Office of the President

Lori E. Varlotta

Welcome to Cal Lutheran!

Whether you are a long-time member of our Cal Lutheran community, new to the University, or checking us out for the first time, I am glad you’re here. Please use this site to discover or rediscover the wide range of educational, co-curricular, social, and recreational opportunities our community offers to students, faculty, staff, and friends.

Speaking of our community, there has never been a better time to be a part of this vibrant campus. Our 2023-24 academic year is chock full of exciting planning opportunities that will shape the future of Cal Lu for many years to come.

We are using these plans to shape Cal Lutheran’s future — a bright one that you can help us bring to life. Take a close look at our website and then come explore our main campus and our various centers. It doesn’t take long to see the power and potential of this faith-friendly and future-focused university... come be a part of it all! 


Lori E. Varlotta, PhD
President

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Messages to Campus

Remembering Borderline, Five Years Ago

Today marks five years since the tragic shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. Borderline was more than just a hangout place; it was a vibrant gathering spot where students from Cal Lutheran and neighboring colleges came together for the joy of music, dance, and companionship. It was where connections were made, relationships were forged, and life was celebrated.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month, 2023

During the month of November, our university celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month to recognize and honor the contributions of Indigenous and Native-identifying communities. Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month prompts us to engage in activities where faculty, staff, students, and friends seek to learn and understand issues that are integral to Cal Lutheran’s commitment to service and justice.
Investing in Ahmanson Science and the Faculty and Students Who Teach and Learn There

As many of you know, over the course of the last few years, the Cabinet, aided by consultants from Credo, Inc., crafted our far-reaching Strategic and Campus Plans.  Perhaps the most time-sensitive recommendations we received during the planning process were those associated with upgrades to the Ahmanson Science Center. 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

AUGUST 26-28, 2022

Welcome to all of our new traditional undergraduate students!

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Diversity, Equity,  Inclusion & Justice

Faculty and staff at Cal Lutheran are called to challenge barriers and prepare students to lead a life of meaning and purpose in pursuit of socially-just communities.

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Shared Governance & Decision-Making

Our approach to shared governance is designed to advance the university's mission and promote a common good that prioritizes student learning and experience.

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A Strategic Plan for Our Future

As California Lutheran University moves into its seventh decade, three strategic goals that arise from our identity, mission and values will be emphasized through 2022.

Cal Lutheran News

Regal’s soccer wins NCAA National Championship

After a historic regular season, the Regals defeated No. 2-ranked Washington University 1-0 to take home the first national title in program history.

Cal Lutheran receives $1.2M federal grant

The five-year grant will support 60 graduate-level students in becoming credentialed teachers of high-need deaf and hard-of-hearing students in public schools.

Works of protest, resistance done by diverse set of artists

The exhibit presents works of protest and resistance by 22 artists from different backgrounds who use the tools and techniques of printmaking in novel ways.

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