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  • Featured photo for Thompson Hall

    Thompson Hall

    Submitted by Destiny Rosado '23

    During my year of being an RA in Thompson Hall, I have been able to learn the g…

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    Fifty and Better /A Connection to the Outside World

    Submitted by Kathleen Denny

    My name is Kathleen Denny, and I am a student in the Fifty and Better program. What keeps me coming back to FAB are the most interesting,…

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    Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Submitted by David Parsons

    The courses I’ve taught in the FAB program have been some of the most fun and rewarding experiences of my teaching career. My cours…

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    Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Submitted by Eleanor Schrader

    After a 35-year teaching career at Santa Monica College, I was delighted to be asked to teach architecture and design history classes for…

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    Destiny Rosado '23

    Submitted by Destiny Rosado

    My experience in Mt. Clef was an ideal first year experience. Living in the dorms during my first year allowed me to thrive academically …

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    Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Submitted by Katherine Zoraster

    I began my teaching career at a selection of Community Colleges and at California State University, Northridge. Although I loved the work…

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    Suzanne Chadwick

    Submitted by Henry Dubroff

    When I started Pacific Coast Business Times 22 years ago, I did not know much about CLU and its School of Management. Sue encouraged me t…

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    Dillan Barmache

    Submitted by Lisa Taylor

    Dillan is a warrior. Dillan is non-verbal. Dillan grapples with voices in his head pulling from focus on the things that matter to him mo…

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    Fifty and Better is Fabulous and Beyond!

    Submitted by Harry Domicone

    Though the acronym FAB represents “Fifty And Better,” my ongoing experiences with the program have been “Fabulous And Beyond!” As…

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    Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Submitted by Xcaret Osorio

    My name is Xcaret Osorio, and I am the Program Specialist for the School for Professional and Continuing Studies, which includes the Fift…

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  • Featured photo for Fifty and Better – A Fantastic Resource

    Fifty and Better – A Fantastic Resource

    Submitted by John Reiter

    When I retired in 2018 I wondered how I could keep my mind active and engaged. I thought about enrolling in some classes at Moorpark Coll…

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    Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Submitted by Sharon Boorstin

    I have been teaching CLU-FAB programs for less than a year, and I’m really enjoying it. My courses are based on what I’ve learned ove…

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  • Featured photo for Rama Youssef

    Rama Youssef

    Submitted by Rama Youssef

    I became a refugee 10 years ago when my mom and I fled Syria during the Syrian civil war. We decided to leave Damascus after a car bomb w…

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    Fifty and Better Cares About Their Students

    Submitted by Ruth Buono

    As a lifelong learner who likes to have fun (the picture is of me at the Hammer Museum) and seeks intellectual stimulation, I really enjo…

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    Living Learning Communities

    Submitted by Destiny Rosado

    I was able to go to some programs in the Global Leaders Community. It was refreshing to see residents in that community create programs a…

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    Fifty and Better Student/Lifelong Learner

    Submitted by Jan Bender

    I had belonged to a learning in retirement organization before moving to Camarillo in 2020, so when my new friend told me about FAB durin…

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  • Featured photo for Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Submitted by Jason Hensley

    My name is Jason Hensley, PhD, and I’ve spent one semester so far teaching with FAB. I can’t wait to teach more courses. FAB is somet…

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    Programs in the Residence Halls

    Submitted by Destiny Rosado '23

    I have been able to attend multiple programs that RAs have put on in the residence halls. The programs were impactful and were a great wa…

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  • Featured photo for Fifty and Better Student/Lifelong Learner

    Fifty and Better Student/Lifelong Learner

    Submitted by Susan Salmore

    I keep coming back to FAB because there are always interesting topics and the instructors are great! I’ve always enjoyed learning a…

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  • Destiny Rosado

    Submitted by Victoria Nhieu '24

    Destiny is a current resident assistant in a first year hall. She is not only a phenomenal RA, but she embodies #CalLutheranCares through…

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