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Announcements for the week of September 25
- Fall Holiday: Classes will be held on October 6, which was scheduled to be a Fall Holiday for the traditional undergraduate program. This will allow us to catch up on classes cancelled Friday, Sept. 1, during the power outage.
- Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Sept. 27, 11am - 1pm, in the reserved area in the UPSTAIRS Ullman Dining Commons. The discounted price of $8 + tax includes all menu options offered in the Dining Commons. International Guest at Faculty Lunch: We are pleased to be hosting Dr. Bill Naphy from Cal Lutheran’s newest exchange partner institution, the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Dr. Naphy is a professor in the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy. View his biography for more details. Dr. Naphy will be joining the Faculty Lunch at 11:30am, and is looking forward to meeting Cal Lutheran faculty. For more information or to schedule a meeting, please contact Study Abroad at x3750.
- All faculty are invited to a celebration to welcome new faculty - The Community Leaders Association and University Relations present a Faculty/Community Mixer on Wed., Sept. 27, 5-6:30pm, in the William Rolland Art Center. Please RSVP to Robin Fielding at fielding@callutheran.edu or x3084.
- University Chapel, Thurs., Sept. 28, 11:25am, Samuelson Chapel. Ryan Macias '18 will be speaking.
- Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Sept. 28, 12:15pm, Nygreen 5 (note location change). Beth Turner, PsyD (Counseling and Psychological Services) will speak on "Faculty Awareness of Student Gender Issues." Lunch will be served. If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Joan Wines at wines@callutheran.edu.
- CoAS Collection for Hurricane Relief Efforts: Please join in donating to the relief efforts to support those affected by the recent weather events in Texas, Florida and Chiapas. Monetary donations will be accepted through Fri., Sept. 29 in Hum 246, or donate at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/funds-for-weather-event-relief.
- Study Abroad programs are still available for spring 2017! Encourage your students and advisees to apply by Oct. 1 (sophomores, juniors, seniors). Don't let them miss out. Take some time in class to talk about how they will benefit from getting an international perspective on their studies, learning about other cultures, and making personal and professional connections around the world! Connect the experience to career opportunities and let your students know it's absolutely affordable! More information at callutheran.edu/studyabroad.
- FEC Requesting Faculty Feedback on Strategic Plan (Note: Version posted has been updated since the faculty meeting) - While there has already been broad faculty participation in the drafting of the strategic plan, FEC is happy to receive more feedback from faculty. Please email comments/questions to Veronica Guerrero and Christopher Brown. We plan to pass these on to President Kimball as a large list of "Questions from faculty" without attribution of individual questions; if you feel it would be helpful to have your name included with your comments please indicate so in your email to us. Click here to view the updated strategic plan draft.
- Academic Difficulty Notices (ADNs) for Traditional Undergraduates: The official reporting period for ADNs continues through Oct. 6. The September start date is to help identify earlier the students who might be struggling. Please submit unsatisfactory grades for your students who are earning a C- or below through WebAdvisor. Only one submission per student in a particular class is requested during this time frame. Academic Services will reach out to these students and offer support until the last day to withdraw with a "W" (Nov. 3). If you have any questions, contact Erashel Vaiz at evaiz@callutheran.edu or x3258. Click here for detailed reporting instructions.
- Community Leaders Association (CLA) Grant Proposals for Spring '18 awards due Wed., Nov. 1. The CLA has funds available to support faculty in engaging within the community. Appropriate proposals include cultural events, seminars, outreach efforts, and community-based research. Click here to view a rubric that clarifies selection criteria for this competitive application. Funding is generally provided up to $2,500; to be expended by the following fiscal year end. The proposal request form can be found on the Academic Affairs Grant Funding website under Community Leaders Association Grants. For questions contact Tim Weaver, Chair of CLA’s Faculty Grant Selection Committee, at tlweaver@callutheran.edu or Ashley Fessenden at afessend@callutheran.edu.
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Upcoming
- Art History Presentation: News from the Front: Winslow Homer, Race and the Civil War, with renowned art historian Frances K. Pohl, Tues., Oct. 3, 7pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free.
- State of the University, Wed., Oct. 4, 8-9:30am, Preus-Brandt Forum.
- School of Management presents Current Trends and Challenges in Hospitality and Tourism, Wed., Oct. 4, 6pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free, RSVP required. Click here for more information and to register.
- CTL presents: California’s Hispanic Heritage: César Chávez & the Grape Boycott talk by Constantino Lopez, Fri., Oct. 6, 12-1pm, Overton Hall. Lunch will be served. RSVP Here
- The Autism and Communication Center presents Bring Your Own Brain (BYOB): A Day of Innovative Solutions for ASD, Sat., Oct. 7, 9am, Swenson 101. Admission is free.
- International Film Festival presents The Grandmaster (2013), Wed., Oct. 11, 7pm (doors open 6:30pm), AMC Thousand Oaks 14 (formerly Muvico) at the Oaks Mall. Admission is free.
- World War I and America - Discussion, Wed., Oct. 11, 7pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free.
- Founders Day Convocation, Fri., Oct. 13, 10:15am, Samuelson Chapel. Faculty will wear their regalia and meet at the Luther Statue at 10:00am in order to process. If you rented regalia from the bookstore for Opening Convocation, you can check out this regalia again at no additional cost. If you are teaching during this time, you are welcome to bring your class. The program includes installation of the Board of Regents, guest speaker Rev. Dr. Kirsi Stjerna (PLTS), presentation of the Outstanding Alumni Award to Michael Adinew '94 and presentation of the Christus Award to Rev. Frank Nausin '70. Please RSVP to acaffairs@callutheran.edu so that we can reserve enough pews for faculty in the Chapel.
- William Rolland Art Center Dedication, Fri., Oct. 13, 11:45am, William Rolland Art Center.
- Lunchtime Organ Recital featuring Joseph Peeples, Fri., Oct. 13, 12:30-1pm, Samuelson Chapel. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. Admission is free.
- Founders Day Concert, Fri., Oct. 13, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
- Homecoming & Family Weekend, Fri., Oct. 13 - Sun., Oct. 15.
- 14th Annual Student Research Symposium, Sat., Oct. 14. Oral Presentations: 9-10:30am, Richter Hall. Poster Presentations: 10:30am-noon, Ahmanson Science Center Lobby.
- Writing Center Workshop "How to Write for Graduate School": Mon., Oct. 16, 12-1pm, Writing Center. In this workshop, the Writing Center will provide strategies for creating professional and effective writing for graduate school and beyond. Participants will get tips on formalizing writing, revising grammar, creating objective prose, and much more. All graduate and bachelor’s degree for professionals students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend. There will be pizza lunch included! For information, contact Dr. Tanvi Patel at tanvipatel@callutheran.edu
- All faculty are invited to the Mathews Leadership Forum "Finding your Path to Success," Thurs., Oct. 26, 5:45-9:00pm, Lundring Events Center. The registration price is $55, but faculty and staff receive a $20 discount with code EMPMLF. Click here for more information and to register.
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Sent by the Office of Academic Affairs
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