Announcements for the week of January 30, 2023

Spotlight

• Save the Date: Harold Stoner Clark Lecture Series presents Sean A. Valles, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of the Michigan State University Center for Bioethics and Social Justice, speaking on "The Ethical and Public Health implications of Mass Incarceration and Housing (In)Security,” Tues., Feb. 21 in Samuelson Chapel.
• Lecture 1:  "Rethinking Prisons, Policing, and Public Health after Fifty Years of Mass Incarceration," 11:10am.  **Please note we will be on Convocation Schedule with classes ending at 11am and resuming at 12:40pm.
• Lecture 2:  "Pandemic-Era Eviction Bans Were a Step Toward Recognizing Homes as a Basic Health Need," 4pm.

Events

• The Center for Global Engagements presents "Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival Celebrations," through Mon., Feb. 6. Events are free and open to the public.
   
• School of Management presents MPPA/ICMA Networking event, Tues., Jan. 31, 6:30pm, Ullman 100/101. Click here to register by Jan. 30.
   
• Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Feb. 1, 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., Feb. 2, 11:25am, Samuelson Chapel.
   
• Title IX Program Review: The Office of Educational Effectiveness in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs is conducting a review of our Title IX program as one of the administrative program reviews for 2022-2023. This is an ongoing continuous improvement cycle focused on enhancing the quality, currency and effectiveness of our Title IX program. The external reviewer, Dr. Elizabeth Trayner will be on campus Feb. 2-3. You are invited to share your perspectives and insights on Cal Lutheran Title IX with Dr. Trayner by attending the faculty session scheduled for Thurs., Feb. 2, 3:00-3:45 pm at the Lundring Events Center located in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center. If you are unable to attend and/or would like to schedule an individual meeting with the external reviewer, please contact the review team at titleixevaluation@callutheran.edu
   
• Afternoon Organ Recital Series featuring Adan Fernandez, University Organist, Fri., Feb. 3, 12:30-1:00pm, Samuelson Chapel. Admission is free, donations will be accepted.
   
• "Sacred Residue" exhibition by Brian Paumier and Vanessa Wallace-Gonzales through March 25, William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art. Artists reception, Fri., Feb. 10, 4:30pm. Refreshments will be served.
   
• Save the Date: Provost Forum Session including Q&A, in-person and via Zoom.
• Fri., Feb. 10, 2:30-3:15pm, Swenson 103 and via Zoom.

Announcements

• Festival of Scholars: The 2023 Festival of Scholars will be held during the week of April 24-28, 2023. If you will be participating, here is the link for the Session Request Form to complete and submit no later than Feb. 1, 2023 (if you have multiple sessions, please submit one form per session): 2023 Festival of Scholars Session Request
  Please note that we look forward to a fully in-person event as much as possible, while continuing to give students the opportunity to post abstracts, posters and presentation videos on the website for additional exposure to a wider audience. If you have any questions, please contact fos@callutheran.edu or call Donna Travis at (805) 493-3922.
   
• Celebrate the Lunar New Year: The Lantern Festival: Please update your students about the Lunar New Year events including the Lantern Festival held on the 15th day of the New Year. The campus community is invited to join the Center for Global Engagement in Kingsmen Park on Mon., Feb. 6, 12-2pm, to enjoy activities such as calligraphy, release of wishes, lantern building, food, games and more! The Little Year winter cleaning donations are still accepted in CGE until Feb. 6. Contact global@callutheran.edu with any questions.
   
• The Center for Teaching and Learning presents: Virtual Faculty Mentoring Mondays with Dr. Lorri Santamaría, Director of Faculty Development and Inclusive Excellence and colleagues Mondays from 11:00 to 11:45am, beginning Feb. 6. We will be adding a second option to connect from 3:00-3:45pm as well, beginning Mar. 13. These offerings are inspired and supported by content provided through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).  Visit the Faculty Development and Inclusive Excellence website for more information and to access the Zoom link. Send questions to lsantamaria@callutheran.edu.
   
• The CTL Jr. Faculty Retreat Series begins Tues, Feb. 7. This series offers ART support whether you are preparing your file for 2, 4, 6 year, and/ or promotion. You will find information, exemplars, and guidance in this cumulative series. New faculty, you don’t want to miss this! Sessions will be held Tuesdays 11:25am to 12:15pm in HUM 120: Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 11 and on May 2 members of the ART Committee will be present to share and field questions. Please RSVP to lsantamaria@callutheran.edu for the series by Feb. 3. Visit the Faculty Development and Inclusive Excellence website for more information.
   
• Education Abroad Fair Spring 2023: Please notify your students about the Spring Education Abroad Fair on Tues., Feb. 7 at the Spine from 10:30am-1:30pm! Students can explore CLU's study abroad programs and meet with representatives of our educational partners. Contact us at oea@callutheran.edu or visit the OEA website for away program details.
   
• Academic Difficulty Notices for Traditional Undergraduates: The official reporting period for the Spring 2023 Academic Difficulty Notices (ADNs) is Wed., Feb. 8 through Fri., Mar. 10. This is the University’s early warning system to identify students who may be struggling in their academics. Additional information can be found on www.callutheran.edu/adn.
• ADN Timeline for Spring 2023:
• Feb. 8 (Wed) – Academic Difficulty Notices reporting period begins
• Mar. 10 (Fri) – Academic Difficulty Notices DUE (late submissions through Mar. 20)
• Mar. 17 (Fri) – Notification to Student Success Counselor of their students who have ADNs
• Mar. 24 (Fri) – Last day to withdraw with a “W” on the transcript
• Feb. 9 (Thurs) to Mar. 22 (Wed) – ADNs distributed to students daily via their Cal Lutheran email.
   
• Fulbright-Hays Faculty/Administrator Seminar Abroad: Mexico: Post-secondary faculty and administrators (with preference for the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences) are invited to apply for the July 2023 seminar abroad program for four weeks in Mexico. The program provides an in-depth exploration of a country to improve understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures. Following the seminar experience, participants develop and share a curriculum project to provide information about the selected country with one's local community in the USA. Applications are due February 9, 2023. Direct questions about Fulbright programs/applications to global@callutheran.edu.
   
• SABBATICAL DEADLINE – Wed., Feb. 15 is the deadline to submit your Request for Sabbatical Leave for the 2024-25 Academic Year. In order to be eligible for a sabbatical, faculty members must have completed six academic years of continuous service as a full-time member of the faculty, or have completed six years of continuous full-time service since May of their last sabbatical year. Click here to access the “Request for Sabbatical Leave” eForm.  These links can also be found on the Academic Affairs website under Faculty Resources and Forms. You will receive a confirmation email that your request has been submitted. If you do not receive this, you must contact Academic Affairs before the deadline as your request has NOT been received. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you have any questions, contact Karissa Oien at koien@callutheran.edu .
   
• Rotary Peace Fellows Scholarship: Please share with alumni or your personal network: The Peacebuilder subcommittee of the Thousand Oaks Rotary (TOR) invites alumni and/or eligible parties to apply for nomination with full scholarship to the Rotary Peace Master’s Degree or Professional Development Certificate Program (designed for working professionals). Rotary Peace Centers in the USA (NC), Japan, England, Australia, and Sweden have trained more than 1,400 fellows, now working in over 115 countries. Program details are online. Requests for TOR Rotary Endorsement are due prior to Fri., Mar. 3, 2023, using the linked gForm. Contact/Questions: rotarypeacebuilding@gmail.com or global@callutheran.edu. 
   
• Traveling for Business? Traditional Travel Reminder: Cal Lutheran remains in our standard operational mode of Traditional Travel status (see the university’s Travel Policy and Travel and Entertainment Expense Policy for general guidelines). In most cases, traditional travel is approved through one's immediate supervisor (for faculty and staff) or authorized university representative (for students). All students traveling beyond 200 miles from their home campus, and all faculty and staff traveling with students beyond 200 miles of their home campus or traveling internationally on a university-sponsored activity, should register their travel through the Travel Registry. A Travel Petition is still required for all university-sponsored travel to high-risk destinations. Please contact travelreview@callutheran.edu if you have any questions.