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 “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…
 Alumni, their families and friends gather in the Troesh Conference Center for the Fellowship Banquet & Vespers April 25. (All photos by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra alums honored for achievements and contributions

During a festive banquet held in an elegantly decorated Troesh Conference Center, La Sierra University’s alumni celebrated the accomplishments of…
 Members of the La Sierra University Orchestra performing for the Alumni Weekend 56th Annual Concerto Concert.

56th concerto winners give rave Alumni Weekend performance

It was a full house at Hole Memorial Auditorium on April 26 for an energized concert many attendees deemed among the best they’ve heard at La Sierra…
 La Sierra University students Kennya Palacios, left, and Sarah Lancaster model dresses from the “Whimsical Odyssey” line designed by fellow students Wendy Diaz and Kristine Osuna for the REVO fundraising fashion show. (Photo by W. Diaz, K. Osuna)

Benefit fashion show to aid Syrian refugees

Dirty walls of sparse rooms are scarred with peeling, multi-colored paint, and in one residence, a small rusting sink connected to an indoor water…

 Left to right, Campus Pastor Sam Leonor, University President Randal Wisbey, Assistant Chaplain Linda Biswas, Andrew Pedersen, Senior Human Resources Analyst Desiree Noah.

La Sierra student employee lands university’s first regional prize

La Sierra University senior Andrew Pedersen had no idea what was coming until he heard university President Randal Wisbey announce his name during a…

Local PBS Station Schedules Broadcasts of “The Blueprint” Documentary on Adventist Education

Local Inland Empire television viewers audiences will have three opportunities during the Eastern weekend to view a documentary featuring the…
 La Sierra University staff members and student workers come out to support La Sierra loan account advisor Janice Lopez and her family (center) in her battle against breast cancer. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra University employee and her team to take on cancer at Pink on Parade benefit walk

When Janice Lopez, a loan account advisor at La Sierra University received a stage II breast cancer diagnosis last November, family members and…
 Dr. Gary Chartier, law and business professor, associate dean, Zapara School of Business.

Scholar’s book places new spin on philosopher’s theories

La Sierra University law and business professor Gary Chartier has proposed in his fifth book a broadened version of a renowned philosopher’s views of…