Arts & Events Calendar

Dan Welden, Resident Printmaker

Artists and Speakers Series

Date: January 30 - March 7, 2012

Location: Kwan Fong Gallery - map

A master printmaker, painter, teacher and author, Dan Welden is the originator of a safe and green printmaking technique called the Solarplate method. As the 2012 Artists and Speakers resident, he will work in the Kwan Fong Gallery from Jan. 30 to Feb. 28.

Project 24: One Day in the Life

Date: February 1 - May 15, 2012

Location: Soiland Humanities Center - map

Multimedia students collect intriguing stories on three separate days from three places: the University (CLU24), the city of Thousand Oaks (TO24) and the metropolis of Los Angeles (LA24). Selections of their graphic design, photography and documentary videography will be on display.

Creative Concepts

Date: February 1 - May 15, 2012

Location: Soiland Humanities Center - map

Members of the sophomore multimedia class develop their original ideas into engaging stories.

Nordic Spirit Symposium

After the Vikings – Before the Reformation: Scandinavia in Transition

Date: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:00pm

Location: Preus-Brandt Forum - map

The Nordic Spirit Symposium offers a sampling of life in the Nordic region after the Viking Age, with illustrated presentations on Nordic culture and religion by authorities from the U.S. and Europe. The public is invited to join in the spirit of a symposium, which blends music, dining and the free exchange of ideas to enhance the pleasure of learning. Friday evening events begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Reservations requested.

Nordic Spirit Symposium

After the Vikings – Before the Reformation: Scandinavia in Transition

Date: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 9:00am

Location: Preus-Brandt Forum - map

The Nordic Spirit Symposium offers a sampling of life in the Nordic region after the Viking Age, with illustrated presentations on Nordic culture and religion by authorities from the U.S. and Europe. The public is invited to join in the spirit of a symposium, which blends music, dining and the free exchange of ideas to enhance the pleasure of learning. The symposium concludes with dinner and entertainment. Reservations required.

Master Class with John Ditto

Date: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 11:00am

Location: Samuelson Chapel - map

John Ditto, music director and organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Mo., will present an organ master class, sponsored by the Ventura County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Reception at William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

For the Inaugural Exhibition "Highlights and Selections"

Date: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 6:00pm

Location: William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

This inaugural exhibition premieres artwork from the eclectic collection of William Rolland. It features late 19th- and early 20th-century bronze sculptures depicting classic and modern themes, and the bronze series “Epic of the Plains Indians” by legendary sculptor and artist Harold Shelton.

A Valentine Concert featuring Elmer Ramsey, His Trumpet and Orchestra

Date: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 8:00pm

Location: Samuelson Chapel - map

The Conejo “Pops” Orchestra with Elmer Ramsey and his trumpet performs music from great artists of the big band era and endearing love songs from World War II.

Organist John Ditto in Concert

Orvil and Gloria Franzen 2011-2012 Organ Program Series

Date: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 2:00pm

Location: Samuelson Chapel - map

John Ditto, an associate professor emeritus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance and music director and organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, will perform the third and final concert in the Orvil and Gloria Franzen 2011-2012 Organ Program Series, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Borg Petersen Memorial Organ in Samuelson Chapel.

Silver Anniversary Distinguished Speaker Series: The Eurozone Crisis and Its Impact on the United States

Date: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 6:00pm

Location: Lundring Events Center - map

World class economists Henning Bohn and Robert Parry will discuss the Eurozone crisis and its impact on the U.S. This timely and important conversation will be moderated by Bill Watkins, executive director of CLU’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting.