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Photo of Ron Kalina by famed photographer, the late Herman Leonard.

Harmonica jazz artist to lead Pierce Street quartet

Ron Kalina, harmonica virtuoso, will lead Wednesday’s quartet at LSU’s Pierce Street Jazz. His group includes Theo Saunders, Ramon Banda and Henry…
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3D typography show takes shape at Brandstater

3D typography show takes shape at Brandstater

Andrew Byrom’s award-winning typographical design is on display at Brandstater Gallery through October. Don’t miss his intriguing, three-dimensional…
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Wisbey advises students, stay curious, watch for God

La Sierra held its annual convocation on Sept. 30 and celebrated its largest freshman class. President Randal Wisbey advised students in a poignant…
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New La Sierra Students and Families gathered in the Sanctuary on September 22.

Parents encouraged by spiritual send off for college-bound kids

Parents and their college-bound children filled La Sierra University Church Wednesday evening for an inspirational send off and blessings-filled start…
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The main sanctuary room with a standing stone and offering table of a 3,000-year-old temple in Jordan. Photo by Dr. Chang-Ho Ji.

La Sierra archaeologist gives details on Iron Age temple find

The Jordan Dept. of Antiquities recently announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old temple through a joint excavation with LSU education…
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Dr. Margaret Solomon

Fulbright scholar, new La Sierra prof takes education to India's 'untouchables'

Dr. Margaret Solomon, newly hired education professor, is in India on a Fulbright scholarship project aimed at helping impoverished children build…
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Business representatives from the Middle East, members of La Sierra University SIFE and Riverside's International Relations Council ham it up for a photo opp at Riverside City Hall last month. Photo by Zach Golay.

La Sierra University biz school hosts State Dept. tour for Middle East reps

La Sierra’s SIFE team and Center for Philanthropy director recently held talks with business reps from 10 Middle Eastern countries participating in a…
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Lee Zimmer, La Sierra University adjunct professor of guitar studies.

Brandstater Gallery to host evening of classical guitar and art

Enjoy an evening of art and music at Brandstater Gallery on Aug. 25. Adjunct guitar professor, arranger, recording artist Lee Zimmer will present an…
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Escape the August heat this Wednesday with the cool tunes of the Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq Quartet, a Pierce Street Jazz concert.

Pierce Street Jazz welcomes L.A. saxophone great Abdul-Khaliq

Escape the August heat this Wednesday with the cool tunes of the Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq Quartet, a Pierce Street Jazz concert. The group’s members have…
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La Sierra’s School of Ed will host the National Summit on Adventist Education this fall for k-12 and higher ed teachers and leaders.

First national SDA education summit to brainstorm change

La Sierra’s School of Ed will host the National Summit on Adventist Education this fall for k-12 and higher ed teachers and leaders. Speakers will…
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Pianist Jed de la Paz, piano, and cellist Michael Avila perform de la Paz's arrangement of "When Peace Like a River" for the Commencement Concert on June 12.

Ground Zero encounter shifts music alum’s focus

LSU music grad Jed de la Paz recalls the poignant Ground Zero moment that changed his career path. The June graduate and pianist arranged a slate of…
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Three award-winning students will give recitals Aug. 1 and 2.

Shanghai piano students to compete at La Sierra

Young musicians from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music have traveled half way around the world to compete and perform at La Sierra University. Three…
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