April 10, 2024
Stories from 2021
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STRIVE Scholars program
Submitted by Fatima Hernandez '21
I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to be part of the STRIVE Scholars program. This program was a place of reflection, education and…
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John Crenshaw
Submitted by John Crenshaw
I’ve had the pleasure of teaching at CLU since 2006, primarily in the Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program (formerly ADEP) and…
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Leaders for a Global Society
Submitted by Christina Sanchez
I am humbled daily to work with an incredible team of passionate professionals who support international education. In a time in which co…
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Professor Michael DeTerra
Submitted by Evan Vega '21
My instructor, Mr. DeTerra is a great example of #CalLutheranCares. Mr. DeTerra has been working hard to create a fun and innovative clas…
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Brittany Favreau Multiple Subjects credential candidate Scholarship recipient
Submitted by Brittany Favreau '21
Hi there, my name is Brittany and I am currently in the multiple subject teaching credential teaching program at CLU and I am absolutely …
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Center for Global Engagement
Submitted by Nighat Shah
Established in 2018, the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) serves as a catalyst to infuse global learning and perspectives into the acad…
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Jennelyn Tumalad & Morgan Foster
Submitted by Dena Jenson
Hardworking, thoughtful colleagues who are filled with joy and laughter. My Center for Nonprofit Leadership colleagues Jennelyn and…
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Kelsey Gomez '22
Submitted by Kelsey Gomez
I know this year has been especially hard due to Covid. I believe the small Cal Lu community that has been fostered here throughout the p…
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Nayeli Caballero '22
Submitted by Nayeli Caballero
The program Student Support Services (SSS) has made an impact on my life. As a first-generation college student, I didn’t know what to …
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Fifty and Better (FAB)
Submitted by Ruth Buono
As a lifelong learner, I really enjoy the courses FAB offers, including courses focused on art history (any course with Katherine Zoraste…
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Alexis, Allison, Stephanie
Submitted by Fatima Hernandez '21
I am so appreciative of these 3 ladies who I had the pleasure of meeting through the PPS Program. I want to shout them out for their frie…
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Fifty and Better (FAB)
Submitted by John Reiter
I am so grateful for the FAB program. As a retiree I have found it a perfect way to keep learning and explore new topics. And there are s…
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Carolina H.
Submitted by Fatima Hernandez '21
Carolina thank you for doing the PPS program with me. It wasn’t easy but I am so proud of your resiliency. You did it! We did it! T…
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Student Support Services
Submitted by Arianna Jackson '21
Student Support Services has been such an integral part of my undergraduate journey. As a first generation student, this program and all …
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Brian Stein-Webber, Pastor William Arbaugh, and Pastor Joe Smith
Submitted by David Knapp
This $15000 gift from St. James Lutheran Church in Portland OR honors the work of Brian Stein-Webber and is in memory of Pastor William A…
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Emily Glass, 2021 Multiple Subjects credential candidate scholarship recipient
Submitted by Emily Glass '21
I chose the teaching credential program for the well-known connections that CLU has to the local community. I’m given the opportunities…
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Lucianna Lapp '10
Submitted by Lucianna Lapp
Life after Cal Lu I often think back to my days at Cal Lu. I was fortunate enough to spend my last 2 years of college there but al…
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Monica Madrigal '10
Submitted by Monica Madrigal
For the last 14 years I have called Cal Lutheran my home. It was because of TRIO programs like Student Support Services and Upward Bound …
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My thanks to SSS
Submitted by Monique Avina '21
As a first generation student, California Lutheran has provided me with a community full of support and assistance that constantly pushed…
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Community Cupboard
Submitted by M Brenner '20
I was having a really hard time last year and being a transfer and commuter student made it hard to meet and connect with people. I found…
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