Cal Lu Mag F/W 2024

FALL/WINTER 2024

A PUBLICATION OF CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

THE SCIENCES ON DISPLAY IN SWENSON

in this issue

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Business Students Take to the Rails for C-Suite Networking

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Campus Services that Support Your Well-being

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Kingsmen Volleyball Wins National Championship

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Fall/Winter 2024 • Volume 17, Number 2 Cal Lu Magazine is published 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.

CONTENTS

2024

FALL/ WINTER

DIALOGUE

ACADEMICS Check Out these Programs Majors that Compute to High-demand Career Fields

Professors Explain How We Utilize Service-Learning in Classes

Business School on Rails A Day Full of Networking Opportunities

London, England Featured Study Abroad Experience

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Celebrating Our Cultural Traditions

Inside Swenson Science Center Visit the Collaborative Labs and Workspaces

NO ONE HERE IS AN OUTSIDER. 10 14

OUTCOMES Why I Stood Out in the Crowd Recent Graduates Reflect

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Students Introduce Helpful Campus Services

Creating Your Home Away from Home Resident Assistants Give Advice on Must-bring Items

National Champions Kingsmen Volleyball Brings Home the National Title

Hiking and Camping and Surfing, Oh My! The Great Outdoors Awaits in All Directions

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.

CAL LUTHERAN STUDENT BODY REPRESENTS

STUDENT LIFE Supporting Your Mind, Body and Spirit

DOORS

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CAMPUS In the Middle of the Lu’au

MINDED

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37

States

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58

Countries

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38

Faith Backgrounds

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

MAJORS COMPUTE TO HIGH-DEMAND CAREER FIELDS CHECK OUT THESE PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE YOU FOR IN-DEMAND, HIGH-PAYING CAREERS IN THE FIELDS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DIGITAL DESIGN AND IT. Samples of Entry-level Starting Salaries* Animator

$63,103

Front End Developer

$68,167

Business Intelligence Analyst $87,886

Information Security Analyst

$90,425

Computer Programmer

$68,620

Network Administrator

$74,376

Database Administrator

$94,537

Systems Analyst

$79,891

This degree prepares you for developer positions across a wide range of industries and for graduate school in computer science, cybersecurity and various engineering fields.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS You’ll be ready for managerial positions across a wide range of industries and for graduate school in cybersecurity and various fields of business when earning this degree.

*Sources: Indeed.com and Salary.com 2024

DATA SCIENCE [ NEW IN FALL 2024 ] An ethical approach to working with data is the foundation of this new major. You will grapple with real-world case studies and learn the technical side of data science through discussions on topics like machine learning and data security.

You can tailor your experience through internships, self-directed project work, a senior capstone course and flexible electives:

• I nterested in becoming a data analyst? Choose to study business administration and computer science.

• I s becoming a data engineer your goal? Electives in computer science will be beneficial.

•G raduate school would be your next step in training as a data scientist — and electives in data science, mathematics and statistics will prepare you well.

MULTIMEDIA You’ll choose from emphasis areas in this degree including digital gaming; interactivity, web and mobile devices; visual effects, motion graphics and animation; high definition digital cinema; and graphic design/print.

ACADEMICS

Eric Tuesta, Sophomore Major: Computer Science; Minor: Business Administration Professional Goal: pursue a career in game development

Favorite Program Features

“ Developing a client-server architecture for my Software Engineering course provided the perfect occasion to use the tools we had learned throughout the semester to develop and document systems with real-world applications.”

1. Class Size: “Through smaller classes, I have established a more personal connection with both peers and professors, who create an engaging environment.”

2. Research Opportunities: “The department provides research opportunities over the summer, which allow for specialized studies.”

Angela Johnson, Junior Majors: Computer Information Systems and Business Administration Professional Goal: become a business/data analyst

Favorite Program Features 1. Hands-On Learning Approach: “Through projects and assignments, I apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, which enhances my understanding and skills.”

2. Faculty: ”Their insights and real-world examples bring depth to our learning and they are genuinely invested in our success.”

“ The collaborative project in my Systems Analysis class, where we worked in teams to design and develop a prototype for the real world, was incredibly immersive and gave me a taste of what working on actual IT projects is like.”

Kaitlyn Parr, Senior Major: Multimedia with an emphasis in Animation and Graphic Design Professional Goal: to make a meaningful impact through my work

Favorite Program Features 1. State-of-the-Art Facilities: “The William Rolland Art Center is a great place to work on projects and use the latest tech, with several well-equipped Mac labs open for students to use anytime.”

2. Sense of Community: “The program fosters a collaborative and

“ I am a production intern at Blur Studio and am excited to start a full-time position there upon graduation.”

inclusive environment where students can share ideas, collaborate and support each other.” fall/winter 2024

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PROFESSORS EXPLAIN:

HOW WE UTILIZE IN OUR CLASSES

Schannae Lucas, PhD

How does the service-learning experience enhance your students’ education?

Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice

I found service and experiential learning to be essential to the learning process in our discipline. While faculty in the classroom offer excellent information on theories, evidencebased practices and statistics, there are few opportunities to “know” about the lives of those involved in the criminal justice system before our students begin working in the system.

THE SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCE Students spend the semester at a correctional facility with justice-impacted students partaking in special unit tours, group debates and discussions, and restorative justice circles (classes pictured in inset). In this course, like several others Professor Lucas teaches, service-learning is strategically integrated throughout the semester in three parts: preparation, action and reflection.

THE CLASS

Inside-Out Prison Exchange Examining Social, Crime and Justice Issues

Why do you think service-learning is important?

Service-learning education and projects allow me to combine classroom learning with community engagement that provides hands-on experience for students while meeting an existing need in the community. Service-learning is a powerful tool that can direct student career paths, transform lives and rejuvenate communities.

ACADEMICS

SERVICE-LEARNING ACADEMIC STUDY + RELEVANT COMMUNITY SERVICE = SERVICE-LEARNING

THE CLASS Broadcast News Production

David Grannis, MFA Associate Professor, Film and Television

THE SERVICE-LEARNING ASSIGNMENT Students work in small groups to produce a public service announcement, fund-raising video or awareness video for different social service agencies in the Conejo Valley. Projects have been created for FOODShare, Easter Seals, Many Mansions, Canine Animal Rescue League, Thousand Oaks Library Read to Succeed program, Heal the Bay, Ohana Health and Manna Food Bank.

How does the service-learning experience enhance your students’ education?

Service-learning pairs the students with a client who has expectations of a high-quality video. My students benefit from this by having something they can put on their demo reel — needed for finding work or graduate school — as well as their resume. It also gives them a creative piece they can enter in PSA festivals for recognition.

Why do you think service-learning is important?

It exposes students to issues in society that they might otherwise be unaware of. Students provide a service to the non-profit agency.

In doing this, they learn to improve their skills in video production and at the same time become aware of social issues affecting their community.

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BUSINESS STUDENTS

TAKE TO THE RAILS

THE INAUGURAL “BUSINESS SCHOOL ON RAILS” EVENT OFFERED STUDENTS A DAY PACKED FULL OF NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOS ANGELES-BASED C-SUITE PROFESSIONALS ACROSS A VARIETY OF BUSINESS SECTORS. IT STARTED THE MOMENT THEY BOARDED THE VC 108 METROLINK TRAIN IN MOORPARK AND HEADED TO DOWNTOWN L.A.

Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle was along for the ride to present information on Metrolink operations and public transportation and have a Q&A session with students.

Los Angeles Philharmonic

9:30AM at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Raul Anaya, president of Business Banking and Bank of America for Greater Los Angeles, spent time chatting with students and answering their questions.

Ride on

1:00PM Angels Flight

Riding the rails with Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle.

Students toured the office and engaged in a conversation with Senior Partners Trent Brown, Audit & Assurance and Shazia Moola, Audit.

Metrolink Train

5:10PM

from Union Station to Moorpark

PHOTOS OPPOSITE PAGE > Clockwise from Top: 1. Walt Disney Concert Hall > The group on a guided tour; 2. Angels Flight > Riding the cable car on the way to Grand Central Market for lunch; 3. Bank of America > In conversation with Raul Anaya; 4. Deloitte > Touring the 40th floor offices of the firm before meeting with two senior partners.

ACADEMICS Scan the code to experience more of the day.

Boarded a

7:30AM Metrolink Train in Moorpark

LA Philharmonic CFO Glenn Briffa met with students after they toured Walt Disney Concert Hall.

11:30AM Bank of America

After the ride, students enjoyed lunch at the Grand Central Market.

2:30PM Deloitte

The connections and exposure to these companies were invaluable as a college student wanting to experience what a professional setting is like. I learned from the professionals themselves that it’s not impossible to work at these amazing competitive companies. They shared their journey and the grit it takes to achieve in their specific fields, and it was inspiring.

Participating in the Business School on Rails event helped me visualize my short-term goal of being a CPA at a Big 4 accounting firm.

Deloitte is the largest accounting firm in the world so making connections with their partners is something that I never thought was possible. They showed us all of their new technology and the room where they count the votes for the Grammy Awards.

AIDAN JOHNSTON, Senior Major: Accounting (Also expected to earn his MBA in Financial Planning through the 4+1 program in 2025)

BRISSA CASTANEDA, Senior Major: Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship

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STUDY ABROAD FEATURED EXPERIENCE: London

LONDON One of my favorite classes was History of Modern England.

Learning about a different country and its history is fascinating, especially learning about the British Empire that used to exist and why it was so important and powerful.

I had to go to museums and do presentations, either on the museum or an item in its collection. It was very interesting to do.

ACADEMICS EXPERIENCING HOW PEOPLE IN ANOTHER PART OF THE WORLD FUNCTION AND LIVE WAS ONE OF HARRISON BROWN’S FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE ANGLO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (AES) PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER. HE PICKED THE PROGRAM BECAUSE OF ITS CENTRAL LONDON LOCATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY IT OFFERS TO BOTH STUDY AND WORK IN A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT COUNTRY.

Harrison Brown, Senior Major: Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Where: London, England When: Spring 2024

His Academic Experience CLASSES Harrison took classes to help fulfill his general education requirements.

+INTERNSHIP

He did an internship with SportInspired, a national charity that creates sports-based development programs to help children and young people from the UK’s most disadvantaged communities overcome potential barriers to their mental and physical wellbeing. During his internship, he managed the organization’s biggest fundraising event, the Thames200, a competitive team-based triathlon.

I really love how diverse the city is. In London, there are over 120 different languages spoken and many different cultures you can learn from and experience!

PHOTOS OPPOSITE PAGE > From Top: 1. Tower Bridge > The famous suspension structure over the River Thames in London was built between 1886 and 1894, one of the periods Harrison studied in History of Modern England; 2. Stonehenge > Harrison visiting the prehistoric structure on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, about 85 miles west of London.

PHOTOS THIS PAGE > Clockwise from Top: 1. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium > Harrison and a friend at a soccer game of his favorite London team; 2. SportInspired > Interacting with children during his internship; 3. Neuschwanstein Castle > Visiting the historic palace in the south of Germany; 4. The Wall Pub >At the entrance of Prague’s traditional English pub close to the John Lennon Wall.

His Favorite Thing About London Going to soccer games! According to Harrison, “Being able to live in the city of the team that I support, the Tottenham Hotspurs, was one of my favorite things about London. I tried to go to as many games as possible to experience the amazing culture and passion of the biggest sport in the world.”

Other Places He Visited •C ities and small towns throughout the United Kingdom •B russels, Belgium •M unich, Germany

• L isbon, Portugal •B udapest, Hungary •B arcelona, Spain • P aris, France • P rague, Czechia fall/winter 2024

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IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LU’AU

Club members perform traditional hula, showcasing the beauty and grace of Hawai’ian dance.

THE KUPA’A HAWAI’I CLUB’S ANNUAL LU’AU IS A STUDENT FAVORITE — AND JUST ONE OF THE WAYS WE CELEBRATE AND HONOR THE CULTURAL TRADITIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

The Kupa’a Hawai’i Club has been hosting the lu’au on campus since it was founded in 2009.

Guests enjoy traditional lu’au foods and musical performances, like the unique Hawai’ian style of reggae by the popular band Natural Vibrations.

CAMPUS

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STOOD

OUT

WHY I

IN THE CROWD THREE RECENT GRADUATES REFLECT ON THE EXPERIENCES THAT GAVE THEM A PROFESSIONAL COMPETITIVE EDGE.

Elisa Zody ’23 SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento Major: Communication with an emphasis in PR & Advertising

Tell us about your position.

My main responsibility is managing the social media profiles for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento and the Hard Rock Cafe Sacramento. One of my favorite parts is working with so many different departments, from food and beverage to entertainment to slots. My goal is to work on the corporate team for Hard Rock or another luxury hotel, cruise line or airline.

What experiences as a Cal Lutheran undergrad helped you in securing your position?

Working for the student newspaper, The Echo. As the Digital and Multimedia Editor, I managed The Echo’s social media platforms, edited our weekly newsletter and created infographics and digital content for news articles. My most memorable moment was attending the ACP* College Media Conference in San Francisco where my staff and I won three awards. I used information I learned during that conference in my interview for Hard Rock. (*Associated Collegiate Press) My internship with Sweety High, a digital marketing agency. I learned a lot about the entertainment and music industry.

I had the opportunity to help brainstorm social media campaigns and learned the importance of staying on top of trends.

Serving as president and vice-president of the Dance Club. Being a club officer was very important in strengthening my leadership, communication and organizational skills.

OUTCOMES

Kameron Lord ’23 LAW STUDENT at Loyola University Chicago Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice; Minor: Legal Studies

What is your professional goal in law?

I would love to work in corporate law with a focus on real estate transactions and real estate development, which also would allow me to do pro-bono work in fair-housing development and/or litigation to help impoverished demographics.

What experiences as a Cal Lutheran undergrad helped you stand out as a law school applicant?

Playing football. I had to balance classes in an extremely writingintensive major with being a leader on the football team. As a quarterback, I had to watch film and draft reports on our opponents, know our playbook inside and out and attend 5 and 6 a.m. workouts. I did all of this while maintaining a 3.8 GPA for four years and commuting 23 miles. It taught me time management, attention to detail, respect for authority and, most importantly, discipline.

Interning at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s (LACPD) office. It taught me a lot about courtroom etiquette, litigation practice, improvisation and the preparation trial attorneys must balance among clients. I accrued some amazing mentors from the LACPD office who still provide great advice and direction whenever I need it.

Lucy Minasian ’23 DOCTOR OF PHARMACY STUDENT at USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Major: Biology

Why did you choose to become a pharmacist and what is your professional goal?

From a young age, I became fascinated with the intricate role medications play in treating illnesses and promoting health.

A pharmacist is the final puzzle piece between patients and physicians to advance medication adherence and allows you to be on the front line of a patient’s personalized care. My goals include completing a PGY*1 and PGY2 residency post-graduation to be a board-certified oncology pharmacist. (*Postgraduate year)

What experiences as a Cal Lutheran undergrad helped you stand out as an applicant to your doctoral program?

Working with Dr. Chad Barber as a departmental honors student. I had the opportunity to work under the mentorship of Dr. Barber in his cell biology lab, researching the anticancer effects of an herbal reagent on breast cancer cells. This is where my interest and fascination with oncology began.

Being a departmental assistant. I had to develop as a leader and mentor, learning to adapt to different students’ learning styles and formulate the most effective plan to help each student succeed.

Serving as president of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society. This allowed me to get involved with the Thousand Oaks community through civic-engagement projects. It was important for me to find creative ways to bring our STEM community together at Cal Lutheran through organizing events, meetings and service opportunities. fall/winter 2024

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Take a walk through the Swenson Science Center.

INSIDE SWENSON SCIENCE CENTER OPEN AND COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACES AND CLASSROOMS SHOWCASE STUDENT SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND RESEARCH AT THE SWENSON SCIENCE CENTER. THE LARGEST ACADEMIC BUILDING ON CAMPUS AND SILVER LEED CERTIFIED, CLASSES AND LABS ARE SCHEDULED TO ENSURE MINIMUM ENERGY USE. EACH FLOOR IS DESIGNED IN A COLOR REPRESENTING THE SCIENCE EXPLORED THERE.

CAMPUS

WHITE FOR VAPOR AND CLOUDS IN CHEMISTRY 3RD FLOOR LABS General Chemistry • Quantitative Chemistry • Organic Chemistry • Instrumental Analysis STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT USED BY STUDENTS

• Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with automatic loading arm, nicknamed R2-D2 by students (pictured far right) • Portable x-ray fluorescence instrument (inset)

GREEN FOR BIOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCE 2ND FLOOR LABS Cell/Developmental Genetics • Biology • Biochemistry/Virology • Microbiology STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT USED BY STUDENTS

• Refrigerated microcentrifuge, refrigerated tabletop centrifuge, thermocyclers, spectrophotometers, pH meters • Bio-Rad Mini-PROTEAN Vertical Electrophoresis Cell (inset and pictured far right)

BLUE

FOR MARINE SCIENCE AND OCEANS*

1ST FLOOR LABS Marine Science • Exercise Physiology Ergometer • Bio-Mechanics • Physiology/Neuroscience • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT USED BY STUDENTS

• Motion capture system and force plates (pictured on the cover)

• Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (inset) * Also home to the Exercise Science program.

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CAMPUS SERVICES THAT SUPPORT

YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

STUDENTS INTRODUCE WELCOMING CAMPUS SPACES PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOUR COMPLETE WELL-BEING.

Forrest Fitness Center (FFC) Students receive a free membership to the FCC, offering free weights, weight machines, functional trainers, a cardio mezzanine and fitness classes.

PRESTON FLEMING, Junior Majors: Biology and Business Administration

Why is the FFC important to the well-being of Cal Lutheran students?

“ It is a comfortable place to go to work on building your body and

Student Support Services (SSS) Highly personalized academic services are offered to first-generation and income-qualified students, from their first day through graduation.

MONICA LOPEZ, Junior Majors: Biology and Spanish

How does the SSS help support student success and well-being?

“ SSS provides a safe space for first-generation and underrepresented students, allowing them to be themselves and collaborate and interact with like-minded students. SSS provides many services including personal academic planning, social-emotional counseling, academic skills workshops and a chance to have priority registration.”

meeting your physical goals. And there is a social aspect of going to the gym — there is nothing better than doing a workout with a good friend or workout partner. There are plenty of studies that show going to the gym significantly improves mental health as well.”

STUDENT LIFE

MORE THOUGHTS ON MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT Monica on SSS

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Students receive free, confidential and culturally affirming therapy sessions to help with emotional, personal or mental struggles.

MIA CALDERON, Sophomore Major: Psychology with an emphasis in Sports Psychology

The service that has proven to be so valuable for my academic and personal success is the personal academic counseling I have received from my counselor, Katie. SSS has helped me by providing a space where I feel comfortable asking for help.

Preston on FFC The gym space is big and roomy, with plenty of space to complete a workout.

It offers all the exercise tools you can think of and a great selection for cardio. Here’s a tip: Check out how crowded the gym is on the FFC page of Cal Lutheran’s website.

Mia on CAPS

As a CAPS peer health educator, how are you involved in supporting well-being for your fellow students?

“ I host presentations about CAPS to first-year students during their seminar class. My favorite part of the job is hosting outreach events related to wellness and mental health. At these events, there are free sensory toys, snacks and informational flyers. I also run the Instagram account for CAPS where I post about upcoming events and get student feedback about what they wish to see more of at CAPS.”

Students should know that, whether or not they feel alone, there are people at CAPS who genuinely care about their mental well-being.

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TWO RA’S ADVICE ON THE

MUST-BRING ITEMS TO CREATE YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

What to Bring 1. A COUCH: add some nice throw pillows and a rug 2. PLUG-IN AIR FRESHENERS: an easy way to make sure your space smells good 3. A FAN: the halls are air-conditioned, but still good to have around

What to Leave at Home 1. A SHOWER CADDY: the bathrooms in each suite have cabinets 2. SHOWER SLIPPERS: you really don’t need them here

Richard Perez, Sophomore Major: Film and Television Richard became a resident assistant (RA) in Pederson Hall because he wanted to make the halls on campus full of life and energy, and he loves being able to support people in any way he can.

I think that one of the best features of Pederson Hall is having laundry included. I also love how open everyone is in the halls and I find it really easy to make new friends.

3. LAVA LAMPS: cool as they are, they’re a fire hazard

STUDENT LIFE

Elizabeth Marquez, Sophomore Majors: Spanish and Psychology with an emphasis in Family and Child Development Elizabeth became a resident assistant in Thompson Hall to help make others feel seen and comfortable — the same way her RA did her first year on campus — and to be a resource for residents.

Some of the best features of Thompson Hall are the friendships made here and the great spaces to spend time with friends, such as the courtyard and the lounge.

What to Bring 1. WALL DECORATIONS AND STRING LIGHTS: definitely help a room look and feel comfy 2. YOUR FAVORITE BLANKET/STUFFED ANIMAL: great for support and comfort 3. PICTURES OF LOVED ONES AND COMFORT FOODS FROM HOME: very helpful when making your room feel homey

What to Leave at Home 1. PRINTER: they are available in the Student Union and library 2. EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLOTHES AND SHOES: keep in mind to dress for the season 3. QUARTERS: you don’t need them for laundry here

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Watch the team make the winning point.

KINGSMEN VOLLEYBALL BRINGS HOME THE NATIONAL TITLE IN THEIR FIRST-EVER NCAA DIVISION III TOURNAMENT APPEARANCE.

NATIONAL The Kingsmen won the national championship by sweeping Vassar College (New York) in straight sets. Their path to the title included hard-fought matches eliminating defending national champions Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey) in the semifinals and Loras College (Iowa) — the tournament host — in the Elite Eight round.

I’ve wanted this for these guys from Day 1. I saw the potential in them, I just kept believing it, and I tried to get them to believe in it, too. When the moment came, they shined.

It was an awesome performance.

KEVIN JUDD, Head Coach (since men’s volleyball was added in 2015)

I was able to see the court really well today, but it all goes back to (my teammates). They make me successful with their play.

MICHAEL STAHL, Senior (on his 23 kills during the championship match)

Tournament Honors In the championship match, outside hitter Michael Stahl, senior (pictured left in upper photo), had 23 kills and was named the most outstanding player of the tournament.

He was joined on the all-tournament team by outside hitter Jordan Cooper, senior; setter Taylor Marks, junior (pictured right); and outside hitter Logan Marks, senior.

All-American Honors For the first time in the team’s history, three players earned All-American honors.

Taylor: First-team Jordan: Second-team

Photos: Emily Adlfinger

Michael: Honorable Mention

ATHLETICS

CHAMPIONS!

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HIKING AND CAMPING AND SURFING, OH MY! AT CAL LUTHERAN, THE GREAT OUTDOORS AWAITS IN EVERY DIRECTION.

Cal Lutheran’s location is ideal when it comes to outdoor adventure. I love hiking to Paradise Falls at Wildwood Regional Park, playing beach volleyball at Oxnard Beach and biking around the city of Moorpark.

LUIS PEREZ JR., Junior Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice Minors: Business Administration and Psychology

STUDENT LIFE

JUST MILES FROM CAMPUS • 150 miles of hiking and biking trails • 500 more miles of trails + 46 miles of California coastline in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Camping is one of my favorite outdoor activities because it’s a great way to bring people together and reunite your soul with nature! Malibu Creek State Park, where the Earth Society went on our camping trip, had a beautiful campground with scenic hiking trails and a beautiful watering hole.

On our camping trip, the Earth Society utilized some of the school’s equipment such as tents and sleeping bags.

AMANDA JANSSEN, Junior Major: Communication

My favorite outdoor activities are going surfing at Ventura Point and camping anywhere with good views and a good hike. At Cal Lutheran, I love how accessible it is to find a beautiful hike — like at Wildwood Regional Park. Or you can drive 30 minutes to the beaches in Malibu or Ventura.

CHLOE COLLEY-HILLER, Senior Major: Environmental Science; Minors: Art and Philosophy

LOTS OF FREE EQUIPMENT RENTALS Available in the Student Union • Camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags and much more • Sports equipment: longboards, surfboards and snowboards Don’t miss Cal Lutheran Night at Mountain High Resort in February organized by Student Life — only $20 for a night lift ticket, helmet and snowboard or ski rental.

PHOTO OPPOSITE PAGE: Malibu Creek State Park > Members of the CLU Earth Society on a hike during their camping trip.

PHOTOS THIS PAGE > Clockwise from Top: 1. CLU Earth Society Camping Trip > Members enjoy the watering hole near their camp site; 2. Surfing in Ventura >A favorite student destination for catching waves; 3. Outdoor Adventure Club on Simi Peak > Members enjoy hiking the trails of Wildwood Regional Park, the Santa Monica Mountains and more.

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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

2,377

Number of Undergraduates

58 37

Countries and States Represented

COUNTRIES STATES

ACADEMIC

Suite Style, Coed Residence Halls CalLutheran.edu/housing

15

14

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

96%

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

500

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, including 2024 for men’s volleyball and 2023 for women’s soccer.

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

$35,757

Students Receiving Some Form of Financial Assistance

99%

Admission Scholarships

Tuition*

$ 51,750

Room & Board**

$16,810 $810

GET YOUR ESTIMATE Use our Net Price Calculator to compute your estimated first-year cost of attendance. * Students who enroll part-time (1-11 credits per semester) are charged $1,675 per credit. Students who enroll in more than 18 credits per semester are charged an additional $1,675 per credit over 18. ** Room & Board: based on the standard residence hall and meal plan.

Apply for Financial Aid • Financial aid includes need-based and non-need-based scholarships, lowinterest loans, state and federal grants and work-study.

• 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

Presidential Scholarships Scholarships up to full tuition for four years.

Apply by Nov. 15 for consideration.

2024-2025 TUITION & FEES

Student Fees

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

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, music production, theatre arts, art and multimedia.

Up to full tuition with applications and auditions required.

Transfer Achievement 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.

Alumni Scholarship

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Accounting •A dvertising and Public Relations

• Art •B iochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Biology •B usiness

Communication

• Chemistry • Communication •C omputer

• Mathematics •M athematics for

Information Systems

• Computer Science •C riminology and Criminal Justice

• Data Science • Economics • English • E nvironmental Science

• E nvironmental

Global Scholars

• E thnic and Race

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

CalLutheran.edu/scholarships

Serving All Students Veterans & Dependents /veterans

in Education

•M arketing

Administration

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

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

• Global Studies • History • History Pedagogy • Interdisciplinary • Journalism • L iberal Studies

Studies Studies

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

Teaching

• Multimedia • Museum 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

Minors Complement your major with one of 45 minors, including public health, innovation and entrepreneurship, dance, and legal studies.

We are proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Institution.

CHECK OUT ALL OUR MAJORS AND MINORS!

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) /hsi

CalLutheran.edu/majors

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!

CalLutheran.edu/4+1

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