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 (click here to view bio), 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 at 11:00am to process.

Events

• Grant writing workshops : The Office of Sponsored Research and Projects is presenting a grant writing series for faculty and staff. The next workshop titled "Cha-Ching! Writing a Winning Proposal," will be held on Tues., Apr. 23, 2-3pm, in Peters 103. Click here to register. For information email Roni Hooper at rhooper@callutheran.edu.
   
• Wind Ensemble Concert, Tues., Apr. 23, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
   
• DSS has notified students that the Accommodate Testing Module will be fully launching on Wed, Apr. 24. Students will now only be able to submit testing requests within Accommodate. Click here for FAQ’s regarding the new Testing Request procedures and an instructional document and video to help navigate through Accommodate. For questions, contact DSS at x3464 or email dsstesting@callutheran.edu
   
• Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Apr. 24, 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.
   
• University Chapel, Thurs., Apr. 25, 11:25am Samuelson Chapel. Chapel choir will perform.
   
• Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Apr. 25, 12:15-1:00pm, Hum 105. Ginny Maril (Director, Counseling and Psychological Services) will be speaking on "Students with Mental Health Concerns, How Do I Do This?" If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Cia DeMartino at cdemarti@callutheran.edu
   
• CalLuPalooza, Fri., Apr. 26, 5-10pm, Preus-Brandt Forum. This annual concert showcases the talent and creativity of students in the music production program. Admission is free.
   
• Senior Art Exhibit 2019: Natural Conditions, Fri., Apr. 26 - Sat., May 18, William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art. Opening reception: Sat., Apr. 27, 5-7pm. Showcases he work of senior Art majors. Admission is free. Artists talks, Fri., May 3, 2pm.
   
• CLUFest 2019: Colors, Fri., Apr. 26 - Sat., May 18, William Rolland Art Center. Opening reception: Sat., Apr. 27, 7-9pm. Showcases the work of senior multimedia majors. Admission is free.
   
• Thingamajig V: A Printmaking and Ceramics Exploration, Fri., Apr. 26 - Sat., May 11, Kwan Fong Gallery of Fine Art. Showcases the many processes of printmaking and ceramics offered at Cal Lutheran. Admission is free.
   
• Faculty Recital: Yoshika Masuda, Sat., Apr. 27, 7:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Donations accepted.
   
• Hewlett Grant deadline - May 1. Faculty are encouraged to apply for a Hewlett Grant for the April1 through July 31 period.   Click here for information about the grant. Early applications are appreciated.  For questions, contact Chris Brown, FADC Chair, at cbrown@callutheran.edu.
   
• What happened to Kanopy?  Click here to view a message from the Library about new procedures for accessing Kanopy films for your classes.  For questions, contact Lala Badal at lbadal@callutheran.edu.
   
• Jodie Kocur (Psychology) has been named the Associate Director of the First Year Experience Program. She has been involved with the FYE seminar since 2009 and is passionate about supporting and mentoring students during their transition to college and throughout this significant life stage.
   
• 48th Annual Honors Banquet – Fri., May 3, 5:30pm, Westlake Hyatt, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Please RSVP to Ana Gorman agorman@callutheran.edu .
   
• Faculty are invited to nominate colleagues for the Provost's Distinguished Scholar Award. Click here for criteria and the nomination form. FADC will be updating the review process to reflect structural changes in the College of Arts and Sciences.
   
• Festival of Scholars Apr. 29 – May 3. Click here to view the schedule.

Upcoming

• Faculty Sabbatical Presentations: Mon., Apr. 29, 3-5pm, Ullman 100/101. All faculty are invited to hear brief Sabbatical project presentations from faculty who have recently been on Sabbatical.
  
  
• All faculty are invited to the Provost’s Faculty Grant Recipient and Author Recognition Reception, Tues., April 30, 5-6 pm, William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art.
   
• Jazz Ensemble Concert, Wed., May 1, 7:30pm, Preus-Brandt Forum. Admission is free.
   
• Lunchtime Organ Recital Series featuring Joseph Peeples, Fri., May 3, 12:30pm, Samuelson Chapel.  Admission is free, bring your lunch.
   
• Commencement information:
  • Graduate Commencement - Fri., May 17, 10am, William Rolland Stadium.
  • Undergraduate Commencement - Sat., May 18, 10am, William Rolland Stadium.
  • Faculty lineup (in regalia) will be 30 minutes before each ceremony in the Soiland Recreation Center in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center. Coffee, bagels, muffins and fruit will be served.
     
• Save the Date - Campus Community Day - Wed., May 22.