Announcements for the week of October 30
- Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Nov. 1, 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.
- CTL presents- Blackboard: Assignments, Wed., Nov. 1, 1-2pm, SBET 136. RSVP to Natalina Parker at nparker@callutheran.edu.
- Lutherans in the Holy Land, with Rev. Mitri Raheb, Wed., Nov. 1, 7pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free.
- Collapse, History Lecture Series, Wed., Nov. 1, 7pm, Grant Brimhall Library Community Room. Michaela Reaves (History) will speak on "Sea People Invade Egypt," a discussion of the invasions of Egypt beginning in 2000 BCE that led to its collapse in 1177 BCE.
- 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.
- University Chapel, Thurs., Nov. 2, 11:25am, Samuelson Chapel. Tess Tait '18 will be speaking.
- Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Nov. 2, 12:15pm, Nygreen 5. Don Warick (ITS Program Training Manager) will speak on "Security Jeopardy II." Lunch will be served. If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Joan Wines at wines@callutheran.edu.
- Startup Weekend Conejo Valley Sports, Fri., Nov. 3 - Sun., Nov. 5, Sports Academy, Newbury Park. Sponsored by Hub101. Click here to register.
- Seeking Faculty Mentors for McNair Scholars: Cal Lutheran was recently awarded a $1.16 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to administer the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The goal of the McNair program is to engage first-generation and low-income or traditionally underrepresented students in research and scholarly activities, preparing them for immediate entry into graduate school in pursuit of doctoral degree attainment. The program seeks full-time faculty members to serve as mentors for McNair Scholars. If interested, please click here (Academic Affairs home page) for more information and the application which is to be emailed to Dr. Haco Hoang, Political Science, at hhoang@callutheran.edu by Fri., Nov. 3. Contact Haco with questions via email or at x3433.
- Faculty Recital featuring Yoshika Masuda, Fri., Nov. 3, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
- The Suppressed Luther: The Meaning of his Biblical Critique of Capitalism for Today's Crises presented by Professor Ulrich Duchrow of University of Heidelberg, Sat., Nov. 4, 7pm, Samuelson Chapel. Admission is free.
- IRB Update – The IRB application form is now online! It is still the same form and requirements as before, the submission method has just switched to an online format through dynamic forms. This should help streamline the request and better serve faculty and students. If you have any questions please contact Steven Hawkins, IRB Chair, or Karissa Oien, IRB committee support. You can find more information about IRB online at: https://www.callutheran.edu/research/irb/
- Don’t Cancel That Class – The Division of Student Affairs is pleased to offer Don’t Cancel That Class to faculty members who may be away for conference travel, meetings, etc. You may request a Student Affairs staff member to present on a particular topic (e.g., job interview skills, dealing with test anxiety, financial literacy, etc.) or welcome them to present on the topic of their choice. To make arrangements for an upcoming class, please contact Senior Coordinator for Residence Life and Student Conduct, Caitlin Hodges at hodges@callutheran.edu.
- Please share with your students who are interested in pursuing undergraduate research! The Study Abroad Center, OURCS, and Experiential Learning have teamed up to provide a "STEM Research Abroad Fellowship" for two students in the 2018 summer term. This fellowship will provide funding for the students to conduct lab research at an overseas university, through our partner program, Arcadia. The application deadline is Nov. 15. More details about the fellowship and the application process can be found here: STEM Research Abroad Fellowship
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