Cal Lu Mag Spring/Summer 2024

in this issue What Students Learn by Taking the Stage

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My Favorite Study Spot on Campus

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Regals Soccer Brings Home the National Championship

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SPRING /SUMMER 2024

A PUBLICATION OF CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

Spring/Summer 2024 • Volume 17, Number 1 CalLu Magazine is published twice a year by California Lutheran University, Office of Undergraduate Admission. Postmaster: Send address changes to California Lutheran University, Office of Undergraduate Admission, 60 W. Olsen Road #1350, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700.

2024

SPRING/ SUMMER

CONTENTS

DIALOGUE

ACADEMICS Field Work Popular Majors that Get You ON and IN the Professional Field

Professors Report How Students Assist in My Research and Why It’s Important

Taking the Stage Students Gain Valuable Skills Through the Performing Arts

Hirakata, Osaka, Japan Featured Study Abroad Experience

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MINDED 4 6 8

DOORS

CAMPUS In the Middle of the Splash!

Starting the School Year with the Bring It Back Bash

My Favorite Study Spot on Campus Students Share Their Go-To Places and Spaces

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OUTCOMES Checking In on Recent Grads Near and Far Meet Three Graduates Working Locally and Globally

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NO ONE HERE IS AN OUTSIDER. Inclusive community is one of the most deeply held values at California Lutheran University.

•W e embrace people of all faiths.

•W e value diversity and inclusiveness.

•W e practice acceptance.

•W e treat one another with respect, civility and compassion.

STUDENT LIFE Suitemates for a Second Year Tips from Students Who Chose to Room Together Again

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My On-Campus Job

The Benefits of Working on Campus

National Champions!

Regals Soccer is the Dream Team of the 2023 Season

Favorites Within 30 Minutes Places Students Hang Out, Hike and Have Fun Close to Campus

CAL LUTHERAN STUDENT BODY REPRESENTS 16 18 20

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Countries

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Faith Backgrounds

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FIELDWORK

THESE POPULAR MAJORS WILL GET YOU PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES ON AND IN THE FIELD.

SPORTS MANAGEMENT Some Ways Students Engage ON the Field Consultancy Projects In-class, resume-building projects are assigned by industry executives who provide professional critique and feedback.

Recent projects have been completed for teams including the Oakland Athletics, the Los Angeles Rams, the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks.

Sustainable Development Goals Competition Student teams research, create and present a Cause Activation Plan that drives sustainable innovation for a sports league or organization. Senior professionals with the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Kings, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and other leading organizations have served as judges.

“Fields of Opportunity” Networking Roundtable and Career Fair Organized by the Sports Facilities, Design and Management class, students from all majors are invited to meet and connect with a wide range of sports management professionals — ranging from the Rose Bowl development manager to major league baseball scouts.

At SoFi Stadium

In the last few months, we have visited the Angel City Football Club headquarters, SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles Kings.

I have made genuine connections with people at the Los Angeles Rams, the Rose Bowl, the Los Angeles Clippers and many more sports organizations.

These will undoubtedly give me an edge over other graduates looking to break into the industry.

Networking with industry professionals

KENNEDY LAZENBY, Senior Major: Sports Management

At the NBA Mock Trade Deadline Competition

ACADEMICS

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND GEOSCIENCES The major prepares you by doing — working with both your mind and your hands. There are countless opportunities for directed research with embedded lab and field experiences.

I have been working on projects with Professor Dull to investigate proxy records using sediment cores taken from many places — from El Salvador to Dune Lakes in San Luis Obispo County in California.

ANTHONY DELGADILLO SALAS, Junior Majors: Environmental Science and Spanish

Some Classes that Get Students IN the Field for Research Intro to Environmental Science Students travel to Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park to study biological conservation and endangered species and to Apricot Lane Farms (of Biggest Little Farm documentary film fame) to learn about biodynamic farming and sustainable food production.

Water Resources Research on water quality is conducted and presented at various sites, including Wildwood Park and Apricot Lane Farm.

Paleontology Students venture out for a behind-thescenes tour of the fossil lab and active tar pit collection at La Brea Tar Pits. They also map and study ancient marine fossils and interpret depositional environment factors throughout the Conejo Valley.

A Variety of Upper Division Courses At Channel Islands National Park

At Wildwood Park

The wetlands at Carpinteria Salt Marsh in Santa Barbara County and the Dune Lakes in San Luis Obispo County are two of the places core samples are retrieved for on-campus lab analyses.

Throughout the Conejo Valley

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PROFESSORS REPORT

HOW STUDENTS ASSIST IN MY RESEARCH AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Kiku E. Huckle, PhD Assistant Professor of Political Science

Describe your research.

My research focuses on political behavior. I am working on a book project that tries to understand how and why the American Catholic Church is failing to adapt to its growing Latino congregation, even though doing so is both part of its mission and necessary for the church’s survival.

How are students involved in it?

I use a variety of data analyses which makes it easy to include students interested in conducting research with different strengths. Last summer I worked with two Culver Research Fellows. One loved numbers and statistics, so gathered data and conducted basic analyses on the patterns between services being offered by churches, the ethnicity of their leadership and the size of the local Latino population.

The other enjoyed more theoretical work, and examined the news releases of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and completed a content analysis to identify the de facto priorities of the church.

Why is it important to include students in your research?

Research gives students the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom to a real-world scenario and translate their education into marketable skills. I think that being able to conduct good research is one of the best ways to teach and encourage critical thinking. Working with students on research projects provides extra time to build relationships and gives me a better understanding of how I can support them.

ACADEMICS

Sebastian Carron Montero, PhD Associate Professor of Physics

Describe your research.

I study the properties of elementary particles at the smallest achievable scales such as quarks, leptons and bosons as well as the nature of their interactions. The best instrument we currently have to “shed light” on matter at the smallest scales lies at the Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN) outside of Geneva, Switzerland.

I am a member of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) collaboration, which works with the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

How are students involved in it?

They help sift through experimental CMS data and develop data sorting algorithms in search of SUSY particles.

Students have been to CERN to present their results and participate in beam data-taking experimental campaigns.

We collaborate with the high energy particle physics group at UC Santa Barbara and other institutions to develop and install a new technology of detectors responsible for particle characterization and energy measurement in CMS called the High Granularity Calorimeter (HGCal) upgrade.

Why is it important to include students in your research?

It is highly unusual for undergraduate students to gain this level of access to the cutting edge of particle physics research. They have the opportunity to interact with postdoctoral researchers, scientists and professors, helping them gain confidence in their abilities and in the high quality of their preparation. It helps them understand the value of incremental progress and the need for collaboration.

Most importantly, they learn that with sustained effort they also can ask the big questions and be ambitious in their goals, whatever direction their lives may take.

Andrea Huvard, PhD Professor of Biology and Environmental Science

Describe your research.

The Huvard Lab is currently researching microfiber pollution in the ocean and its effect on sediments and marine animals around Southern California. Our research suggests microscopic threads are interwoven into the environment and in many cases the food we eat from the ocean.

How are students involved in it?

My research program is completely student-centered.

Currently, four student research groups are collecting and studying samples from various exposed coast, watershed and harbor locations around Southern California. They are comparing levels of microfibers found in sediments, filter feeding oysters and mussels, the indicator species Emerita and open ocean predatory squid. Students can be involved starting second semester of their first year.

First- and second-year students are paired with more experienced peer mentors. These advanced students often are involved in paid summer internships — with the goal of writing a scientific paper, achieving departmental honors or preparing for graduate school.

Why is it important to include students in your research?

My students are doing what is equivalent to graduate-level research and their work has already been published in scientific journals. One of the real benefits is to give my students perspective and agency. We have to ask, “how are we going to manage the natural world in the future?” The future is in their hands and they’re going to have to decide what kind of environment they want to live in.

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TAKING THE STAGE

PERFORMANCE VENUES ACROSS THE CAL LUTHERAN CAMPUS ARE ALIVE WITH MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE PRODUCTIONS YEAR-ROUND. HERE, YOU’RE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS NO MATTER YOUR MAJOR — AND BENEFIT FROM THE ADAPTABLE SKILLS THAT COME FROM TAKING THE STAGE.

SOME OF YOUR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AT CAL LUTHERAN MUSIC

THEATRE

• Wind Ensemble • CLU Choir • Cielo (Treble Choir) • Jazz Ensemble • Mariachi Ensemble •U niversity String

•C apstone 10-minute • Main Stage Plays • Main Stage Musical Play Festival •K CACTF* • S tudent-artist

Symphony

DANCE

•R egional • Fall Concert Conference • Spring Concert Performances • Recitals

Theatre Showcase * Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

MUSIC

ACADEMICS

In the classroom, you meet and engage with all kinds of personalities and different types of students. Music is very much the same. No two people are alike, and no two people play the exact same way. You have to learn to listen and adjust to really create fine and dynamic music. Learning to work with a variety of people and succeed is something that applies to both worlds.

JULIAN PEREZ, First-year

THEATRE

Major: Music with an emphasis in Composition

In the fall drama (‘Radium Girls’) I played one of the radium girls, Irene Rudolph. The play is a powerful reminder of the value of labor rights and workplace safety. I love how alive performing makes me feel.

It has taught me to put my best foot forward and how to continue with a scene when messing up — and picking someone else up when they make a mistake.

JULIA M’KAI SAYYID,* First-year Majors: Criminology and Criminal Justice and Business Administration with an emphasis in Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Minor: Theatre Arts

DANCE

* Pictured far left.

One thing that I’ve learned from performing arts is the importance of perseverance. Often creating works or working in long rehearsals is very challenging, but pushing through is how you become stronger and more successful. I find that as a student, one needs to persevere through difficult things because it makes you a better student.

THERESA BROWN, Senior Major: Marketing Communication; Minor: Dance

Photo Performances > FROM TOP: 1. Music > University String Symphony Concert. 2. Theatre >“Radium Girls,” Fall Drama. 3. Dance > Fall Dance Concert, Shifting Focus (also shown on left page).

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STUDY ABROAD FEATURED EXPERIENCE:

JAPAN

Osaka

ACADEMICS DYLAN REINHART EXPERIENCED “JAPAN TO ITS FULLEST” DURING HER SEMESTER ABROAD HOSTED BY KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY IN HIRAKATA, A CITY IN THE OSAKA PREFECTURE. SHE TOOK CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL CLASSES FOR HER ASIAN STUDIES MINOR. ALMOST EVERY WEEKEND, SHE VENTURED OUT TO A NEW AREA AND EXPLORED LOCAL TOWNS. ONE OF HER FAVORITE ACTIVITIES WAS VISITING SHRINES AND TEMPLES.

51 Semester-abroad Programs Now Available!

Did you know that tuition is the same whether you study abroad or study on campus?

Cultural and major-specific programs are available around the world.

Dylan Reinhart, Senior Major: Art; Minor: Asian Studies Career Goal: Working in art conservation and restoration Where: Hirakata, Osaka, Japan When: Spring 2023 Host Institution: Kansai Gaidai University

Topics She Studied • J apanese language •H istorical significance of the Samurai • T he world of Geisha and their truth •A sian history through the lens of filmmaking

Her Experience Highlights •A ttending an Odori dance performed by Geisha, which included a formal banquet lunch and conversation to learn more about the Geisha life.

• E ating some of the most incredible food she’s “ever experienced in my life.”

•V isiting the atomic bombing sites and museums to pay homage and educate herself on the tragedy.

•V isiting ancestorial sites and doing a pilgrimage on behalf of family who never had the opportunity to visit on their own.

To experience the amazing transport system, incredible scenery and soak in the rich history, I visited different town and village settings as well as big modern cities.

All the classroom sizes were very intimate, much like Cal Lutheran, which made the learning experience very engaging and personable. I was able to have great relationships with my professors and conversations on a human level, which made the learning experience even more worthwhile.

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CAMPUS

THE BRING IT BACK BASH GETS THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF TO A FESTIVE START EACH FALL WHEN STUDENTS REUNITE FOR FUN ACTIVITIES, FREE FOOD AND FABULOUS SWAG.

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SPLASH! spring/summer 2024

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Sophie Cochiolo ’23 Major: Chemistry; Minor: Art; University Honors Program

Tell us about your fellowship.

Josh McCall ’22

Pasadena, California

Major: Computer Science

Current Position: CYBERSECURITY DATA ANALYST, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

What resources did Cal Lutheran offer to prepare you for your career?

The professors were knowledgeable and supportive, offering mentorship and guidance. The university’s technological infrastructure and access to research materials also greatly contributed to my education. I also worked on campus in the IT department where I got hands-on experience in tech.

How did it prepare you for success in your current position?

The comprehensive coursework in Python and Java programming languages significantly contributed to building my cybersecurity expertise. Engaging in

I work in a clinical pharmacology lab where I help develop bioanalytical assays and model pharmacokinetics for novel anti-cancer drugs. I am currently working on a manuscript that will be published in early 2024! My lab is located in the National Institutes of Health clinical center where I get to work directly with researchers and doctors. My boss is a board member of the FDA and was just on CNN talking about voting a certain drug off the market.

How did Cal Lutheran prepare you for success after graduation? practical coding projects and hands-on applications with coding principles within the curriculum fostered my problem-solving skills. Moreover, the guidance and mentorship from faculty members well-versed in these programming languages and cybersecurity were pivotal in preparing me for the challenges inherent in my current role at NASA JPL.

What are your professional goals?

They involve advancing my expertise in securing critical infrastructure against cyber threats, continuously learning in this dynamic field by obtaining my master’s degree, and completing my first NASA mission, which is the NASA Psyche Mission followed up by Europa Clipper.

My professors and the research opportunities were the greatest resources. We worked directly with our professors, and

OUTCOMES

CHECKING IN ON RECENT GRADS

NEAR AND FAR Current Position: POST-BACCALAUREATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Valencia, Spain

mine were great mentors. Professor Jesus Cordova Guerrero got me into full-time summer research which led to a year-long research project. I fully attribute that research experience to my successes.

Professor Haco Hoang was also a great resource for me — she challenged me outside of my field of interest in her Global Studies class and helped me so much with getting my current job.

What are your professional goals?

To obtain an MD/PhD. I am currently applying to a PhD program. I love clinical research and my goal is to be a research oncologist where I can do both clinical and research work — which is why my current position is perfect.

Liban Yakob ’23 Major: Psychology; Minor: Spanish

Current Position: CONVERSATION ASSISTANT

Why did you pursue your current job?

Bethesda, Maryland

I am devoted to aiding students in their English language proficiency and cultural growth. I studied abroad for a semester in Spain, but I felt there was more to explore. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and understand what it’s like to work abroad. Immersing myself in different cultures has been profoundly beneficial for my personal development. It has equipped me with a broader perspective of the world and instilled in me a genuine desire to utilize what I’ve learned in meaningful and impactful ways.

How did Cal Lutheran prepare you for success in your current position?

The intimate class settings instilled in me the importance of fostering a strong professor-student connection. I aspired to have the same influence on my students that my professors had on me. Today, I find fulfillment in achieving the goals I held close to my heart, particularly as a firstgeneration immigrant from Syria, which at times presented unique challenges.

What activities were you involved in during your time at Cal Lutheran?

I played the violin in the University String Symphony, served as a direct service intern for Civic Engagement and Leadership in Student Life, was president of the Mixed Martial Arts Club and vice president of the Dance Club. Additionally, I had the opportunity to participate in Alternative Spring Break in 2023 to Guatemala which was empowering. spring/summer 2024

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MY FAVORITE STUDY SPOT ON CAMPUS Study Rooms in Pearson Library The study rooms have TVs that I can connect my computer to so I can see my lecture slide, and whiteboards to write extra notes down. It’s a quiet place to study.

MADISON GREIG, Sophomore Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice

Starbucks in Ullman Commons They always have great music, which helps me study and do homework. Plus, I enjoy seeing friends occasionally and chatting with them.

JENNY QUINTERO, Sophomore Majors: Sociology and Ethnic and Race Studies

CAMPUS

Samuelson Chapel Labyrinth I enjoy being close to the chapel — it provides me peace and comfort. I find it best to study here.

GUADALUPE MOLINA, First-year Majors: Biology and Spanish Minor: Public Health

The Student Union There are multiple study rooms and places to sit and work on homework, as well as a community kitchen for those who commute. I utilize the ASCLUG area to study when not on duty as a representative.

RANDY MARTINEZ, Senior Majors: Marketing Communication and Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Minor: Women’s Studies

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FOR A SECOND YEAR

SUITE MATES

WHAT’S THE KEY TO HAVING A FUN AND SUCCESSFUL ROOMMATE EXPERIENCE? STUDENTS WHO CHOSE TO LIVE TOGETHER A SECOND YEAR OFFER SOME WORDS OF WISDOM AND HELPFUL TIPS.

STUDENT LIFE

Isabela Garcia-Work, Junior Major: Multimedia with a double emphasis in Graphic Design and Animation

Karina Murguia-Ramirez, Junior Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice Minor: Spanish

Calley Stein, Junior Majors: Psychology and Liberal Studies in Education

What is essential in building a good roommate situation?

Isabela Spend time with each other.

This makes it feel like you are living with your friends.

Karina Get to know the person you will be living with. Getting to know each other well gives you a little insight on what boundaries you can and can’t cross.

Calley Set aside time to discuss rules and boundaries. Communication is key to living successfully with a roommate. We have learned to communicate and compromise if something comes up.

I love that my roommates are always there for me and I know that I can always count on them. They are my home away from home. We all like to grab or make dinner and eat together. It gives us an opportunity to catch up and talk about our day. We also have movie nights. We get a bunch of snacks, grab blankets and pillows and get all comfy for the movie.

Calley

SUCCESSFUL ROOMMATE TIPS from Isabela (left), Karina (middle) and Calley

•G ive each other quiet time when needed.

• Respect each other’s space and boundaries.

•H elp each other out.

• P ractice active listening and empathy when discussing disagreements.

Ethan Klein, Junior Major: Marketing Communication

Osi Aliu, Senior Major: Business Administration with an emphasis in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What is essential in building a good roommate situation?

Ethan Listen to each other. Communication is key. If you like the dorm clean, make it clear when you move in. You have to build up the relationship with your roommate.

Osi Accountability and respect. There will be disagreements. But if you are able to put your differences aside and come together to discuss a solution, you’re taking the right step.

I appreciate how kind and encouraging Osi is. He pushed me to be a better version of myself, helping me to not get too caught up on my insecurities or my flaws, but improve myself each day. Living in the residence hall is so much fun. We love to jam out to music together.

Ethan

SUCCESSFUL ROOMMATE TIPS from Ethan (left) and Osi

•M ake a cleaning schedule with specific assignments.

• P ost a sleeping schedule.

•A sk before you take.

•U se “I” statements to express how you feel, focusing on your perspective rather than placing blame. spring/summer 2024

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MY ONCAMPUS JOB

Ashlyn Bryson-Beane, Sophomore Major: Psychology with an emphasis in Family and Child Development Applications; Minor: Legal Studies; University Honors Program

SOME OF THE MANY REASONS STUDENTS LOVE WORKING ON CAMPUS 1 A supervisor who works around your class schedule and campus involvements.

Daniel Martinez, Junior

2 Putting what you learn in class to work in a position that supports your major and builds your resume.

Major: Music with an emphasis in Performance

3 More than 100 different types of positions are available, with an average salary of $16 per hour.

4 You can work up to 20 hours a week in a position with a convenient schedule and location.

5 It’s easy to apply for on-campus jobs through Cal Lutheran’s website — most positions do not require a cover letter or resume.

Jinhee Hwang, Junior Major: Multimedia with an emphasis in Interactivity, Web and Mobile Devices

STUDENT LIFE ON-CAMPUS JOB Center for Cultural Engagement and Inclusion (CCEI) Lead Programming Intern Sample Duties • Assist in planning CCEI events that empower students to embrace their identities, such as the Latine Heritage Fiesta and LGBTQ+ Retreat and speaker series

What professional skills have you gained through your on-campus job?

Proficiencies in things like Excel, event planning and email writing that employers often want to see. I’ve been provided a safe space to learn about professionalism, how to work with others, that it’s okay to ask for help and it’s important to take feedback. With the support of my peers and advisors, I feel like I grow from each program that we put on.

I enjoy getting to work with people who have a similar passion for social justice work. I also love getting to work with the clubs who are affiliated with the CCEI. It’s an opportunity to learn about the work they are doing everyday to provide safe spaces for Cal Lutheran students.

ON-CAMPUS JOBS Career Services, Student Assistant Sample Duties • Assist students with the on-campus employment process • Help manage the Career Services Instagram account Music Department Assistant (DA) Sample Duties • Manage rehearsal, schedule and concert logistics for Mariachi Ensemble

What skills have you gained through your on-campus jobs?

Working at Career Services has taught me how to speak more professionally, time management and how to improve my resume. I’ve gained lots of customer service skills. Working as a Music DA has taught me how to be a leader.

I’ve always been a rather quiet person and being in charge of the mariachi group has helped me get out of my comfort zone.

ON-CAMPUS JOBS Visual Arts Department Lead Assistant

What do you like best about the work?

Sample Duties • Hang and frame artwork and manage work spaces • Design newsletters, tv display and event posters

I love using my creative skills to design visually appealing assets for the departments. I believe that presentation is always important, so it’s great that I can be a big part of this process. And I appreciate that I can continue to train my design eye through the feedback of coworkers and supervisors.

School of Management Assistant Sample Duties • Design promotional assets and signage for events and assist in event coordination

My Music DA job has created many opportunities. I was able to make a connection with Mariachi Camarillo and now play with the group. I also recently worked on a short film by a filmmaker in Ventura. Without my job, I wouldn’t have had these experiences that have helped me as a musician.

On-campus jobs have been the best way for me to find a sense of identity and belonging at school.

I accepted two job offers that aligned with my career goals and desired work environment. They provide great spaces for me to connect with faculty, staff and students who are active in the departments.

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REGALS SOCCER IS THE DREAM TEAM OF THE 2023 SEASON UPON RECEIVING AN AT-LARGE BID TO THE NCAA DIVISION III TOURNAMENT, THE UNRANKED REGALS SOCCER TEAM RALLIED TO THE FINALS AND BEAT NO. 2-RANKED WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (MO) 1-0 TO WIN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

ATHLETICS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! I’ve worked my entire career for moments like this.

To put the ball in the back of the net for my team on the biggest stage in college soccer is incredible ... It was just an amazing feeling to get that done for my team.

ISABELLA VELJACIC ’23 Major: Communication (on making the winning goal)

Watch the team make the winning goal.

The Regals were the definition of teamwork and resilience throughout the tournament. They moved past No. 1-ranked Christopher Newport University on penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie to advance to the Final Four. Playing the championship game without three of their starters due to injury, the team went to their bench to seal the win with 20 Regals seeing playing time.

Four Regals earned tournament honors:

• M ost Outstanding Offensive Player: Isabella Veljacic • Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Eden Quiroz • A ll-Tournament Team: Brynn McMahon and Kelsey Slaugh

A YEAR OF FIRSTS FOR THE REGALS • 1st unranked team to win the National Championship • 1st unranked team to make it to the national final • 1st national title in the program’s history • 1st Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference team to win the women’s soccer national title

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FAVORITES WITHIN OR 30MIN[SO] HOW MANY FUN PLACES AND ACTIVITIES CAN YOU FIND HEADING OUT IN ANY DIRECTION FROM CAMPUS? LITERALLY THOUSANDS! STUDENTS SHARE SOME OF THEIR FAVORITES WITHIN ABOUT 30 MINUTES.

15 min

FAVORITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

Hiking the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park There are so many trail options and you can make the hike as short or as long as you want.

LAUREN ORMISTON, Senior Major: Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing OTHER STUDENT FAVORITES Surf Lessons in Malibu

34 min

Sunday Farmers Market in Westlake Village

15 min

Hiking at Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks

4 min

9 min

STUDENT LIFE

FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT

The Five07 Coffee Bar and Eatery in Thousand Oaks Five07 is a really cool coffee shop that’s super close to campus with really good drinks and food. I really enjoy doing homework there because the environment is nice and I am able to focus really well.

KAILEE ORTEGA, Senior Major: Liberal Studies in Education OTHER STUDENT FAVORITES Barnes & Noble in Thousand Oaks

14 min

Main Street in Ventura

35 min

Little Calf Creamery and Cafe in Thousand Oaks

8 min

30 min

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

Golf N’ Stuff in Ventura It’s a great place to come hang out with friends and it has a nice family environment. There’s lots to do here, like mini golf, bumper boats, arcade games — and it’s not too expensive. My favorite thing is the go carts.

RAYMOND LERMA, Senior Major: Film and Television OTHER STUDENT FAVORITES Harley’s Simi Bowl in Simi Valley

14 min

Skating Plus in Ventura

30 min

AMC Movie Theater at Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

12 min

Lazertag Axtreme in Simi Valley

11 min

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CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

FAST FACTS

TO THE L.A. AREA TO SANTA BARBARA

25 30 MINUTES 60 MINUTES MINUTES

STUDENT LIFE

STUDENT BODY

2,513

Number of Undergraduates

63 38

Countries and States Represented

COUNTRIES STATES

ACADEMIC

Suite Style, Coed Residence Halls CalLutheran.edu/housing

15

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Number of Students Participating in Internships

500

Number of Semester Study Abroad Programs Available (+ 100’s of Shorter-term Options)

50

Years to Graduate — Guaranteed

4

Graduates Employed or in Graduate School Within 9 Months

97%

A few places Cal Lutheran graduates have earned graduate and professional degrees:

• Princeton • Sorbonne • Stanford • UC Berkeley • UCLA • USC • Yale

Application Deadlines First-Year Applicant Deadlines

Clubs and Organizations to Join on Campus

100

Student Events Posted on the Hub Annually

565

CalLutheran.edu/clubs

Average Class Size

• Caltech • Cornell • Duke • Georgetown • Johns Hopkins • NYU • Oxford

TO THE OCEAN

Early Action: Nov. 15 Regular Decision: Jan. 15 Spring Semester: Oct. 15

Transfer Applicant Deadlines Fall Semester Priority Deadline: March 15 Fall Semester Regular Decision: June 15 Spring Semester: Oct. 15

CalLutheran.edu/howtoapply

Athletics Cal Lutheran is a member of NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). Cal Lutheran teams and individuals have collected more than 150 SCIAC titles since 1991, plus national championship titles in 2023 for women’s soccer, in 2017 for baseball and in 2015 for women’s volleyball.

MEN’S (Kingsmen)

WOMEN’S (Regals)

• Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball • Water Polo

• Basketball • Cross Country • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball • Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball • Water Polo

clusports.com

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 805-493-3135 admissions@CalLutheran.edu

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID 805-493-3115

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT Available in English and Spanish CalLutheran.edu/visit

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF CAL LUTHERAN CalLutheran.edu/tour

FAST FACTS

Scholarships

FINANCIAL AID Average Financial Aid Package

Public Price Promise

$41,381

Students Receiving Some Form of Financial Assistance

98%

Presidential Scholarships Scholarships up to full tuition for four years.

Apply by November 15 for consideration.

2024-2025 TUITION & FEES

Admission Scholarships

Tuition*

$ 51,750

Room & Board**

$16,810

Student Fees

Cal Lutheran will match the average cost of attendance at a University of California campus for California students with a qualifying GPA.

$810

First-Year: Up to $32,500 per year, based on academic performance and other factors.

Transfers: Up to $27,000 per year, based on transferable GPA and course units completed.

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships For students interested in music, theatre arts, art and multimedia. Up to full tuition with applications and auditions required.

Transfer Achievement Scholarship

GET YOUR ESTIMATE Use our Net Price Calculator to compute your estimated first-year cost of attendance. * Part-time students (1-11 credit hours per semester): charged at $1,615 per credit. ** Room & Board: based on the standard residence hall and meal plan.

• T o apply for all aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible and no later than March 1. Cal Lutheran’s FAFSA code is 001133.

CalLutheran.edu/financialaid

Public Relations

• Art •B iochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Biology •B usiness

Out-of-State Campus Housing Grant An automatic $5,000 toward on-campus housing costs for students from outside of California.

•M arketing Communication

• Mathematics •M athematics for

Information Systems

• Computer Science •C riminology and Criminal Justice

• E nvironmental

For students from outside of the US and Canada: $30,000 (first-year) and $25,000 (transfers).

in Education

• Chemistry • Communication •C omputer

A renewable $1,000 scholarship for children and grandchildren of Cal Lutheran graduates.

Global Scholars

• Global Studies • History • History Pedagogy • Interdisciplinary • J ournalism • L iberal Studies

Administration

Alumni Scholarship

Up to full tuition for transfer students in the top tier of our applicant pool who embody the university’s educational and leadership goals.

Science Studies

• E thnic and Race Studies

• Exercise Science • Film and Television • French • Geosciences • German

Teaching

• Multimedia •M useum Studies • Music • Music Production • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Religion • Sociology • Spanish • S ports Communication

• Sports Management • Theatre Arts • T heology and Christian Leadership

• Undeclared

Pre-Professional Advising Programs Pre-Engineering, Pre-Med, Pre-Law

Apply for Financial Aid non-need-based scholarships, low interest loans, state and federal grants and work-study.

• Accounting •A dvertising and

• Data Science • Economics • English • E nvironmental

CalLutheran.edu/scholarships

• Financial aid includes need-based and

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Serving All Students Veterans & Dependents /veterans

Minors Complement your major with one of 45 minors, including Public Health, Sports Management, Dance, Legal Studies and Entrepreneurship.

We are proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Institution.

CHECK OUT ALL OUR MAJORS AND MINORS!

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) /hsi

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Cal Lutheran is designated an HSI by the U.S. Department of Education.

Dream Act Students /dreamact The university supports eligible, selected students with Access Grants.

4+1 Graduate Programs Start your master’s degree as an undergraduate. Learn more!

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