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Madeleine Kabat

La Sierra chamber series to showcase world-class quartet

Two violinists, a violist and a cellist whose performance experiences have taken them around the nation and the world will grace La Sierra’s stage…
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La Sierra University to hold groundbreaking for Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business building

La Sierra University will celebrate the first steps toward construction of a new, $16 million business school.
Vocalist Dwight Trible

Jazz vocalist Trible to lead Pierce Street concert

Dwight Trible will display his dynamic vocal skills when he headlines the next Pierce Street Jazz concert.
La Sierra University Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Carter.

Former San Francisco Symphony conductor, La Sierra clinician to receive award

The La Sierra orchestra will perform a concert honoring Weniger awardees, including Herbert Blomstedt, former San Francisco Symphony conductor and…
La Sierra adjunct trumpet professor Giovanni Santos (on left) and La Sierra adjunct music professor and trombonist David Kendall (on right).

Brass Bash to hit La Sierra stage

Trumpet prof Giovanni Santos, film score musician and band leader joins trombonist David Kendall and Brass Quintet this Saturday.
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Fight against hunger event brings missions to campus

La Sierra University missions office brings meal-packaging drive to campus. More than 10,000 meals bagged in three hours.
'Blue World, 2008, by Marie Thibeault

L.A. artist's works bring beautiful chaos to Brandstater

A noted Los Angeles artist who draws upon calamitous events will exhibit her work at Brandstater Gallery.
Noted archaeologists William and Pamela Dever talk with Drs. Larry Geraty and Murray Brandstater during Archaeology Discovery Weekend.

Digging into stories of an ancient world

Annual archaeology event gives attendees a look into Egypt’s storied past with hands-on labs, lectures, workshops, kids’ dig and banquet.
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Writing scholarship offers thousands to high schoolers

La Sierra’s English department is holding its annual scholarship contest for high school students and hopes to lure more competitors.
Left to right, back to front: Gatra Suhari, Justin Tuot, staff sponsor/Public Relations & Marketing Project Manager Rebecca Barcelo, Assistant Campus Chaplain Steve Hemenway, Short-Term Missions Director Jaylene Chung, and Jasmine Pagaduan.

La Sierra students to spend holiday helping L.A.’s disadvantaged

They could be skiing, or hanging out this holiday break. Instead they will help out those in need in downtown Los Angeles.

A Cambodian jungle under threat of illegal logging.

Animal-sleuthing scientist courts danger to save nature

A Cambodia herpetology expedition led by Dr. Lee Grismer involved armed forest rangers and illegal loggers taking aim at each other.
La Sierra University School of Business Dean John Thomas speaks during a luncheon Nov. 16 celebrating the school's 25th anniversary.

Business school celebrates 25th year with record enrollment

La Sierra’s School of Business is celebrating its 25th year, record enrollment, and a new building in the works.