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Stories from 2022

  • Featured photo for Fifty and Better Student/Lifelong Learner

    Fifty and Better Student/Lifelong Learner

    Submitted by Carol Denny

    My sister introduced me to Cal Lutheran’s Fifty and Better (FAB) program at the beginning of Covid. Signing up for classes was a great …

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    Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals

    Submitted by John Dillon

    “Visualize victory!” As a rally car co-driver, I remind my driver with these words when we start a racing event. Ours is the …

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    CLU Dance Team

    Submitted by Grayson Hatter '23

    The Cal Lu dance team is the best part about CLU. Every year I participate in the halftime show dance with the team and let me tell you i…

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    Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals

    Submitted by Rob Doyle

    I have been teaching in the Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program since 2013. Over the years, I have met so many wonderful studen…

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    Dr. Adina Nack

    Submitted by Tess McIntyre '22

    As a sociology major, I have been so appreciative to be able to work closely with Dr.Nack. Dr.Nack embodies #CalLutheranCares by advocati…

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    Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals

    Submitted by Jenny Hahn

    One of my favorite things about teaching in the Professionals program is seeing students actively engaged in their learning while caring …

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    Fifty and Better

    Submitted by Jan Wasserman

    The diversity of interesting classes is what keeps me coming back to FAB. FAB is important to me because it has helped to keep me focused…

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    Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals

    Submitted by Bruce Zeedik

    Teaching in the Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program has been one of the most exciting, interesting and satisfying times in my p…

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    Living Learning Communities

    Submitted by Kelsey Gomez '22

    After being an RA in a community that is home to the STEM living learning community, I’ve truly been able to witness the impact the…

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    Kingsmen Shakespeare

    Submitted by Shirley Blair

    We are THRILLED to hear Kingsmen Shakespeare is back in the park this summer! Our family has attended so many performances that it’…

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    Pederson Hall

    Submitted by Grayson Hatter '23

    10 out of 10 recommend living in Pederson Hall as much as you can at Cal Lu. For most, that is only one year, but I was lucky enough to l…

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    Fifty and Better is a Hidden Gem

    Submitted by Debra Vaughan

    FAB is a hidden gem to the community of over 50 adults. I have learned so much about different subjects since discovering FAB; I think I …

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    Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals

    Submitted by Timothy Weaver

    Connecting with students on a personal level is my favorite part of teaching in the Bachelor’s Degree For Professionals Program. Each t…

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  • Featured photo for Ally Hatter

    Ally Hatter

    Submitted by Grayson Hatter '23

    MY SISTER. My sister was the lone reason that I chose to go to Cal Lutheran. I have always trusted her judgement and because of how much …

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    Nichol Cruz '18

    Submitted by Nichol Cruz

    When I enrolled in the Professionals program at Cal Lutheran in 2016, I was simply hoping to finish my bachelor’s degree. I had always …

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    Fifty and Better Brought a Little Bit of Joy to My Life

    Submitted by Adele Enright

    FAB offers interesting, high quality classes and lectures. The instructors are subject experts and they are interested in teaching their …

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  • Featured photo for Tess McIntyre

    Tess McIntyre '22

    Submitted by Tess McIntyre

    As a senior here at Cal Lutheran, I have been very grateful for all the opportunities and growth I have experienced in my time here. One …

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    Teaching in the Fifty and Better (FAB) program

    Submitted by Cary Ginell

    Some of the best moments I have in teaching are when I have a guest who was integral to whatever topic I am speaking of. Several meaningf…

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    Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals

    Submitted by Doug Thiel

    I began teaching philosophy courses part-time at CLU in 2005. I had previously taught Administration of Justice Courses at Santa Barbara …

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    Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals

    Submitted by John Crenshaw

    I have had the pleasure of teaching as an adjunct faculty member in the Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program (formerly ADEP) at …

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