Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Featured Events

Senior Art Exhibit 2024
"Common Differences"

William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

Common Differences is the 2024 senior art exhibit featuring works by Cal Lutheran art majors.

Opening reception: Saturday, March 23, 4-6 p.m.
Exhibition Walk-Through: Friday, April 26, 2-3 p.m.

Senior Multimedia Show 2024
Exhibition

William Rolland Art Center

Every year at California Lutheran University, the Multimedia students host a portfolio show as part of their major’s capstone class.

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23, 4-6 p.m.

Harvesting Equity: The Intersection of Farmworker Rights and Environmental Justice
Cesar Chavez Series

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Join us for a panel discussion to explore the intersection of farmworker rights and environmental justice. The session will uncover the impact of historical racism in agriculture and address environmental injustices.

“The Buck Stops Here: Harry Truman’s Improbable Path to the Presidency”
History Lecture Series: Life’s Uncertain Outcomes: Choice and Chance in Historical Context

Lundring Events Center

“Life’s Uncertain Outcomes” is a history lecture series that considers people’s lived experiences and how historical circumstances and choices made by individuals and the decisions of others shaped the direction of their lives.

Lecturer: Chris Kimball, PhD.

Faculty Recital: Uziel Colón

Overton Hall

Music Department faculty member Uziel Colón presents a recital featuring his own jazz and hip-hop pieces and arrangements.

Lecture Lunch: Human Trafficking: Understanding the Complexities, Indicators and Harms

Lundring Events Center

Join us for a lecture lunch with Helen Ahn Lim, PhD, and professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Cal Lutheran to discuss the complexities, harms and indicators of human trafficking.

Starmites
Directed by Brent Ramirez

Preus-Brandt Forum

Join Eleanor on a cosmic escapade in Starmites, a sci-fi musical in which she’s transported from Earth to the enchanting realm of Innerspace.

Middle Eastern Film and TV Summit

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Cal Lutheran is proud to host the inaugural Middle Eastern Film and TV Summit.

The Business of Sports

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

Join us for an in-depth discussion about the business of sports with executives from Angel City Football Club of the National Women’s Soccer League and Cal Lutheran’s Sports Management program director, Mark Orlando.

Earth Day Sustainability Fair

Kingsmen Park

Cal Lutheran’s second annual Earth Day Sustainability Fair will feature information booths and resources related to climate change, environmental justice and sustainability and more.

Afternoon Organ Recital Series
Adán Fernández

Samuelson Chapel

Join us for a set of 30-minute organ recitals performed throughout the semester.

“Heritage Language Teaching as Critical Language Arts: Talk and Workshop with Dr. Kim Potowski”

Lundring Events Center

In this workshop, Kim Potowski, PhD, will discuss how heritage speakers are increasingly common in Spanish classrooms around the U.S.

“Music of the Spheres: In Memoriam Urmas Sisask (1960-2022)”
Areté Vocal Ensemble

Samuelson Chapel

The innovative professional vocal ensemble concludes its 15th season with an eclectic concert featuring the music of Estonian composer Urmas Sisask accompanied by projections of awe-inspiring images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Wyant Morton conducts.

Student Project Showcase
Festival of Scholars

Campuswide

The Festival of Scholars showcases projects by undergraduate and graduate students at Cal Lutheran.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Film and TV Panel

Richter Hall

Learn about stories, challenges and opportunities of the AAPI community in the entertainment field.

Wind Ensemble Concert
Michael Hart, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

Join us for an exciting performance by the Wind Ensemble, showcasing the talents of woodwind, brass and percussion student musicians under the direction of Michael Hart.

String Symphony Concert
Breanna Thornton, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

Experience the thrill of symphonic music with the String Symphony, featuring the extraordinary talents of Cal Lutheran University's dedicated string students.

23rd Annual CLA Golf Tournament
Support student scholarships

Tierra Rejada Golf Course

Get ready for a day of swings, putts and camaraderie for a good cause! Hosted by Cal Lutheran's Community Leaders Association, community members, staff and faculty are invited to join in the fun! Network with local community members while supporting our students (no golf skills required).

Jazz Collective Concert
Uziel Colón, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

The Jazz Ensemble, made up of student performers, features a concert of standard and modern jazz classics.

New Venture Fair

Soiland Arena inside Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

At the New Venture Fair (NVF), a valuable part of Cal Lutheran’s entrepreneurial education experience, student teams share their innovative startup projects in a competitive environment.

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