Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

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Swedish Language Classes

Alumni Hall Room 123, 3439 Mountclef Blvd., Thousand Oaks

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

The History of Satan
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

In this course, we’ll look at the evolution of the idea of Satan, where thinking developed on the topic and how it changed over time.

10-Minute Play Festival: Original Student Works
Student-Written, Student-Directed Theatre

Black Box Theatre

Join us for an exciting showcase of original 10-minute plays written, directed and performed by Cal Lutheran Theatre and Dance students.

Areté Vocal Ensemble Concert
Journey Through American Song

Samuelson Chapel

In this concert, Areté will journey to the roots of American music.

2026 Visual Arts Senior Exhibition
Opening Reception

William Rolland Art Center

The exhibition features the work of 25 graduating students in a wide range of media, with an opening reception that includes interactive art activities and refreshments.

Art for Art's Sake: The Life and Legacy of James Abbott McNeil Whistler
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

This lecture by Katherine Zoraster will chart Whistler's career and his revolutionary emphasis on art just to be enjoyed just to be enjoyed for its aesthetic appeal.

Nonprofit Budgeting 101
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Zoom

Learn how to budget like a pro in this workshop taught by Anne Freiermuth.

Afternoon Organ Recital Series
Adán Fernandez

Samuelson Chapel

Enjoy a 30-minute organ performance by University Organist Adán Fernandez featuring works from Baroque to contemporary composers.

Wind Ensemble Concert
Michael Hart, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

Join the Cal Lutheran Wind Ensemble for a diverse program of powerful and engaging works showcasing the talents of student musicians.

Artificial Intelligence Without the Panic:A Human Guide for the Curious, Cautious and Over 50
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

In this course, we will calmly and thoughtfully explore what AI actually is, what it is not and why it matters deeply to people over 50 —while remaining equally relevant to undergraduates and lifelong learners.

The Hopes and Heartaches of Vincent van Gogh
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online Via Zoom

As we view his work through the lens of his correspondence with his brother, we'll cover his early work through his focused studies on the South of France and his final period.

Cash Flow Projections 101
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Zoom

In this workshop taught by Anne Freiermuth, you will learn how to develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly so you can successfully plan ahead and avoid surprises.

Kingsmen and Regals Quartets Concert
“Decades of Harmony”

Samuelson Chapel

Join the Kingsmen and Regals quartets alongside members of the Jazz Ensemble for a dynamic, student-led concert featuring solo and combined performances of hits spanning the decades.

Enforcing Order on the Border: Power, Policy and Policing in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

The session will highlight how border enforcement reflects broader debates about national security, immigration policy and state power.

American Religion: How Religion Has Developed in the United States Since the 1600s (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

In this two-part lecture, we’ll examine which religious movements have developed in the United States, and we’ll see how those movements have affected the religious landscape.

Mathews Leadership Forum

Lundring Events Center

Foster connections and help our students expand their networks.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Mainstage Production

Black Box Theatre

Join us for a magical Shakespearean comedy of love, mischief and transformation. Free admission — reservations suggested.

2nd Annual Wine & Beer Walk
Cal Lutheran Athletics Fundraiser

William Rolland Stadium

Join us for an evening of wine, beer, food and great company, and contribute to a great cause. All proceeds go directly back to supporting our student-athletes.

Perspectives in Politics
Festival of Scholars

Soiland Humanities Building, room 112

Discover how political science students are turning their academic knowledge into real-world impact.

Religion, Culture and Society
Festival of Scholars

Student Union, Kingsmen Room

In this session, religion and theology students will present their original research across a wide range of topics and methodologies.

English Major Capstone Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Overton Hall

Senior English majors will present selections from their scholarly and creative work developed in English 480, the English Major Capstone Colloquium.

A War with No End? Russia, Ukraine and America's Role in the World
Fifty and Better Special Course

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

How should we think about the significance of this war, its causes and its meaning for the United States in the current state of world affairs?

Honors Convocation

Samuelson Chapel

Our annual Honors Convocation event proudly recognizes Cal Lutheran’s many academically outstanding students.

McNair Scholars Program Research Showcase
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

This session will showcases the work of students from a variety of disciplines who are preparing for graduate study through the McNair Scholars Program.

Social and Behavioral Science Poster Session
Festival of Scholars

Soiland Recreation Center

Students from Social and Behavioral Sciences will present their research, creative and experiential learning projects in an interactive poster session.

History Department Research Presentations and Phi Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

History majors will share their research projects, followed by the induction ceremony for the Alpha Xi Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society.

Voices of the Valley Choir Invitational

Samuelson Chapel

Experience an evening of choral excellence at our inaugural Voices of the Valley Choir Invitational.

Experiential Learning in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

This panel session showcases student work in experiential learning, including internships, in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department.

Writing Center Pedagogy and Research
Festival of Scholars

Pearson Library, Room 132

Peer Writing Consultants will share insights on tutoring and consulting techniques used in the Writing Center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how they support fellow students in becoming stronger writers.

Philosophy Capstone Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Swenson Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 124

Philosophy students will present their capstone research projects/papers.

First-Year Writing Program: Celebration of First-Year Writers
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

Join the English Department for a celebration of first-year writers and the excellent scholarly work they do as they transition into college writing.

Sociological Research
Festival of Scholars

Swenson Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 119

Join us to hear from top students who will present their original sociological research, which includes qualitative/ethnographic methods and quantitative/survey methods.

TEDx College — Stand up and be heard: Stories that move people
Festival of Scholars

Lundring Events Center

Students enrolled in JD Slajchert’s Spring 2026 interdisciplinary course will share the powerful stories they have developed during the course of the semester.

Empowering Communities: Community Scholars of Black Lives & ACENSO Fellows' Research
Festival of Scholars

Kingsmen Park

Community Scholars for Black Lives and ACENSO discuss their research fellowships and their work within their community.

School of Management Student Research Presentation Showcase
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

The School of Management invites you to our inaugural annual Student Research Presentation Showcase, featuring original work from undergraduate and graduate students across our academic programs.

Senior Concert
Choir performance

Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks

Join us for a Senior Concert celebrating our graduating choir members through a moving program of songs dedicated to friendship, belonging and their new journeys after college.

A Diplomat in Uniform: Navigating the Intersection of Power and Policy (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

This course will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the role of the military diplomat.

Storytelling for Impact: Amplify Your Mission, Build Influence, & Unlock Funding
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Oxnard Campus

Center for Nonprofit Leadership Workshop with Kristen Caloca from 10am-12:30pm at CLU Oxnard Campus.

Afternoon Organ Recital Series
Adán Fernandez

Samuelson Chapel

Enjoy a 30-minute organ performance by University Organist Adán Fernandez featuring works from Baroque to contemporary composers. 

The Last of the Romanovs: Russia on the Eve of Revolution
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online Via Zoom

In this lecture, we’ll take a sweeping look at Russia at the time of the last of the Romanovs and on the eve of the Bolshevik revolution.

School of Management Graduation Banquet
10th Annual Celebration

Kingsmen Park

Celebrate the School of Management Class of 2026 at the 10th Annual Graduation Banquet on Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. in Kingsmen Park, featuring dinner, music, festivities and a memorable evening honoring our graduates.

Cartels, Crime and Coverage: How the Media Portrays Mexico's Drug-Related Violence
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online via Zoom

In this lecture, we will unpack how the media frames and portrays drug-related violence and related issues like gun trafficking.

Service of Commencement
Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates & Completers

St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Save the date for the 2026 PLTS Service of Commencement at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10 AM PT!

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