CAL LU Magazine - Spring & Summer 2010

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4 to finish

who says GraduatinG in four years

is a thinG of the Past?

www.callutheran.edu/4tofinish

At California Lutheran University, we want our students to grad­

uate within four years, and with our “4 to Finish” Graduation

Guarantee Program, attaining a top education in a timely way

has never been so easy.

Students who follow the Guarantee guidelines receive registration

priority and obtain the classes they need to graduate on time.

In those rare instances when a class needed for graduation is

unavailable, under this agreement CLU will pick up the cost of

a participating student’s tuition for each additional class required

for graduation.

Our goal is to provide the means for CLU students to enter

graduate programs or get started in their chosen careers earlier,

while keeping costs to a minimum.

a LiTTLe aboUT The

“4 To FiniSh” proGram—

• All full-time undergraduates

working towards a single major in a

single degree are eligible to enroll.

• Students meet with their faculty

advisor at least once per semester

for review and approval of their

academic plan.

• Participants declare a major by the

end of the third semester. (Science

and liberal studies majors need to

declare a major in the first semester.)

02 LETTER FROM

THE DEAN

ACADEMICS

03 THE Big AND

THE sMALL

Exploring deep space and inner space with CLU Physics

04 sOciAL/NETwORk

Taking on “the System” in Computer Science and Sociology

06 HisTORicAL

PERsPEcTivE

Professors and their historical heroes

LEARNING

BEYOND CAMPUS

08 ANiMAL iNsTiNcTs

CLU students and their furry, feathered friends

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AND sERvE

Investigating internships with Criminal Justice majors

12 cLU DOwN UNDER

Odyssey in Oz— CLU students go on Walkabout in Australia

CAMPUS LIFE

14 A DAy iN THE LiFE

OF TRiNiTy HALL

CLU’s newest residence hall opens its doors

16 cAMPUs OF cONcERTs

From China to Tanzania— a semester of music at CLU

18 TEAMs AND

TEAMMATEs

Players and pals on the CLU athletic teams

20 FRiDAy NigHT LigHTs

Tubing and toppings— Fridays with Club Lu

COMMUNITY

22 sHORE LEAvE

Conserving Catalina— providing service 22 miles offshore

24 THE FiRsT yEAR

ExPERiENcE

AND sERvicE

Honoring our Veterans by understanding their experiences

LOCATION

26 sURF AND TURF

Horse trails and ocean curls—riding at CLU

28 HOLLywEiRD

A day out in world- famous Hollywood

NUTS & BOLTS

30 MAJORs & MiNORs

32 FAsT FAcTs

BC visiTiNg cAMPUs

CONTENTS

INEKE DYERAssistant Director, Transfer Admission

BARBARA BARAjAsAssistant Director, Admission

LAuRA BoIsmENuEAssistant Director, Admission

jENNIfER ChARRETT, m.Ed.Associate Director, Admission

WhITNEY fAjNoRAssistant operations Coordinator

TRACY hoWAdmission Counselor

johN mARsTEENAssociate Director, Enrollment systems & operations

DIANE ozuNAoperations Coordinator

DEREK RogERsAdmission Counselor

DANE RoWLEYAssociate Director, Admission

ELIzABETh VICToRIAAdministrative Assistant/Receptionist

mATThEW WARD, Ph.D.Vice President for Enrollment management

& marketing, Dean of Admission

sPRINg/summER 2010 :: Volume 3, Number 2 :: CalLu Magazine is published twice a year by California Lutheran university, office of Admission. Postmaster: send address changes to California Lutheran university, office of Admission, 60 West olsen Road #1350, Thousand oaks, CA 91360-2700.

cALiFORNiA LUTHERAN UNivERsiTy is a selective university offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences as well as professional fields. Rooted in the Lutheran tradition of Christian faith, CLU encourages critical inquiry into matters of both faith and reason. The diverse scholarly community dedicated to excellence is located in the greater Los Angeles region.

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Featured StudentS:

raul Yepez Hometown: oxnard, CA

Major: BusinessClu Favorites: hanging out with friends,

working out at the gilbert sports and fitness Center, hiking up to the Rocks

Jorge MartinezHometown: Valencia, CA

double Major: Communications and spanishClu Favorites: Watching CLu basketball,

improv at the mainstage, playing soccer video game fIfA with teammates who live in Pederson hall

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The decision about where to invest your education dollars is a big one. Just as with any other big investment decision, you want to ensure that you are receiving maximum value in return. I can’t tell you if CLU is going to be the right fit for you. That decision is yours and yours alone. What I can offer is some food for thought—things you should consider before making your investment. Make sure you ask about how long it takes the average student to graduate from the institutions you are considering. If you are looking at a large public university, you may encounter crowded classrooms and struggle to get the classes you need when you need them. In some cases, that translates in to more than four years of tuition. At CLU, we guarantee that you will never pay more than four years of tuition with our 4-to-Finish program. Make sure you also ask about tuition increases over the last five years. Most state schools are averaging double digit percentage increases every year. CLU’s annual increases over the last five years have been six percent or less. Now lets talk about your other investments; that of time and energy. You may have already decided on the activities that will put you on the road to success. Athletics or performing arts may well be a way of life by now. A passion for service or the pursuit of that elusive internship may also be taking root. With so many paths to choose from, it may seem like a rather daunting task to choose just one. But here’s the good news—at CLU, you don’t have to! CLU’s campus culture embraces the investment in mind, body and soul, which means that one day, you could very well find yourself volunteering at the Santa Barbara zoo, catching some waves at Zuma Beach, discussing the work of an acclaimed author, lifting weights during practice, grabbing dinner with

your roommate, and then heading down to Hollywood for Club Lu. Okay, so maybe this won’t be a typical day, but in this issue, we’ll “dive” (see page 12) into all of those activities and more. This edition of CalLu offers you a small glimpse at the way CLU integrates the classroom with experiences that will shape your understanding of the world around you. I can think of few better investments than that!

Warm regards,

Matthew G. Ward, Ph.D.Dean of Admission

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MAJOR: cHEMisTRy & PHysics HOMETOwN: HAywARD, wi

MORE DETAILS

www.callutheran.edu/physics

a Big BANg—when physics professor Mike shaw throws

a star Party, students stop by to check out nebulas,

star clusters, and our neighbors in the solar system as

campus basketball courts are transformed into an

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a A MiNi sOciETy OF iTs OwN Professor cordero’s sociology class examines the factors that determine how social structures function and develop.

“ Sociology provides critical perspective on society. It gives students the tools to ask hard questions about the ‘why’ and ‘how’ in our society, and sociology points out where we’re failing so we can strive to improve.”

— JONATHAN cORDERO, Ph.D. assistant professor of Sociology Classes: Classical Social theory, race and ethnicity, intro to Sociology

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sOciAL / NETwORk At CLU, taking on “the system” can take many forms. Sociology majors investigate the systems that structure society itself, and by understanding these systems, they explore ways to improve society and address its thorniest challenges. Systems of a different kind are the territory of computer science majors who wrap their brains around the technology systems that structure modern life—from the Internet to computer games to business I.T. So whether studying “Wii” or “why” (as in why people do what they do), CLU students take on systems of all kinds in 37 majors and 31 minors.

a cOMPUTER gAMEs AND ROBOTs help students in Professor klassen’s software Engineering class explore programming and Artificial intelligence.

UNCOvER MORE

www.callutheran.edu/academics

“ How do you go about making a large game program without going over a budget and within a given time? We analyze and design web-based Internet games where several users can play against each other interactively.”

— MyUNgsOOk kLAssEN, Ph.D. professor of Computer Science Classes: Software engineering, database Management

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HisTORicAL PERsPEcTivE CLU’s 144 full-time professors and 183 part-time faculty are learners themselves, constantly striving to gain more knowl-edge which they then pass on to students in small classroom settings (the average class size is 22 students). Take, for example, chemistry professor Grady Hanrahan and biochemistry professor Dennis Revie who in September were awarded a National Science Foundation grant to acquire cutting edge equipment for specialized biomedical and environmental studies assisted by student researchers. As CLU’s instructors inspire students in class each day, so too have they been inspired by some of the greatest minds of history. 8 CALLU ONLiNE: to learn more, check out a class syllabus from each

professor at www.callutheran.edu/morecallu

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hACO hOANG, Ph.D.

associate professor of political Science

RAhULDEEP SINGh GILL, Ph.D.

assistant professor of religion

Sojourner truth,

abolitionist

“ One person that I would like to go back in history and meet is Sojourner Truth, an African-American abolitionist, women's rights activist, and prison reformer. She is also best known for her speech, ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’ delivered in 1851 at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention. Her writings and activism were groundbreaking in the 1800s and were critical in advancing many of the human rights we have today.”

Someone Who didn’t Make History

“ I’d like to meet someone who didn’t make it into the history books—some regular person who lived during an important time but never got the chance to tell about it—a janitor at the Athenian Acropolis, maybe, or someone selling snacks during a performance of Macbeth at the Globe Theatre in London. What could a Boston dockworker during the American Revolution or a French nurse at the front in World War I tell us about history that we could never read about in a book?”

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assistant professor of Criminal Justice

kARROLYNE FOGEL, Ph.D.

associate professor of Mathematics

BRYAN B. RASMUSSEN, Ph.D.

assistant professor of english

Jane austen, author

“ I would like to meet Jane Austen because she wrote about women and the social mores of her time. In particular, she was able to write about strong women in an era when they were expected to be passive and constrained by societal gender role yet found a way to assert their individuality and independence. I am always intrigued by people with quiet determination, and her characters seem to epitomize that trait.”

emile durkheim,

French Sociologist

“ I would like to meet Emile Durkheim, the great French sociologist. His thought processes helped to shape many of the fields of study that we engage in at university today, and I would like to shake his hand.”

pierre de Fermat,

French lawyer

“ I’d like to meet Pierre de Fermat, a French lawyer and mathematician who helped found the field of probability and study of natural numbers. In the 1600s, after the Greek texts had been reintroduced to Europe after the Dark Ages, Fermat was reading a translation of Diophantus’ Arithmetica. In the margin next to Diophantus’ statement of the Pythagorean Theorem, Fermat made a generalization and claimed he had a marvelous proof but the margin was too small to contain it. I’d love to be able to ask him to explain his ‘proof.’”

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HOMETOwN: FULLERtoN, CAMAJOR: BIoLoGy (PRE-VEt)

INtERNED At thE CALIFoRNIA wILDLIFE CENtER & woRkING At A VEtERINARy oFFICE

“ At the Wildlife Center, I helped care for animals in the intensive care and baby care units, and assisted with marine mammal rescues and animal releases. I’ll never forget going on the deer fawn release, and syringe feed-ing baby squirrels! just knowing I was making a difference helping injured animals was such a powerful feeling. Now I’m working at a local veterinary clinic to gain experience with small animal medicine. I love my job! I know this is the career pathway I am meant to follow.”

JUSTIN STOLL

HOMETOwN: SAUGUS, CAMAJOR: ExERCISE SCIENCE

VoLUNtEERED At thE SANtA BARBARA Zoo

“ on service Day, I went with a group from CLu to paint and help set up for the zoo’s ‘Boo at the zoo’ halloween event. While we were there, we were given a great tour and got to see all the animals. my favorites were the lions and meerkats. The lions were hugE and very cool to see in person. I love doing com- munity service like that because I feel very good about it after, and it was really cool that I could do my part for the zoo.”

AMBER vAqUER

hoMEtowN: wooDLAND hILLS, CA MAjoR: BIoLoGy (PRE-VEt)

INtERNED At PEt oRPhANS oF SoUthERN CALIFoRNIA & SPCA ojAI

“ At Pet orphans, I met a huge Akita mix named Thor who had been rescued. sweetest dog! he had been starving and injured when he was res-cued, but no one could tell six months later. seeing an animal come out of something so horrible and become healthy and friendly is the greatest inspiration. I feel it is my duty to help in any way I can to help get orphaned and abused animals adopted and socialized—plus it’s fun to play around with them. ultimately, my goal is to attend veterinarian school.”

ANiMAL iNsTiNcTs Students with an affinity for animals find plenty of opportunity to interact with creatures big and small near campus. Some students volunteer at the California Wildlife Center and help care for wounded creatures from the nearby Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific beaches—from possums to pelicans, hawks to hummingbirds. Others lend a hand at local zoos or reach out to groups that use horses as therapy for the physically challenged, while students who see animal medicine in their future work with local veterinarians learning the vital skills that will carry them through their careers. ROAR

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www.callutheran.edu/internships

a BOO AT THE zOO—service Day is always exciting,

especially when you’re working within earshot of

lions and elephants as a group of cLU students did

recently, helping the santa Barbara zoo set up its

annual Halloween event.

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kAITLIN hOBBS

HOMETOwN: VALENCIA, CAiNTERNiNg: wELLPoINt (ANthEM BLUE CRoSS), SPECIAL INVEStIGAtIoNS UNIt

“ I work for the unit looking into sus-pected fraudulent medical equipment companies. most people purchase wheelchairs and walkers through their insurance, and some fraudulent equipment companies steal insurance information and send in phony claims. I go to places we suspect of being fraudulent and pretend to need a wheelchair for my grandmother—then I get as much information as I can to determine if they’re legitimate. Before this internship, I didn’t realize the extent of white collar crime, but companies lose billions of dollars every year from criminals who work through the system.”

TYLER MANLEY

HOMETOwN: AtASCADERo, CAiNTERNiNg: jUVENILE jUStICE CoMPLEx/VENtURA CoUNty PRoBAtIoN AGENCy

“ I directed physical exercises for inmates, resolved disputes, and coun-seled kids on how to be successful in the real world. Another aspect of my internship was going on ‘Armed unit’ rides with probation officers and searching adult felony probationers’ houses. I also sat in on juvenile court and drug court proceedings. my favorite part of the internship was spending time with the kids and giving them something to look for-ward to while they spent their time in the detention facility.”

LEANDRA DUCkETT

HOMETOwN: thoUSAND oAkS, CAiNTERNiNg: U.S. PRoBAtIoN

“ I’ve been very lucky. from march to september, I worked in the Presentence unit learning how to write the Presentence Report, which is submitted to the court and includes an offender’s personal background, prior criminal conduct, and sentenc-ing recommendation. I also attended high-profile court cases and met with officers from other federal agencies. since september I’ve been working with the supervision unit, helping con-duct home visits, sitting in on meetings with offenders, and attending revo-cation hearings when an offender violates their probation and is heard before a federal judge.”

TO PROTEcT AND sERvE Each year hundreds of CLU students from every major and discipline work as interns in their fields, gaining real-world experience that enhances their classroom learning. Criminal justice majors, in particular, benefit from some intriguing internship opportunities, explor-ing law, justice, and rehabilitation at places ranging from the F.B.I. and Secret Service to the District Attorney and Sheriff ’s offices. Senior Meghan Dahl spent the summer interning for a criminal defense attorney in Bellingham, Washington—tracking police reports, attending court hearings, and keeping a trial notebook for the attorney on the case—while Mary Guillen experienced juvenile rehabilitation firsthand working with probation officers at the Ventura County (California) Probation Agency.

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f cLU REPREsENTs DOwN UNDER flanked

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f A cUDDLy kOALA becomes

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— MAyAN wHiTE, JUNiOR

cOMMUNicATiON & ENgLisH MAJOR

One morning we woke up early at

Uluru to watch the sunrise. As everyone

was looking at the sun shining on Ayers

Rock, I turned around and watched

the sun light up the land. It was like

the world lit up before my eyes. It

seemed like I was standing alone seeing

every brush and scrub of the desert in

a new light. — kANDicE HARgETT, sOPHOMORE

gEOLOgy MAJOR

cLU DOwN UNDER When a group of California Lutheran University students visited Australia for a two-week study tour this past May, they found that there was a lot more to Oz than just people saying “G’day!” Led by CLU geology professor William Bilodeau, the group explored the Great Barrier Reef, witnessed the grandeur of Uluru-Ayers Rock, and, from desert to rain forest, experienced the best of Australia while learning about the continent’s unique biology, geology, and history. Each year over a hundred CLU students take part in overseas learning, both in short term study tours and longer term programs for a semester or year. 8 CALLU ONLiNE: learn more about the locations visited at www.callutheran.edu/morecallu

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cAMPUs OF cONcERTs Forget what you’ve heard about the hills—here, the halls are alive with the sound of music, and music of every kind at that. Whether it’s an indie band like Tommy and the High Pilots playing at The Need Coffeehouse or CLU’s award-winning choir practic-ing in the chapel, campus pulses with many different beats. Fall term is a prime example, as over just a few short weeks the campus community enjoyed performances by visiting Beijing vocalist Li Zhang (celebrating the Chinese Moon Festival), Tanzania’s Jambo! New Life Band with its contemporary African gospel, the Areté Vocal Ensemble performing Scandinavian choral music, and the CLU Wind Ensembles commemorating CLU’s 50th anniversary. 8 CALLU ONLiNE: Hear a sampling of Clu’s vocal groups at www.callutheran.edu/concerts

a RAisiNg THE ROOF, cLU’s nationally-recognized choir sings out strong in the Homecoming choral concert.

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kELSEY PAOPAO, SENIOR

HOMETOwN: oCEANSIDE, CA | POsiTiON: GUARD

ANITA (AkA “NITA”) SIMS, SENIOR

HOMETOwN: SANtA BARBARA, CA | POsiTiON: FoRwARD/CENtER

kELsEy: When I visited campus, I fell in love with the atmo-sphere, especially the new gilbert sports arena, and decided to come here. It turned out there was only one available room for me to live in and it was Nita’s. Little did I know she would become one of my best friends!

NiTA: I can honestly say I have never laughed as hard or as often as I do with Kelsey. We’ve only taken one class together and that was enough to teach us never to do it again. Though we both worked well together in class, there was way too much laughter, and I’m pretty sure everyone else in the class hated when we sat together.

kELsEy: There are no words that do justice to Nita’s person ality. she is very social and loves to interact with anyone and every-one. I tend to be a little shy and Nita is the complete opposite!

NiTA: Kelsey appears shy when you first meet her but don’t be fooled—it’s a trick to have you rolling on the floor laughing the next time you meet her. Kelsey is one of the funniest people I have ever met. her humor is so natural and blunt, it catches you off guard.

kELsEy: I know that Nita will be a great friend I will keep in my life forever, thanks to CLu and participation in athletics. There’s never a dull moment when around Nita!

NiTA: I couldn’t have been blessed with a better roommate or teammate, or more than that, a better friend.

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TEAMs AND TEAMMATEs Last fall, 250 athletes took to fields and courts to represent California Lutheran University. Football led the way as the Kingsmen took the conference championship, emerging undefeated and assuring the team’s first berth at the NCAA Division III championships. Meanwhile, Regals volleyball set and spiked their way to a second place conference finish, also earning a spot in the NCAA Division III championships. In addition, fall term saw the inauguration of junior varsity squads in volleyball and women’s soccer, with basketball and baseball to follow.

RAUL YEPEz, FREShMAN

HOMETOwN: oxNARD, CA | POsiTiON: FoRwARD

JORGE MARTINEz, JUNIOR

HOMETOwN: VALENCIA, CA | POsiTiON: MIDFIELD/FoRwARD

RAUL: I had the choice of going pro in soccer, but instead I chose to come to CLu because I wanted to get an education to help my family. Now that I’m here, the team really means a lot to me because it feels like a family itself, and we treat each other as friends.

JORgE: CLu is great. It’s a smaller school, which allows for many close friends, and the soccer team is made up of a bunch of guys who are dedicated, but still love to have fun.

RAUL: When I’m hanging out with jorge and our friend Enrique, we always joke around with our teammates, and we get them to try to talk to us in spanish. We always try to have fun in or out of soccer but at the same time we work hard to achieve our goals.

JORgE: There’s such a diversity of guys on the team that every-one seems to find at least a couple of very close friends. Raul, Enrique, and I hang out all the time during practice, away games, and any other free time we have. Playing with them is great. There’s nothing like connecting to make a great play.

RAUL: When we practice or play, and someone gets tired, we try to push each other to not give up, and as friends we give advice to each other about life.

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dComedy Night

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a THE FAcEs OF sERvicE—After a weekend learning about conservation and lending a hand towards local efforts, the cLU team takes a moment to pose

above the island’s turquoise waters.

sHORE LEAvE This November saw 11 CLU students and three administrators set off to Catalina Island, 22 miles off the Southern California coast, to do some off-shore service while learning about conservation. Organized by CLU’s Community Service Center, the weekend trip gave students the chance to engage in a variety of conservation efforts in this area known as North America’s Galapagos for its extreme biodiversity. Working with the Catalina Island Conservancy, students helped remove non-native plant species and learned about the Conservancy’s efforts at sustainability, as well as its bald eagle and Catalina Island fox rehabilitation programs.

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sERviNg wiTH DisTiNcTiON Veterans’ experiences figured prominently into campus conversations this fall as CLU’s First Year Experience—in which incoming freshmen all explore the same book together—had new students take on The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. After reading the collection of short stories, students met to discuss it in small seminars, and the experience was capped off by the author’s September visit to campus. Then, as part of the Impact Overnight on October 8-9 sponsored by the Community Service Center, students from across campus visited the San Diego Veterans Hospital and Veterans Museum, meeting with vets and learning about a host of issues facing those who have served the nation.

“I think that being able to discuss the book with the rest of my Freshman Seminar helped me get to know them better. Then when we went to Tim O’Brien’s speaking event, we sat together as a group and could discuss some of the things he said. I really liked his speech. It was funny, inspiring, and touching. He shed light on the book that we would not have interpreted ourselves.” —ALissA QUON, FREsHMAN, POLiTicAL sciENcE MAJOR, sOUTH PAsADENA, cALiFORNiA

a cREATivE QUiLTiNg—After reading “The Things They carried,” Alissa Quon created a quilt that reflected her interpretation of the book and presented it to the

author when he spoke on campus.

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“At the VA facility, we got to meet a few patients. One of our guides was a marine who suffered a spinal cord injury and now volunteers in the Spinal Cord Injury Unit. As we walked around the hospital, we saw the rehabilitation center where he works. There’s a lot that I’ll take away from my visit, but the most powerful thing was the spirits of the patients we visited.” —BENJAMiN MARTiNEz, JUNiOR, POLiTicAL sciENcE MAJOR, cARPiNTERiA, cALiFORNiA

a HEARiNg vETERANs’ sTORiEs FiRsTHAND, cLU students met with vets when they visited the san Diego vA Hospital and veterans Museum.

a FiELDiNg QUEsTiONs on the vietnam war and his book, author Tim O’Brien spoke on campus in september.

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sURF AND TURF From the Beach Boys to “Bay Watch,” Southern California is synonymous with beach culture, and world famous surf spots like Zuma, Topanga, and Ventura are just a short hop away. Meanwhile, the Santa Monica Mountains loom majestically within sight of campus and an afternoon jaunt might bring a visit to Circle K Riding

Stables, or Paramount Ranch—a movie set where old westerns were shot—or a horseback ride through the oak-covered hills. Whether one’s looking for wild waves or Wild West, the likes of which only a city like Los Angeles can offer, CLU has it all. 8 CALLU ONLiNE: ride along with Clu students on horseback at www.callutheran.edu/morecalluRIDE

a cATcHiNg A wAvE between Econ and chem isn’t a problem when some of the best beaches in california are just minutes away.

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a giDDy UP—The golden hills around Thousand Oaks are home to ranches and horse trails, perfect for an afternoon ride.

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HOLLywEiRD Look up and see the Hollywood sign. Look down and see the star-studded sidewalk. Look straight ahead and you never know what you’ll see—case in point, the guy in the Spiderman costume in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Hollywood is where hip clubs and chic bou-tiques meet tourist traps and greasy spoons, a place that attracts absolutely every sort of person and always provides for an interesting evening out. Hollywood at night might mean hearing Rob Zombie at the Palladium or the Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, checking out a new movie at the Cinerama Dome or a new band at the Knitting Factory, and maybe topping things off with some heavy duty toppings (how does chili and cheese sound) at world famous Pink’s Hot Dogs.

a TOURisTs AND PAPARAzzi aren’t the only ones to find fodder for photos in Hollywood. case in point—these snaps taken by the cLU photography class

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ACCOUNTING

The accounting major supplements study of the liberal arts with a core of business-related exploration. Internships are plentiful at corpo-rations and accounting firms such as Ernst & Young, KPMG, Deloitte & Touche, Farmers Insurance, Jafra, and Marriott Corporation. Graduates enter the work force with valued and sought after accounting skills, and a grounding in ethical and responsible business practice. Career options include private busi-ness, nonprofit and governmental accounting, and financial work.

ART

Students choose either a standard art major curriculum or a concentration in design, which incorporates advanced courses in computer graphics. The program combines traditional and contemporary art education with hands-on experience in studio classes, strengthening students’ visual imagery, creative skills, and analytical thinking. Many art majors study at the Studio Art Center International in Florence, Italy. Graduates go on to further degrees, careers in education and visual arts, and positions in the entertainment industry.

BIOChEMISTRY &

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Students learn the concepts and skills needed for medical and biotech careers, with hands- on use of the key instruments and techniques commonly employed in molecular laboratories. They also gain extensive experience in the use of recombinant DNA techniques, such as PCR and DNA sequencing, to study gene structure and function. Majors conduct origi-nal research with faculty advisers, presenting their findings at undergraduate research conferences, and have earned California Heart Association grants, National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation summer research posts, and internships at top biotechnology firms.

BIOENGINEERING

Majors gain a mechanistic understanding of life sciences built upon fundamental molecu-lar, genomic, and cellular principles, using these skills to address challenges involving medical devices, implants and sensors, tissue engineering, bioinformatics and imaging. Experimental laboratories and computer-aided design (CAD) capabilities aid students in the predictive modeling of the structure and performance of three-dimensional systems. Students choose from bioinformatics, bioelectronics/devices, and biomaterials/biomechanics. Graduates enter the fields of health care, medicine, manufacturing, electronics, or continue toward advanced degrees.

BIOLOGY

The study of biological science covers everything from the molecular details of how cells work to examining entire ecosystems. In their final year, students conduct an undergraduate research project in their field of interest. Majors typically focus on one of three general career paths: health professions (physician, dentist, veterinarian, or physical therapist); research work (in botany, physiol-ogy, marine biology, ecology, genetics, and molecular biology); or teaching. Recently, students have been accepted to top medical schools, including UCLA, USC, and George-town University among others.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Majors learn the “nuts and bolts” of a busi-ness career and skills required of successful executives, such as effective writing, strong presentation skills, critical thinking, ethics, and computer and information literacy. Students select an area of emphasis, choosing from business economics, finance, informa-tion technology management, international business, management, small business entrepre-neurship, or marketing. Students benefit from interaction with CLU’s Economic Research Center and Center for Leadership and Values.

ChEMISTRY

With a 100% success rate of placing majors into graduate programs—such as UC Davis, Indiana University, and the University of Ohio—this major guides students in study-ing the properties, composition, and changes that occur in matter. With strong emphasis on lab experience, advanced students are taught how to design and carry out their own experiments and are encouraged to work on independent research projects. Recent intern-ship sites include the Ventura County Crime Lab, Amgen, and Rockwell Science Center. Graduates go on to careers such as medicine, pharmaceutical research, and environmental controls management.

COMMUNICATION

Students gain a comprehensive background in mass media and communication theory, and complete a generalized major or one that emphasizes advertising and public rela-tions, electronic media production (film and television), or journalism (print, television, and Web). The study of new and emerging technologies is emphasized to prepare students for the workplace and graduate study. Students complete at least one industry internship or produce a special senior project. A sampling of recent graduate workplaces include Buena Vista Television (Disney), Paramount Pictures, and the L.A. Clippers.

COMPUTER

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Combining studies in computer science and business management, the CIS major is one of two computer-oriented majors at CLU. It meets the needs of students target-ing careers that meld the knowledge of information systems and the management of business organizations. In addition to their major coursework, which emphasizes com-puter applications in software, hardware, and programming, CIS students receive a strong business education grounded in the liberal arts.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer science majors develop the critical skills needed for professions in software and hardware development, programming, com-puter use in business, computer engineering, and education. Students go on to enter many of the nation’s leading graduate programs or enter the work force as Web masters, systems or software engineers, database and network support specialists, and network administrators. Recent graduates are working for Disney, J.D. Power and Associates, Teradyne, and big eight accounting firms, among other firms and corporations.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Within a liberal arts framework, majors develop the knowledge, values, and ethical consciousness required of individuals who wish to serve society through work in the criminal justice, legal, and social service professions. Offering foundation courses in sociology, political science, psychology, management, public administration, crimi-nology, and law, the curriculum integrates multidisciplinary theory with the teaching of contemporary criminal justice practice. More than 80 percent of California Lutheran University’s graduates secure employment in the field upon graduation.

ECONOMICS

For students targeting professions in business, finance and economics, education, and law, the major combines a “mini-core” of business courses with the carefully focused study of economics within a liberal arts context. Eco-nomics majors gain more than just a textbook understanding of this complex field. They also benefit from the perspective of professors who have worked as managers and consultants in commerce, industry, and government.

ENGLISh

A love of language and literature inspire students to major in English. Students gain critical reading and writing skills, and develop an overall proficiency in communication.

Some majors choose to explore their creative writing abilities, and many participate in the student-run newspaper The Echo, the yearbook Kairos, or the award-winning literary magazine Morning Glory. Majors graduate with well-rounded perspectives, creative minds, and skill sets suited to careers ranging from education and business to law and communications.

ENvIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

This major involves the application of scien-tific information to solve conflicts resulting from human use of the world’s resources. An inherently interdisciplinary field, students explore such varied disciplines as biology, chemistry, geology, economics, political sci-ence, law, and ethics. The program is designed to develop in students the tools needed to critically examine environmental issues from a variety of perspectives.

ExERCISE SCIENCE

Students pursuing this major focus on one of four areas: athletic training, pedagogy (physical education instruction), human performance (health care via exercise), and pre-physical therapy. The physical and natural sciences play a major role in the curriculum, with course-work in anatomy, physiology, psychology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Graduates go on to careers in education, physical therapy, and medicine.

FRENCh

The major provides students with strong competency in the French language and an understanding of French cultures through-out the world, based in conversation and composition as well as film, literature, and linguistics. Majors may study abroad in Paris, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. Graduates have combined their French degree with business administration or international affairs studies. A sampling of career paths include travel specialists, translators, interpreters for governmental organizations, the Peace Corps, and church mission work.

GEOLOGY

This major is excellent preparation for a variety of professions in engineering, min-ing, petroleum research, as well as entry into graduate programs in geology, geophysics, and environmental geology. Students head out from campus several times a year to explore such regional wonders as the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and the Eastern Sierra Nevada. In the process, they gain insight into energy and economic resources, the analysis of geologic hazards, and mitigation of population effects on our environment.

MAJORS

With a broad selection of majors from which to choose, undergraduates at CLU benefit from average class sizes of 22 students.

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GERMAN

Students hone their abilities in German con-versation and composition while studying German grammar, literature, and film. With German spoken predominantly in all upper division courses, students can further enhance their studies by spending a semester or aca-demic year in Germany or Austria through California Lutheran University’s Study Abroad Program. Graduates often find work in inter-national trade, translation, and education.

hISTORY

History majors gain insight into the diversity of human experience over time and an appre-ciation of cross-cultural encounters. Pursuit of this major helps to develop excellent research, writing, analytical and critical thinking skills, attributes sought after in fields such as law, education, journalism, and business. Students may also participate in student-faculty research projects that aid them in developing their own goals and research abilities.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Interdisciplinary studies allows students to create a focused and personal course of study. Working with a faculty mentor, a student identifies long-term academic and career goals, then structures a course of study from across departmental boundaries. Recent stu-dents have crafted majors such as international relations, youth counseling, human resources management, political communications, film, sports marketing, biological illustration, congregational administration, and fashion, interior, and landscape design.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

This major offers students the opportunity to learn and experience other cultures, customs, and ways of doing business. The program is designed to provide students a global perspec-tive and an understanding of the similarities and differences between nations and regions of the world. Majors take classes in at least three different disciplines or departments, and foreign language proficiency is also required.

LIBERAL STUDIES (EDUCATION)

Well known for preparing highly skilled, reflective, and principled teachers, this California Lutheran University major focuses on educational issues associated with elementary and secondary education, as well as bilingual and special education, administration, and counseling. Coursework is augmented by fieldwork in public school classrooms. Those wishing to teach in California go on to take credentialing exams upon graduation. Graduates seek careers as teachers and administrators in public, private, and parochial educational institutions.

MARkETING COMMUNICATION

Students in the marketing communication major learn how to craft effective market-ing messages as they gain analytical thinking and writing skills. Students in the major also develop their abilities to research, plan, communicate, and manage globally focused marketing campaigns. Internships are required for students in this program, and in recent years, some have interned at HBO, TBWA/Chiat/Day, and Amgen among others. Graduates possess the skills needed to move into the management of marketing communication departments.

MAThEMATICS

The rigor, logic, and innovation required of math students provide excellent preparation for careers in engineering, actuarial science, education, business, computer science, finance, and the natural sciences. Majors become gen-eralists with well-honed critical thinking skills. Math students also take courses in physics and are encouraged to study chemistry and com-puter science. Majors interested in teaching may complete the CLU Single Subject Waiver Program in Mathematics, allowing direct enrollment in a teaching credential program upon graduation.

MULTIMEDIA

Through project-based assignments, students develop creative and practical skills as they tackle projects in Web design, interactive kiosk interface, independent movies, 3D anima-tion, and digital music. Students work with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks and Flash, and multimedia author-ing and video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, Macromedia Director, and Final Cut Pro. On state-of-the-art AVID worksta-tions, students use 3-D graphics tools such as Cinema 4D and 3D StudioMax. A required internship provides hands-on experience at places like ABC Television, Disney, and Fox Sports West.

MUSIC

The highly regarded music program at CLU provides professional training and performance experiences that maximize students’ abilities while allowing them to study privately with some of the finest musicians in the Los Angeles area. Individual lessons are available in voice, piano, organ, percussion, composition, and all string, brass, and woodwind instruments. Solo performance opportunities are widely available. Music education, music technology, church music, and musical theatre are also well- integrated into the program.

PhILOSOPhY

The ability to think critically about important issues while developing confidence as an independent thinker is one of the major’s benefits as students explore the large questions of life and existence. Philosophy students receive a solid grounding in the history and methods of philosophy, examining ethics, existentialism, analytic philosophy, philosophy of science, logic, epistemology, metaphysics, phenomenology, and more. Graduates go on to law school, teaching, and business, equipped with strong analytical thinking skills.

PhYSICS

Majors acquire a solid background in the fundamentals of theoretical physics with hands-on experience using the latest in data-acquisition and data-analysis instrumentation. A primary emphasis of this major is the formulation, approximation, and solution of physical problems, using both theoreti-cal and experimental approaches. Students frequently receive paid research posts at major universities and research corporations, and upon graduation move to positions in nuclear, mechanical, aerospace, and electrical engineer-ing, and the emerging fields of biophysics and nanotechnology.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Providing a foundation for careers in law, politics, government, and business, politi-cal science teaches students how to analyze the structures, processes, and outcomes of governmental decisions. Coursework is often combined with studies in other departments, including business administration, economics, philosophy, sociology, and history. Through CLU’s Washington Semester Program, majors may spend a semester in the nation’s capital taking courses and interning in Congressional offices, the White House, District and U.S. courts, news agencies, museums, defense organizations, and the like.

PSYChOLOGY

Psychology majors immerse themselves in the study of human thought, emotion, and behavior. Students apply theory and concepts to real world problems, cases, and issues, developing their analytical, communication and critical thinking skills. Internships are common at places such as regional mental health facilities and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Victims Advocate Office and Probation Department. Graduates go on to careers in community service, psycho-social rehabilitation, research, and business, or go on for higher degrees.

RELIGION

Focusing on the Christian tradition in its manifold expressions, this major also explores Judaism, Islam, and South and East Asian religious traditions. The program seeks to engage students in the religious questions asked through the ages: the meaning of scriptural texts, the existence and nature of God, the meaning of life, and what awaits us after death. Students graduate prepared for seminary study and are eligible to enter the Associate in Ministry program for lay persons who are ordained by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Offered through the history department, this major prepares students to teach history, economics, American government, sociology, psychology, and geography in secondary schools. Students take coursework in United States, European, and non-Western world his-tory, as well as economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. Students are introduced to the California State Framework for history, as well as the national standards so they may aim their course of study at the level they plan to teach.

SOCIOLOGY

This major examines how human beings live together. Students are challenged to ask probing questions about the causes and con-sequences of human behavior, social problems, and social change, while learning to think critically, as well as write and speak effectively, as they argue through some of today’s most pressing social problems. Majors go on to graduate programs in sociology and social work—USC, NYU-Stony Brook, and University of Texas among them—and careers that include counseling, journalism, education, law and politics, public policy, and the ministry.

SPANISh

The program strives to develop in students proficiency in the Spanish language, as well as a high degree of Spanish familiarity with Hispanic literature and culture, to prepare them for careers in an increasingly pluralistic and globally-oriented world. The program places a strong emphasis on developing students’ critical thinking skills, and all courses are conducted in Spanish. Most majors go into teaching, private industry, and government service.

ThEATRE ARTS

This major prepares students for performances and technical productions in live theatre, film, television, and multimedia. Students participate in an average of four major productions a year, including musicals, original films, and impro-visational theatre. Majors have the opportunity to direct or design a play, which has led to top awards for students at the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival. Graduates are featured performers in London’s West End, directors at New York’s Lincoln Center, technicians in national theatres and ballet companies, and film and television actors, writers, and producers.

ThEOLOGY &

ChRISTIAN LEADERShIP

For students interested in pursuing specific areas of lay ministry, the Theology and Christian Leadership major blends religion classes with courses in other departments and offers four areas of specialization: Youth and Family Ministry, Christian Education, Church Administration, and Worship and Music. All students in this major take courses in theology, ethics, church history, and the Old and New Testament, then supplement this coursework with classes in communication, business, psychology, criminology, theatre arts, or music, depending on the chosen area of specialization.

MINORS &

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

Students at California Lutheran may also minor in a wide variety of subjects and participate in preparatory vocational course-work. Students who take advantage of the programs gain an even broader education and knowledge base. For more information visit www.callutheran.edu/minorsArtBioengineeringBiological ScienceBusiness AdministrationChemistryChurch MusicCommunicationComputer Information SystemsComputer ScienceEconomicsEnglish Environmental Studies Ethnic StudiesFrenchGender and Women’s StudiesGeologyGerman HistoryInternational BusinessInternational StudiesLegal Studies

www.callutheran.edu/programs

MathematicsMultimediaMusicPhilosophy PhysicsPolitical SciencePredentistryPreengineeringPrelawPremedicinePrephysical TherapyPreseminaryPreveterinaryPsychologyReligion Minor with Church Vocations or Youth Ministry emphasisSociologySpanishTheatre Arts

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Situated midway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California Lutheran University is located on 225 acres in Thousand Oaks. Easily accessible from the 101 Freeway, Thousand Oaks is rated one of the safest cities of its size (128,000 people) in the United States. Twelve miles from the Pacific Ocean, the city sits at the foot of the ruggedly beautiful Santa Monica Mountains, yet is less than an hour’s drive from the cultural and career opportunities offered by Los Angeles, the second largest city in the nation.

hISTORY & MISSION

Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University is a diverse, scholarly community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and pro-fessional studies. Rooted in the Lutheran tradition of Christian faith, the University encourages critical inquiry into matters of both faith and reason. The mission of the University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.

ACCREDITATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

CLU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Financial Planning Program has been registered with Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards Inc. CLU is one of 28 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities,

Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, and Council of Independent Colleges. CLU’s intercollegiate athletic programs compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), NCAA Division III.

STUDENT BODY

From different backgrounds and faiths, approximately 1,900 full-time undergraduate students attend CLU, representing 40 states and 36 countries. More than a quarter of the student body comes from an ethni-cally diverse background. Students from 30 different Christian denominations (including 26% Lutheran and 21% Catholic) and other faith backgrounds attend the University.

ACADEMICS

CLU offers 36 undergraduate majors and 31 minors through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education. Additionally, the University offers professional training programs in prelaw, premedicine, prephysical therapy, and preseminary. Undergraduate catalogs are available through the Office of Admission at (805) 493-3135.

FACULTY

With an average class size of 22, students interact one-on-one with award-winning faculty members. Eighty-six percent of full-time professors hold doctorates or terminal degrees, having studied and taught at institutions as diverse as UC Berkeley, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, and USC, among others. The 144 full-time and 183 part-time faculty mem-bers are leaders in their fields, publishing in scholarly journals, conducting leading academic research, and contributing as active members of their industries.

LIvING ON CAMPUS

California Lutheran is a close-knit community with a friendly atmosphere, and most students live in 14 co-ed residence halls and several university houses just off campus. All residence hall rooms are furnished and air-conditioned, with access to laundry facilities, TV lounges, game/activity rooms, study lounges, community kitchens, and vending areas. Some halls have singles and suite-style apartments, as well as close access to swimming, basketball, and volleyball facilities. Rooms are also equipped with voice-mail, cable television, and access to the University computer network (CLUnet).

www.callutheran.edu/residencehalls

NEw STUDENT ORIENTATION

The transition to college (or a new college) is an important step for freshmen and transfer students, and New Student Orientation was created to make this process as stress-free as possible. The focus of the four-day orientation is helping new students settle into the community, meet new people, and plan for a year of academic and social growth. Students are also introduced to campus traditions such as painting the CLU rocks on nearby Mt. Clef Ridge.

www.callutheran.edu/orientation

AThLETICS

CLU is a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the NCAA Division III, fielding teams in:

Men’S WoMen’S (Kingsmen) (regals)

Baseball BasketballBasketball Cross CountryCross Country SoccerFootball SoftballGolf Swimming and DivingSoccer TennisSwimming and Diving Track and Field Tennis VolleyballTrack and Field Water PoloWater Polo

Over the last decade, CLU teams have won more than 60 SCIAC championships.

Intramurals also play a big role on campus, with leagues devoted to flag football, softball, dodge ball, and inner tube water polo just to name a few.

www.clusports.comwww.callutheran.edu/intramural_sports

FAST FACTS

MORE FACTS

www.callutheran.edu/quick_facts

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oPPortunities

California Lutheran University boasts an active stu-dent body. Subse quently, clubs flourish across campus, representing a wide variety of academic disciplines, as well as athletic, recreational, multicultural, political, social, religious, and service-oriented pursuits. Student government, campus media, drama, and musical groups provide additional opportunities for involve-ment. Organ izations are open to all students.

www.callutheran.edu/clubs_organizations

adMission

The admission staff carefully reviews each appli-cation to make sure applicants and California Lutheran University are a good match. Counselors are available to answer any questions an applicant or applicant’s family might have. Decisions for freshman admission are largely based on high school GPA, standardized test scores, a personal recom-mendation, and an essay presenting the applicant’s ability to articulate thoughts in writing.

To apply for admission to California Lutheran University, students must submit:

• A completed Application for Admission

• An essay (please see application instructions)

• Non-refundable application fee (paper applications $45; online applications $25)

• Official high school and/or college (if applicable) transcripts

• Official SAT or ACT scores

• A letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor

• Any additional information that may be relevant in the application review

• An interview is strongly recommended. Please contact the Admission Office to schedule.

• International students must also submit TOEFL scores.

www.callutheran.edu/apply

FOr FIrSt YeAr APPLICAntS:

Deadline to apply for Early Action: November 15

Deadline for Regular Decision Round I: January 15

Deadline for Regular Decision Round II: March 15

FOr trAnSFer APPLICAntS:

Priority Deadline for Fall Semester admission: March 15

Priority Deadline for Spring Semester admission: November 15

For more information, please contact the California Lutheran Office of Admission:

Phone: 805.493.3135Fax: 805.493.3114E-mail: [email protected]: California Lutheran University

Office of Undergraduate Admission 60 West Olsen Road #1350 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787

financinG

your education

Eighty percent of all CLU students receive some form of financial assistance, including need-based and non-need-based college scholarships, low-interest long-term loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Cal Grants, Federal Pell Grants, and Federal Work Study.

To apply for all aid, students are strongly encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible and no later than March 1. Please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply electronically or to download/request a paper application.

Results of this application determine each student’s eligibility for a wide range of grants, loans, scholar-ships, and work study options. To have the results of your FAFSA analysis sent to California Lutheran University, use code #001133 or fill in our name and address on “Step Six” of the form.

SChOLArShIPS At CLU:

Presidential Scholarships

Scholarships range from $16,000 up to full tuition for four years. www.callutheran.edu/prezscholars

Academic Scholarships

Freshmen: Up to $16,000 per year largely based on GPA and test scores

Transfers: Up to $15,000 per year based largely on transferable GPA and course units completed

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships

Up to $8,000 per year for students planning to participate in drama, music, or art (auditions required).

CLU Guarantee

Cost-matching scholarships are available for students who are admitted to UCLA, UCSB, UC Davis or UC Berkeley. For more information visit: www.callutheran.edu/cluguarantee

Congregational Partners in education Program

CLU will match up to $2,500 per year, pledged by a participating congregation. For more information and deadlines, visit www.callutheran.edu/CPEScholarship

For more information, please contact the California Lutheran University Office of Financial Aid:

Phone: 805.493.3115 Fax: 805.493.3114Web: www.callutheran.edu/financialaidMail: California Lutheran University

Office of Financial Aid 60 West Olsen Road #1375 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787

tuition & fees: 2009-2010

Tuition: $28,980Room & Board: $10,090Student Fees: $250Part-time Fees: $935

*Part-time students (1-11 credit hours per semester) will be charged at the rate of $935 per credit.

www.callutheran.edu/financialaid

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The CLU GUaranTee SChoLarShip proGram provides the best

of a private school education for the cost of a public university.

Incoming students who are also admitted to one of four University

of California schools (UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, or

UC Davis) for the 2010-2011 year are eligible to attend CLU for the

same cost as these large state institutions, with the CLU Guarantee

Scholarship making up the difference in expenses. This savings on

tuition, books, and living expenses can amount to as much as $17,000.

For information on applying to the CLU Guarantee Scholarship

Program, please contact the California Lutheran University Office of

Financial Aid.

OFFICe OF ADmISSIOn

60 WeST OLSen ROAD #1350

THOUSAnD OAKS, CA 91360-2700

805.493.3135

1.877.CLU.FOR.U (TOLL-FRee)

[email protected]

www.callutheran.edu

Office Of financial aid • 60 West Olsen ROad #1375, thOusand Oaks, ca 91360

805.493.3115 • WWW.callutheRan.edu/cluguaRantee

a PriVate school education at

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• students interact with

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• classes are never taught

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• the average class size

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