News 2011

Writing scholarship offers thousands to high schoolers

La Sierra’s English department is holding its annual scholarship contest for high school students and hopes to lure more competitors.
Left to right, back to front: Gatra Suhari, Justin Tuot, staff sponsor/Public Relations & Marketing Project Manager Rebecca Barcelo, Assistant Campus Chaplain Steve Hemenway, Short-Term Missions Director Jaylene Chung, and Jasmine Pagaduan.

La Sierra students to spend holiday helping L.A.’s disadvantaged

They could be skiing, or hanging out this holiday break. Instead they will help out those in need in downtown Los Angeles.

A Cambodian jungle under threat of illegal logging.

Animal-sleuthing scientist courts danger to save nature

A Cambodia herpetology expedition led by Dr. Lee Grismer involved armed forest rangers and illegal loggers taking aim at each other.
La Sierra University School of Business Dean John Thomas speaks during a luncheon Nov. 16 celebrating the school's 25th anniversary.

Business school celebrates 25th year with record enrollment

La Sierra’s School of Business is celebrating its 25th year, record enrollment, and a new building in the works.
Guitarist Rick Zunigar

Jazz guitarist Zunigar to play Pierce Street Jazz

Guitarist Rick Zunigar, whose credits include film soundtracks, videos and performances with Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughan and others, will lead Pierce…
Orion Weiss

Rising star pianist to join top players in trio performance

Acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss to perform in trio at La Sierra.
John Carter directs the La Sierra University Symphony Orchestra.

La Sierra orchestra to kick off season with Bartók, Grieg, Tchaikovsky

La Sierra University’s symphony orchestra will jump into this concert season with major works by classical greats and a new conductor.
"Lines of Desire" by Flora Kao

Eleven So Cal artists to exhibit prints at La Sierra

Artists from around Southern California will bring their intriguing print works to Brandstater Gallery next week.
La Sierra's drama team cast and crew.

La Sierra drama team nails first Kennedy Center awards

A national theater program recognizes La Sierra’s drama program in several categories.
Acclaimed saxophonist Azar Lawrence, former Miles Davis band member.

Azar Lawrence Quartet to play Pierce Street Jazz

La Sierra’s Pierce Street Jazz series welcomes the Azar Lawrence Quartet led by acclaimed saxophonist Lawrence, former Miles Davis band member.

Golden Eagles land first national ranking, head to playoffs

La Sierra’s sports teams on a roll, hopes high for championships.
The Jung Trio

Global performers to play Schumann, Elgar at La Sierra

An ensemble of professional musicians, including international performers the Jung Trio, will play at HMA.