Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Events for October 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.

GMAT: Behind the Curtain

Roth Nelson Room

This introduction to the newly revised Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) looks at questions types, the new scoring system and how the test needs to be approached to meet with success on test day.

This Chair Rocks
How Ageism Warps Our View of Long Life

Samuelson Chapel

"This Chair Rocks: How Ageism Warps Our View of Long Life" by Ashton Applewhite is a talk and conversation about why the more you know about old age the better it looks — and why so few people know it.

Do’s and Don’ts of Grad School

Roth Nelson Room

This workshop covers the application process, timelines, when to get started, essay-writing and other resources.

LinkedIn 101+: The Basics

SBET 139

This workshop gives you the basics on what LinkedIn is and how to set up your profile, connect and network.

Los Valientes
(The Courageous Ones)

Samuelson Chapel

Based on the lives of three heroic Latinos, Los Valientes (The Courageous Ones) is a live musical theater production featuring a singer and an onstage trio of cello, piano and percussion.

Med School/MCAT Preparation

Roth Nelson Room

This workshop covers the application process, timelines, when to get started, essay-writing and other resources.

Poetry Reading & Talk
"We had decided to travel": a poetry reading and talk by Sarah Vap

Roth Nelson Room

Poetry Reading & Talk

Interviewing for Offers

Roth Nelson Room

Learn how to prepare for interviews and sell your skills.

Un cuento chino (Chinese Take-away)
International Film Festival/Reel Justice Film Series

Muvico Thousand Oaks 14, 166 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

CLU's Department of Languages and Cultures together with the CEJ and Community Leaders Association will screen this Argentine film that deals with the clash of cultures, as well as overcoming prejudice and understanding human nature.

Southland: Drawings from Southern California

Kwan Fong Gallery

Eight well-known artists were asked to submit drawings capturing the essence of Southern California – the people, places and culture that make this an extraordinary place to live. A reception will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.

LinkedIn: Tips to Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile

Roth Nelson Room

This workshop gives you detailed information on LinkedIn functions, including asking for recommendations, joining groups and looking for jobs.

Screening of 'Girl Rising'
Educate Girls. Change the World.

Lundring Events Center

October 11 marks the International Day of the Girl. This film follows the stories of nine remarkable girls from around the world who are breaking down barriers with strength and hope in their dreams.

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.

Regals Alumni Volleyball Game

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kellee Roesel at 805-493-3832 or kroesel@callutheran.edu.

Personal Statement Writing

Roth Nelson Room

This workshop is for students who want guidelines for their statement-of-purpose essays for graduate school admission.

Resume Writing

Swenson 101

Learn to create a great resume. This workshop covers content and format, action verbs, and buzzwords.

Founders Day Convocation
The Rev. Meghan Aelabouni

Samuelson Chapel

Founders Day is held annually to celebrate CLU’s roots in the Lutheran tradition of Christian faith and affirm its commitment to helping students discover and live their purpose. This year’s theme is "Vocation...rooted in community," and the keynote speaker is the Rev. Meghan (Johnston ’01) Aelabouni, co-pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colo.

Symphonic Romance
University Symphony

Samuelson Chapel

The University Symphony explores romantic opera and ballet music with selections from Italian, Russian and French repertory.

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