California University of Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
California University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Cal U) is a public university
located in California, Pennsylvania
, USA
. Founded in 1852, it is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
. Cal U's enrollment is approximately 9,400.
The main campus consists of about 38 buildings situated on 92 acres (372,310 m²). Another 9-acre (36,422 m²) facility is located near the main campus. An additional 98 acre (397,000 m²) recreation complex, George H. Roadman University Park, is located one mile (1.6 km) from campus and includes a football stadium, various sports facilities, and picnic facilities. The University's student association also owns 98 acres (397,000 m²) at SAI Park, located near Roadman Park. Cal U has a satellite campus
in Canonsburg
.
. In 1874, the institution was renamed SouthWestern Normal School and in 1914 Pennsylvania bought the school, renaming it the California State Normal School and converted it into a 2-year institute for training of elementary school teachers.
In 1928 the school moved back to a 4-year curriculum and was renamed the California State Teachers College. The programs offered were expanded over time, and by 1959 the school's name was condensed to California State College. In 1962 the school added a graduate program. The school became a part of State System of Higher Education on July 1, 1983, becoming California University of Pennsylvania.
California University has recently received massive state and private grants to rebuild the campus. Since 2000, six new residence halls have been completed, each with private bathrooms. A a short drive or bus ride from campus, Cal U has apartment-like housing at the Vulcan Village complex. All student housing has been made possible through the generosity and dedication of the Student Association, Inc. to the Students of California.
The Elmo Natali Student Center
, operated by the Student Association, Inc., is the main hub of student activities on campus. The student center hosts the student services offices, commuter center, theater, performance center, campus bookstore, the school's TV and Radio stations, CUTV
and WCAL
, as well as four distinctive dining areas.
The Eberly Science and Technology Center opened in 1999, while the new Duda Hall (which replaced the original Duda World Cultures Building) opened in 2007. Steele Auditorium recently underwent a major renovation and expansion project, reopening in the Fall of 2007.
The Heron Hall recreation facility, pictured to the right, underwent significant renovation and expansion through the Fall and Spring semesters of 2008, opening to student and faculty use on Homecoming Day 2009. The new facility features an elevated running track, cardio equipment, free weight equipment, weight machines, two racquetball courts, a dance studio, two gymnasiums, and a swimming pool.
By far, the largest project currently underway at the University is the building of the new Convocation Center
. Slated to open in 2011, the building will cover 142000 sq ft (13,192.2 m²). while seating over 6,000. The building will be the largest indoor venue between Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. The building will supplement the University's current sporting venue, Hamer Hall
.
As part of the Outreach Mission the university has become a participant of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) program, a part of the Smithsonian that allows exhibits to travel to various locations across the United States. Cal U is the only school in the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education to welcome a SITES exhibit to campus.
Through outreach programs this provides unique educational experiences and opportunities for personal enrichment and professional development for area students and residents of all ages.
Cal U's nickname is the Vulcans
, and its athletic
teams compete at the NCAA Division II in the Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference. The school has been one of the more successful in
the PSAC
.
The university has won a total of four national championships. In 2004, sophomore
guard Megan Storck knocked down a deep three-pointer in the final minute of
play, breaking open a tie ballgame to give Cal U its first women's national
basketball title. Cal U's softball
program won back to back championships
in 1997 and 1998, including a 50-1 campaign during its first championship
run. In 2008, the men's club ice hockey
team captured an ACHA Division III national
championship over San Diego State in a 7-3 finale capping off a 30-1 season record.
The Vulcans have also had success in women's volleyball
, men's and women's
soccer, men's basketball
, women's tennis
and baseball
, each advancing to the
NCAA Tournament this decade. The men's basketball team has had a pair of
runs to the NCAA Division II Final Four (1992 and 1996), as well as advancing to the Elite
Eight in 2008. The women's basketball team has made two consecutive trips to the
Elite Eight (2008 and 2009). The volleyball program went to the Final Four in 2000
and the Sweet 16 twice (2004 and 2006), as well as the Elite Eight twice (2007 and 2008).
The women's tennis team advanced to the Division II Elite Eight in 2006.
The men's soccer team won the first PSAC Championship in program
history in 2008. The women's soccer team has advanced to its first ever NCAA tournament
in 2009, going on to win the Atlantic Regional title.
The Cal U football
team has won five consecutive
PSAC championships, beginning in 2005. The Vulcans also won in 2006, 2007, 2008,
and 2009. The Vulcans football team ended the 2007 season ranked #4 in the NCAA Division II, won the PSAC Championship, and captured their first NCAA Regional title, Defeating Shepherd University by a score of 58-38. With that victory, Cal U advanced to the National Semifinal game, which was played at Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium
. The Vulcans lost in their first attempt to advance to a National Championship, falling to Valdosta State (Georgia), 28-24. In 2008, the Vulcans again advanced won the Regional title, this time traveling to Bloomsburg and defeating the Huskies 27-24. Once again the Vulcans were rewarded with hosting rights for the National Semifinal. However, the Vulcans were defeated by Minnesota Duluth, thus ending their second try at a national title. The 2009 season saw the California Vulcans start with an 0-2 record. However, Cal U rebounded and qualified for the Division 2 Championships once again. California won their third consecutive Super Region 1 title, defeating West Liberty. Hoewever, the Vulcans had to go on the road for the first time for their next National Semifinal matchup. The Vulcans traveled to Maryville, Missouri
to take on D2 power Northwest Missouri State. The Vulcans were defeated by the Bearcats by a score of 56-31. Prior to the start of the 2009 season, Cal U purchased a wave cam generally used on Monday Night Football and by purchasing this new technology Cal U is the only college team in the country to have one.
Vulcan athletes also demonstrate academic accomplishments. More
than half of Cal U's 18 varsity athletic teams posted grade point averages
above 3.00 during the 2006-07 academic year, and 74% of the nearly 400
student-athletes were named to the Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll
(3.00 GPA or better), including 36 with perfect 4.00 GPAs during at least
one semester.
California University of Pennsylvania also manages several athletic facilities. Hamer Hall
is the home of Cal U's indoor teams, including volleyball, basketball and swimming, as well as excellent athletic training and weight-training facilities, locker rooms, athletic offices and classrooms. The football and track & field teams call Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium
, located a mile south of the main campus, home. The cross country, softball, soccer and tennis teams compete in the adjacent Roadman Park complex. CONSOL Energy Park
in Washington, Pa., hosts Cal U's home baseball games annually. The golf teams, added to the lineup of varsity sports in 2005, play at nearby Cedarbrook Golf Course.
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
located in California, Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania
California is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Monongahela River. The population was 5,274 as of the 2000 census. California is the home of California University of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1849, the borough was named for the territory of California following...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 1852, it is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
. Cal U's enrollment is approximately 9,400.
The main campus consists of about 38 buildings situated on 92 acres (372,310 m²). Another 9-acre (36,422 m²) facility is located near the main campus. An additional 98 acre (397,000 m²) recreation complex, George H. Roadman University Park, is located one mile (1.6 km) from campus and includes a football stadium, various sports facilities, and picnic facilities. The University's student association also owns 98 acres (397,000 m²) at SAI Park, located near Roadman Park. Cal U has a satellite campus
Satellite campus
A satellite campus or branch campus is a campus of a college or university that is physically detached from the main university or college area, and is often smaller than the main campus of an institution....
in Canonsburg
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....
.
History
Cal U. traces its roots back to 1852, when the fledgling community of California spent tax dollars and donations to create an Academy for kindergarten through college-level courses. In 1864 it purchased 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) and moved to what is now the center of its present location, and a year later the school received a charter to be a normal schoolNormal school
A normal school is a school created to train high school graduates to be teachers. Its purpose is to establish teaching standards or norms, hence its name...
. In 1874, the institution was renamed SouthWestern Normal School and in 1914 Pennsylvania bought the school, renaming it the California State Normal School and converted it into a 2-year institute for training of elementary school teachers.
In 1928 the school moved back to a 4-year curriculum and was renamed the California State Teachers College. The programs offered were expanded over time, and by 1959 the school's name was condensed to California State College. In 1962 the school added a graduate program. The school became a part of State System of Higher Education on July 1, 1983, becoming California University of Pennsylvania.
Facilities
The Elmo Natali Student Center
Elmo Natali Student Center
The Elmo Natali Student Center, commonly referred to as The Union, is the student union building centrally located on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania...
, operated by the Student Association, Inc., is the main hub of student activities on campus. The student center hosts the student services offices, commuter center, theater, performance center, campus bookstore, the school's TV and Radio stations, CUTV
California University Television
California University Television is a Student television station serving California University of Pennsylvania and over 100,000 households in the Monongahela River Valley...
and WCAL
WCAL-FM
WCAL 91.9 FM is a student-run college radio station serving California University of Pennsylvania and the surrounding area, including Washington, Fayette, Westmoreland, Greene, and Allegheny counties...
, as well as four distinctive dining areas.
The Eberly Science and Technology Center opened in 1999, while the new Duda Hall (which replaced the original Duda World Cultures Building) opened in 2007. Steele Auditorium recently underwent a major renovation and expansion project, reopening in the Fall of 2007.
The Heron Hall recreation facility, pictured to the right, underwent significant renovation and expansion through the Fall and Spring semesters of 2008, opening to student and faculty use on Homecoming Day 2009. The new facility features an elevated running track, cardio equipment, free weight equipment, weight machines, two racquetball courts, a dance studio, two gymnasiums, and a swimming pool.
By far, the largest project currently underway at the University is the building of the new Convocation Center
California University of Pennsylvania Convocation Center
The California University of Pennsylvania Convocation Center is a multi-purpose arena being built in California, Pennsylvania. The arena will become the home court of the California Vulcans men and women's basketball and volleyball teams, as well as the host of graduation commencement. The building...
. Slated to open in 2011, the building will cover 142000 sq ft (13,192.2 m²). while seating over 6,000. The building will be the largest indoor venue between Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. The building will supplement the University's current sporting venue, Hamer Hall
Hamer Hall (California University of Pennsylvania)
Hamer Hall is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. The building is the home to California's athletic offices, varsity arena, natatorium, weight room, training room, classrooms and other facilities used by Vulcan...
.
As part of the Outreach Mission the university has become a participant of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) program, a part of the Smithsonian that allows exhibits to travel to various locations across the United States. Cal U is the only school in the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education to welcome a SITES exhibit to campus.
Through outreach programs this provides unique educational experiences and opportunities for personal enrichment and professional development for area students and residents of all ages.
Athletics
Main Article California VulcansCalifornia Vulcans
California University of Pennsylvania's intercollegiate sports teams and players are called the "Vulcans" , and participate in the NCAA's Division II in all sports and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in most sports. The school colors are Red, Black, and White...
Cal U's nickname is the Vulcans
Vulcan (mythology)
Vulcan , aka Mulciber, is the god of beneficial and hindering fire, including the fire of volcanoes in ancient Roman religion and Roman Neopaganism. Vulcan is usually depicted with a thunderbolt. He is known as Sethlans in Etruscan mythology...
, and its athletic
teams compete at the NCAA Division II in the Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference. The school has been one of the more successful in
the PSAC
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference that participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. The conference is composed of 16 full-time members within Pennsylvania and one associate member in New York...
.
The university has won a total of four national championships. In 2004, sophomore
guard Megan Storck knocked down a deep three-pointer in the final minute of
play, breaking open a tie ballgame to give Cal U its first women's national
basketball title. Cal U's softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
program won back to back championships
in 1997 and 1998, including a 50-1 campaign during its first championship
run. In 2008, the men's club ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team captured an ACHA Division III national
championship over San Diego State in a 7-3 finale capping off a 30-1 season record.
The Vulcans have also had success in women's volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, men's and women's
soccer, men's basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, women's tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
and baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, each advancing to the
NCAA Tournament this decade. The men's basketball team has had a pair of
runs to the NCAA Division II Final Four (1992 and 1996), as well as advancing to the Elite
Eight in 2008. The women's basketball team has made two consecutive trips to the
Elite Eight (2008 and 2009). The volleyball program went to the Final Four in 2000
and the Sweet 16 twice (2004 and 2006), as well as the Elite Eight twice (2007 and 2008).
The women's tennis team advanced to the Division II Elite Eight in 2006.
The men's soccer team won the first PSAC Championship in program
history in 2008. The women's soccer team has advanced to its first ever NCAA tournament
in 2009, going on to win the Atlantic Regional title.
The Cal U football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
team has won five consecutive
PSAC championships, beginning in 2005. The Vulcans also won in 2006, 2007, 2008,
and 2009. The Vulcans football team ended the 2007 season ranked #4 in the NCAA Division II, won the PSAC Championship, and captured their first NCAA Regional title, Defeating Shepherd University by a score of 58-38. With that victory, Cal U advanced to the National Semifinal game, which was played at Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium
Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium
Hepner–Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium is an American football stadium, located in California, Pennsylvania. The stadium has a 6,500 seat capacity. In 2006, the playing field was renamed for two of California University’s distinguished alumni and most recognizable athletic figures, Bill Hepner and...
. The Vulcans lost in their first attempt to advance to a National Championship, falling to Valdosta State (Georgia), 28-24. In 2008, the Vulcans again advanced won the Regional title, this time traveling to Bloomsburg and defeating the Huskies 27-24. Once again the Vulcans were rewarded with hosting rights for the National Semifinal. However, the Vulcans were defeated by Minnesota Duluth, thus ending their second try at a national title. The 2009 season saw the California Vulcans start with an 0-2 record. However, Cal U rebounded and qualified for the Division 2 Championships once again. California won their third consecutive Super Region 1 title, defeating West Liberty. Hoewever, the Vulcans had to go on the road for the first time for their next National Semifinal matchup. The Vulcans traveled to Maryville, Missouri
Maryville, Missouri
Maryville is a city in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,581 at the 2000 census. The town, organized on February 14, 1845, was named for Mrs. Mary Graham, wife of Amos Graham, then the county clerk. Mary was the first Caucasian woman to have lived within the boundaries...
to take on D2 power Northwest Missouri State. The Vulcans were defeated by the Bearcats by a score of 56-31. Prior to the start of the 2009 season, Cal U purchased a wave cam generally used on Monday Night Football and by purchasing this new technology Cal U is the only college team in the country to have one.
Vulcan athletes also demonstrate academic accomplishments. More
than half of Cal U's 18 varsity athletic teams posted grade point averages
above 3.00 during the 2006-07 academic year, and 74% of the nearly 400
student-athletes were named to the Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll
(3.00 GPA or better), including 36 with perfect 4.00 GPAs during at least
one semester.
California University of Pennsylvania also manages several athletic facilities. Hamer Hall
Hamer Hall (California University of Pennsylvania)
Hamer Hall is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. The building is the home to California's athletic offices, varsity arena, natatorium, weight room, training room, classrooms and other facilities used by Vulcan...
is the home of Cal U's indoor teams, including volleyball, basketball and swimming, as well as excellent athletic training and weight-training facilities, locker rooms, athletic offices and classrooms. The football and track & field teams call Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium
Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium
Hepner–Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium is an American football stadium, located in California, Pennsylvania. The stadium has a 6,500 seat capacity. In 2006, the playing field was renamed for two of California University’s distinguished alumni and most recognizable athletic figures, Bill Hepner and...
, located a mile south of the main campus, home. The cross country, softball, soccer and tennis teams compete in the adjacent Roadman Park complex. CONSOL Energy Park
CONSOL Energy Park
CONSOL Energy Park is a 3,200-seat multi-pupose baseball stadium in North Franklin Township near Washington, Pennsylvania that hosted its first regular season baseball game on May 29, 2002, as the primary tenants of the facility, the Washington Wild Things, lost to the Canton Coyotes, 3-0. The...
in Washington, Pa., hosts Cal U's home baseball games annually. The golf teams, added to the lineup of varsity sports in 2005, play at nearby Cedarbrook Golf Course.
Notable alumni
- Jim LokayJim LokayJim Lokay is a television news reporter and anchor who worked at CBS owned and operated KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. He now is a weekday general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at Hearst Television's WCVB-TV in Boston, Mass. - Career :...
, former news reporter and anchor at KDKA-TVKDKA-TVKDKA-TV, channel 2, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. KDKA-TV broadcasts from a transmitter located in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and its studios are located in downtown Pittsburgh at Gateway Center....
in Pittsburgh, current reporter and anchor at WCVB-TV in Boston. - Dennis E. WisnoskyDennis E. WisnoskyDennis E. Wisnosky is an American consultant, writer and currently Chief Architect and Chief Technical Officer of the US DoD Business Mission Area within the Office of Business Transformation...
, Chief Technical Officer for the U.S. Department of Defense Business Mission Area. - Kevin McCabe (b.1984) Quarterback of the Pittsburgh PowerPittsburgh PowerThe Pittsburgh Power is an Arena Football League team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that began play in March of 2011. The team plays its home games at the new Consol Energy Center, which they share with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League...
arena football team (2010–Present). - Tom Rutledge (b. 1954) COO of Cablevision, and former CEO of Time Warner CableTime Warner CableTime Warner Cable is an American cable television company that operates in 28 states and has 31 operating divisions...
. - Nicholas AddleryNicholas AddleryNicholas Addlery is a Jamaican football player who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the North American Soccer League.-Youth and College:...
(b. 1981) Major League Soccer player, Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps (NASL)The original Vancouver Whitecaps were founded on December 11, 1973 and during the 1970s and 1980s played in the North American Soccer League . The Whitecaps achieved success, winning the 1979 Soccer Bowl. The Whitecaps of that era included international players such as Alan Ball, but also "home... - Dr. Bob Benchoff (b. 1954), a Chief Judge / Mecklenburg County, NC, USA; President of VGC Foundation [NonProfit 501(c)(3)], Dun & Bradstreet Number 958264301; and A Check Exact labs, Dun & Bradstreet Number 884063355.
- Del Beshore (b. 1956), NBANational Basketball AssociationThe National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
player (1978–1980) - Mary Beth BuchananMary Beth BuchananMary Beth Buchanan, née Kotcella, , was the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She was nominated by George W...
(b. 1968), United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania - Jeff CasteelJeff CasteelJeff Casteel is the current defensive coordinator for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team. Casteel also is the linebackers coach for the Mountaineers.-Early Life and Coaching:...
, Defensive Coordinator for the West Virginia MountaineersWest Virginia Mountaineers footballThe West Virginia Mountaineers football team represents West Virginia University in the NCAA FBS division of college football. Dana Holgorsen is the team's 33rd head coach. He has held the position since he was promoted in June 2011 after the resignation of Bill Stewart. The Mountaineers play their... - Allen Foster CooperAllen Foster CooperAllen Foster Cooper was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Allen Foster Cooper was born in Franklin Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the State Normal School in California, Pennsylvania in 1881. He attended Mount Union College in...
(1838–1918), Republican U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania (1903–1911) - Bruce Dal CantonBruce Dal CantonJohn Bruce Dal Canton , born in California, Pennsylvania, was a major league pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Kansas City Royals , Atlanta Braves , and Chicago White Sox...
(1942–2008), MLBMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher (1967–1977) - Grant FurlongGrant FurlongRobert Grant Furlong was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...
(1886–1973), Democratic U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania (1943–1945) - Dale HamerDale HamerDale Hamer was an American football official in the National Football League from 1978 to 2001, with a break taken for health reasons during the 1995 season. During his 23 seasons in the NFL, Hamer was assigned to officiate in two Super Bowls, as a head linesman in Super Bowl XVII and in Super...
(b. 1938), former NFLNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
refereeOfficial (American football)In American football, an official is a person who has responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game.During professional and college football games, seven officials operate on the field... - Garrett KelleherGarrett KelleherGarrett Kelleher is the founder and Executive Chairman of Shelbourne Development, a Dublin development and real estate firm, and is acknowledged as one of Ireland’s most innovative property entrepreneurs...
(b. 1961) Founder of Shelbourne Development, a Dublin development and real estate firm and is the owner of the Irish football club St Patrick's Athletic FC. - Perry KempPerry KempPerry Kemp is a former American football wide receiver. He began his professional career with the Jacksonville Bulls of the United States Football League. He then played for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers of the NFL. He played college football at the California University of...
(b.1961) Wide receiver for Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers, 1983 ECAC Player of the year - Rick KrivdaRick KrivdaRick Michael Krivda pitched 12 years in professional baseball and won a gold medal in the 2000 Olympics....
(b. 1970), MLBMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher (1995–1998) - Jack ZduriencikJack ZduriencikJohn A. “Jack” Zduriencik is the General Manager of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners.-Career:Jack Zduriencik began his career in professional baseball as a second baseman in the Chicago White Sox farm system...
(b. 1951), General Manager of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners (2008–Present) - Frank MascaraFrank MascaraFrank Robert Mascara was a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He was the uncle of St...
(b. 1930), Democratic U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania (1995–2003) - Flora Posteraro, News anchor, WHTM, Harrisburg (1997–present)
- Bruce Foster SterlingBruce Foster SterlingBruce Foster Sterling was a Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Bruce Foster Sterling was born in Masontown, Pennsylvania...
(1870–1946), Republican U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania (1917–1919) - Terry O'Shea (b. 1966), NFLNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
tight end (1989–1990) - Megan TimpfMegan Timpf-Life and career:Timpf competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics for the Canadian women's national softball team under the tutelage of coach Lori Sippel; she has been a member of the national team since 2005. When Timpf plays softball, her position is either second base or shortstop. Timpf gives credit...
(b. 1984), Team Canada softball, 2008 Summer Olympics - Steven Toprani, district attorney, Washington County, PennsylvaniaWashington County, Pennsylvania-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
- Paul K. Van RiperPaul K. Van RiperLieutenant General Paul K. Van Riper is a retired officer of the United States Marine Corps. Since retirement Van Riper has served on several advisory boards and panels...
(b. 1938), retired Lieutenant General of the United States Marine CorpsUnited States Marine CorpsThe United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States... - Ron HughesRon Hughes (American football)Ron Hughes is the College Scouting Coordinator of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers.-Biography:Hughes is a native of Charleroi, Pennsylvania. He was a standout football and basketball player at Charleroi High School. He matriculated to nearby California State College where he played center and...
(class of '65), scout and executive with NFL'sNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
and Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and... - Mark LovatMark Lovat-Biography:Lovat was born in Pocatello, Idaho. He is the son of former Packers assistant coach and Utah Utes head coach Tom Lovat. Lovat graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana where he was a member of a state champion football team and captain of a state champion baseball team...
, NFL assistant coach - Josh Eachus, Reporter and Meteorologist for WTOV-TVWTOV-TVWTOV-TV is the NBC-affiliated television station for the Ohio Valley that is licensed to Steubenville & Wheeling. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 9 from a transmitter in Mingo Junction, Ohio. Owned by Cox Enterprises, the station has studios in Steubenville. Syndicated...
(2010–present) - Bill Waddell, Reporter for WJAC-TVWJAC-TVWJAC-TV is the NBC-affiliated television station for the Allegheny area of Pennsylvania that is licensed to Johnstown. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 34 from a transmitter northwest of the city in Laurel Ridge State Park along the Cambria and Westmoreland County line....
(2009–present) - Josh PortisJosh PortisJosh Portis is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was highly touted as one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterback prospects out of high school...
, NFL Quarterback-Seattle SeahawksSeattle SeahawksThe Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team... - Dominique CurryDominique CurryDominique Curry is an American football player, who currently plays as a wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams.-Early years:Curry was a three-sport star at George Washington in Philadelphia.-College career:...
, NFL Wide Receiver-St. Louis RamsSt. Louis RamsThe St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... - Terrence Johnson, NFL Defensive Back-Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
- Tommie Campbell, NFL Defensive Back-Tennessee TitansTennessee TitansThe Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
- Wes CatesWes CatesWes Cates is a professional Canadian football running back who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders football club in the Canadian Football League.-College career:...
, CFLCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
Running Back-Saskatchewan RoughridersSaskatchewan RoughridersThe Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... - Gary ButlerGary ButlerGary Butler is a professional American football linebacker, who is currently a Free Agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
, Former CFLCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
Defensive Lineman-BC LionsBC LionsThe BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
/Current AFL Defensive Lineman- Pittsburgh PowerPittsburgh PowerThe Pittsburgh Power is an Arena Football League team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that began play in March of 2011. The team plays its home games at the new Consol Energy Center, which they share with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League... - Nate Forse, AFLArena Football LeagueThe Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
Wide Receiver- Arizona RattlersArizona RattlersThe Arizona Rattlers are a professional arena football team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Conference in the Arena Football League . The Rattlers were founded in 1992 as an expansion team. They play their home games at US Airways Center... - Kirby GriffinKirby GriffinKirby Griffin is an American football player who is currently a free agent. He played on the defensive line for California University of Pennsylvania. He was signed as a free agent by the Jacksonville Sharks in 2009.-External links:*...
, AFLArena Football LeagueThe Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
FB/LB- Jacksonville SharksJacksonville SharksThe Jacksonville Sharks were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They competed for part of the 1974 season in the World Football League, a failed attempt to launch a major professional football league in the United States in competition with the National Football... - Shaka SmartShaka SmartShaka Smart is an American college basketball coach, and the current head coach of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball program...
, head basketball coach of the VCU Rams, earned his master's degreeMaster's degreeA master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in social science at Cal U.