News & Announcements
Online Shopping Mall
How about starting off the New Year by shopping at the CLA online mall? CLA is pleased to offer a variety of travel, entertainment and unique donation opportunities that will benefit CLU students. All proceeds go toward student scholarships and grants that enhance their educational experiences.
Click here to start shopping now!
Items include:
- NEW! One week stay at the Oasis in Palm Springs May 1-8, 2010
- Channel Islands deep sea sports fishing for two
- Tour Ventura County by air with pilot James Thompson, D.D.S.
- High noon lunch and shoot out with Sheriff Bob Brooks
- Lunch with President Chris Kimball
- Conduct the 50-piece University Wind Ensemble
- Donate $25 or more to fund classroom equipment for CLU’s science, theater arts and music students. Acknowledgement cards are available to give as a gift or to commemorate a loved one.
- Donate $25 or more to fund student scholarships. Acknowledgement cards are available to give as a gift or to commemorate a loved one. View 2009 recipients.
- Kingsmen Creek Giclee (SOLD)
- Membership to the CLU Forrest Fitness Center (SOLD)
- One week stay in a condo at Mammoth Lakes (SOLD)
- Breakfast or lunch for two once a week for a year at the Plug Nickel Restaurant in Westlake Village (SOLD)
Thank you to our online donors who have contributed over $5,000!
- Jennifer Bispo - The Cheesecake Factory
- William Hamm
- Sark and Carol Keochekian
- Jan Loomis - Attorney at Law
- Karsten and Kirsten Lundring
- Leanne Neilson - CLU Provost and V.P. for Academic Affairs
- Paula Osterbrink
- Ernie and Jean Sandlin
- Terry and Michele Weyman - Chiropractic Sports Institute
- Joan R. Young - Sotheby's International Realty
Visit the online mall at www.callutheran.edu/clamall. Please contact University Relations at (805) 493-3084 for assistance or questions.
2010 Board of Directors
Voting for the 2010 CLA Officers and Board Members is complete. Results have been posted on the website.
2010 Golf Tournament
Save the date for Thursday, June 17, 2010 for the Community Leaders Association's 10th Annual Golf Tournament which will be held at the beautiful Moorpark Country Club. The proceeds from the golf tournament are used for student scholarships. Please contact University Relations at (805) 493-3151 for early sponsorship opportunities!
On June 18, 2009 CLA hosted the 9th Annual Golf Tournament at Moorpark Country Club. It was a great success and raised funds for CLU student scholarships. To see the sponsors and the photo gallery click here: 2009 Golf Tournament.
2009 Faculty Grants Awarded
Community Leaders Association Distributes over $50,000 in Grants
CLA awarded $50,099 in faculty grants to a wide range of academic departments. This money was raised from various charitable events including the annual gala and auction. This funding allows CLU to continue to upgrade and enhance the quality of our academic programs for our students. Over the years, the association has donated more than $1.7 million toward classroom materials, equipment and technology enhancements.
2009 funding included:
- The Multimedia Department received $15,000 for the purchase of a Vicon Motion Capture software system which captures movement information from live performing actors that are mapped to rigged computer created characters.
- A $9,556 grant will purchase electrochemistry equipment and ph meters for enhancing lab courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and environmental science. It is also vital for undergraduate research in organic electronic materials and analytical chemistry.
- The Biology Department received $8,345 to purchase new laptops and specialized equipment for physiology and neuroscience labs.
- The Music Department received $8,022 to purchase music chairs, stands and classroom equipment.
- A $7,515 grant will purchase classroom materials, scientific calculators, projection equipment and laptop computers for the Mathematics Department.
- A $969 grant for the Art Department will pay for a rotary paper trimmer and matt cutter for use in photography, drawing, watercolor, painting and graphic design classes.
- The French Department received $690 for materials needed for department and special event promotion.
Grant funds were raised at the 29th Annual Auction in November.
Students conduct tests in the Human Performance Lab
COMMUNITY LEADERS ASSOCIATION
In addition to providing funding for the academic departments at California Lutheran University, the Association also awards scholarships each year to students who excel academically and show committment to community service.
Join CLA. We are a diverse group, made up of business leaders, civic leaders, campus neighbors, alumni, staff, and faculty. We care about higher education and support our region's oldest university, celebrating and fostering its growth as a resource to its students and to the community. To join us or renew your 2010 membership, contact University Relations at 805-493-3084.
