Announcements for the week of October 10, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements for the week of October 10, 2022

 

 

 

 

Spotlight

 

 
• Faculty Senate Meeting, Mon., Oct. 10, 3:30-5pm, Swenson 124. Only faculty in the PLTS and Santa Maria locations may join via Zoom (email Ariana Young at ayoung@callutheran.edu to request a Zoom link). You can find the agenda at this link. You must be logged in to your CLU account to access the agenda. All faculty are invited and welcome to attend this meeting. If you have any questions or comments about the Faculty Senate or its work, please contact your Faculty Senate representative.
 
• The 2022 U.S. Latino GDP Report was presented by Matthew Fienup (School of Management) at the L’Attitude event recently. This report is based on work by both Matthew and Dan Hamilton, and is getting national attention. It tells a fascinating story not only of the importance of the contributions of the Latino cohort to the U.S. economy, but also one of great resilience during the pandemic. Among many extraordinary facts presented in the report is the fact that if U.S. Latinos were an independent country, their gross domestic product would rank fifth in the world. Congratulations to our CERF (Center for Economic Research and Forecasting) team for this successful and impressive work!
 

 

Events

 

• Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month: Click here for the full calendar of events.
 
• Provost Forum: Provost Neilson will review the proposed faculty handbook changes with faculty at the Provost Forum on the date below. Faculty can attend in-person or via Zoom, and forums will be recorded for those who teach at this time. Each Forum addresses different information. For a recording of previous Provost Forums click on these links: Forum #1, Forum #2, Forum #3, Forum #4. 
o Mon., Oct. 10 - 1-2pm, Nygreen 3, Zoom link: https://clu.zoom.us/j/91430183202?pwd=QjhmQTUrVTJLMm1iTXVKelhJU1lxdz09
 
• Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Oct. 12, 11am - 1pm, in the reserved area in the Ullman Dining Commons. The discounted price of $8 + tax includes all menu options offered in the Dining Commons.
 
• University Chapel, Thurs., Oct. 13, 11:25am, Samuelson Chapel.
 
• Coded Culture: How University Spanish Textbooks Teach Dominican Culture and Identity lecture with Sheridan Wigginton (Languages and Cultures) and Melissa Romero (McNair Scholar), Thurs., Oct. 13, 4pm via Zoom. Admission is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.
 
• Afternoon Organ Recital Series with Adan Fernandez (University Organist), Fri., Oct. 14, 12:30pm, Samuelson Chapel. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.
 
• The Theatre Arts Student Artist Series presents a staged reading of "Roe" by Lisa Loomer, on Oct. 19, 20, and 21 at 8pm in the Preus-Brandt Forum. Admission is free. Click here for more information or contact Ken Gardner at kgardner@callutheran.edu
 
• Latinos in STEM: From Farmworker to NASA Astronaut, Thurs., Oct. 20, 2:30pm, Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center. Click here for more information and free registration.
 
• Homecoming Weekend, October 21-23. Faculty can obtain 2 free tickets to the Homecoming Festival on Sat., Oct. 22, 4pm, at this link. Check out all the events here.
o Faculty are also encouraged to participate in Loop da Lu 5K on Sat., Oct. 22 at 9am, and can register for free at this link.
o 20th Annual Student Research Symposium, Sat., Oct. 22. Oral presentations will be in Lundring from 1-2:30pm and poster presentations will be displayed in the Soiland Arena from 2:30-4pm. Please come and learn about the important work our students are leading.
 
• Faculty Friday, Oct. 21, 4-6pm, at the home of Brian Collins, 2317 Otono Circle, Thousand Oaks.
 
• Save the Date: Provost's Holiday Party, Fri., Dec. 2, 4-6pm, WRAC Student Art Gallery.
 
• On the Range: Works by Terry Spehar-Fahey (Art-retired), Kwan Fong Gallery, through Oct.13.
 
• Cole M. James: Call Them In, William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art, through Oct. 22.
 
• Display of Ancient American Material Culture, Pearson Library, through Oct. 20.

 

Announcements

 

• TUG pre-registration appointments for Spring 23 begin Fri., Nov. 4.  The appointments break down as follows:
Class Level at end of Fall 22: Days:
Priority Registration Nov. 4
Seniors Nov. 7, 8
Juniors Nov., 8, 9, 10
Sophomores Nov. 10, 11
1st Years Nov. 11, 14
• The Center for Academic Service-Learning (CASL) is pleased to announce the availability of Service-Learning Mini-Grants for faculty. The competitive mini-grants are intended to encourage and support academic service-learning efforts across campus and are available for the creation, expansion and/or improvement of service-learning projects within an academic course. Applicants may request funding up to $500 for one semester. All faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct) are eligible. For more information visit https://www.callutheran.edu/centers/casl/, or email casl@callutheran.edu.
 
• Looking for a one-of-a-kind teaching opportunity- The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Are you interested in teaching your students alongside justice-impacted students/inmates inside a jail/prison or on probation? Are you looking to teach a skill base workshop in a correctional facility to justice-impacted individuals? Cal Lutheran's Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program allows faculty to develop a unique immersion experiential learning opportunity course for students in your majors and those who are justice-impacted. Also, “Pathway 101” workshops are offered at a jail by Cal Lutheran faculty to aid inmates as they prepare to reintegrate back into society. To learn more about teaching a course, the training needs, or to teach workshops for students alongside incarcerated learners through the Cal Lutheran Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, contact Schannae Lucas at sllucas@callutheran.edu. All majors are welcome. Funding is available Inside-Out Instructor Training Application 2023 &  http://www.insideoutcenter.org/
 
• Junior Faculty Conversations with Provost Neilson. The Junior Faculty Senator, LaVerne Seales, is hosting monthly meetings with Provost Neilson and the Junior Faculty (full-time faculty in their first six years), to facilitate open dialogue and conversation. Please save the dates/times below. If you have any questions, contact LaVerne Seales at lseales@callutheran.edu .
o Tues., Oct. 18 – 12:30-1:15pm, Ullman Commons 100/101.
o Mon., Nov. 14 – 11:45am-12:30pm, Swenson 101.
o Fri, Dec. 9 – 2:15-3:00pm, Ullman Commons 100/101
 
• OURCS Information Session: Calling all Junior Faculty! Thurs., Oct. 20, 2:40-3:40 in Ullman 100/101 in collaboration with the CTL and LaVerne Seales our Junior Faculty Senator; Andrea Sell presents information on The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship (OURCS). The OURCS strives to facilitate a campus culture in which mentored undergraduate research and creative scholarship can thrive and to provide programs and activities that support and celebrate scholarly activities by students across all disciplines. This session will cover undergraduate research funding opportunities, common mentorship questions, and ways to get involved. Space is limited so please email Dr. Lorri Santamaría by October 17 with your intention to attend at lsantamaria@callutheran.edu.
 
• Academic Difficulty Notices for Traditional Undergraduates: The official reporting period for the Fall 2022 Academic Difficulty Notices (ADNs) is in-progress. Please submit any unsatisfactory grades for your students who are earning a C- or below through WebAdvisor or Self-Service by Fri., Oct. 21. Only one midterm grade submission per student in a particular class is requested for the semester. Academic Services will reach out to these students through Nov. 2 to offer support. Keep in mind that the last day to withdraw with a "W" is Friday, Nov. 4. If you have any questions, contact Erashel Vaiz via email evaiz@callutheran.edu or phone x3258. Additional details including instructions to submit an ADN can be found on www.callutheran.edu/adn.
 
• BAD Indians author Deborah A. Miranda book signing and reading, Mon. Oct. 24, 5-5:30pm book signing and 6-7:30pm reading, Samuelson Chapel. You are invited to a special and timely community event presented by the English Department & the First-Year Writing Program, promoted by your Center for Teaching and Learning. BAD Indians is one of 5 books featured in the Faculty Book Group Conversations this Fall. Additional support for this event comes from the Office of Talent, Culture, and Diversity. For more information please contact Lorri Santamaría or Jolivette Mecenas.
 
• Faculty-Led Away Programs: Spring/Summer 2023: Encourage your students to apply for the Spring 2023 faculty-led programs listed below. Application deadline is Nov. 1. Details are on the CGE Office of Education Abroad website. First year students are eligible to apply for the UG programs. Contact oea@callutheran.edu with questions. 
o Clinical & Social Psychology in South Africa (UG);
o Film Production in Italy (UG);
o Ancient Greek Philosophy in Greece (UG);
o Intersection of Culture and Politics in Ecuador (UG or Grad);
o International and Comparative Education in Germany (Grad).
 
• Fall 2023 Cal Lu – Oxford Program Student Application Open: Due Nov. 1: Please inform your students that the applications are open for the Cal Lu-Oxford Program. Traditionally 8 – 10 students are selected from various majors (e.g., biology, music, philosophy, et.) to attend tutorials at the University of Oxford. Students spend 4 weeks in a 1:1 (up to 1:3) faculty-to-student class from mid-August to late-September. Following the tutorials, the students participate in the CIEE London Study Center Block II program for additional classes and/or an internship experience between late September to late November. Student preparation sessions begin in spring/summer 2023. Contact oea@callutheran.edu with questions.
 
• International Education Week: Call for Programs (Nov. 14-18). Faculty and staff are invited to submit existing or new internationally-focused programs (e.g., lecture, presentation, panel discussion, film screening, etc.) for inclusion in the International Education Week Celebration. IEW celebrates the benefits of global education and exchanges worldwide. If you would like to propose a program or be featured in IEW programming please email global@callutheran.edu by Mon., Oct. 24 for inclusion in our publicity and program outreach. Limited support funding available.
 
• International & Global Nomad Affinity Group: Are you an international faculty/staff member or someone who has lived outside the United States for a period of time? If so and you are interested in connecting with colleagues at Cal Lutheran who share an investment in embracing and navigating life in the USA, then let us know! An interest group is forming to brainstorm ways to connect with our diverse globally-minded community. Send an email with your name and contact information to global@callutheran.edu and note "IGN Interest" in the subject line.

 

 

 

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