100 Diverse Event Spaces In One Location: California University of PA

Nestled on a picturesque turn of the Monongahela River, just 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a tree-lined campus that is the ideal setting for conferences, meetings and special events.  With more than 100 diverse event spaces, full service technology, exceptional meeting planner support, and fantastic recreational amenities, <a href="http<img alt=" _cke_saved_href="http<img alt=" "="" src="https://www.uniquevenues.com/sites/uniquevenues.com/files/images/blog-pre-jun-2014/2013/02/Outside-Front-of-CC-300×200.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 200px; float: left; margin: 5px 10px;" title="California University of Pennsylvania Conference Center">Nestled on a picturesque turn of the Monongahela River, just 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a tree-lined campus that is the ideal setting for conferences, meetings and special events.  With more than 100 diverse event spaces, full service technology, exceptional meeting planner support, and fantastic recreational amenities, </a><a href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU" _cke_saved_href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU" target="_blank">California University of Pennsylvania</a> is second to none.<br> <br> The extensive meeting <a href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU/venue_subpage/function_space" _cke_saved_href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU/venue_subpage/function_space" target="_blank">facilities</a> at Cal U include a 500-seat Performance Center, a 3,600-seat gymnasium, various classrooms of all sizes, many equipped with SMART technology, the River’s Bend Executive Conference Center and the brand new Convocation Center.  The $59 million Convocation Center at California University is a state-of-the-art facility that is now the largest indoor venue between Pittsburgh and Morgantown, West Virginia.  With a total of 142,000 square feet of event space, the Convocation Center features two executive conference wings, a hospitality room, computer labs, a 6,000-seat arena, banquet halls, multi-purpose rooms, and 15,000 square feet of SMART classrooms.  The Center is equipped with high-tech A/V, wireless Internet, webcams, videoconferencing equipment and interactive response systems.  At the Convocation Center, as well as all other California University event spaces, conference services provides on-site 24-hour tech support to help ensure that everything runs smoothly.  The Center is located adjacent to the 98-acre Roadman Park, a beautiful recreational complex that features soccer and football fields, tennis courts, a track and picnic facilities.  Roadman Park is the ideal space for team-building exercises, sporting competitions and post-meeting gatherings.<br> <br> At California University of PA, there are plenty of ways for attendees to unwind.  Guests can enjoy a peaceful walk through the arboretum of the lower campus.  This public garden features 500 beautiful varieties of trees and shrubs, including a sampling of every tree indigenous to Pennsylvania.   Guests can also spend time in the Fitness and Recreation center, with a recent $10 million renovation, this expansive facility offers guests state-of-the-art fitness equipment, racquetball, rock climbing, an indoor track and lap pool, sauna and steam room.  Conference participants can also take advantage of Cal U’s professional golf management program by utilizing a state-of-the-art simulator to work on their game or to play a virtual round on any of the finest courses in the world.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU/venue_subpage/accommodations" _cke_saved_href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU/venue_subpage/accommodations" target="_blank">Accommodations</a> at Cal U are available throughout the summer months, and are a welcome respite from a busy day of meetings.  All on campus residence halls are newly built or newly renovated and feature amenities such are A/C, cable TV, laundry, fully equipped kitchens, lounges and private and semi-private bathrooms.  In addition, a brand new 84-room Hampton Inn & Suites is slated to open in 2013 within a few miles of campus and will offer conference guests convenient and comfortable year round lodging.<br> <br> When you book an event at Cal U, you enjoy all the<a href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU/venue_subpage/services" _cke_saved_href="http://www.uniquevenues.com/CalU/venue_subpage/services" target="_blank"> services</a> and amenities of a full-service conference center at a surprisingly affordable cost.  And, as an added bonus, all net revenue from events on campus are used to fund student scholarships.  A scholarship can even be endowed in an organization’s name, making Cal U a unique and empowering venue to hold conferences, meetings and events.<br> <br> Check out California University of Pennsylvania’s profile page, <a href="javascript:void(0)/*305*/" _cke_saved_href="http://www.calu.edu" target="_blank">website</a> or on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/caluconferences" _cke_saved_href="http://www.facebook.com/caluconferences" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to learn more about their exceptional facilities, technology, catering and so much more!