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Stories from 2020

  • Featured photo for Dena Jenson and CLU’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership

    Dena Jenson and CLU’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership

    Submitted by Kim Maxwell

    It’s not just about investing in ourselves and our organizations, it’s about investing in the long term health of the nonprofit secto…

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  • Featured photo for Patrick Schmidt ’14 & Christer Schmidt

    Patrick Schmidt ’14 & Christer Schmidt

    I am long time staff member(15+ years), earned both my masters and doctorate degrees at CLU, and am also the proud father of a CLU studen…

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  • Featured photo for International Student Resilience

    International Student Resilience

    Submitted by Christina Sanchez

    Through direct phone call/Zoom outreach, the Center for Global Engagement staff have communicated with many of our international students…

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  • Featured photo for Ashley Sahnazoglu

    Ashley Sahnazoglu '23

    My freshman year at California Lutheran University, was everything I imagined and more. Being part of the Women’s Basketball team w…

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  • Featured photo for Sarah Pappas

    Sarah Pappas '16

    Submitted by Mackenzie Martinez '21

    For #CalLutheranCaresDay I would like to share with you a special Alumni that has been sacrificing every single day working at Renown Hos…

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  • Featured photo for Dr. Sigmar Schwarz

    Dr. Sigmar Schwarz

    Submitted by Edgar Aguirre '99

    A kind man, Dr. Schwarz’ heart and intellect were given fully to his classrooms. I remember reading Elie Wiesel’s “Nigh…

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  • Featured photo for Alumni Helping Alumni

    Alumni Helping Alumni

    Submitted by Dan Kuntz '11

    I have had the honor of serving as a coach, instructor and administrator at Cal Lutheran University. During this time I have witnessed st…

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  • Featured photo for The Community Cupboard

    The Community Cupboard

    Submitted by K Cabell '20

    I am grateful for the Community Cupboard. Its been a huge blessing to have the resources of the cupboard available to me throughout my ti…

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  • Featured photo for Nighat Shah

    Nighat Shah '22

    As many of us struggle to find our path in this life, I found mine five years ago when I joined the Cal Lutheran community as an administ…

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  • Featured photo for Robyn Ballard

    Robyn Ballard '14

    I grew up in the Conejo Valley. In 1985 I attended CLU when it was still California Lutheran College right after high school. After three…

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  • Featured photo for Nancy Davis

    Nancy Davis '98

    My relationship with CLU is twofold. I was a student and received my Masters in Counseling and Guidance and then I became a member of the…

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  • Featured photo for Dr. Jew

    Dr. Jew

    Submitted by Priscilla Montero '14

    Dr. Jew has believed in me since I was a student in the school counseling program. She’s always been so supportive and has identified t…

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  • Featured photo for The Echo

    The Echo

    Submitted by Kirstie Hettinga

    The Echo is Cal Lutheran’s award-winning student newspaper. This semester, The Echo has faced challenges above and beyond. Not only was…

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  • Featured photo for PLTS Students

    PLTS Students

    Submitted by Kirsi Stjerna

    Where else but at PLTS would Christian Theology class finals produce original icons of modern day feminist saints, hilarious historical h…

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  • Featured photo for Naomi Mbise

    Naomi Mbise

    Submitted by Annelise Andrade

    Meet Naomi! She is a freshman and international student from Tanzania. Here’s what she has to say about her Cal Lutheran experience…

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  • Featured photo for Kingsmen Shakespeare Company

    Kingsmen Shakespeare Company

    Submitted by Meg Honey

    I was lucky enough to work as an actor apprentice during the summer of 2000 (20 years ago!!) and the experience forever changed my life. …

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  • Featured photo for Alexyz Valdes

    Alexyz Valdes '19

    CalLu helped me find my purpose. Without the help of scholarships, I never would’ve been able to obtain my dream of being a 1st gen…

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  • Featured photo for Meagan Toumayan

    Meagan Toumayan '20

    Submitted by Center for Global Engagement

    Graduating senior, Meagan Toumayan, has made the most out of her time at Cal Lu. Read all about her amazing journey! “My name is…

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  • Featured photo for Illissa Mestas

    Illissa Mestas '15

    I am a former Regals water polo player and now I am a Cardiac ICU nurse at Los Robles Hospital right down the street in Thousand Oaks, Si…

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  • Featured photo for Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

    Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

    Submitted by Kelly Miller-Sanchez '22

    I am so grateful and honored to be part of the community here at PLTS. The quality of the education I am receiving here is unparalleled. …

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