News 2012 La Sierra University

Justin Herrera, Adrian Aguilera, Ricardo Elena and Damian Aguilera, students at Myra Linn Elementary School in Riverside react to the sight of games, basketballs, art supplies and other items donated to their after school program.

Business students tally over 2K for afterschool programs

Nearly 100 youngsters at Myra Linn oohed and aahed when an auditorium stage divider was pulled back during a presentation ceremony revealing the…
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Stan Morrison, former university basketball coach and athletic director is leading La Sierra's athletics advisory board.

Former NCAA coach leads La Sierra athletics board

Former NCAA basketball administrator and coach Stan Morrison is bringing his leadership skills to La Sierra’s young athletics board.
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Groundbreaking new species paper to aid jungle conservation

Groundbreaking new species paper to aid jungle conservation

Lee Grismer is lead author on a published paper that unveils 7 new species previously believed to be one. The work will aid jungle conservation.
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La Sierra University Orchestra and chorus, conducted by John Carter, performs during last year's Candlelight Concert.

La Sierra offering traditional Candlelight Concert, crèche display

La Sierra’s long-standing, 65-year-old tradition, the Candlelight Concert, will celebrate the joy of the season, along with international crèche…
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La Sierra University students (left to right) Jared de Vries, Alyssa Doyle, Sarah Lancaster, and William Appiah as Edmund, Lucy, Susan and Peter Pevensie in the university’s production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

La Sierra to stage “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

La Sierra’s Society of Dramatic Arts is showcasing five nights of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” beginning Dec. 1, directed by Shane Wood.
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TransResearch Consortium’s book offers new way to measure government political performance

La Sierra-based consortium offers corporate executives and policy makers a new, unique way of determining best investments and initiatives.
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Saxophonist, songwriter, bandleader Azar Lawrence

Acclaimed saxophonist, songwriter to play Pierce Street Jazz

Saxophonist Lawrence, a former Miles Davis sideman and recording industry songwriter will lead a concert on Nov. 14
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An image from the ARTchemy exhibit by Snezana Petrovic'

International artist to exhibit video installation works at Brandstater

International multi-media artist Snezana Petrovic will exhibit intriguing video installation and other works beginning this month.
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Multi-national archaeologists to spotlight Cyprus, cultural, political crossroads

4th Annual Archaeology Discovery Weekend will feature scientists from four nations discussing Cyprus. Activities include kids’ dig, banquet, labs and…
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Lecture, documentary film to shed light on religious freedom

Karen Scott will lecture and discuss a documentary she co-produced on the foundations of religious freedom and current implications.

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Dr. Bailey Gillespie

La Sierra faculty selected for top Adventist education award

Drs. Elissa Kido and Bailey Gillespie were honored during an annual teachers’ conference for their significant contributions to Adventist education.
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Bible competition winner Leonardo Galleni de Oliveira, second from left, poses following his first place finish announcement. He is joined by (left to right) David Lofthouse, La Sierra's vice president for Enrollment Services, and La Sierra Enrollment Services counselors Andreia Silveira and Jorge Diaz.

South American Bible competition brings Brazilian to La Sierra

Leonardo Galleni de Oliveira’ Bible competition win brought him to La Sierra this fall.
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