2011
SUMMER
CALU REVIEW
The California University of Pennsylvania Magazine CAL U REVIEW Vol. 39 - No. 3 The Cal U Review is published quarterly by the Office of Marketing and University Relations and is distributed free. Third class postage paid at California.
CHANCELLOR Dr. John C. Cavanaugh
FROM THE PRESIDENT
One goal of our Cal U for Life initiative is to forge lifelong relationships between California University and its alumni. We ask our graduates to stay connected with their alma mater through the years and to tell others about their own positive experiences at Cal U. Some alumni start by creating Cal U connections at home. A student’s enthusiasm for campus life might impress a brother or sister. Alumni parents, or even grandparents, may share their Vulcan pride with a younger generation. For certain families, attending Cal U becomes a family tradition. I am always happy to learn that an alumnus or alumna has recommended Cal U to a family member. Such endorsements are priceless, and we work hard to earn them. We want our alumni to believe in Cal U’s mission of building character and careers — and to feel that we offer a college experience that’s worth repeating. I am equally pleased when a first-generation college student chooses to enroll here. Students who are the first in their family to attend college quickly find that our University can be a “home away from home.” Like true family members, we go out of our way to provide all students with the caring support they need to achieve success. We welcome the parents of our students as active partners in the educational process, whether they are veterans of campus life or new to the college scene. An online Parent/Family Portal, a special Facebook page and a new Parent Leadership Council are designed to help them find their own place at Cal U. Of course, alumni will always be a valued part of our family circle, too. As a new academic year gets under way, I look forward to seeing you at campus activities, Vulcan sports events or our 2011 Homecoming festivities. Please remember that you — and your family — are always welcome here. With best wishes,
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Guido M. Pichini, chairman Marie Conley Lammando, vice chair Aaron Walton, vice chair Leonard B. Altieri III (student member) Rep. Matthew E. Baker Jennifer Branstetter (designee for Gov. Corbett) Gov. Tom Corbett Sarah C. Darling (student member) Rep. Michael K. Hanna Ronald G. Henry Sen. Vincent J. Hughes
Kenneth M. Jarin Bonnie L. Keener (student member) Jonathan B. Mack Joseph F. McGinn C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni Sen. Jeffrey E. Piccola Harold C. Shields Robert S. Taylor Ronald J. Tomalis, secretary of education Christine J. Toretti
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA President Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. Geraldine M. Jones, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Lenora Angelone, vice president for Student Affairs Dr. Charles B. Mance, vice president for University Technology Services Ron Huiatt, vice president for University Development and Alumni Relations Robert Thorn, interim vice president for Administration and Finance Craig Butzine, vice president for Marketing and University Relations COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Robert J. Irey, chair Lawrence Maggi ’79, vice chair Peter J. Daley II ’72, ’75 James T. Davis ’73 Annette Ganassi Autumn Harris (student trustee) Leo Krantz
Michael Napolitano ’68 Gwendolyn Simmons Jerry Spangler ’74 Aaron Walton ’68 The Hon. John C. Cavanaugh, chancellor, ex-officio
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tim Gorske ’62, president Lorraine Vitchoff ’74, vice president Barbara (Williams) Fetsko ’75, ’83, secretary Deanne (Sovich) Zelenak ’79, treasurer Harry Serene ’65, immediate past president Roger M. Angelelli ’64 Jim Lokay ’02 Colleen (Murphy) Arnowitz ’75, ’97 Lawrence Maggi ’79 Mary Jo (Zosky) Barnhart ’84 Don Martin ’89 Rosemary (Rich) Bucchianeri ’69 Dante Morelli ’02 Joseph Dochinez ’51 Michael Napolitano ’68 Kimberly (Mahaffey) Fahey ’97, ’99 George Novak ’55 Brian Fernandes ’99, ’00 Melanie (Stringhill) Patterson ’82, ’88 Christina (Kost) Fosbrink ’01, ’03 Fred Retsch ’62, ’66 Josh Fosbrink, ’01, ’03 Dolly Rozzi ’64 Paul Gentile ’62 James Stofan ’71 Alan James ’62 Lynne (Moltz) Stout ’94 Len Keller ’61 Tim Susick ’76, ’78 Marc Keller ’94 Judy (Durko) Zilkowski ’77, ’83 Anthony Lazzaro ’55 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr., president Geraldine (Johns) Jones ’71 Ron Huiatt Leo Krantz STUDENT MEMBERS Courtney Cochran Josh Giffin
Amy (Gardner) Lombard ’01 Linda (Hootman) Serene ’64 Dr. Michael Slavin ’74
Walter Harris Cory Stoner
STUDENT ASSOCIATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Mutich Jenna Terchanik Kevin McEnvoy Robert Irey Walter Harris Sam Jessee ’90 Bonnie Keener Jim Lokay ’02 Michael Wagner Marc Roncone ’03 Shane Speicher Dr. Donald Thompson
Angelo Armenti, Jr. President California University of Pennsylvania
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Dr. Lenora Angelone ’89,’92,’97 Leigh Ann Lincoln
FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Linda H. Serene ’64, president Annette M. Kaleita ’55 Dr. David L. Amati ’70, vice president Gary Kennedy ’58 Michele M. Mandell ’69, secretary Robert Lippencott ’66 Paul Kania ’87, treasurer Lawrence Maggi ’79 Roger Angelelli ’64 Michael A. Perry ’63 William R. Booker ’74 Dr. Saundra L. Stout ’72 Thomas Crumrine ’64 Steven P. Stout ’85 Nathaniel W. Dixon Dr. Lorraine G. Vitchoff ’74 William R. Flinn ’68 Ben Wright Richard C. Grace ’63 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr., president Traci Gerber Tim Gorske ’62
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Dr. Nancy Pinardi ’95, ’96, ’98 Larry Sebek
EDITOR Christine Kindl WRITERS Wendy Mackall Bruce Wald ’85 Jeff Bender PHOTOGRAPHERS Greg Sofranko
Ron Huiatt Denise L. Smith ’88, ’89
Lindy Kravec Colleen C. Derda
S. C. Spangler