News 2012 La Sierra University

Artists (left to right) Nic Sanchez, Ramon Tejada and Tom Ahn form the Us Collective, exhibiting now at Brandstater Gallery.

Art collective’s exhibit aims to talk up student debt

Three graphic designers are displaying their talent in a unique show to stir conversation on the topic of student loans.
Li Si Jing, whose American name is Lily accompanied her son, Run Zi Mu, or Simba, age 10, on the month-long 2012 American Culture Summer Camp Program that included a week at La Sierra University.

La Sierra hosts Chinese youngsters on U.S. cultural tour

La Sierra’s English Language and American Culture program expands to include middle and high school students from China.
La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey delivers the annual convocation address to a packed church on Sept. 27

La Sierra’s president leads crowded convocation, inspires students to change the world

La Sierra University kicks off its academic year with a crowded convocation and words of inspiration from its president.
Carolina and Van Bledsoe with to son, Marino, during La Sierra University's Blessings service.

Blessings service helps parents, freshmen say goodbye

Annual IGNITE program holds Blessings service for freshmen and their parents.
La Sierra to debut Czech four-piano works at Riverside’s Fox center

La Sierra to debut Czech four-piano works at Riverside’s Fox center

La Sierra debuts a famous Czech composer’s works at a historic Riverside theater.
A group of La Sierra University freshmen pause from cleaning street graffiti for a photo with La Sierra's Vice President for Student Life Yami Bazan, left, and Riverside Police Chief Sergio Diaz, center. The students participated in the freshman iServe project.

La Sierra freshmen kickoff college by serving others

Hundreds of La Sierra freshmen converge on campus for the IGNITE annual school kickoff which includes volunteering at more then 20 Riverside agencies.
La Sierra's Center for Conflict Resolution, in partnership with NAD, rolls out the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program during the NAD 2012 Teachers' Convention. (Left to right) Bob Christensen of Hazelden Publishing, publisher of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program materials; educator and Olweus certified trainer Debra Pershing; and Richard Pershing, director of the Center for Conflict Resolution at La Sierra University. Photo credit Marvin Lowman

La Sierra center, NAD education join forces against bullying

The Center for Conflict Resolution is offering the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program for Adventist schools.
Officer Byrd, a 38-year-old macaw, entertains an audience while his owner, retired police officer Mike Simonsen, dispenses safety tips for kids during a recent neighborhood event that stressed safety.

La Sierra University, public agencies partner for safety promotion

It’s a basket! Officer Byrd, a 38-year-old macaw, entertains an audience while his owner, retired police officer Mike Simonsen, dispenses safety tips…
Minghui Zhang, age 15, studies with Elvin Rodriguez, chair of La Sierra University's music department during the 2012 Across the Pacific Piano Festival and Competition.

Shanghai piano students learn, compete, perform at La Sierra

Young students from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music are on campus for clinics and competition.
Former State Senator David Kelley talks with La Sierra archaeologist Dr. Larry Geraty and archaeology program volunteer Audrey Shaffer.

Science center exhibits La Sierra war artifacts collection

Ancient spears, swords, arrows and other artifacts from La Sierra’s collection are on exhibit at the Western Science Center.
Docs, dentists adding La Sierra MBA to credentials

Docs, dentists adding La Sierra MBA to credentials

In light of sweeping changes in health care, more and more doctors are seeking MBAs.
Victoria Belliard

Teen violinists win first La Sierra music scholarship competition

La Sierra’s music department recently announced winners of its first scholarship competition.