Announcements for the week of December 3

Spotlight

• All faculty are invited to the annual Faculty Holiday Reception, hosted by the Provost's Office, Fri., Dec. 7, 4-6pm, William Rolland Art Center Student Art Gallery. Significant others are welcome to attend!

Events

• As we continue the healing process in the aftermath of the recent tragedies, this is a time for Cal Lutheran and the greater community to show our caring for one another. If you’re concerned about someone, reach out, listen carefully, and consider offering specific aid. Do not hesitate to avail yourself and others of resources. Resources to Get Help or Give Help remain posted at the Cal Lutheran website. 
   
• The Office of Campus Ministry is hosting "Recess Moments: 15 minute breaks in the Interfaith Meditation Chapel to center yourself and reflect," Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:45am and 2:00pm through Dec. 14. The Meditation Chapel provides a quiet space to take a short break, breathe and reflect as we journey together towards wholeness and recovery.
   
• History of Psychology Symposium 2018: Answering the question "What does it mean to be human?" Mon., Dec. 3, Wed., Dec. 5, and Fri., Dec. 7, 10:30am, Swenson 106.
   
• Lunchbox Diversity presents: #Me Too. Tues., Dec. 4, 11:30am-1pm, Kingsmen Room (SU114). Click here to register. Lunch is provided.
   
• Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Dec. 5, 11am - 1pm, reserved area in theUPSTAIRS Ullman Dining Commons. The discounted price of $8 + tax includes all menu options offered in the Dining Commons.
   
• CTL presents: It's in the Syllabus: A Syllabus Improvement Workshop, Wed., Dec. 5, 3:30-4:30pm, Hum 120. Click here to register.
   
• All faculty are invited to the Ronald E. McNair Donor Reception, Wed., Dec. 5, 6-8pm, William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art. Join us for an evening of speed networking with Cal Lutheran's Ronald E. McNair Scholars! RSVP to Marylee Waltz atwaltz@callutheran.edu. For more information, contact Janet Awokoya atjawokoya@callutheran.edu. 
   
• Wind Ensemble Concert & Jazz Collective, Wed., Dec. 5, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Admission is free, donations accepted.
   
• University Chapel, Thurs., Dec. 6, 11:25am Samuelson Chapel. Rev. Scott Maxwell-Doherty, University Pastor, will be speaking.
   
• Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Dec. 6, 12:15-1:00pm, SBET 127. Julia Fogg (Religion) will speak about "Immigration, Border Crossings, and the Bible." Lunch is provided. If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Cia DeMartino at cdemarti@callutheran.edu
   
• Mariachi Ensemble Inaugural Concert, Thurs., Dec. 6, 7:30pm, Overton Hall. Admission is free.
   
• Merry Morning Cheer, Fri., Dec. 7, 9 - 10am, Pederson Administrative Bldg., 1st floor lobby. Hosted by the President's Office.
   
• Faculty Dance Showing, Sat., Dec. 8, 8pm, Preus-Brandt Forum. Admission is free.
   
• Grant application - The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) organization has opened its submission system for this year's Collaboration Growth and Innovation (CGI) Grant. The CGI grant will support the planning and development of collaborative projects across NAC&U institutions. Click here for information about the grant program. For help finding interested faculty at other NAC&U institutions, contact Andrea Sell at asell@callutheran.edu. To submit a proposal, work with the Office of Sponsored Research and Projects at kowens@callutheran.edu.
   
• The Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program will be hosting its 7^th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Nov. 26 – Dec. 7.  They 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 their 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)
     
• College Administrative Fellowship Call for Applications – The CoAS Dean’s Office encourages eligible faculty and staff to apply for the Summer 2019 CoAS Administrative Fellows Program, a signature professional development program that focuses intentionally on developing academic administrative leadership skills. Fellowships up to $2000 will be awarded for work on a summer project. Click here for more information. Click here to apply by Feb. 1, 2019. For more information, contact Gregory Freeland at freeland@callutheran.edu.
   
• 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

Upcoming

• Faculty Meeting, Mon., Dec. 10, 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.
   
• University Chapel, Thurs., Dec. 13, 11:25am Samuelson Chapel. Yvonne Wilber, Pearson Library, will be speaking.
   
• No Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Dec. 13. If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Cia DeMartino atcdemarti@callutheran.edu
   
• Merry Morning Cheer, Fri., Dec. 14, 9 - 10am, Pederson Administrative Bldg., 1st floor lobby. Hosted by the President's Office.
   
• President's Christmas Camaraderie Party, Fri., Dec. 14, 3-6pm, the President's Residence, 372 Camino de Celeste, Thousand Oaks.
   
• Grade due dates:
  • Term 2 (8-week program) grades are due Sun., Dec. 16.
  • Fall Semester grades are due Fri., Dec. 21, at noon.
     
• Campus closed for Winter Break beginning Mon., Dec. 24 and will re-open again Wed., Jan. 2, 2019.
   
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Mon., Jan. 21 - Most administrative offices closed.
   
• January start dates for classes:
  • 8-week program classes (Term 3) begin Wed., Jan. 2.
  • 11-week program classes (Winter Term) resume Wed., Jan. 2.
  • PLTS January Term begin Mon., Jan 7
  • Spring Semester classes begin Wed., Jan. 23.
  • PLTS Spring Semester begins Mon., Feb 4