Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Lectures and Discussions

Rock Pioneer Chuck Berry: Why He Mattered (Two Parts)
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Zoom PDT

This two-part lecture will examine Chuck Berry's music, songwriting, guitar playing, attitude, lifestyle and much more.

The Power of Unlocking Gifts
Cal Lutheran Community Lecture Series

Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 East Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks

Join us from 6 to 7 p.m. to hear from veteran fundraiser, Regina Biddings-Muro, vice president of University Advancement, on the power of unlocking gifts.

Milgram and Obedience: A View into the Power of "Little Citizens"
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Zoom PDT

Join us to learn how obedient everyday people apparently were in the 1960s and how new research is challenging our view of these shocking set of experiments.

The Cold War: From Prologue to Epilogue
Special Fifty and Better Spring Course

Zoom PDT

This course focuses on the political, technological, military, economic and cultural elements of the Cold War, as well as the period’s key decision makers, beginning with a brief review before 1946 going through present time.

Gritty City: Ashcan School Artists
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Oxnard Campus and Zoom DST

This discussion includes the social-political backdrop in which the Aschcan School artists emerged and their populist views towards the art world.

World Religions &Spirituality: A Focus on Judaism &Hinduism (Two Parts)
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Zoom PDT

This two-part lecture will focus on two of the earliest religions: Judaism and Hinduism. In these lectures, we will examine each religion's origin, beliefs and worldview and discuss how they differ from other religions.

History of Doo Wop (Two Parts)
FABulous Spring Lecture Series

Zoom PDT

This two-part lecture traces the development of doo wop throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Getting Your Organization Ready For Strategic Planning

Zoom PDT

In this workshop, we will explore the critical questions nonprofit leaders should ask before beginning the strategic planning process and highlight the key steps organization’s should take to prepare themselves to launch an effective strategic planning initiative.

The event is from 9 to 11 a.m.

Cash Flow Projections 101

Zoom PDT

In this class, nonprofit leaders will learn how develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly to look for potential landmines.

The event is from 1 to 4 p.m.

Keys To Developing a Successful Strategic Plan For Your Nonprofit

Oxnard Campus

This workshop explores the transformational value of formalizing a strategic plan. The course interweaves case examples and exercises to give participants a practical understanding of how to apply their learning to situations in their organizations.

The event is from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Budgeting 101

Zoom PDT

Join us to learn how to build a budget for sound fiscal management for your nonprofit organization and use your budget to deal with multiple programs and multiple funding sources. Learn how to budget like a pro!

The event is from 9 a.m. to Noon.

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