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La Sierra's freshman class is making inroads at the university, intent on getting involved in various aspects of campus life. At right, incoming freshmen kick it up during IGNITE orientation activities.

Energetic freshmen revel in school spirit

School started only a month ago, but La Sierra University's freshmen, its largest group in three years, has proven a high-energy, well-prepared bunch…
La Sierra's symphony orchestra to play classical greats.

Enjoy an evening of beautiful classics

La Sierra University's music department will hold its Fall Orchestra Concert, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., in Hole Memorial Auditorium. The program will feature…
Freshmen enrollment climbs 12.2%! And this incoming class means business!

La Sierra kicks off ’09-10 with 12.2% freshman jump

She considered other schools. But La Sierra University's spiritual atmosphere and smaller, friendlier size prompted freshman and Riverside resident…
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Riverside's preeminent photographer to exhibit at Brandstater

Michael J. Elderman, whose photographic expertise has for years captured Riverside and Southern California landmarks, events and people will display…
Psychology major Vanessa Haro discusses her research poster with La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey.

Los Angeles entrepreneur witnesses Providence provide for La Sierra University adventure

Robert Anguiano entered La Sierra University in 2006 with literally a few dollars in his pocket and a bag of clothes in his hand. He never imagined…
La Sierra University students spent a chilly spring break helping build a home in Navajoland for the Fowler family. LSU student Nicosan Santillana (front, second from left) recently talked about her experiences working on the project. Fowler children Morgan (front, left) and Nehemiah (back, fourth from left) are pictured in the group above.

Harsh conditions no deterrent for student’s “amazing” Navajoland visit

The group of 12 students was so cold their first night camping near the half-finished house in the Arizona desert that they moved their tents inside…

Former La Sierra University director to talk happy rooms on Hope Channel

When Iris Landa created a so-called “happy room” in her home several years ago to help deal with the loss of her husband, she embarked on a journey…
For more than 40 years he’s played his upright bass with jazz and pop greats Al Jarreau, Stevie Wonder, Count Basie, Freddie Hubbard, Milt Jackson and many others. Next Tuesday, Henry “The Skipper” Franklin will showcase his talents and his own band of high-profile musicians in free concert at La Sierra University. The Henry Franklin Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. in the university’s Student Center.

Legendary bassist's band to top off sizzlin' summer series

He's played his upright bass with jazz and pop greats Al Jarreau, Stevie Wonder, Count Basie, Freddie Hubbard and Milt Jackson and was part of the…

La Sierra's Center for Philanthropy Director, Jim Erickson.

New philanthropy center’s director advises patience in fundraising

The current economic chaos is the most difficult financial environment fundraising expert Jim Erickson has encountered in his 46-year career. As…
Jazz pianist, former Capitol Records producer and Broadway conductor Phil Wright (pictured on left) will lead the Phil Wright Quartet in a FREE concert Aug. 4 at La Sierra University’s Student Center. English Saxophone sensation Benn Clatworthy (pictured on right) will perform as a featured artist. Come out and enjoy a cool performance by top-notch musicians!

Piano, saxophone greats to kick it up at La Sierra University

Relax to the cool tunes of the Phil Wright Quartet featuring English saxophone sensation, Benn Clatworthy, Tues., Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. in La Sierra…
La Sierra University Master of Business Administration/marketing student Taneshia Farquharson.

MBA student’s writing talent goes international

Mum's the word on her current project. But by year's end La Sierra University Master of Business Administration/marketing student Taneshia Farquharson…
La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey presents a student with a scholarship during the university's annual awards luncheon.

Students reap rich rewards at scholarship event

Iris Escudero found out a week before the Annual Endowed Scholarships and Awards Luncheon that she was among student honorees who would receive a…
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