Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Events for April 2012

Backpack to Briefcase

Lundring Events Center

Backpack to Briefcase is a networking event that pairs students with alumni who work in their field of interest. Students will meet in small groups to discuss careers and life after college and will be pre-assigned to alumni on a first-come, first-served basis.

'Douglas MacArthur: Return to Corregidor'
Heroes in History

Preus-Brandt Forum

The 63-minute film Return to Corregidor features veteran actor and artist Gary Saderup in his acclaimed one-man show in which he creates a sensitive portrait of the legendary and larger-than-life American general Douglas MacArthur.

You Lost Me
Why Young Christians are Leaving Church ... and Rethinking Faith

Overton Hall

'Jekyll & Hyde'

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart.

Exhibition: Senior Art Students

Kwan Fong Gallery

Exhibition of varied works by senior art students.

Entrepreneur Roundtable April 21st Meeting
Chellie Campbell: People Love to Give You Money

Peters Hall - 106

Chellie Campbell, author of The Wealthy Spirit and Zero to Zillionaire, presents "People Love to Give You Money." The last few years have been challenging. Find out how to mind your money without losing your mind!

Museum of Tolerance Tour

Los Angeles

Museum tour

Hats and High Tea

Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley

The CLU Community Leaders Association's Hats and High Tea includes entertainment, high tea, and hat and table setting contests. Proceeds benefit student scholarships and educational grants at California Lutheran University. Sponsorships are available for this unique event.

Sixth Annual Festival of Scholars

Campuswide

This exciting weeklong event showcases the scholarly works of CLU’s undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines across the university. Presentations are given in a wide range of styles including individual and panel presentations, interactive poster presentations, musical performances and creative work displays.

Hope for Everyone: Faith and Criminal Justice
Festival of Scholars Event

Lundring Events Center

In March 2012, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will release a draft social statement on criminal justice. Join us as a panel of experts and students from the fields of criminal justice, religion and ministry discuss the development of the ELCA’s social policy and teaching on this issue.

Mark Swed on Student Research in Music
Festival of Scholars Event

Overton Hall

The students enrolled in Music 302 – The History and Literature of Music will present formal papers in a public reading. Serving as guest commentator will be Mark Swed, a noted author, media arts personality and the chief music critic for the Los Angeles Times.

Wine Food Friends
Herzog Wine and Food Pairings

Herzog Wine Cellars

The CLU Alumni Association hosts an evening of food and wine pairings and wine tasting at Herzog Wine Cellars.

Conversations with ... Two Young Actors

Preus-Brandt Forum

Actor, writer and director Markus Flanagan, who teaches at CLU, will moderate an informal one-hour discussion with Doug Brochu and Yvonne Zima on the craft of acting followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. She writes screenplays and currently plays Daisy Carter on the daytime serial drama "The Young and the Restless."

Among the Shining Stars Gala
Join us in celebrating 25 years of excellence, innovation and service.

University Plaza (between William Rolland Stadium and Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center)

Please join us for an evening of celebration. Cocktail reception, fine dining, renowned speakers, live entertainment and an exciting opportunity to invest in the creation of new graduate scholarships.

Using Pages to Create an eBook (for Mac users)

Spies-Bornemann Center

Title: Using Pages to Create an eBook (for Mac users)

Hip Hop Organization Showcase

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

Are you ready? Hip Hop Organization is hosting the 7th Annual Benefit Showcase! This event will benefit the Dizzy Feet Foundation. Please come and show your support!

6:45 – Art Exhibit; 7:15 – Arena Doors Open; 7:30 – Show Begins

Yam Yad

Ullman Commons

This year, Yam Yad will be three events in one: a day of service, education and fun. Come and join the Community Service Center in campus beautification projects from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., soak up some sun at Zuma beach from noon to 3 p.m., or attend conservationist Reese Halter's talk on bees and pollination at 1 p.m. in the Pepper Grove near the library.

Save the Bees, Savor Their Honey
Talk by conservation biologist Reese Halter

Kingsmen Park

Join Dr. Reese Halter, award-winning science communicator for a free, fun-filled, information-rich talk outdoors celebrating spring! Discover why it's vital to support our local beekeepers and how you can lend a helping hand and protect our urban bees.

Increase Communication in your Group with Blackboard Communities

Swenson 110

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