Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

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The In-Between: Senior Art Exhibit 2025

William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

The In-Between explores the moments that bridge past and present, childhood and adulthood, and what is with what will be.

Make Your Mark
2025 Multimedia Capstone Show

William Rolland Art Center

This year's graduates from the multimedia program have drawn from diverse backgrounds, experiences and inspirations to create a dynamic collection of works that reflect their growth and passion within the creative field.

Ragtime: The First American Form of Popular Music
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

In addition to learning about the lives of ragtime greats like Scott Joplin, we’ll hear examples of rags and their effect on popular music in the early 20th century.

Signs Along the Way Discernment Event

PLTS Campus in Berkeley, CA

Engage your sense of call

Scandinavian Festival 2025

Kingsmen Park

This festival of Nordic culture features music, dancing, cooking and craft demonstrations, vendors, and activities for people of all ages.

2025 Luther Lecture: "Teaching Certainty: A New Look at Martin Luther's Vernacular Catechesis"
feat. Dr. Marcella K. Perett

Zoom and on campus

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Luther Lecture feat. Dr. Marcella K. Perett

Studies in the Declaration of Independence (Two Parts)
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

This series of lectures will delve into the text and will discuss, in the context of the late 1700s, what the document meant to its signers and what it means to American citizens today.

Community Investment in our Students’ Experience
Peak Performance – The Xs and Os of Holistic Wellness for Student-Athletes

Lundring Events Center

Kevin Nickerson, chaplain for the Los Angeles Rams, will speak about his holistic approach to guiding student-athletes to their peak performance.

Afternoon Organ Recital Series

Samuelson Chapel

University organist Adán Fernandez will perform a 30-minute organ recital.

Areté Sings the Best of Broadway
Wyant Morton, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

The innovative professional vocal ensemble concludes its 16th season with an eclectic concert featuring music from the Broadway stage.

24th Annual CLA Student Scholarship Golf Tournament

Tierra Rejada Golf Club, 15187 Tierra Rejada Road in Moorpark

Get ready for a day of swings, putts and camaraderie at the Tierra Rejada Golf Club.

Vacation Homes, Enchanted Family Memories and Inequalities
Michelle Janning, PhD

Swenson Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 101

Sociologist Michelle Janning, PhD, will present research findings from her new book and discuss how family vacation homes are a compelling site to examine social roles, relationships and social inequalities.

Buildings That Define American Cities: San Francisco & NYC (Two Parts)
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Oxnard Campus & Online via Zoom

From historical to contemporary structures, these lectures will explore the iconic structures that identify various American cities and how they came to be.

Earth Day Sustainability Fair

Kingsmen Park

The annual Earth Day Sustainability Fair brings the community together to raise awareness of and inspire action for environmental sustainability.

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions
DEIJB Lecture Series

Swenson 101/102

Kristine Jan Cruz Espinoza, PhD, will present "Deep Roots, Strong Branches: The Foundation and Future of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions."

"Rumors" by Neil Simon
Mainstage Production

Preus-Brandt Forum

Join the Theatre Arts Department for a fast-paced comedy about a dinner party gone wrong, where guests try to cover up the chaos after discovering their host injured.

Dorothea Lange: “That Such Things Could Be”
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Online Via Zoom

Dorothea Lange produced an astonishing body of photographic work in a career that lasted from the 1920s, when she ran the most successful portrait studio in San Francisco.

Wind Ensemble Concert
Michael Hart, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

Join the Cal Lutheran Wind Ensemble, conducted by Michael Hart, for a diverse program of powerful and engaging works showcasing the talents of student musicians.

Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra Performance
Presented by Fifty and Better

Samuelson Chapel

The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra consists of local musicians who are devoted to presenting the authentic music of the ragtime era.

Parlor Serenades
String Symphony

Samuelson Chapel

The Cal Lutheran String Symphony will present eclectic pairings of string chamber music; conducted by Breanna Thornton.

Perspectives in Political Science
Festival of Scholars

Soiland Humanities Center, Room 116

Join us for a panel showcasing political science student projects. Explore how students apply their knowledge to real-world issues — analyzing policy, addressing social challenges and fostering civic engagement.

In Community: Unpacking Research for Change
Festival of Scholars

Kwan Fong Gallery

The Center for Equity and Justice presents "In Community: Unpacking Research for Change," an engaging session that highlights equity and justice research themes.

Theater Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Preus-Brandt Forum

Celebrate the creativity and talent of our Theatre Arts students!

Writing Center Pedagogy and Research
Festival of Scholars

Pearson Library

Join us for a session featuring the research of our peer writing consultants!

Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Poster Session
Festival of Scholars

Soiland Recreation Center

Come check out the Social and Behavioral Sciences Interactive Student Research Poster Session!

Philosophy Capstone Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Swenson 118

Join us as senior philosophy students present their capstone research projects.

2025 Student Film Showcase
Festival of Scholars

Overton Hall

Join us for a special screening of films created by Cal Lutheran senior students.

Graduate School of Education Research Symposium
Festival of Scholars

Soiland Recreation Center

Students in the Graduate School of Education's Master of Teacher Leadership Program will present their Education Improvement Plans in a poster session format.

Mariachi Ensemble
Rocio Marron, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

The Mariachi Ensemble will blend tradition and innovation to perform a selection of vibrant and emotive pieces that showcase the depth and energy of this beloved genre.

Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Program Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Overton Hall

Join us for a special event highlighting the inspiring work of the Community Scholars for Black Lives program at California Lutheran University.

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: Hope for Neurodegenerative Diseases
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Online Via Zoom

This lecture will provide a clear understanding of how stem cell technology is shaping the future of brain health and aging.

Seminary and Social Justice

Virtual

One of the key orienting perspectives that guide the PLTS curriculum is learning at the nexus of race, class, gender, and earth justice. Join the “Seminary and Social Justice” webinar to learn more about what this means for students.

 

U.S. European Relations in the Age of the AmericanCentury
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

This lecture will explore the core diplomatic, military and political events that shaped over a century of United States foreign policy and offers insights on how to think about and understand the current crisis in U.S.-European relations.

New Venture Fair

Soiland Recreation Center

In this expo-style event, student teams will share their innovative startup projects in a competitive environment.

Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and the Classic Blues (Two Parts)
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Online Via Zoom

This two-part lecture explores the life and times of several extraordinary blues divas and will feature a dozen or more video and film clips.

Jazz Collective Concert
Uziel Colón, conductor

Samuelson Chapel

The Cal Lutheran Jazz Collective will perform a dynamic mix of music by jazz legends and contemporary composers.

Creative Evolution
Dance concert

Preus-Brandt Forum

This new kind of dance concert will be filled with student experimentation. Watch the creativity of our students and see how their dances have evolved over time.

The Other U.K.: The Glasgow Boys & Girls
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Online via Zoom

Discover the Glasgow Boys and Girls who pushed through and became the catalysts for a barrage of contemporary artistic movements in the 20th century, whose sphere of influence remains with us today.

School of Management Graduation Banquet

Kingsmen Park

Join us for the School of Management Class of 2025 Graduation Banquet! Celebrate your achievements with friends, family and faculty in a joyful evening under the stars at Kingsmen Park. Don’t miss this special night!

TEEM Berkeley at Luther Seminary

St. Paul, MN

TEEM Berkeley meets in-person at Luther Seminary in St. Paul

TEIL PLTS Portland

Portland, OR

TEIL PLTS meets in-person in Portland, OR

TEEM PLTS-IKS in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

TEEM PLTS-IKS meets in-person in Indianapolis, IN

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