From the President

The mission of California University of Pennsylvania is to build the character and careers of our students. While building careers may be expected of universities, building character may seem less so. But the rationale for building character, as well as careers, is best seen in these words by Theodore Roosevelt: "To educate a person in mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society."

Since 1852, eager students have seized the opportunity to develop their character and careers here and, in so doing, have improved their lives and the lives of those around them.

To advance its ultimate mission of building the character and careers of students, the University relies upon committed faculty, motivated students, challenging programs and exceptional facilities. We invite you to meet our faculty and students, to evaluate our academic programs, and to tour our facilities.

Because learning at California University is not restricted to one's academic major, the university experience here is a broad one, involving many co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities. Students can select from a number of academic minors and concentrations and from an array of student activities, ranging from athletics to honor societies, from Greek organizations to service learning, and from scores of student clubs and organizations.

Cal U is a student-centered university that is committed above all to academic excellence and intellectual rigor in the context of personal and institutional integrity, civility and responsibility. We provide a welcoming, family atmosphere. We are large enough to offer a variety of programs, yet small enough to know many students by name.

Please excuse our dust as we continue to grow at Cal U. Duda Hall and the adjoining Booker Towers now provide a beautiful gateway to our campus. Renovations to Noss, Vulcan and Steele halls were finished not too long ago, as well. Renovations to our historic buildings continue with the expansion and renovation of Herron Hall, and we look forward to a magnificent new Convocation Center.

In fall 2007 we opened a new residence hall on the main campus, bringing to six the total number of new student housing facilities. The very successful off-campus residence complex, Vulcan Village, is located adjacent to Roadman Park on the upper campus and offers students the option of garden-style apartment living. These high-quality residences reflect our commitment to students and their families. All residence halls include amenities quite popular with students — air conditioning, private or semi-private baths, Internet connections, and sprinkler and security systems.

We are a University on the move, and I welcome you to visit us.