April 10, 2024
Stories from 2022
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Fifty and Better (FAB) program
Submitted by Xcaret Osorio
My name is Xcaret Osorio, and I am the Program Specialist for the School for Professional and Continuing Studies, which includes the Fift…
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Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program
Submitted by Sharon Boorstin
I have been teaching CLU-FAB programs for less than a year, and I’m really enjoying it. My courses are based on what I’ve learned ove…
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Fifty and Better – A Fantastic Resource
Submitted by John Reiter
When I retired in 2018 I wondered how I could keep my mind active and engaged. I thought about enrolling in some classes at Moorpark Coll…
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Destiny Rosado '23
Submitted by Destiny Rosado
My experience in Mt. Clef was an ideal first year experience. Living in the dorms during my first year allowed me to thrive academically …
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Destiny Rosado
Submitted by Victoria Nhieu '24
Destiny is a current resident assistant in a first year hall. She is not only a phenomenal RA, but she embodies #CalLutheranCares through…
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Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program
Submitted by Jason Hensley
My name is Jason Hensley, PhD, and I’ve spent one semester so far teaching with FAB. I can’t wait to teach more courses. FAB is somet…
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Programs in the Residence Halls
Submitted by Destiny Rosado '23
I have been able to attend multiple programs that RAs have put on in the residence halls. The programs were impactful and were a great wa…
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Rama Youssef
Submitted by Rama Youssef
I became a refugee 10 years ago when my mom and I fled Syria during the Syrian civil war. We decided to leave Damascus after a car bomb w…
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Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program
Submitted by David Parsons
The courses I’ve taught in the FAB program have been some of the most fun and rewarding experiences of my teaching career. My cours…
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Fifty and Better Student/Lifelong Learner
Submitted by Jan Bender
I had belonged to a learning in retirement organization before moving to Camarillo in 2020, so when my new friend told me about FAB durin…
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Fifty and Better Student/Lifelong Learner
Submitted by Susan Salmore
I keep coming back to FAB because there are always interesting topics and the instructors are great! I’ve always enjoyed learning a…
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Living Learning Communities
Submitted by Destiny Rosado
I was able to go to some programs in the Global Leaders Community. It was refreshing to see residents in that community create programs a…
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Fifty and Better /A Connection to the Outside World
Submitted by Kathleen Denny
My name is Kathleen Denny, and I am a student in the Fifty and Better program. What keeps me coming back to FAB are the most interesting,…
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Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program
Submitted by Eleanor Schrader
After a 35-year teaching career at Santa Monica College, I was delighted to be asked to teach architecture and design history classes for…
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Fifty and Better is Fabulous and Beyond!
Submitted by Harry Domicone
Though the acronym FAB represents “Fifty And Better,” my ongoing experiences with the program have been “Fabulous And Beyond!” As…
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Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program
Submitted by Katherine Zoraster
I began my teaching career at a selection of Community Colleges and at California State University, Northridge. Although I loved the work…
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Thompson Hall
Submitted by Destiny Rosado '23
During my year of being an RA in Thompson Hall, I have been able to learn the g…
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Fifty and Better Cares About Their Students
Submitted by Ruth Buono
As a lifelong learner who likes to have fun (the picture is of me at the Hammer Museum) and seeks intellectual stimulation, I really enjo…
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Suzanne Chadwick
Submitted by Henry Dubroff
When I started Pacific Coast Business Times 22 years ago, I did not know much about CLU and its School of Management. Sue encouraged me t…
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Dillan Barmache
Submitted by Lisa Taylor
Dillan is a warrior. Dillan is non-verbal. Dillan grapples with voices in his head pulling from focus on the things that matter to him mo…
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