Spotlight

• Honors Convocation, Tues., Apr. 30, 11:15am, Samuelson Chapel.  We will be on Convocation Schedule with classes ending at 11:00am and resuming at 12:40pm. Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient, Dr. Tracy M. Downs '88, will give the keynote address, faculty receiving promotion and/or tenure in Fall 2019 will be recognized, and the President's Award for Teaching Excellence recipient will be announced. Please note: In order to highlight the importance of our faculty at this prestigious academic event, regalia will be worn and faculty will meet at Gumby to process. Regalia ordered from the bookstore by March 20, can be used for both Honors Convocation and Commencement.

Events

• CoAS Dean's Lecture Series presents:Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann speaking on "Bad News, Good News, Real News, Fake News: Reporting during the Trump era of 'post-truth,'" Mon., Feb. 25, 3:30pm. Lundring Events Center. Admission is free.
   
• Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Feb. 27, 11am - 1pm, reserved area in the UPSTAIRS Ullman Dining Commons. The discounted price of $8 + tax includes all menu options offered in the Dining Commons.
   
• History Lecture Series: A Thousand and One Years Ago: 1000CE presents Christine Sellin (Art History) speaking on "Artistic Representations: Manuscripts to Mosaics," Wed., Feb. 27, 7pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free.
   
• Artists and Speakers Series presents: The Great Wall of L.A.: Social and Public Art with Judy Baca, Wed., Feb. 27, 7pm, Preus-Brandt Forum. Admission is free.
   
• University Chapel, Thurs., Feb. 28, 11:25am Samuelson Chapel. Diana Hernandez (Admissions) will be speaking.
   
• Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Feb. 28, 12:15-1:00pm, Hum 105. Judith Richards (School of Management) will speak on "Mediation of Students in Conflict." If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Cia DeMartino at cdemarti@callutheran.edu
   
• Reel Justice Film Series presents The Blood is at the Doorstep, Thurs., Feb. 28, 6:30pm, Preus-Brandt Forum. Admission is free.
   
• Lunchtime Organ Recital Series featuring Joseph Peeples, Fri., Mar. 1, 12:30-1pm, Samuelson Chapel. Bring your lunch. Admission is free.
   
• Academic Difficulty Notices for Traditional Undergraduates: The official reporting period for Academic Difficulty Notices (ADNs) runs through Fri., Mar. 1. The goal is to have an early start in identifying the students who might be struggling. Please submit unsatisfactory grades for your students who are earning a C- or below through WebAdvisor by Mar. 1. 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" (April 11). If you have any questions, contact Erashel Vaiz at evaiz@callutheran.edu or x3258. Click here for detailed reporting instructions.
   
• Faculty Recital: Eric Kinsley - Rare and Forgotten Chamber Music, Sat., Mar. 2, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
   
• CLU 48 Hour Film Jam, Fri., Mar. 1 - Sun., Mar. 3, William Rolland Art Center. Admission is free.
   
• "Love Without Limits" by Jacqueline Bussie, Sun., Mar. 3, 7pm, Samuelson Chapel. Admission is free.
   
• 2019 Traditional Undergraduate and PROS Commencement Speakers: If you know a student who is scheduled to graduate in May 2019 who would do an excellent job sharing their story at Commencement, please encourage them to submit a speech no later than 5pm on Mar. 8.  The prompt is: How have your experiences at Cal Lutheran helped you on your journey toward discovering or strengthening your purpose and living a meaningful and impactful life? Click here for the application. Contact Paloma Vargas, Student Life Committee Chair, with any questions at palomav@callutheran.edu.
   
• Festival of Scholars Apr. 29 – May 3.  Student abstract submission window: Mar. 1 – Mar. 29 at 5pm.  Click here for instructions and student submissions.
   
• TUG registration for Fall 19 will begin Mar. 15.  Students have received an email with their registration appointment and should be contacting their faculty advisors.  Students will be registering as indicated below:
  • 3/15/19 - Juniors/Seniors
  • 3/18/19 - Sophomores/Juniors
  • 3/19/19 - Freshmen/Sophomores
  • 3/20/19 - Freshmen
     

Upcoming

• Lunchbox Diversity presents: Freedom of the Press & Fake News, Tues., Mar. 5, 11:30am-1pm, Kingsmen Room, SU 114. Lunch is provided. RSVP to nshah@callutheran.edu.
   
• SAKURA Cello Quintet featuring Yoshika Masuda (Music), Fri., Mar. 8, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
   
• Franzen Organ Recital Series presents Richard Elliott, Sat., Mar. 9, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Admission is free.
• Grantwriting Academy: The next workshop in the Grantwriting Academy, titled “Do the Dollars Make Sense? Allowable Spending & Budget Development,” will help you understand the ins and outs of developing a budget for your program or project. The workshop will be held on Mon., Mar. 18, 2-3pm in Peters 101. Click here for more information and to register, or email rhooper@callutheran.edu.