News by Year La Sierra University

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.
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Teen violinists win first La Sierra music scholarship competition

La Sierra’s music department recently announced winners of its first scholarship competition.
Religion professor and La Sierra University alum Dr. Fritz Guy addresses La Sierra graduates.

La Sierra’s first prez advises graduates on success

Dr. Fritz Guy advises graduates on success, grads talk about the future.
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La Sierra University Orchestra to play Disney Concert Hall

La Sierra’s 45-member orchestra was among six groups selected to perform at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Dr. Fritz Guy

La Sierra’s first prez, revered prof to address 342 grads

Dr. Fritz Guy, alumnus, long-time professor and the university’s first president will give the keynote address for commencement.