💐🌟 HEARTY WELCOME! 💐🌟 A warm welcome back to all our continuing students!
We are delighted to have you with us again and look forward to another year of learning, growth, and achievement. A hearty welcome to all our new students! We are excited to have you join our academic community and hope you quickly feel at home. Wishing everyone a successful, rewarding, and memorable Academic Year ahead! The CGE Office Has Moved Back to the Student Union! New Address: Student Union - Upper Floor # 208 (The former Career Services office location)
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MEET, MINGLE & MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHECK-IN LUNCH |
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Thursday, August 27,2026 Time: 12:20 pm - 02:30 pm Pace: CGE, Student Union, 208
There is a great opportunity for new and continuing students to connect, enjoy some delicious food, get to know one another, and build community. For our new students, it’s also a chance to share how your transition to campus is going, ask questions, and make sure you’re feeling comfortable and at home. Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, we’d love to see you there! Come enjoy a meal, meet new people, reconnect with friends, and help make our campus community feel a little more like home.
Please complete the RSVP to let us know whether or not you’ll be joining us for lunch. We look forward to seeing you! |
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🎉COME, JOIN!
VOW: WEEK OF WELCOME! 🎉 |
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Aug. 24 - Aug. 28, 2026
Kick off the new school year with WOW Week, a week-long celebration filled with Cal Lu traditions, community, and lots of fun!
Throughout the week, enjoy a variety of activities designed to bring our campus community together, create lasting memories, and celebrate the start of a new academic year. From morning traditions and delicious food to music, comedy, and more, there’s something for everyone!
Come join the fun throughout the week and help us celebrate the beginning of another great year at Cal Lu!
This event is part of the Week of Welcome series. |
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Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Memorial Parkway in front of Kingsmen Park & Ullman Commons Join the campus blood drive and be the reason someone gets a second chance. Donating blood is safe, simple, and takes less than an hour- but its impact lasts a lifetime.
After donating, enjoy free snacks, refreshments, and a T-shirt. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a community of students coming together to make a difference. Bring your friends, spread the word. Be a hero - Donate blood! Register using the button on the left. |
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PAINT THE ROCKS:
A HIKE TO MT. CLEF RIDGE |
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Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join your fellow new students for a hike up Mt. Clef Ridge, one of Cal Lutheran’s oldest and most cherished traditions! Enjoy stunning views, connect with classmates, discover your class identity, and celebrate the beginning of your Cal Lutheran journey.
Don’t forget to gather with your classmates for your official class photo and capture this special moment together! |
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