Commencement 2011
Financial Planning Banquet
May 12, 2011 |
Commencement Ceremony
May 13, 2011 |
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Financial Planning Career Fair
Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 12:00pm
Lundring Events Center
Thousand Oaks Campus
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Financial Planning Graduation Banquet
Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 5:30pm
Location TBD
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 6:00pm
Thousand Oaks Campus |
Students completing all coursework by the end of Term 5 2011 are eligible to participate in the May 2011 commencement ceremony. To participate in the ceremony (or to receive your diploma), please complete the attached Master’s Degree form with a $75.00 application processing fee payable to CLU and return it to the Registrar's Office by March 31st if you would like your name to be included in the commencement booklet.
California Lutheran University
Registrar’s Office
60 W. Olsen Rd. #1325
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Hotel Accommodations - California Lutheran University will pay for 2 nights hotel accommodations for
graduating students (May 12 and 13). If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Ashley Frease at
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Career Fair 2011
Companies that will be at the Financial Planning Career Fair include:
- Metlife
- Enterprise Holdings
- Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
- The Financial Planning Association
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
- Waddell & Reed, inc.
- New York Life
- Ron Blue
- Lincoln Financial
- State Farm Insurance
- Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
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Commencement 2010
Financial Planning Banquet
May 13, 2010 |
Commencement Ceremony
May 14, 2010 |
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Testimonials from Recent Grads
Sheryl Kesselring
My three-year journey through the Master’s program was challenging and rewarding. The knowledge has given my resume creditability and I have moved up in the accounting field at a difficult time to do so. I have also learned valuable information which has improved my decision-making skills, and the benefits of an education far outweigh the costs. . . even starting over at my age. |
Jeff Edwards
I started the MBA program three years ago in May of 2006. My experience throughout the years has been amazing; in addition, I have had the pleasure of seeing the online program grow and improve. When I started the online program, classrooms had no voice or video capability, all discussions were typed! The improvements to voice, video and Power Point presentations show the dedication CLU has placed on providing the very best online academic environment for its students. |
Jeb Wildschut
When I first began the CFP program I was unsure if it was going to be possible. I was married and was working full time. The teachers were very helpful and they allowed me to contact them at anytime with any needs. Two people got me through the program; Cynthia Grether and Ashley Ryan. They were ALWAYS very responsive and quick to lend a hand, and I believe that is crucial when you have an online program. |
Jane Visuthisesth
This program is so unique and I have gained more than I ever thought I would from this program. This financial planning program at CLU has taught me how to apply all this lifelong learning into real practice. The kindness, supportiveness, and CLU network have been there for me since the first day I stepped into this program until now. |
Lorri Craig
Graduation was a wonderful experience for our whole family…There just isn't any feeling that compares to the exhilaration of being "hooded" as a reward to all that studying.With your kind of care and attention, I have no doubt that your program will become the best in the world. |
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Testimonial from Sheryl Kesselring
This journey began in 1999 just before Christmas; I was the sole support of two teenage sons and had just lost a teaching position. Although I had the support of family, my options were limited and I was told that the lack of education was the only thing holding me back professionally. Since I needed to support my family, getting an education and supporting a family seemed unattainable until I discovered the online option for attending class. I was able to work two jobs and complete my bachelors in Accounting, moved back to my hometown in California, where I started at the bottom of the accounting field. In 2006, I celebrated my 50th birthday, became a grandmother, received my bachelor’s in Accounting, married my high school sweetheart, and applied for the online MBA/ Financial Planning program at California Lutheran. The three-year journey through the Master’s program was challenging and rewarding. The knowledge has given my resume creditability and I have moved up in the accounting field at a difficult time to do so. I have also learned valuable information which have improved my decision-making skills, and the benefits of an education far outweigh the costs . . .even starting over at my age. I have become a CPA candidate in California and plan to use the certification to further my career in accounting and finance.
I feel fortunate that as a working adult student, I was able to meet the challenge of the Master’s program at CLU. I had hoped to take some courses at the campus, but my schedule had me studying at 3:30 am to 7:00 am, and then all weekend long. It was difficult to schedule even the chat sessions around these hours, but where else could I have worked on a team with a fellow student in the UK, and one in active duty in Iraq? I attended a chat with a professor who was in China, and a professor who was in France and enjoyed the classroom discussions and the perceptions of those from all over the country. I was able to attend class the weekend my second granddaughter was born, and was able to post discussions from airports all over the country. This all led to the commencement activities and graduation was the point I was able to meet the instructors and Dr. Basu and I found them all to be very gracious and supportive. The commencement was the highlight of the long journey and I was able to celebrate the end of the long study hours and challenging curricula even for an old woman with a lifelong dream!
Testimonial from Jeff Edwards
I have a very unique view of the MBA program in financial planning as I started three years ago in May of 2006. My experience throughout the years has been amazing; in addition, I have had the pleasure of seeing the online program grow and improve. When I started the online program, classrooms had no voice or video capability, all discussions were typed! The improvement to voice, video and Power Point presentations show the dedication CLU has placed on providing the very best online academic environment for its students.
Throughout the program the one thing that has never changed was the quality of the professors. I do not believe that the instructors at any other institution have the depth of knowledge and experience that the professors at CLU do. I have never found a professor unavailable to answer questions or explain a topic that I was unsure of. Upon graduating I felt thoroughly prepared to meet the challenges of the financial planning profession and provide the best possible service to my clients.
Testimonial from Jeb Wildschut
When I first began the CFP program I was unsure if it was going to be possible. I was married and was working full time. The teachers were very helpful and they allowed me to contact them at anytime with any needs. Two people got me through the program; Cynthia Grether and Ashley Ryan. They were ALWAYS very responsive and quick to lend a hand, and I believe that is crucial when you have an online program. Students can’t drive up to the campus and ask questions so a timely response is very important. Having dependable staff is what makes the program great. Harry Starn was an exceptional professor and I truly enjoyed my classes with him. Overall the program was great.
Sometimes the technical difficulties were a pain and if I had to give advice to any future students, it is to get a strong solid internet connection and good quality head and mouth piece upfront.I learned a lot and the program will help me to be more successful in the future. The ceremony and the picnic in the park were great events. If I hadn’t started a new job I would have been at the banquet. Thanks again for everything.
Testimonial from Jane Visuthisesth
This program is so unique and I have gained more than I ever thought I would from this program. This financial planning program at CLU has taught me how to apply all this lifelong learning into real practice. The kindness, supportiveness, and CLU network have been there for me since the first day I stepped into this program until now.
Additional to that is the graduation ceremony that would be a precious memory forever to me and my family.
Testimonial from Lorri Craig
Graduation was a wonderful experience for our whole family. You were all so kind and made us feel especially welcome. I appreciated Dr. Basu taking his precious time to work with me on the Age Banding website, Harry Starn and Cindy Grether taking time to show us all around the campus, and getting to see where Ashley generates all those e-mails. The banquet at the country club was delightful; matching voices and name tags together with faces. And what an opportunity to have a picnic in the park with classmates, faculty and staff! There just isn't any feeling that compares to the exhilaration of being "hooded" as a reward to all that studying.With your kind of care and attention, I have no doubt that your program will become the best in the world.
