Aug 5, 2022 4 min read

WE’ve changed pnnwest gear in legacy section that will have some of the older items some that’s stayting kind of a mixed bag. what’s available.

Aug. 18 move in day.

The NCAA has affirmed that California, Clarion, and Edinboro universities will continue as independent and separate athletic programs.

 “This approval reflects the confidence in our campuses to successfully operate these programs and the important role that a strong intercollegiate program plays on a college campus. It also recognizes the impact that our student-athletes have on our campuses and in our communities,” said Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, president of Clarion University and interim president of California and Edinboro universities.

Pehrsson also leads the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Western integration project, which will bring together the three institutions as Pennsylvania Western University, effective in July.

“I am grateful to the NCAA and the Membership Committee for their consideration and approval of our plan to maintain the full complement of athletic teams at California, Clarion, and Edinboro. Our student-athletes deserve the opportunity to continue their athletic pursuits and intercollegiate athletics holds a special place as part of the fabric of each of our campus communities, our histories and identities. We are excited to continue the strong legacy of our Vulcans, Golden Eagles and Fighting Scots.”

State System Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said “the NCAA’s decision is another major decision toward building these powerhouse institutions and is great news for our universities, our system, PSAC, and above all, our student-athletes. I congratulate President Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson and the students, faculty, staff, and trustees at California, Clarion, and Edinboro for this accomplishment. The excitement of intercollegiate athletics will continue for players and fans when the integrated university begins enrolling students in August.”

Aug. 10, 2022 Contact: Wendy Mackall 724-938-5640 | mackall@pennwest.edu

PennWest California gears up for Welcome Weekend Fireworks, flag-raising among festivities planned for new and returning students PennWest California will kick off the fall semester with a full slate of activities for students and families during Welcome Weekend 2022, Aug. 18-21.

The three-day celebration will feature new events and annual favorites – including Cal’s traditional candle-lighting ceremony and fireworks. Held in the quad near the Vulcan statue, the symbolic event serves as an official welcome for incoming students.

“Welcome Weekend is the perfect opportunity to commemorate our new beginning as PennWest University, and we’re thrilled to do so in a way that embraces the history and traditions of all three campuses,” said Melissa Dunn, director of student development. “There is always a special energy and excitement in the air as our students return home to campus, but this year we have even more to celebrate.”

First-year and transfer students will move into residence halls between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Aug. 18. Scores of faculty, staff and student volunteers will be on hand to direct traffic, greet students and their families, and help carry their belongings to their rooms.

A series of information sessions will be held throughout the day Thursday, capped with a performance by FREE DAPS — a freestyle group of rappers and improvisers — beginning at 9 p.m. in the Performance Center.

Friday highlights include Academic Convocation at 10 a.m. in the Convocation Center, immediately followed by PlayFair team-building activities and a class photo. Convocation will be held at the same time on all three PennWest campuses, with speakers specific to each campus.

Returning students will move in to campus housing from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Aug. 20.

Welcome Weekend continues through Sunday, with lots of opportunities to get acquainted, learn the campus and enjoy the countdown to the start of classes on Monday.

Simultaneous PennWest flag-raising ceremonies will take place on the California, Clarion and Edinboro campuses at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

“We are Vulcans, Golden Eagles and Fighting Scots,” said Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, founding president of PennWest. “The flag-raising ceremony symbolizes that, together, we are a part of something even greater. PennWest is a place of boundless opportunities for our students.”

For a complete schedule of Welcome Weekend events, visit calu.edu/welcome. -PW- .