Nov 9, 2017 2 min read

California University of Pennsylvania President Geraldine M. Jones, seated, signed a proclamation designating Nov. 6-10 as Military and Veterans Appreciation Week at Cal U. Looking on, from left, are sophomore Tommy Boyd of Uniontown, a retired Marine Corps master sergeant who is studying sport management at Cal U; Spec. Alexis Richardson of Pittsburgh, a member of the U.S. Army Reserve who is earning a Cal U master’s degree in intercollegiate athletic administration; Capt. Robert Prah, director of the university’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs; and Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Maund, an ROTC instructor at Cal U. After the signing ceremony, Jones attended a program highlighting the services offered by the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at its new location in Residence Hall E. The office will host the University’s 44rd annual Veterans Dinner today, with retired Navy Lt. Commander Michael Sears, superintendent of the California Area School District, as the keynote speaker. Throughout November, the public is welcome to view the university’s annual outdoor display of military banners honoring service members and veterans. California University of Pennsylvania has been designated a Military Friendly University. To learn how Cal U assists active-duty military, Reserve and National Guard members, veterans and their families, visit www.calu.edu/veterans.