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Welcome to the Events Schedule for our Learning Community
Click below on the  semester to see the schedule of events
Spring 2008 | Fall 2008 | Spring 2009

Click on the date below to jump to the event description
Spring 2009 Event dates: 2/10, 4/25

Past Events
Spring 2008 Event Dates: 4/3

Fall 2008 Event dates: 8/29, 9/4, 9/6, 9/14, 9/18, 9/25, 9/28, 10/2, 10/23, 11/13


Future Events: - Still Under Construction!
Come & Help Plan the Spring Events!

Spring 2009 Semester

  • Student, Faculty & Staff Brown Bag Lunch
    Tuesday, January 22 (Tentative) @ 11-12 PM (Common Hour)
    Brown Bag Discussion: Spring Event Schedule
        Would you support the creation of a Cal U Outing Club?
    Location TBA
    Free desert provided (who says there is no such thing as a free lunch?)
    Details: TBA
    Questions:
  • Healthy People, Healthy Communities - NATURALLY!
    Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 10 AM - 5 PM
    Location: Natali Student Center Performance Center
    Join us for thought-provoking & informative presentations & discussions on a selection of Cal U ECO Learning Community topics
    Campus Sustainability, Campus Recycling, Campus Outdoor Recreation Programming, Student-owned/run Outdoor Recreation Area & MORE!
    Speakers include Terry Link, Campus Sustainability Coordinator from Michigan State University, Madeline Constantine, Stony Acres Program Director, East Stroudsburg University and others.
    Details: TBA
    Contact:
  • Winter Event
    Date: TBA
    Location: TBA
    Details: TBA
    Contact:
  • Spring Event
    Date: TBA
    Location: TBA
    Details: TBA
    Contact:
  • Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival & Cal U Earth Day
    Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 7:00AM-3:30PM @ California Rotary Park
    Fishing for Youth 15 yrs & under & Fun for ALL!
    Registration 7-9AM, Fishing begins @ 8:00
    FREE FAMILY FUN!!!
    Click HERE for more information!
    A project of the Recreation Programming class, the Parks & Recreation Club & Cal U ECO Learning Community

Past Events:

Spring 2008 Semester

Fall 2008 Semester

  • Welcome to Cal U Campus Outdoors
    Thursday, August 28 @ 5-7 PM
    Location: Cal U Campus
    Free Picnic & Lawn Games Outdoors on Campus Cal u Quad behind Heron
    Contact: Dr. Jasko & Dr. Fredrick
  • Safe Boating on the Mon at Cal U
    Thursday, September 4 @ 5-7 PM
    Location: Mon River boat ramp in Cal
    Come kayak/canoe with us & the Dennis Tubbs, Southwest Regional Outreach & Education Coordinator, from PA Boat & Fish Commission
    FREE Safe Boating Seminar, Kayak/Canoe Instruction & Leisurely Paddle on the Monongahela River
    FREE River Dogs, Snacks & Drinks
    Details: If you plan on coming please contact Dr. Confer so we can make sure we have enough boats!
    Contact: Dr. Confer & Dr. Hug
  • Ohiopyle Triathalon - Boat, Bike & Run
    Saturday, September 6, $20.00, 8:00AM; registration 10:00 race
    8 mile bike + 4 mile paddle + 4 mile run
    Ohiopyle State Park on the Yough R & the YRT Rail-trail
    Competitive or relaxed pace; Do it all yourself or 3 person relay team
    Sponsored by the Ohiopyle-Stewart Fire Company
    Contact: Bill Hug (hug@cup.edu) for information & registration form
  • Lower Yough Whitewater Rafting Trip
    Sunday, September 14; Meet at Wilderness Voyagers @ 1:00PM
    Come Raft the Yough R in Ohiopyle State Park with us & Wilderness Voyagers Outfitters
    (http://www.wilderness-voyageurs.com/)
    Location: Wilderness Voyagers Outfitter's Store, Ohiopyle, PA
    Click HERE for driving directions
    Lower Yough is Class III-IV whitewater, 7.5 miles long and takes about 3-5 hours
    Details: Call Wilderness Voyagers @ 1-800-272-4141 (Group Number: #3607; Group Name: Cal U)
    Cost $33.99/person (a REAL bargin usually priced $45-$65/person)
    Contact: Dr. Hug & Dr. Confer
  • Kan-Jam Games Tournament
    Thursday, September 18 @ 5-7 PM
    Location: Cal U Campus Green where Binns Hall was, between Eberly & Watkins
    Come Alone or Bring a Team & See If YOU can beat the competition
    Details: Kan-Jam - "The Ultimate Frisbee Game" a fast-paced, interactive team game that is easy to learn and fun to play.
    Pizza & Pop will be available for sale by the Geology Club
    Questions: Dr. Fredrick & Dr. Jasko
  • Student, Faculty & Staff Brown Bag Lunch
    Thursday, September 25 @ 11-12 PM (Common Hour)
    People, Nature & Media Learning Community Brown Bag Discussion
    Location: TV Studio in Morgan Hall (follow the signs)
    Topic: "Collaborations for Campus Sustainability" The transition from Academic Þ Ecodemia!
    Details: Bring your lunch & ideas for Greening Cal U, Help make our campus more sustainable!
    Energy conservation, Efficiency & Alternative Energies, Waste & Litter Reduction, Reuse & Recycling, Composting, Sustainable Transportation, Stormwater Management, Water Gardens & Green Roofs & more!
    Special guest: Dana Ferry, Cal U's Assistant Director for Utilities and Energy Management will be there to talk about the new Geothermal heating plant for the dorms & other Cal U energy efficiency efforts
    Free desert & beverages provided (who says there is no such thing as a free lunch?)
    Questions: Dr. Jasko & Dr. Fredrick
  • Yough River Trail Biking
    Sunday, September 28 @ 11 AM - 3 PM
    Location: Yough River Rail-Trail in Cedar Creek Park, Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation
    Come Bike the Yough River Trail from Cedar Creek Park to Whitsett and back (approx 6 miles)
    Bring your own bike or rent one at the trail access in Cedar Creek Park
    Directions: Take Interstate 70 East to Exit 46B (Route 51 North). Follow Route 51 North to the first traffic light (¼ mile). Not far from the traffic light, look for the Cedar Creek Park sign on the right. Turn right, then left at the next Cedar Creek Park sign. Continue to follow the signs to the park.
    Details: A walking, biking, equestrian, and cross country-skiing trail, the Youghiogheny River Trail is part of a regional system of trails that stretches 43 miles between McKeesport, PA and Connellsville, PA; which in a rail-trail that will eventually link Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.
    The YRT is a part of the Great Allegheny Passage trail connecting Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA and connects to the C&O Canal Towpath trail running 185 miles along the Potomac River, from Washington DC to Cumberland, MD and a part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail system.
    FREE Hot dogs, Snacks & Drinks  after the ride!
    Contact: Dr. Confer & Dr. Hug
  • Adventure Activities Film Festival
    Thursday, October 2 @ 5-9 PM
    Location 110 EBE, Eberly Science & Tech. Center
    Details: Come & watch exciting & fun outdoor adventure films with the Learning Community!
    See Extreme Whitewater Boating, Extreme Skiing, Mountaineering/Rock Climbing & More!
    Drs. Hug & Confer will lead an open information & discussion session addressing local adventure opportunities after the films.
    FREE Popcorn (What's a move without POPCORN??), Snacks & Drinks
    Contact: Dr. Hug & Dr. Confer

*This Project is funded through a grant from California University of Pennsylvania & the Cal U Faculty Professional Development Committee


Learning Community Leaders: (Email the leaders)
Dr. John Confer, Parks & Recreation Management (Email me, My website)
Dr. Kyle Fredrick, Earth Sciences & Geology (Email me, My website)
Dr. Bill Hug, Elementary/Early Childhood Education (Email me, My website)
Dr. Susan Jasko, Communications Studies (Email me, My website)