Campus Opportunities
Lunar New Year Celebration
The Center for Global Engagement will celebrate Lunar New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake, with cultural performances, festive food and a joyful atmosphere.
Details: https://www.callutheran.edu/calendar/event/6258
"Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants"
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm in Samuelson Chapel
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, professor, MacArthur Fellow, enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.
Her lecture will explore the dominant themes of Braiding Sweetgrass, which include cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the living world. Listeners will be invited to consider what we might learn if we understood plants as our teachers.
Details: https://www.callutheran.edu/calendar/event/6269
An Evening with Judy Fambrough-Billingsley, Author of "Two Brown to Keep"
As one of the many unwanted "brown babies" that came out of post-World War II Germany, Judy Fambrough-Billingsley in her book Too Brown to Keep recounts her life's journey of unraveling the abandonment, secrets, and struggles that arose from being the daughter of a white German woman and black American soldier. Join us for an evening in discussion with Fambrough-Billingsley as she dives deeper in this inspirational story of love, healing, forgiveness, and trumph over incredible odds.
This event is sponsored by the Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Program.
All are welcome! A book signing immediately follows the presentation. RSVP by February 16.
RSVP link: https://clu.wufoo.com/forms/zzl2qlh1r9a461/
International Women’s Day Recognition Gathering
The Center for Global Engagement will celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a special dinner honoring women leaders at Cal Lutheran and in our broader community. This year’s theme, “Empowering Change,” calls us to recognize and support women who are catalysts for progress, equality and innovation in all areas of life.
Details: https://www.callutheran.edu/calendar/event/6259
24th Annual CLA Student Scholarship Golf Tournament
Join us for a day filled with fun, competition and community spirit as we gather local business and civic leaders for a common cause — raising funds for student scholarships. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time golfer, this event promises a memorable experience for everyone.
The tournament will be scramble format and include fun games throughout, range balls, cart, refreshing beverages, taco bar lunch, awards ceremony and chances to win exciting prizes.