Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Lectures and Discussions

Was the Iliad True? Archaeology's Search for Homer's World (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Winter Series

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

In two lectures, Scott Jones will explore the archeological search for Homer’s world.

Andy Warhol: American Pop Artist
Fifty and Better Winter Series

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

Katherine Zoraster will delve into the career of Andy Warhol.

California’s Housing Crisis: Roots of the Problem and What Lies Ahead

Lundring Events Center

CESI's 2026 conference is a call to action to confront California’s housing crisis by sharing research, challenging assumptions, fostering community dialogue, and advancing practical policy solutions so families and communities can thrive.

The Evolution of Climate Change Science
Fifty and Better Winter Series

Online Via Zoom

Mike Clancy will review the evolution of climate change science from the early 1800s to the present.

Nortraship: The Norwegian Merchant Fleet in the Second World War

Lundring Events Center

Ken Privratsky will discuss the role of the Norwegian Merchant Marine during WWII, followed by Oleg Engvig who will talk about his experience as a Norwegian Resistance messenger boy and service in the Norwegian Merchant Marine.

2026 Ventura County Economic Forecast
Center for Economic Research and Forecasting

Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Blvd., Thousand Oaks

The 2026 Ventura County Economic Forecast will examine how past and present policy decisions shape today’s economy and future generations, featuring insights on local growth trends and the economic and social costs of government debt.

The Arctic: A New Frontline of Global Competition
Fifty and Better Special Lecture

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

Looking at the history of the Cold War, David Livingstone, PhD, will try and provide ways we can think about the Arctic as a new frontline in a global power struggle.

Leading in Uncertain Times: Strategic & Scenario Planning for Nonprofit Leaders
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Oxnard Campus

This interactive workshop with Julie Ha Truong will offer a practical real-time framework for strategic and scenario planning that helps you stay anchored in your mission and values, even when circumstances are uncertain.  

A Celebration of Black Excellence

Lundring Events Center

Industry leaders from finance, real estate and healthcare will share stories, insights and expertise at this Black History Month celebration.

“Visas and Virtue”
A screening of the Oscar-winning film with director Chris Tashima

Preus-Brandt Forum

Join the Film and TV Department for a free screening of the Oscar-winning short film “Visas and Virtue” with director Chris Tashima.

The Melodic Mystery: Tracing the Roots of Some of Popular Music's Greatest Melodies
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Online Via Zoom

In this course, we’ll take a deep dive into the surprising origins of many beloved melodies and explore whether these borrowed tunes offered advantages over “homegrown” ones.

The History of Satan
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

In this course, we’ll look at the evolution of the idea of Satan, where thinking developed on the topic and how it changed over time.

"Rolling Stone" Magazine and the San Francisco Counterculture, 1967-1977
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Online Via Zoom

This course will explore Rolling Stone’s origins, tracking its turbulent development, and mapping its immense influence on American popular culture and journalism.

Ancient Rome in Rome Today
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

This class will look at the history of Ancient Rome through the monuments that can still be found within the ancient walls.

The British Invasion (Part 2)
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

This course focuses on the most popular, influential and enduring artists of the British Invasion, which spanned roughly the years 1964 to 1968.

Effective Interviewing & Onboarding: Successfully Engaging New Staff Talent
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Oxnard Campus

 This interactive workshop series with John Jell will teach effective interviewing techniques, collaborative problem-solving around common hiring challenges and proven onboarding strategies that set new staff up for long-term success.

Nonprofit Accounting Bootcamp — Four Part Series

Zoom

Center for Nonprofit Leadership Four Part Workshop Series with Anne Freiermuth, CPA. Via Zoom | Mar. 18, 19, 25 and 26 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Nonprofit Budgeting 101
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Zoom

Learn how to budget like a pro in this workshop taught by Anne Freiermuth.

Cash Flow Projections 101
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Zoom

In this workshop taught by Anne Freiermuth, you will learn how to develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly so you can successfully plan ahead and avoid surprises.

Storytelling for Impact: Amplify Your Mission, Build Influence, & Unlock Funding
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Oxnard Campus

Center for Nonprofit Leadership Workshop with Kristen Caloca from 10am-12:30pm at CLU Oxnard Campus.

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