Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Featured Events

Rectifying Social Injustice
International Speaker Series

Swenson Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences

Join us for an insightful lecture exploring political apologies for historical injustices provided by University of Oxford professor Daniel Butt, PhD.

Community and Alumni Blood Drive

Bloodmobile in the Administration Parking Lot

Community members are invited to join Cal Lutheran in saving lives by donating blood.

SOS: Recovering Our Past to Better Serve Our Communities
GSOE Dean's Speaker Series

Samuelson Chapel

David G. García, PhD, will present a talk exploring his award-winning book, Strategies of Segregation: Race, Residence, and the Struggle for Educational Equality.

The Road to Victory

Lundring Events Center

Join us for an evening of honoring the past, celebrating the present and envisioning the future. Hear from national championship student athletes and coaches, and help chart a course for the future of Cal Lutheran Athletics.

'No Exit'
Student Stages

Black Box Theatre

The Theatre Arts and Dance Department presents an evening of existential drama with Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit, a seminal play that delves into the human psyche and the nature of hell.

Founders Day Convocation

Samuelson Chapel

Each fall, the Cal Lutheran community, alumni and friends gather to celebrate the founding of the university and marks the occasion with a festive convocation.

 

Founders Day Lunch

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Join us for an intimate lunch gathering with the Founders Day speakers and Convocators to continue the celebration in a more personal setting.

Founders Day Lecture
The Rev. James Wetzstein

Samuelson Chapel

The Rev. James Wetzstein, PhD candidate in liturgical theology, will present the legacy of liturgical artist Ernst Schwidder and his contribution to sacred spaces.

Student Research Symposium

Soiland Recreation Center

Join us for a research event that showcases the incredible work of our undergraduate research students. Scholars from various disciplines will present their summer research through insightful talks and an interactive poster session.

Homecoming Choral Concert

Samuelson Chapel

The Cal Lutheran Choir and Cielo (treble choir) present an eclectic program of innovative choral music, including selections for their upcoming March 2025 Carnegie Hall performance, joined by the Alumni Choir. Admission is free with donations accepted.

EdD in Educational Leadership Online Information Session

Online

Join us for our online event to learn about the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program, admission requirements, financial aid options and course offerings.

LGBTQIA+ History Month Lecture Lunch
Peter Carlson, PhD

Lundring Events Center

Join us for the lecture lunch with Peter Carlson, PhD, as part of this year's Campus Ministry theme, Healing and Restoration.

Mathews Leadership Forum
Networking Event

Lundring Events Center

Foster connections and help our students expand their network

'The Doctor in Spite of Himself'
Main Stage Production

Black Box Theatre

Written in 1666 by Molière, France’s greatest comedic writer, The Doctor in Spite of Himself follows the antics of Sganarelle, a ne’er-do-well woodcutter, who winds up impersonating a doctor.

Afternoon Organ Recital Series
Adán Fernandez

Samuelson Chapel

University organist Adán Fernandez will present an Afternoon Organ Recital.

Come to the Woods
Areté Vocal Ensemble

Samuelson Chapel

Join Areté Vocal Ensemble for "Come to the Woods," featuring works by Emmy Award-winning composers Jake Runestad and Stephen Chatman. Experience a powerful musical journey through nature, inspired by the writings of Thoreau, Berry and Muir.

For Liberty and Empire: How the Civil War Bled into the Indian Wars
History Lecture Series

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Ari Kelman, PhD, will discuss his latest book titled For Liberty and Empire: How the Civil War Bled into the Indian Wars.

Faculty Recital
Uziel Colón

Overton Hall

Enjoy a free faculty recital by Uziel Colón, a pianist and composer with a rich background in jazz and hip-hop. Experience his original compositions and arrangements at this exciting event.

Sustainable Fashion Festival
Sustainable Fashion Festival

Westlake Center

Discover the future of fashion at Hub101's Sustainable Fashion Festival. This three-day event will feature inspiring workshops, thought-provoking speakers and a captivating sustainable fashion showcase.

Elevator Pitch Competition

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Cal Lutheran students deliver their elevator pitches to a panel of judges.

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