April 10, 2024
Stories from 2021
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Cynthia Ruszczyk
Submitted by Cynthia Ruszczyk
I stumbled across FAB on my synod newsletter. It sounded intriguing and I quickly found a course that peaked my interest. It was a wonder…
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International Education
Submitted by Juanita Hall
It has been one of the greatest joys in my life to be both a participant and a promoter of international education since the 1970s. As I …
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Garrett Baker '15
Submitted by Garrett Baker
After graduating with my B.S. in criminal justice, I enlisted in the Marine Corps where I served as an infantryman stationed with 3rd Bat…
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Paul Wenz '89
Submitted by Paul Wenz
I have served as the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Riverside since 2007. I loved my time at Cal Lu studying Greek with Dr. Fred Tons…
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Norma Meza
Submitted by Norma Meza
As a mother of two teenage daughters and as a Cal Lutheran University Student, I can proudly state, that my experiences within the CSP pr…
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Catherine Crowley
Submitted by Catherine Crowley
I have always loved learning. I find your classes both interesting and fun. During this pandemic it has been a lifesaver, especially for …
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Inspired by student daily!
Submitted by Gerhard Apfelthaler
As someone who grew up in Europe, I have always been intrigued by the strong bonds that students form with their alma mater in the United…
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Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
Submitted by Brianne Anderson '03
I started as a summer intern for housing but found my second family. Over the years I was a stage manager, actress, makeup artist, blood …
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Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals
Submitted by Leslie Felding
Twelve years ago, I started my second career as an adjunct faculty member in the MBA program at Cal Lutheran. I found the campus, the stu…
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Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
Submitted by Daniel Trostler
I have worked with the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company for 7+ years and never before had I felt such a kinship and immediately welcomed than…
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Steve Foster ’94, MBA ’09
Submitted by Steve Foster '94, MBA '09
My connection to Cal Lutheran goes back to the early ’90s, and continues today. After receiving my degree in biology, I was connect…
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MS in Counseling CSP Woodland Hills Cohort ’23
Submitted by Pardees Fassihi '23
I am so grateful for everyone in the CSP Woodland Hills ’23 cohort! We started this program during the pandemic and we have been th…
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My daughter – Cal Lutheran Alumni
Submitted by Gina Costigan
My daughter Hailey graduated from Cal Lutheran in 2018. My youngest daughter is currently a Senior at Cal Lutheran. We had such a tough y…
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Juanita Hall
Submitted by Juanita Hall
It has been one of the greatest joys in my life to be both a participant and a promoter of international education since the 1970s. As I …
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Tori Dahl '14
Submitted by Tori Dahl
While at CLU, I participated in events with the SEEd Project. At the time, it was a great way to spend time outside caring for plants and…
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Alec Bennet '22
Submitted by Eli Moore
One of the great additions to our lives has been the ever-present need to wear a mask during these difficult times. Unfortunately, the ma…
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Kerstin Westerlund '20
Submitted by Kerstin Westerlund
Hello / Bonjour / السلام عليكم / Hej ! Ever since I was a child, I was always fascinated by International affairs and di…
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Cindy Keitel, MBA ’91
Submitted by Cindy Keitel, MBA '91
Cal Lutheran College, now University, has been a part of life since the late 1980’s when I started my MBA. If you would have told m…
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Jose Luis Gallegos '23
Submitted by Jose Luis Gallegos
My name is Jose Luis Gallegos and I am in my second semester of the Master’s Program in Counseling College Student Personnel (CSP). As …
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Dr. Michael Kolitsky '79
Submitted by Daniel Craviotto
I was a biology major and football player at Cal Lutheran. 2 months before graduation Dr. Kolitsky, a Biology Professor approached me and…
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