Events for Friday, Oct 6, 2006

CLU Disability Awareness Week 2006
Keynote Speaker: Nick Vujicic

Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 at 10:00 am

Samuelson Chapel

California Lutheran University's Disability Awareness Week 2006 "Breaking Barriers...Building Awareness" will feature internationaly recognized speaker Nick Vujicic. Born in Australia without limbs, Vujicic will conclude his speaking tour of the United States with his appearance at CLU.

Illustrated Lecture: An Ancient Athletic Trophy
Ernst F. Tonsing, Ph.D.

Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 at 5:00 pm

Pearson Library

Awarding a trophy cup to the winner of an athletic contest dates back centuries. The ancient Greeks, for example, presented their athletes decorated vases for all sorts of competitions. In his talk, Dr. Ernst F. Tonsing will examine one of these vases – a 2,500 year-old stemmed bell krator from the CLU art collection, compare it with other ceramic vases of the time, and ponder the social context and athletic competition for which it was made.

Lord of Life Church Retreat

Friday, Oct. 6, 2006

Long Beach

Come join the Lord of Life Student Congregation for a weekend in Long Beach full of fun, service and fellowship!

Sculpture by John Storojev

Sep. 28 - Oct. 22, 2006

Kwan Fong Gallery

Continuing the Faculty series and exploring the theme of sculpture, this show presents the work of sculptor John Storojev.

ALCF Annual Conference
Keynote Speaker:
Randall Balmer, Ph.D.
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Nelson Room

Oct. 6 - Oct. 7, 2006

The Association of Lutheran College Faculties will hold its annual conference on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, on the CLU campus.