Spotlight

• The Teaching and Learning Committee would like to assess faculty's interests in potential break-out sessions at the Winter Faculty Retreat (on January 22). Pleaseclick here to provide your feedback.

Events

• CTL presents: Why Students Cheat and What We Can Do About It, Mon., Nov. 5,2:15-3:15pm, SBET 140. Click here to register. 
   
• Lunchbox Diversity presents: March for Our Lives - Gun Control, Tues., Nov. 6,11:30am-1pm, Kingsmen Room (SU114). Click here to register.
  
  
• CTL presents: Recording Your Lecture Series, Part 4: The Lightboard, Wed., Nov. 7,10:30am, Online. Click here to register.
   
• Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Nov. 7, 11am - 1pm, reserved area in theUPSTAIRS Ullman Dining Commons. The discounted price of $8 + tax includes all menu options offered in the Dining Commons.
   
• Entrepreneur Speaker Series presents: "'I don't know' is the beginning of everything" with Entrepreneur and Cal Lutheran alumna Emily Barany, founder of Visionality Partners and Connectd and co-founder of ThomasFireHelp, Wed., Nov. 7, 6pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free. Click here to register.
   
• The Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (CERF) presents: Ventura County Economic Forecast, Thurs., Nov. 8, 11am, Padre Serra Center, Camarillo. Admission is $65, free with Cal Lutheran ID. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact Ashley Freas at freas@callutheran.edu.
   
• University Chapel, Thurs., Nov. 8, 11:25am Samuelson Chapel. Rahuldeep Gill (Religion) will be speaking.
   
• Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Nov. 8, 12:15-1:00pm, SBET 127.  David Grannis (Director, Center for Academic and Service Learning) and Grady Hanrahan (Associate Provost for Experiential Learning, Research, and Faculty Development) will speak on "Incorporating Experiential and Service Learning into your Classroom." Lunch is provided. If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Cia DeMartino at cdemarti@callutheran.edu
   
• The Theatre Arts Department presents their Mainstage Production: Columbinus,Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 8-10 and 15-17, 8pm, and Sun., Nov. 18, 2pm, Preus-Brandt Forum. Admission is $10, free with Cal Lutheran ID.
   
• Faculty Friday - Nov. 9, 4-6pm at the home of Rafaela Fiore Urizar and Sebastian Montero, 1822 Pepper Tree Ct., Thousand Oaks. 
   
• Arete Vocal Ensemble Concert, 10th Anniversary Celebration: Celebrating the Music of California Composers, Wyant Morton, conductor, Sun., Nov. 11, 2pm, Samuelson Chapel. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 if purchased online in advance. For more information visit aretevocalensemble.org.
• Please announce to your students:  Applications are being accepted until Nov. 15for the STEM Research Abroad Fellowship offered through the Center for Global Engagement and OURCS.  We have full funding for one Cal Lutheran undergraduate to conduct research in a lab overseas, through Cal Lutheran's institutional partner, Arcadia University.  View potential projects.  More details about the fellowship and theapplication process on the OURCS webpage. 
• Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) student registration for Spring 19 began on Fri., Nov. 2. The Spring 19 semester schedule is available on WebAdvisor and Student Planning. Registration appointment times will run from 5-8pm each evening.  For questions, contact Academic Services at academicservices@callutheran.edu . The schedule is as follows:
  • Seniors: Fri., Nov. 2
  • Juniors:  Fri., Nov. 2 – Mon., Nov. 5
  • Sophomores:  Mon., Nov. 5 – Tues., Nov. 6
  • Freshmen: Tues., Nov. 6 – Thurs., Nov. 8

Upcoming

• Faculty Meeting, Mon., Nov. 12, 4-6pm, Swenson 101, with refreshments in the Pamela M. Jolicoeur Gallery beginning at 3:40pm.The Faculty Meeting agenda can be found on the Faculty Governance Blackboard.
  
  
• International Education Week - Nov. 12-16. World Fair, Wed., Nov. 14, 6-8pm, Student Union.
   
• The International Film Festival presents: El regreso, Tues., Nov. 13, 7pm, Richter Hall. Admission is free. Movie is played in Spanish with English subtitles.
   
• Using Public Speaking to Grow your Business and Career training given by Jim Cathcart, Wed., Nov. 14, 6pm, Hub 101-Westlake Center.  Admission is free. Click here to register.
   
• Reel Justice Film Series presents: A Place at the Table, Wed., Nov. 14, 7pm, Overton Hall. Donation of $10 recommended to benefit the Community Cupboard.
   
• University Chapel, Thurs., Nov. 15, 11:25am Samuelson Chapel. International Education Service.
   
• Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Nov. 15, 12:15-1:00pm, SBET 127.  Scott Chiu (Writing Center Director) will be speaking. Lunch is provided. If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Cia DeMartino atcdemarti@callutheran.edu
   
• Wind Ensemble Concert, conducted by Michael Hart, Fri., Nov. 16, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
   
• Interested in going to Italy this summer? Cal Lutheran's partner program in Rome is offering faculty fellowships in summer 2019.  Visiting fellows will be provided with accommodations at Richmond in Rome from June 17-29, 2019.  Please contact Lisa Loberg at the Center for Global Engagement before Nov. 16 for application and nomination information.  Final application will be due Nov. 26.
   
• Festival of Scholars - April 29 - May 3, 2019: The last day to plan a session to be included in the 2019 Festival of Scholars is January 28, 2019. Please click here to complete the Session Request Form and return to fos@callutheran.edu or Ashley Morris at MC 1425.
   
• The Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program will be hosting its 7^th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Nov. 26 – Dec. 7.  We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for infants, children, and teens to be donated to KABC7/So. Cal Firefighters’ Spark of Love Toy Collection.  For those who prefer online shopping, click here to purchase from our Amazon wish list!  (Please be sure online orders will arrive by Dec. 3.) For your convenience, donation boxes will be located across campus at the following locations:
  • Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals Office (Benson House)
  • President’s Office (Administration Building)
  • C.L.U. Preschool
  • Pearson Library
  • College of Arts and Sciences (Swenson 214 & Humanities 246)