Campus Opportunities
Environmental Justice: The Power of a Bold Vision of Change with Dr. David Pellow
Wednesday, September 25 at 4pm in SWEN 101/102
In this presentation, David N. Pellow, PhD, will consider the long arc of environmental justice scholarship, activism and politics within and across spaces of academia and grassroots movements in the U.S. and globally. The cases featured will offer lessons for students, educators, researchers, administrators and community advocates seeking to engage with environmental and climate justice. Pellow will include analyses and hopeful reflections on struggles within communities of color and Indigenous communities fighting for liberation, sovereignty and access to recreational spaces in the face of threats from toxic waste facilities, carceral institutions, militarization and the effects of climate disruption.
Details: /calendar/event/6121
Latine Heritage Month Lecture Lunch - Wait in Punishment: Visualizing Migration to the Mexico-U.S. Border with Dr. Nancy Rios-Contreras
Thursday, September 26 at 12:30pm in Lundring Events Center
As we celebrate Latine Heritage Month, join us for Campus Ministry's first lecture lunch of the academic year with keynote speaker Nancy Rios-Contreras, PhD. In her presentation, "Wait in Punishment: Visualizing Migration to the Mexico-U.S. Border," she will share stories and findings from her research and work on the border.
Presidential elections fuel a heightened discussion about Mexico-U.S. border crossings and national security. Using border participatory action research and visual photography in Tijuana, Rios-Contreras shows that the way authorized U.S. border entry is processed punishes migrant populations seeking asylum. She also will discuss violence in Latin America and inclusive approaches to support migrant well-being.
Details: /calendar/event/6134
Homecoming Weekend
Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 at the Thousand Oaks Campus
From the Homecoming Festival to the big games and fun virtual events, you'll find a lot to love at Homecoming. Wherever you are located and however you want to connect with us – we look forward to seeing you at Homecoming!
Details: /homecoming/
Homecoming Choral Concert
Sunday, October 20 at 2pm in Samuelson Chapel
The Cal Lutheran Choir and Cielo (treble choir) will open the season with one of their hallmark concerts, featuring an eclectic program of innovative and exciting choral music. Much of the music in this concert will also be performed by the singers in March 2025 when they appear in Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The Alumni Choir will join the Cal Lutheran choral ensembles for this special concert conducted by Wyant Morton, DMA, who will retire from Cal Lutheran in May after 33 years on the faculty.
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call the Music Department at 805-493-3305, or visit .
Details: /calendar/event/6130
LGBTQIA+ History Month Lecture Lunch with Dr. Peter Carlson
Wednesday, October 23 at 12:30pm in Lundring Events Center
We invite you to a lecture lunch with Peter Carlson, PhD, as part of this year's Campus Ministry theme, Healing and Restoration.
The title for this lecture is "A Queer G-d."
Many people have heard the phrase "queer theology," but are understandably confused about what it means. Is it just about including queer people in religious communities? Is it about sex? Is it about pride parades? Is it dangerous? While it might touch on any of these, queer theology is a branch of theological thinking that is much bigger than any of them, or even the sum of them.
Details: /calendar/event/6136
Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month Lectureh Lunch with Dayna Barrios
Thursday, November 21 at 12:30pm in Lundring Events Center
Join us for lunch after chapel to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month with keynote speaker Dayna Barrios, Native community leader and former chairwoman for the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians. Barrios will share stories about her Chumash ancestors and how faith has been present in their traditions and culture.
This is a great opportunity to learn about California Native history and heritage, as we continue to build a beloved community under the theme of Healing and Restoration. This event will present information to spark curiosity and invite reflection on how faith inspires communities and individuals throughout history.
Details: /calendar/event/6137