News 2013 La Sierra University

Martin Chalifour, Principal Concertmaster, Los Angeles Philharmonic

L.A. Phil concertmaster to give violin master class at La Sierra

The region’s violin players and music students will have an opportunity next week to learn from one of the era’s great classical talents.
Andrew Boysen, Jr., guest clinician and conductor of the 2013 Academy Band Festival

Award-winning composer to lead seven-school band concert

An award-winning composer from New Hampshire will guest conduct a band festival concert at La Sierra University, and premiere a piece he wrote for the…
Detail of “The Poem the Lumberjack Whispers to His Ax,” mixed media, assorted scavenged woods, baling wire

Costa Mesa artist’s reclaimed wood sculpture coming to Brandstater Gallery

When residents of Costa Mesa and other Southern California cities cut down their trees, the tall woody plants may end up as intriguing works of art in…
Dr. Elissa Kido, research director of La Sierra's CognitiveGenesis project, and documentary producer Martin Doblmeier at a special preview of Doblmeier's latest film, “The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education."

Doblmeier’s Adventist education documentary debuts at La Sierra

Martin Doblmeier, an award-winning producer of documentaries on religion and spirituality debuted his latest film at La Sierra University on Sept. 1…
Chris Oberg, senior pastor, La Sierra University Church

La Sierra University Church says ‘Yes’ to La Sierra’s students

La Sierra University Church so values its mission to serve La Sierra University’s students it vets potential new hires for their level of interest in…
Left to right, School of Business Dean John Thomas, La Sierra Board of Trustees Chairman Ricardo Graham, Tom Zapara, Violet Zapara, La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey, business student Jessica Hunzelman, and Vice President of Finance David Geriguis, preparing to cut the ribbon to the Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business.

La Sierra University celebrates new $16 million business building

Jill Richards, a graduate business student at La Sierra University is sometimes asked by schoolmates, ‘are you going to ‘the building?’ Do you have…
Left to right, Debbie Schaffner, Amy Schaffner, and Bud Schaffner from San Diego attend La Sierra's Parent Blessing service.

Parent Blessing service aids transition to college

For most parents, letting go of their treasured children as they start college and enter adulthood is a difficult task.

La Sierra to hold grand opening for $16 million Zapara business school

Five years ago John Thomas, La Sierra University’s business school dean, laid out a concept for a state-of-the-art facility and promised he would…
Cynthia Nguyen, an accountant at La Sierra University and a Master of Business Administration finance graduate studied painting earlier this summer with Laguna Beach artist Alan Nowell. The lesson was part of an MBA class on innovative leadership.

Arts classes aim to draw out MBA students’ creativity

On July 7, 10 La Sierra University graduate business students traveled to Laguna Beach where they spent approximately three hours learning the basics…
Artist Susan Mikula will exhibit her Polaroid images at Brandstater Gallery

Artist brings Polaroid image cycle to Brandstater

Polaroid cameras may be a form of ancient technology, but in an artist’s hands they can be used to produce beautiful, intriguing images.
Golden Eagles Hold 2nd Annual Champions of Character Retreat

Golden Eagles Hold 2nd Annual Champions of Character Retreat

This past weekend, over 120 student-athletes joined the athletic department staff along with personnel from the student life division at La Sierra…

Pierce Street Jazz to feature renowned violinist Devereaux

La Sierra University's Pierce Street Jazz series will feature a major talent during its next concert. Her name is well known among top jazz and pop…