Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Lectures and Discussions

American Religion: How Religion Has Developed in the United States Since the 1600s (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

In this two-part lecture, we’ll examine which religious movements have developed in the United States, and we’ll see how those movements have affected the religious landscape.

Experiential Learning in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

This panel session will showcase student work in experiential learning, including internships, in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department.

Writing Center Pedagogy and Research
Festival of Scholars

Pearson Library, Room 132

Peer Writing Consultants will share insights on tutoring and consulting techniques used in the Writing Center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how they support fellow students in becoming stronger writers.

Philosophy Capstone Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Swenson Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 124

Philosophy students will present their capstone research projects/papers.

First-Year Writing Program: Celebration of First-Year Writers
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

Join the English Department for a celebration of first-year writers and the excellent scholarly work they do as they transition into college writing.

Sociological Research
Festival of Scholars

Swenson Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 119

Join us to hear from top students who will present their original sociological research, which includes qualitative/ethnographic methods and quantitative/survey methods.

TEDx College — Stand up and be heard: Stories that move people
Festival of Scholars

Lundring Events Center

Students enrolled in JD Slajchert’s Spring 2026 interdisciplinary course will share the powerful stories they have developed during the course of the semester.

Empowering Communities: Community Scholars of Black Lives & ACENSO Fellows' Research
Festival of Scholars

Kingsmen Park

Students in Community Scholars for Black Lives and ACENSO discuss their research fellowships and their work within their community.

Making Movies About Asian American Families and Histories Across Generations and Continents

Lundring Events Center

Learn about claiming individual stories within the larger narratives of history and revealing the impact of structural forces and public events on our private lives.

A Diplomat in Uniform: Navigating the Intersection of Power and Policy (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

This course will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the role of the military diplomat.

Storytelling for Impact: Amplify Your Mission, Build Influence, & Unlock Funding
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Oxnard Campus

Center for Nonprofit Leadership Workshop with Kristen Caloca from 10am-12:30pm at CLU Oxnard Campus.

The Last of the Romanovs: Russia on the Eve of Revolution
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online Via Zoom

In this lecture, we’ll take a sweeping look at Russia at the time of the last of the Romanovs and on the eve of the Bolshevik revolution.

Cartels, Crime and Coverage: How the Media Portrays Mexico's Drug-Related Violence
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online via Zoom

In this lecture, we will unpack how the media frames and portrays drug-related violence and related issues like gun trafficking.

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