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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 7,000. The main campus consists of 38 buildings situated on 90 acres (364,000 m&2). An additional 98 acre (397,000 m&2) recreation complex, George H. Roadman University Park, is located one mile from campus and includes a football stadium, various sports facilities, and picnic facilities. Cal U has Satellite Campus es in Canonsburg and in the Regional Enterprise Tower (Alcoa Building) in Pittsburgh . 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 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 School . 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. ATHLETICS 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 conference. The university has won a total of three 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's Softball program won back to back championships in 1997 and 1998, including a 50-1 campaign during its first championship run. The Vulcans have also had strong success in women's Volleyball , men's Soccer , men's Basketball , women's Tennis and Baseball , each advancing to the NCAA Tournament this decade. The men's baskeball team has had a pair of runs to the NCAA Division II Final Four (1992 and 1996). The volleyball program went to the Final Four in 2000 and the Sweet 16 twice (2004 and 2006). The women's tennis team advanced to the Division II Elite Eight in 2006. The Cal U Football team is also a recent success story, winning consecutive PSAC championships for the first time in team history in 2005 and 2006. During the last two years, Vulcan teams have won five PSAC titles, finished second five other times, and have had dozens of student-athletes earn a variety of regional and national athletic and academic awards. Vulcan athletes are also showing their superiority in the classroom. More than half of Cal'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. The University also boasts some of the best facilities in the region. Hamer Hall is the home of Cal'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's home baseball games annually. The golf teams, added to the lineup of varsity sports in 2005, play at nearby Cedarbrook Golf Course. FACILITIES California University has recently received massive state and private grants to rebuild the campus. Since 2000, five new residence halls have been completed, each with private bathrooms, and a sixth is set to open for the 2007-08 school year. Off campus, Cal U has apartment-like housing at the Jefferson @ California complex all which have been made possible through the generosity and dedication of the Student Association, Inc. to the Students of California. 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 is currently undergoing a major renovation and expansion project and is slated to open Fall 2007. On Sept. 1, "Booming Out: Mohawk Ironworkers Build New York," an exhibit created by the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, will come to California University of Pennsylvania, in efforts to provide a unique educational and cultural experience for students and residents. Tim Buchanan, executive director of special initiatives for Cal U helped the university become a member 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. Thorugh outreach programs this provides unique educational experiences and opportunities for personal enrichment and professional development for area students and residents of all ages. NOTABLE ALUMNI
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VALEDICTORIANS In order to be recognized as a valedictorian, a student must complete his or her college career with a 4.0 GPA and QPA. The following students have earned the title of valedictorians:
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