News 2014 La Sierra University

 La Sierra University art students are exhibiting their creative talent in Brandstater Gallery through June 15.

Seven seniors exhibit talent in Brandstater show

Seven graduating senior art students at La Sierra University whose talents run the gamut of artistic expression have been selected to exhibit their…
 President Sang Lae Kim, Sahmyook University, Seoul, South Korea

South Korean Adventist university president to give La Sierra commencement address

La Sierra University’s 367 graduates will hear an inspirational commencement message Sun., June 15 from the president of Sahmyook University in South…
 Senior biology major Caitlin Hutchinson, with the help of family, friends, university professors and staff, pushed past big challenges to reach graduation day. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

Riverside biology student beats the odds to reach graduation

La Sierra University’s June 15 graduation will be a day of joyous celebration for many, and for one senior who has battled virus-linked blindness and…
 La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey gives his remarks during a celebration concluding the university's first capital campaign. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra celebrates conclusion of first capital campaign

With a ceremony of praise, thanksgiving and good humor, La Sierra University on May 21 celebrated the conclusion of its first comprehensive capital…
 Dean Anderson directs the La Sierra University Orchestra in an April performance. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

Mahler Festival comes to La Sierra with “Symphony No. 5”

The symphonic works of Gustav Mahler, a renowned Jewish composer and conductor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are known for their majesty,…
 A painting from mixed media book "Ode to Women" by Beatriz Mejia-Krumbein, on display at the World Bank.

Art chair exhibiting in World Bank show

Around the first week of May, an art transportation company showed up at Beatriz Mejia-Krumbein’s Riverside home, packaged up a 38-inch-by-55-inch…

 Art senior Lauren Prado poses with "Favi from 1995," one of 29 works she will exhibit at Brandstater Gallery. (Photos by Dan Shepherd)

La Sierra student tells her story in embroidered art show, “My Community”

La Sierra University art student Lauren Prado acknowledges her need for control over life, and as an artist she has found an outlet for her malady – a…
 “Godspell” dress rehearsal. (Front, L to R) Melissa Totton, Heather Aufdemberg, Daniel Perez, Laurel Enix, Kristan Bagani. (Back, L to R) Jorge Villegas, Stephanie Jones, Aaron Aguya, Johnpaul Tekin (photo by Michael J. Elderman).

La Sierra drama stages 1970s musical “Godspell”

Featuring the work of students from more than 19 different departments, La Sierra University’s production of “Godspell” is an interdisciplinary…
 Trumpeter Don Rader

Trumpeter Rader to lead Pierce Street Jazz at La Sierra

Don Rader, esteemed jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player, is known for the warm lyrical tones emanating from his instruments.
 Alexandra Leonor gives a piano performance during music camp 2012. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra rolls out summer camps in music, science and CSI

This summer La Sierra University will provide for the third year a varied menu of camp programs for the region’s youth, offering interesting…

 Jeff Rosenblum, digital marketing innovator, talks about "Can Advertising Save the World?" during TEDxLaSierraUniversity. (All photos by Natan Vigna)

TEDxLaSierraUniversity’s wide-ranging presentation brings “The Possible” to enthusiastic audience

After three years of preparation and much anticipation, La Sierra University held its first TEDxLaSierraUniversity event on Thursday, April 24…
 Pastor John Brunt, class of 1964, delivers the Alumni Weekend message on April 26 at La Sierra University Church.

La Sierra Homecoming brings back memories for alums

They converged upon La Sierra University April 25-27 from regions near and far, more than 500 alumni, their spouses and families gathering for…