April 8, 2026
Stories from 2021
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Paul Wenz '89
Submitted by Paul Wenz
I have served as the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Riverside since 2007. I loved my time at Cal Lu studying Greek with Dr. Fred Tons…
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Kerstin Westerlund '20
Submitted by Kerstin Westerlund
Hello / Bonjour / السلام عليكم / Hej ! Ever since I was a child, I was always fascinated by International affairs and di…
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Inspired by student daily!
Submitted by Gerhard Apfelthaler
As someone who grew up in Europe, I have always been intrigued by the strong bonds that students form with their alma mater in the United…
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Alec Bennet '22
Submitted by Eli Moore
One of the great additions to our lives has been the ever-present need to wear a mask during these difficult times. Unfortunately, the ma…
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Catherine Crowley
Submitted by Catherine Crowley
I have always loved learning. I find your classes both interesting and fun. During this pandemic it has been a lifesaver, especially for …
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Juanita Hall
Submitted by Juanita Hall
It has been one of the greatest joys in my life to be both a participant and a promoter of international education since the 1970s. As I …
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Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
Submitted by Daniel Trostler
I have worked with the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company for 7+ years and never before had I felt such a kinship and immediately welcomed than…
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Norma Meza
Submitted by Norma Meza
As a mother of two teenage daughters and as a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ University Student, I can proudly state, that my experiences within the CSP pr…
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Dr. Michael Kolitsky '79
Submitted by Daniel Craviotto
I was a biology major and football player at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2 months before graduation Dr. Kolitsky, a Biology Professor approached me and…
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International Education
Submitted by Juanita Hall
It has been one of the greatest joys in my life to be both a participant and a promoter of international education since the 1970s. As I …
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My daughter – Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni
Submitted by Gina Costigan
My daughter Hailey graduated from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in 2018. My youngest daughter is currently a Senior at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. We had such a tough y…
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Tori Dahl '14
Submitted by Tori Dahl
While at CLU, I participated in events with the SEEd Project. At the time, it was a great way to spend time outside caring for plants and…
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Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals
Submitted by Leslie Felding
Twelve years ago, I started my second career as an adjunct faculty member in the MBA program at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. I found the campus, the stu…
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Steve Foster ’94, MBA ’09
Submitted by Steve Foster '94, MBA '09
My connection to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ goes back to the early ’90s, and continues today. After receiving my degree in biology, I was connect…
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Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
Submitted by Brianne Anderson '03
I started as a summer intern for housing but found my second family. Over the years I was a stage manager, actress, makeup artist, blood …
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Cindy Keitel, MBA ’91
Submitted by Cindy Keitel, MBA '91
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ College, now University, has been a part of life since the late 1980’s when I started my MBA. If you would have told m…
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Cynthia Ruszczyk
Submitted by Cynthia Ruszczyk
I stumbled across FAB on my synod newsletter. It sounded intriguing and I quickly found a course that peaked my interest. It was a wonder…
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Jose Luis Gallegos '23
Submitted by Jose Luis Gallegos
My name is Jose Luis Gallegos and I am in my second semester of the Master’s Program in Counseling College Student Personnel (CSP). As …
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MS in Counseling CSP Woodland Hills Cohort ’23
Submitted by Pardees Fassihi '23
I am so grateful for everyone in the CSP Woodland Hills ’23 cohort! We started this program during the pandemic and we have been th…
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Garrett Baker '15
Submitted by Garrett Baker
After graduating with my B.S. in criminal justice, I enlisted in the Marine Corps where I served as an infantryman stationed with 3rd Bat…
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