CGE Mural Installation: The Dancers
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In August 2023 the Center for Global Engagement installed "the Dancers", a mural created by the talented CLU-Alumna Anna Bello. Anna's design was selected from a competitive pool and completed as part of her senior capstone project, under the direction of Professor Barbara Obermeier.
CGE sought a design to capture our vision of “Embracing Global Perspectives.” Anna described her concept around unity through the shared global connection of dance. Our hope is that community members and visitors to Cal Lutheran gain an understanding of our commitment to intercultural connections and motivation to learn more about different cultures through the visual inspiration. |
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Faculty-Led Program Spotlight: A new Model, Ancient Philosophy in Greece (Spring Break 2023) |
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This past April Prof. Brian Collins led fifteen Cal Lutheran students to Athens as part of his Ancient Philosophy in Greece course. “Taking the students on this travel seminar was amazing,” Prof. Collins said. “I already knew how special study abroad experiences are from my own travels during undergrad, but leading this class made me fall in love with the travel seminar model.”
Faculty are welcome to propose courses with study tour components—domestically and abroad—through the Office of Education Abroad. Models include spring or fall courses tied to May, Summer, January, or Spring Break away experiences, or stand-alone away program offerings. An exciting element of the Greece program is that it is the first embedded spring break offering provided at Cal Lutheran. Collins noted, “Having the travel component of the course be over spring break allowed for the students and me to have time together after the trip which allowed for more explicit connections to be made between the previous material and the experiences from traveling in Greece.”
The Office of Education Abroad will host a panel discussion on faculty-led programs during International Education Week, tentatively slated for Monday, November 13. Faculty-Led Program proposals are due Thursday, February 1, 2024, for courses with away program components in 2025. Please contact the OEA Director, Dr. Matthew Yates, at matthewyates@callutheran.edu with any questions.
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CLU Exchange Program Official (Part I):
Semester Student Exchange |
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The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) received official notification from the Department of State that Cal Lutheran is approved to host J-1 (DS-2019) visiting scholars and students. The J-1 visa is specifically designed to promote cultural connections in the hope of strengthening global ties and goodwill among nations. General details about the exchange program is on the OISS website.
Our formal student exchange is available through the following institutions: University of Aberdeen (Scotland); American Business School of Paris (France); FH Joanneum (Austria); Southern Cross University (Australia); Kansai Gaidai University (Japan); and Kristianstad University (Sweden). We plan to expand our J-1 program in the future. |
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Global Café: Connections, Community & Cultural Exchange |
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The inaugural Global Café provided students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn about different international games, enjoy global trivia, enjoy a cup of tea, and connect. The series continues on the second Thursday of the months of October and November in 2023 as well as February, March, and April of 2024. Cal Lutheran is excited to collaborate with the Global Ministry Team from Ascension Lutheran Church to showcase Fair Trade items for sale at our upcoming cafés.
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| Upcoming Events & Deadlines! |
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| Global Café: Thursday, Oct. 12
Join us on Thursday, October 12, to meet each other, build connections, and share about cultures. Our theme for October is Halloween. Learn about the origins of the tradition, decorate a pumpkin, enjoy some apple cider and international candies, and meet someone new. Please join us at any point during the 2 hour block designed for connecting and strengthening relations with our CLU community: 2:00pm-4:00pm at Jack's Corner. For more information: global@CalLutheran.edu
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| Crisis in Israel: What Comes Next?
Register online for the virtual presentation by the World Affairs Council of Los Angeles featuring the Dan Schnur Political Report at 6pm on Thursday, October 12. Hamas's surprise attack on Israel over the weekend left hundreds dead and thousands injured, and has led Israel to declare a complete siege of Gaza. Professor Schnur will analyze the Hamas invasion of Israel and Israel's next steps during this one-hour conversation.
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| Dandiya Dance: Saturday, Oct. 21
Dandiya Night is a celebration of Dance during Navrati, a Hindu festival honoring the goddess Durga. Festivities span over nine nights. Our CLU community is invited to join the dance on Saturday, October 21, in Gilbert Arena. Dance lessons begin at 7pm, followed by dancing the folk traditionaldance with the Dandiyasticks until 11pm. CLU students have a special $5 admission, or can help volunteer at the program (including opportunity to dance) for free. The sign-up form is online.
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Faculty-led Programs & Oxford Student Applications Due: Nov. 01
Please remind your students that applications for the 2024 Faculty-led programs is due on Wednesday, November 1. Students should submit their intent via the appropriate online form available on the Office of Education Abroad website. |
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International Education Week & World Fair Mark your calendars for the International Education Week festivities, Nov. 13-17.
If you and/or your academic department wish to host a country/culture table to promote your department's global connections during the World Fair event on Wednesday, November 15, then please do so via the provided form. Contact global@CalLutheran.edu with any questions. |
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In Spring of 2022, the Center for Global Engagement welcomed a student from this African country for the first time. |
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