Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

All Upcoming Events

The Wonderful World of Ice Cream
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

Whether you're an occasional ice cream fan or a devoted connoisseur, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for one of the world's most beloved desserts and, perhaps, discover a new favorite flavor.

Swedish Language Classes

Alumni Hall, Room 123

The Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation invites the community to participate in free Swedish language lessons.

Painting America: The New Deal Murals That Shaped a Nation
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Online via Zoom

The course will examine how government-sponsored art transformed public spaces while helping launch or advance the careers of artists including Jackson Pollock, Thomas Hart Benton and Jacob Lawrence.

The Art That Changed the Rules: Dada and Surrealism
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

This course will examine the revolutionary movements that challenged traditional ideas about art in the aftermath of World War I. Students will encounter artists ranging from Marcel Duchamp and Hannah Höch to Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró and Man Ray.

Academic Exploration: Business and Entrepreneurship
Discover Cal Lutheran

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

High school and transfer students and their parents/guardians can experience studying business and entrepreneurship at Cal Lutheran.

BBeauty in the Eye of the Beholder
Fernanda Barragan's Beauty Industry Journey

Lundring Events Center

Cal Lutheran alumna Fernanda Barragan turned her passion for beauty into a successful career in cosmetics, ultimately founding her own consultancy, acquiring a manufacturing plant and pioneering small-batch manufacturing services for emerging brands.

The Men Behind the Music: Clive Davis and Don Kirschner
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Online Via Zoom

The four-week course will follow the careers of two influential music executives and the performers, songwriters and recordings that helped shape six decades of American popular music.

More Than Meets the Ear: The Art of Listening (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

By the end of these lectures, you'll understand why a piece of music moves you and recognize the artistry behind it, transforming the way you listen to music for years to come.

Costume Sale!

The Spine (in front of Starbucks)

Discover unique pieces, cool vintage finds and mix and match one-of-a-kind treasures!

Homecoming Weekend

Kingsmen Park

We've got a full Homecoming weekend lined up to welcome you back to campus — filled with favorite traditions, new memories in the making and plenty of Cal Lu spirit.

Track & Field Groundbreaking

North Field

California Lutheran University is breaking ground on a new Track & Field venue that will complete the University’s NCAA Division III athletics complex and provide Cal Lutheran student-athletes with a place to train, compete, and belong.

Student Research Symposium

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

This dynamic event will showcase the impressive work of our undergraduate scholars.

Homecoming Choral Concert
An Afternoon of Choral Music

Samuelson Chapel

The Cal Lutheran Choir and Cielo will present an afternoon of vibrant and diverse choral music celebrating Homecoming and the joy of singing together.

Uncovering the Ancient Maya Civilization
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Online Via Zoom

The course will explore Maya hieroglyphs, architecture, political systems, royal courts, technology and relationships with the environment.

Academic Exploration: Humanities
Discover Cal Lutheran

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

High school and transfer students and their parents/guardians are invited to an Academic Exploration on the world of humanities at Cal Lutheran.

The Cold War Revisited: Understanding Yesterday's Conflict and Today's Crises
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Thousand Oaks Campus and Online via Zoom

This course will examine the origins of the Cold War and its continuing influence on global politics.

The Struggle for Korea: Rival Visions from Japanese Rule to the Korean War
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

These lectures will explain how rival Korean leaders and Cold War tensions culminated in the creation of two separate states and one of the 20th century's most consequential conflicts.

Safe Zone: Affirming Asexuality

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Learn about and celebrate Asexuality during Ace Week.

Russia's Imperial Reach: Empire-Building and Expansion
Fifty and Better Fall Session

Online Via Zoom

This course will trace Russia’s centuries-long territorial expansion and examine the historical development of its colonial and hegemonic ambitions.

Academic Exploration: Natural Sciences
Discover Cal Lutheran

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

High school and transfer students and their parents/guardians are invited to an Academic Exploration on the natural sciences and research opportunities that await you at Cal Lutheran.

An Afternoon of Symphonic Music
Wind Ensemble and String Symphony

Samuelson Chapel

Experience an afternoon of inspiring music performed by the Cal Lutheran Wind Ensemble and University String Symphony.

Cal Lutheran Mariachi Ensemble
An Evening of Mariachi Music

Samuelson Chapel

Join the Cal Lutheran Mariachi Ensemble for an evening of vibrant music from the rich tradition of mariachi.

CLU Jazz Collective
An Evening of Jazz

Preus-Brandt Forum

Join the Cal Lutheran Jazz Collective for an exciting evening of classic standards, modern favorites and student performances.

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