
to promote democracy and the rule of law in
Europe.”
Article 15 of the council’s convention addresses
conditions and safeguards to protect human rights
and liberties, such as privacy.
This is a field Schwerha knows well: He is among
only a few U.S. scholars named to the panel of
experts for the Council of Europe’s Economic Crime
Program. Schwerha serves as an expert on legal
issues involved with investigating the criminal abuse
of computers and computer networks.
At Cal U, Schwerha teaches all aspects of
business law, as well as issues related to privacy,
cybercrime and information law.
When he’s not teaching he concentrates on
TraceEvidence LLC, a consulting business focused
on computer forensics, privacy and e-discovery.
A prosecutor for more than eight years, Schwerha
has prosecuted computer crimes at both the state and
national levels. He is the author or co-author of
numerous articles and book chapters, and he has
written a book about managing cyber-liability risks.
Schwerha also has taught for many
organizations, including the U.S. Department of
Commerce, the National District Attorneys
Association, the FBI, the National White Collar
Crime Center, the American Bar Association and the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
Dr. Joseph Schwerha will travel to France in November to discuss
cybercrime at a Council of Europe conference.
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Soccer
Facility
Praised at
Dedication
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From left to right: Richard Miller, of Summit Development; Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr.; Anthony Payiavlas, of
AVI FoodSystems Inc.; and Washington County Commissioners Lawrence Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Bracken
Burns break ground at the site of the new Hampton Inn and Suites at the California Technology Park.
President: Hotel is ‘Win-Win’
P
resident Angelo Armenti, Jr. calls a new hotel in
California Borough a “true win-win” for both the
Washington County business community and Cal U.
President Armenti, a member of the Redevelopment
Authority of Washington County, joined state legislators,
county commissioners, authority members, local officials and
members of the business community at groundbreaking
ceremonies for a Hampton Inn and Suites hotel at California
Technology Park, about 2 miles from the Cal U campus.
“I have no doubt that this hotel will make a positive
impact on our University — and that Cal U will be a driving
factor in filling rooms at the Hampton Inn and Suites,” the
President said.
The families of prospective and current students will
appreciate being able to find lodgings so close to the school,
he said.
“The project is especially welcome as the University
prepares to open the Cal U Convocation Center and expand
its executive conferencing services. Having a hotel within a
few minutes’ drive from the Convocation Center certainly will
add to its appeal.”
The 4-story, 84-room hotel will be built on a 5-acre parcel
in the technology park, off Malden Road near the Cal-Ed
Credit Union building. It will include 3,000 square feet of
banquet space. Total cost is estimated at $10.2 million.
Bill McGowen, executive director of the redevelopment
authority, noted that a separate restaurant also may be added
at the technology park.
Also speaking at the groundbreaking were representatives
of California Hotel Associates Inc., a partnership that
includes Summit Development and a management team from
AVI FoodSystems Inc.
AVI, a family-owned business based in Warren, Ohio,
— Continued on page 2
he dedication of the new
Phillipsburg Soccer Facility added
an extra kick to Family Weekend
activities on Sept. 24.
In between Cal U’s nationally ranked
soccer teams’ conference victories over
East Stroudsburg, the University held a
brief dedication ceremony for the stateof-the-art facility.
The $4.4 million soccer complex is
located on Orchard Street, just three
blocks from the main campus. It includes
a new artificial turf field, a programmable lighting system, a multi-sport electronic scoreboard, and renovated locker
rooms, bleachers, press box, restrooms
and concession stand.
“In Brazil, they call soccer ‘the beautiful game,’” said Cal U President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. “Now we have a beautiful
place for both our men and women to
play.
“We believe that our students deserve
not only a great education, but also a
world-class campus. With this soccer
facility, we’ve truly given them our best.”
During the construction phase, men’s
soccer coach Dennis Laskey said the
facility would be the finest in the eastern
United States. The Vulcans began playing
at the new complex Sept. 7, and his positive opinion has been validated, the coach
said.
— Continued on page 3
‘Kids Talk Democracy’ to Mark Constitution Day
C
al U students, faculty and some
proud parents filled Old Main
Chapel Sept. 20 to hear a panel
of sixth-graders help the Cal U
community observe Constitution Day
with “Kids Talk Democracy II.”
President Angelo Armenti, Jr.
welcomed the students, who attend Ben
Franklin Elementary School in
Uniontown, Pa.
“When leaders in Washington talk
about the big issues of the day — things
like taxes and budget deficits and new
legislation — they often mention the
impact of these policies on their children
and grandchildren,” the President said.
“This morning we’re going to hear
directly from that younger generation.”
Dr. Holly Diehl, an associate
professor in the Department of Early,
Middle and Special Education, served as
moderator for the event. It was modeled
after a similar panel videotaped last year.
Diehl led the children through a
series of politically themed questions
ranging from “What do you want to be
Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. greets Ben Franklin Elementary School students (from
left to right) Jenna, Rylee and Maeve during the ‘Kids Talk Democracy II’ Constitution Day
event in Old Main Chapel.
when you grow up?” to “What does it
mean to live in a democracy?”
“I want to be a police officer when I
grow up, because I enjoy helping people
and seeing people happy to have
someone save their lives,” answered
Jeffrey.
The young students, who were
identified only by their first names, gave
complex answers that were sometimes
insightful and even inspiring.
“Democracy means to be able to live
in a place not ruled by a particular
person,” said Noah. “It is a system of
checks and balances. It is freedom.”
When asked about the meaning of
freedom of speech, Peyton responded,
“Freedom of speech means you can say
what you want, but it is not right to go
around and say bad words.”
Of course, some of the children’s
answers drew laughs from the audience.
“I would like to be the president of
the United States, because he can do
things that others can’t, like take Air
Force One to the beach,” Kylee said.
Lauren said she would not like to be
the president because “I wouldn’t want
to do all that paperwork.”
Despite their light-hearted comments,
the children were well aware of high gas
prices, and several spoke about war and
saving the environment.
— Continued on page 2
Grayson Speaks to Cal U Men United
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n a stirring, heartfelt keynote address,
the Rev. Glenn Grayson challenged
Cal U Men United members to use
their talents to make their mark as they
work toward a college degree.
The father of Jeron Grayson, who
was fatally shot last year in California
Borough, Grayson was the special guest
at the Sept. 22 kick-off dinner for Cal U
Men United, now in its second year.
The organization provides
mentorship, career-planning activities,
social events and workshops to address
the needs of men of color on campus.
The group’s mission is to support the
growth, development and achievement of
young men of color as they strive to
become men of character prepared to
take an active role in the global
community.
The idea for a mentoring group came
from Dr. Lisa McBride in the Office of
Social Equity, with support from Cal U
President Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Cal U Men United meetings began
Sept. 27. The group will meet at 11 a.m.
every other Tuesday in Duda Hall, Room
103.
“It wasn’t easy to make the journey
here,” said Grayson, the pastor of Wesley
Center A.M.E. Zion Church in
Pittsburgh. He also founded The Center
that C.A.R.E.S. (Children/Adults,
Recreational and Educational Services),
which serves families in Pittsburgh’s Hill
District.
“I solicit your prayers; it is not an
easy task. But we are here to present a
word to Cal U Men United — you who
look like my son — to urge you to make
Shown with Cal U’s Dr. Lisa McBride, the Rev. Glenn Grayson challenged Cal U Men United
members to use their talents to make their marks as they work toward college degrees.
your mark. There is great work for you to
do.”
Grayson also discussed the
importance of character development.
“Reputation is what you came here
with; character is what you go away with.
Reputation is what you’re supposed to
be; character is what you are.
“My son had character, and he made
an impact on the sands of time.”
He continued: “You have been given
a chance beyond all odds. You’re
enrolled! You must impact your
community and your family.”
Grayson said his son was known to
friends and family as “Li’l G,” a
nickname that now resonates with a
deeper meaning.
“G stands for ‘Never Touch a Gun,’”
he said, as he invited those in the
audience who would stand by that pledge
to take and wear wristbands imprinted
with that statement.
Before Grayson’s remarks, guests
heard from University President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. and Anthony Kane, a
member of Cal U Men United.
President Armenti urged the students
to use the Cal U Men United support
system to be successful at school, and
then to help others.
“Some day when you hang your
diploma on the wall, you’ll look back on
your college career and hopefully you’ll
decide to pay it forward to another
promising young person,” President
Armenti said.
Kane urged his fellow students to take
advantage of the resources that Cal U
Men United can provide.
“The program is designed to help us
succeed, so that more graduate than drop
out. If you have a problem, we’re here to
help.
“We want to be someone and get
somewhere.”
For more information about Cal U Men
United, contact the Office of Social Equity at
724-938-4014.
Paper Looks at
Argentinean Cinema
D
r. Marinna Pensa, assistant professor of
Spanish in the Department of Modern
Languages and Cultures, presented a
paper on Argentinean cinema at the 24th annual
Pennsylvania Foreign Language Conference.
Hosted by Duquesne University, the conference
was held Sept. 23-24 at the Radisson Hotel
Pittsburgh, in Green Tree. Her paper was titled
“Caballos salvajes: Escape, salvation and the two
Argentinas.”
Dr. Marinna Pensa
Pensa’s primary field of research is Latin
American theater, but she is developing a secondary interest in
Argentinean cinema. She published a paper on that subject last year.
“I always look to incorporate findings from my theater and
cinema research into my courses, and I encourage our students to
work on these genres,” said Pensa, who teaches Latin American
literature at Cal U.
She thanked Dr. Mohammed Yamba and the College of Liberal
Arts for supporting her attendance at the conference.
Kids Talk Democracy
— Continued on page 2
They told the audience that children’s opinions matter.
“I wish adults knew that all kids have ideas and a purpose in the
world,” Kizzy said.
Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S.
Constitution. Institutions that receive federal funds are required by
law to observe the holiday each year.
Many Cal U students at this year’s celebration said they were
impressed with the children’s level of understanding.
“They were more insightful than I thought sixth-graders would
be. They seem to have a good heart and lots of ideas,” said senior
accounting major Michael Harvey. “I am excited about the future,
and think the next generation will be just fine.”
Organized by the American Democracy Project, the program was cosponsored by the Office of the President; Academic Affairs/Office of the
Provost; the College of Education and Human Services; the College of
Liberal Arts; the Department of Early, Middle and Special Education; and
the Department of History and Political Science.
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The artist’s rendering of the Hampton Inn and Suites hotel, which will be built at California Technology Park
about 2 miles from the Cal U campus.
President: Hotel a ‘Win-Win’
— Continued from page 1
provides dining services at Cal U and more
than 600 other locations.
“AVI’s relationship with Cal U has value
beyond business,” said the company’s president
and CEO, Anthony Payiavlas. Acknowledging
President Armenti as a mentor, he thanked the
California-area community “for allowing my
family the privilege and honor of becoming
part of your family.”
Construction of the hotel is expected to be
complete in fall 2012.
Cal U alumni were among the government
officials who spoke at the ceremony. Lawrence
Maggi ’79, chairman of the Washington
County Board of Commissioners, praised the
cooperation between borough, county, state
and federal government that resulted in funding
for the project. State Rep. Peter J. Daley II ’72,
’75 described the decades-long process of
turning the former farmland into a thriving
industrial park. Both are members of the
University’s Council of Trustees.
Also addressing the audience were county
commissioners Bracken Burns and Diana Irey
Vaughan, and state Sen. Richard Kasunic. The
Rev. Jana Quisenberry provided the invocation
and benediction, the Mon Valley Leathernecks
presented the colors, and Cal U singing groups
Acappella Stella and Vulcanize provided music,
including an a cappella version of “Hotel
California.”
“Adding appropriate infrastructure and wellplanned amenities can only make Washington
County a better place to live, to work, to learn
and to visit,” President Armenti said.
“I look forward to working hand in hand
with the borough, the county’s business
community, and with California Hotel
Associates to make this hotel a true ‘winwin.’”
Students, Staff Hear President’s Message
I
n his fall 2011 “State of the
University” address, President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. assured students they
would always be the University’s most
important stakeholders.
Cal U staff, he said, plays a
significant role in helping them succeed.
Separate convocations for staff and
students were held Sept. 19-20 in the
Performance Center.
The President’s talks echoed his Aug.
30 presentation to faculty.
Despite this year’s steep decline in
state funding, President Armenti remains
confident that Cal U will continue to
meet the PASSHE mission of providing
the highest quality education at the
lowest possible cost to students, while
accomplishing the University’s mission of
building character and careers.
Cal U’s three greatest goals remain
student achievement and success,
institutional excellence, and community
service, he said.
The President urged both students
and staff to focus on their “circle of
influence” rather than fretting about
outside forces they cannot change.
“This is a place of opportunity that
remains strong and vibrant whatever the
future may bring,” he said, noting that
the University is nearly 160 years old.
“We put the students first, because
our success comes from your success.
We’re betting on you to succeed.”
The President praised the staff for its
Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. addresses students at convocation Sept. 20 in the
Performance Center.
role in Cal U’s ongoing progress,
announcing that enrollment has increased
for a 14th consecutive year. Staff
members were given a packet of
brochures so they can see how
prospective students are being introduced
to the University.
“You can help us recruit good
students and be thinking of ways to make
this place better,” President Armenti said.
“This is a beautiful campus, and you
have a lot to be grateful for. I thank you
for the success and recognition we receive
daily because of what you do.”
In his talks the President emphasized
two ongoing initiatives: Cal U Fusion and
the Cal U Leader for Life program.
He announced the start of a Teaching
and Learning Center that will help
faculty use mobile technology and
“smart” classrooms as effective tools for
education.
“We are not limiting ourselves to
certain technologies,” the President said.
“They are all amazing, each has a role to
play, and the overall Cal U Fusion
initiative gives the University a
competitive advantage.”
Pointing to Cal U’s status as the first
FranklinCovey Leadership University, he
noted the benefits of student and staff
participation in the Cal U Leader for Life
leadership development process.
“When our students go for an
interview and have a Leader for Life
certificate as part of their Activities
Transcript, employers are going to be
very impressed, because no other
students in the world will be able to claim
that.”
Staff members who complete the
training will become role models. “The
leadership program gives every member
of our campus community the
opportunity to become an effective
leader,” he said.
In other business, President Armenti
said he expects the Convocation Center
to be “substantially completed” by Oct.
15. Both the men’s and women’s
basketball teams should start playing
games there in November. A grand
opening event will be held in spring, once
the weather is conducive to travel and the
facility’s technology is fully operational.
“It’s going to be magnificent,”
President Armenti said. “Your hearts will
swell with pride.”
Mission Day
XIII Oct. 26
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Celebrating the dedication of the Phillipsburg Soccer Facility are (from left to right) Joe Reginella, of Reginella Construction Co.; architect
Dave Hohman, of Pennoni Associates Inc.; head men’s soccer coach Dennis Laskey; Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr.; head women’s
soccer coach Al Alvine; women’s team captain Kayla Klimasko; Acting Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Nancy Pinardi; and SAI Board
of Directors President Michael R. Wagner.
New Soccer Facility Praised
— Continued from page 1
“It’s really been everything we had hoped for and more.
One of the coaches from another team we played actually
thanked me for letting them play on it and said it was an
unbelievable experience. It’s fantastic.”
The women’s soccer team, which entered the Family
Weekend games ranked No. 2 in the nation, now has a
national-caliber facility suitable for hosting NCAA tournaments.
“This is a great day for our soccer teams and for the Cal
U family,” said Al Alvine, the team’s fifth-year head coach.
“This facility shows how hard work can pay off. We are fortunate here to have a great tradition that continues to inspire
us to always give more on the playing field, in the classroom
and in life.”
Team captains Charles Dagnal and Kayla Klimasko
thanked President Armenti and voiced their appreciation for
the support of both students and alumni.
Other speakers at the dedication were Michael R.
Wagner, president of the SAI board of directors; Joe
Reginella, of Reginella Construction Co.; and Dave
Hohman, senior landscape architect with Pennoni
Associates Inc.
Senior goalkeeper Paula Jackson, a 2010 second-team
Daktronics All-American, said she believes the new facility
gives Cal a distinct home-field advantage.
“Other teams are impressed when they come here now,
but it also shows them they are facing a team and a school
that are totally committed to being successful,” said
Jackson, who was third in the nation with a 0.34 goals
against average last fall. “Everything about this is first class,
and we are proud of it.”
While the Vulcans looked to the future, the Dunlevy
Redbirds remembered the past, holding their annual reunion
as part of the festivities. Redbirds Day recognizes former
players and coaches from the Mon Valley Youth Soccer
Association, which got its start in 1978 in the small town of
Dunlevy.
Many of those players and coaches also contributed to
the Cal U soccer program.
Nearly 100 Redbirds attended the reunion, including 12
members of the1965 junior team that won the West Penn
Cup championship. Among that group was Domenick
DiBernardi, now the oldest living former Dunlevy player.
“This is just beautiful,” he said of the new facility.
aytime classes will be cancelled
Oct. 26 so all members of the
campus community can discuss the
notion that “education is a self-organizing
system.”
That’s the topic for this year’s Mission
Day, when faculty, staff and students gather
as equals to discuss an idea of importance
to the campus community.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Sugata
Mitra, professor of educational technology
in the School of Education, Communication
and Language Sciences at Newcastle
University in the United Kingdom.
His well-known “hole in the wall”
project, and other research, informs his
assertion that students who are given
appropriate resources and technology will
teach themselves and learn from one
another.
Visit the Cal U website for links to videos
about Dr. Sugata Mitra’s work. Watch for more
information about Mission Day XIII at
www.calu.edu .
Volunteers Needed
to Pack Birthing Kits
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olunteers are encouraged to help
faculty members from the
Department of Nursing and
representatives of the Zonta Club of
Washington County pack birthing kits from
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday in the Natali Student
Center’s Performance Center.
On Oct. 1 volunteers collected supplies
at the Kara Alumni House. They will
create kits for women in foreign countries
who lack basic health-care services. Simple
items such as soap, cord, plastic sheeting,
gauze and latex gloves will provide safer,
healthier birthing environments.
For more information, contact Judy
Byers and the Department of Nursing at
724-938-5739 or e-mail byers@calu.edu .
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THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
THE CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY FORUM
Oct. 4, 2011
4:00 p.m, Dixon Room 327
TENTATIVE AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
IV. MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
(Approved by e-mail ballot –
refer to Forum website or Public
Folders in Outlook)
V. MINUTES OF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Informational Only – Minutes
September 20, 2011)
VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S
REPORT
A. Miscellaneous Information
B. Notice of Executive Committee
Meeting: October 18, 2011 –
University Community Welcome
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. INTERPELLATION
Motion:
Establish a committee to review the
constitution and recommend changes
for the Forum’s consideration; the
committee to be made up of the
following: Loring Prest,
Parliamentarian; Sean Madden,
Faculty Senator; Walter Harris,
Student Senator (Student Government
President) and two additional senators.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 / 4:00 p.m., Dixon Room 327
APPROVED MINUTES
The California University
Forum met in regular
session Tuesday,
September 7, 2010, in
Dixon Room 327.
Presiding Officer Hoover
called the meeting order at
4:05 p.m.
The following senators were
in attendance:
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Ms. Cary Banner
Mr. Nicholas Battista
Dr. Bill Biddington
Dr. Jane Bonari
Ms. Roberta Busha
Mr. Craig Butzine
Dr. Leonard Colelli
Ms. Lena Danka
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Ms. Fran Fayish
Mr. Yancey Goshorn
Ms. Autumn Harris
Prof. Barbara Hess
Ms. Geraldine Jones
Dr. Kevin Koury
Dr. Sean Madden
Ms. Morgan O’Rourke
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Carrie Rosengart
Mr. Gary Seelye
Dr. Craig Smith
Mr. Jacob Smith
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Dr. Tom Wickham
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
The following were also in
attendance:
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next FORUM Meeting
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Mr. Douglas Hoover,
Presiding Officer
Mr. Loring Prest,
Parliamentarian
Mrs. Dana Turcic,
Recording Secretary
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The following senators were
IX. NEW BUSINESS
absent:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Ms. Janelle Brewer
Ms. Betsy Clark
Dr. John Confer
Mr. Walter Harris, III
Mr. Shane Fox
Ms. Darla Kurnal
Dr. Charles Mance
Mr. Donny Marszalek
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Mr. Robert Thorn
Dr. Brian Wood
The agenda was presented,
approved and the meeting
proceeded
Presiding Officer Hoover
stated that the approved
Forum minutes of April 19,
2011 are available on the
Forum website
( http://www.calu.edu/
faculty-staff/administration/
forum/index.htm ) or Public
Folders in the Microsoft
Outlook. A hard copy of the
executive committee
minutes of August 30, 2011
is included in the senators’
packets for informational
purposes.
Presiding Officer’s Report
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted the next executive
committee meeting will be
held on Tuesday,
September 20, 2011 in
Room 408 of the Manderino
Library and the University
Community is welcome to
attend.
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted that President
Armenti’s response to
Motion 2011-86 was
included as an attachment
in the senators’ packets:
University President
May 6, 2011
Mr. Douglas Hoover,
Presiding Officer
California University Forum
There were no public
comments offered at this
time.
Dear Mr. Hoover:
Interpellation
This is in response to the
motion passed at the April
20, 2011, meeting of the
California University Forum,
as follows:
Senator Madden
commented on the number
of attendees and is hopeful
that the momentum will
continue throughout the
academic year.
Public Comments
Motion #2011-86:
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.
New Business
I approve this
recommendation for the
Forum to extend its
gratitude to the
aforementioned students
who served on the Forum
for the 2010-11 academic
year. They have served
their student constituents
well as Forum senators,
and we offer to them our
heartfelt gratitude.
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted the next Forum
meeting will be held on
October 4, 2011. There
being no further business,
Presiding Officer Hoover
adjourned the meeting at
4:18 p.m.
Please contact me if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
Angelo Armenti, Jr.
President Armenti
encouraged the new
senators to review the
Forum Constitution and Bylaws in order to gain a
better understanding of the
powers and responsibilities
of the Forum.
Announcements/
Adjournment
Minutes submitted by Mrs.
Dana Turcic, Recording
Secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED BY
MAJORITY VIA E-MAIL
BALLOT.
Cybercrime Expertise Sought in Europe
D
r. Joseph Schwerha, associate professor in
the Department of Business and Economics,
will be a speaker at the fall 2011 Council of
Europe Octopus Conference on Cooperation Against
Cybercrime in Strasbourg, France.
The conference will be held Nov. 21-23.
At the request of the Council of Europe,
Schwerha drafted an article titled “Conditions and
Safeguards under Article 15 of the Council of
Europe Convention on Cybercrime: Interpretation
and the United States Perspective.”
According to a U.S. Department of Justice
website, the council “consists of 47 member states,
including all of the members of the European
Union. It was established in 1949 primarily as a
forum to uphold and strengthen human rights, and
to promote democracy and the rule of law in
Europe.”
Article 15 of the council’s convention addresses
conditions and safeguards to protect human rights
and liberties, such as privacy.
This is a field Schwerha knows well: He is among
only a few U.S. scholars named to the panel of
experts for the Council of Europe’s Economic Crime
Program. Schwerha serves as an expert on legal
issues involved with investigating the criminal abuse
of computers and computer networks.
At Cal U, Schwerha teaches all aspects of
business law, as well as issues related to privacy,
cybercrime and information law.
When he’s not teaching he concentrates on
TraceEvidence LLC, a consulting business focused
on computer forensics, privacy and e-discovery.
A prosecutor for more than eight years, Schwerha
has prosecuted computer crimes at both the state and
national levels. He is the author or co-author of
numerous articles and book chapters, and he has
written a book about managing cyber-liability risks.
Schwerha also has taught for many
organizations, including the U.S. Department of
Commerce, the National District Attorneys
Association, the FBI, the National White Collar
Crime Center, the American Bar Association and the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
Dr. Joseph Schwerha will travel to France in November to discuss
cybercrime at a Council of Europe conference.
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