Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Events for September 2013

Resonating Images II
Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

Resonating Images II features paintings, drawings and prints by modern and contemporary masters.

CLU Art Faculty Exhibit
Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Kwan Fong Gallery

The Kwan Fong gallery opens the fall season with an exhibit of drawing, sculpture, 3-D installation, photography, digital art, printmaking, watercolor and oil painting by members of the CLU art faculty. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 12.

James Welch plays the music of Dale Wood
Orvil and Gloria Franzen Organ Program Series

Samuelson Chapel

In 1993, CLU awarded California composer Dale Wood the Exemplar Medallion. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of this event, organist James Welch will present a recital of Wood’s organ works.

12th Annual Ventura County Housing Conference
The Pulse of Housing

VCOE Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo

Bill Watkins, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting at CLU, will discuss the Economic Forecast for Ventura County Housing. Login to The event website for more information!

Chalk Talk with Coach Mike Dunlap
Victory Club Speaker Series

Lundring Events Center

The Victory Club Speaker Series begins with former Kingsmen basketball head coach (1989-1994) and former NBA head coach Mike Dunlap.

Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame
11th Annual Induction Ceremony & Champagne Brunch

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

The CLU Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame was founded to honor, pay tribute to and perpetuate the memory of those individuals who, through participation, support or interest, have made outstanding contributions in the field of intercollegiate varsity athletics and who have helped to bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to CLU.

Alumni & Friends Football Tailgate

University Plaza

Kingsmen Football fans are invited to a pregame celebration in support of CLU Athletics. Join us for a BBQ-style tailgate party with all the fixin's.

Corporate Leaders Breakfast
Panel Discussion on the Future of Health Care

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley

Join us for a discussion on the future of health care with distinguished panelists.

GRE: Behind the Curtain

Roth Nelson Room

This introduction to the newly revised Graduate Record Examination (GRE) looks at question types, the new scoring system and how the test needs to be approached to meet with success on test day.

First-Year Experience with Peter Balakian
Poet and author of Black Dog of Fate

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

Peter Balakian will speak about his 1997 memoir, Black Dog of Fate (an American son uncovers his Armenian past), the common reading this year for first-year CLU students.

Career Exploration and Transition
Planning for Every Stage of the Career Development Process

Roth Nelson Room

Learn how to conduct research about various careers and strategies for a competitive edge.

Faculty/Student Clarinet Concert

Samuelson Chapel

This concert marks the 30th consecutive year that music professor DanielGeeting has performed a clarinet recital concert at CLU. Joining him are student clarinetists Alyssa Gogesch, Hillis Johnson and Hongsik Park and faculty pianist Eric Kinsley.

Installation of Bishop Guy Erwin
Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

Kingsmen Park

The service of worship will be followed by a barbeque lunch and live entertainment. The event is informal and families are welcome!

Tea & Talk with Peter Frank

William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

Prominent Los Angeles art critic Peter Frank will explore the broad subject matter represented in the exhibition "Resonating Images II" and place the works, made from the mid-20th century to the present, within historical context.

Proactive Job Search

Roth Nelson Room

The workshop will help develop tactics for approaching employers strategically to generate more interviews.

Entrepreneur Roundtable
A view from long-time executive Brian Farrell, CEO, THQ

Overton Hall

From Entrepreneurship to Professional Management

From Graduation to Corporation

Roth Nelson Room

In this workshop, career advice author Andy Teach shares tips on resumes, networking and job interviews as well as thoughts on how to climb the ladder to career success, email/telephone/Internet etiquette, dealing with difficult bosses, overcoming the generation gap at work, and much more!

Bachelor's Degree for Professionals
Launch Celebration

Lundring Events Center

California Lutheran University is beginning a new chapter. Join us in celebrating the the launch of the Bachelor's Degree for Professionals, formerly known as ADEP.

Women's Health & Safety Event
Empowered: Take charge of your health and safety

Lundring Events Center

The Thousand Oaks Police Department in partnership with CLU presents a free women’s health and safety event to raise awareness about the dangers of dating violence and sexual assault. Registration required.

Chinese Moon Festival Concert

Samuelson Chapel

The concert will include Chinese traditional music and western music performed by the Thousand Oaks Chinese Folk Ensemble, Westlake Village Symphony, Dancing String Chamber, Yang Sheng Choir and others.

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