Announcements for the week of October 2
- 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.
- 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.
- Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Oct. 4, 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.
- 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.
- University Chapel, Thurs., Oct. 5, 11:25am, Samuelson Chapel. Don Warrick (ITS) will be speaking.
- Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Oct. 5, 12:15pm, Nygreen 5. Tanvi Patel (Writing Center) will speak on "Global vs. Local: Writing Strategies and Training Practices in the Writing Center." Lunch will be served. If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Joan Wines at wines@callutheran.edu.
- 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
- Academic Difficulty Notices (ADNs) for Traditional Undergraduates: The official reporting period for ADNs closes this Fri., Oct. 6. Please submit unsatisfactory grades for your students who are earning a C- or below through WebAdvisor by this date. 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, feel free to contact Erashel Vaiz at evaiz@callutheran.edu or x3258. Click here for detailed reporting instructions.
- 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.
- 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
- Faculty Meeting, Mon., Oct. 9, 4 - 6pm, Swenson 101, with refreshments in the Pamela M. Jolicoeur Gallery beginning at 3:40pm.
- 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, University String Symphony and University Wind Ensemble, Fri., Oct. 13, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
- Homecoming & Family Weekend, Fri., Oct. 13 - Sun., Oct. 15. RSVP to alumni@callutheran.edu by Thurs., Oct. 12, for two complimentary wristbands for these events:
- Pancakes in the Park, Sat., Oct. 14, 9:00-10:00am, Kingsmen Park.
- Homecoming Festival, Sat., Oct. 14, 3:00-7:00pm, Kingsmen Park.
- 14th Annual Student Research Symposium, Sat., Oct. 14. Oral Presentations: 9-10:30am, Richter Hall. Poster Presentations: 10:30am-noon, Ahmanson Science Center Lobby.
- The Choral Ensembles present a Homecoming Concert, Sun., Oct. 15, 2pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
- 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
- Martin Luther and Judaism with The Rev. R. Guy Erwin, Mon., Oct. 16, 7pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free.
- 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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