April 10, 2024
Stories from 2020
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Dena Jenson and CLU’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership
Submitted by Kim Maxwell
It’s not just about investing in ourselves and our organizations, it’s about investing in the long term health of the nonprofit secto…
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Patrick Schmidt ’14 & Christer Schmidt
I am long time staff member(15+ years), earned both my masters and doctorate degrees at CLU, and am also the proud father of a CLU studen…
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The Community Cupboard
Submitted by K Cabell '20
I am grateful for the Community Cupboard. Its been a huge blessing to have the resources of the cupboard available to me throughout my ti…
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Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Submitted by Kelly Miller-Sanchez '22
I am so grateful and honored to be part of the community here at PLTS. The quality of the education I am receiving here is unparalleled. …
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Naomi Mbise
Submitted by Annelise Andrade
Meet Naomi! She is a freshman and international student from Tanzania. Here’s what she has to say about her Cal Lutheran experience…
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Dr. Jew
Submitted by Priscilla Montero '14
Dr. Jew has believed in me since I was a student in the school counseling program. She’s always been so supportive and has identified t…
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Alexyz Valdes '19
CalLu helped me find my purpose. Without the help of scholarships, I never would’ve been able to obtain my dream of being a 1st gen…
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Alumni Helping Alumni
Submitted by Dan Kuntz '11
I have had the honor of serving as a coach, instructor and administrator at Cal Lutheran University. During this time I have witnessed st…
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The Echo
Submitted by Kirstie Hettinga
The Echo is Cal Lutheran’s award-winning student newspaper. This semester, The Echo has faced challenges above and beyond. Not only was…
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Illissa Mestas '15
I am a former Regals water polo player and now I am a Cardiac ICU nurse at Los Robles Hospital right down the street in Thousand Oaks, Si…
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PLTS Students
Submitted by Kirsi Stjerna
Where else but at PLTS would Christian Theology class finals produce original icons of modern day feminist saints, hilarious historical h…
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Dr. Sigmar Schwarz
Submitted by Edgar Aguirre '99
A kind man, Dr. Schwarz’ heart and intellect were given fully to his classrooms. I remember reading Elie Wiesel’s “Nigh…
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Nighat Shah '22
As many of us struggle to find our path in this life, I found mine five years ago when I joined the Cal Lutheran community as an administ…
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Sarah Pappas '16
Submitted by Mackenzie Martinez '21
For #CalLutheranCaresDay I would like to share with you a special Alumni that has been sacrificing every single day working at Renown Hos…
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Nancy Davis '98
My relationship with CLU is twofold. I was a student and received my Masters in Counseling and Guidance and then I became a member of the…
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Ashley Sahnazoglu '23
My freshman year at California Lutheran University, was everything I imagined and more. Being part of the Women’s Basketball team w…
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International Student Resilience
Submitted by Christina Sanchez
Through direct phone call/Zoom outreach, the Center for Global Engagement staff have communicated with many of our international students…
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Robyn Ballard '14
I grew up in the Conejo Valley. In 1985 I attended CLU when it was still California Lutheran College right after high school. After three…
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Meagan Toumayan '20
Submitted by Center for Global Engagement
Graduating senior, Meagan Toumayan, has made the most out of her time at Cal Lu. Read all about her amazing journey! “My name is…
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Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
Submitted by Meg Honey
I was lucky enough to work as an actor apprentice during the summer of 2000 (20 years ago!!) and the experience forever changed my life. …
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