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THOUSAND OAKS — Hope Gonzalez is the kind of student every institution strives to support – and donors like you make it possible. She launched her first business while still in high school and came to Cal Lutheran’s School of Management with the support of a generous scholarship. What followed is exactly what your support enables.
Hope did not limit her education to the classroom. She immersed herself in speaking events, took on leadership roles in student organizations, competed in high-stakes competitions, represented major brands as a campus ambassador, and participated in transformative field experiences. She seized every opportunity and turned them into momentum.
Her story is exceptional, but the opportunity should not be.
Experiences like these define a Cal Lutheran education. They translate theory into practice, build confidence, expand networks, and prepare students to lead. But they do not happen on their own. They depend on the continued support of our community—alumni, parents, partners, and friends.
On Wednesday, April 8, the School of Management is participating in California Lutheran University’s annual Cares Day. This is a direct opportunity to invest in the experiences that shape students like Hope. In invite you to visit our Cares Day page to learn more and/or support us by making your contribution here.
Every amount helps as your gift supports us in creating meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for the future business leaders in our community.
With gratitude,
Gerhard Apfelthaler
Dean, School of Management
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