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La Sierra University Orchestra and chorus, conducted by John Carter, performs during last year's Candlelight Concert.

La Sierra offering traditional Candlelight Concert, crèche display

La Sierra’s long-standing, 65-year-old tradition, the Candlelight Concert, will celebrate the joy of the season, along with international crèche…
La Sierra University students (left to right) Jared de Vries, Alyssa Doyle, Sarah Lancaster, and William Appiah as Edmund, Lucy, Susan and Peter Pevensie in the university’s production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

La Sierra to stage “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

La Sierra’s Society of Dramatic Arts is showcasing five nights of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” beginning Dec. 1, directed by Shane Wood.
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TransResearch Consortium’s book offers new way to measure government political performance

La Sierra-based consortium offers corporate executives and policy makers a new, unique way of determining best investments and initiatives.
Saxophonist, songwriter, bandleader Azar Lawrence

Acclaimed saxophonist, songwriter to play Pierce Street Jazz

Saxophonist Lawrence, a former Miles Davis sideman and recording industry songwriter will lead a concert on Nov. 14
An image from the ARTchemy exhibit by Snezana Petrovic'

International artist to exhibit video installation works at Brandstater

International multi-media artist Snezana Petrovic will exhibit intriguing video installation and other works beginning this month.
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Multi-national archaeologists to spotlight Cyprus, cultural, political crossroads

4th Annual Archaeology Discovery Weekend will feature scientists from four nations discussing Cyprus. Activities include kids’ dig, banquet, labs and…
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Lecture, documentary film to shed light on religious freedom

Karen Scott will lecture and discuss a documentary she co-produced on the foundations of religious freedom and current implications.

Dr. Bailey Gillespie

La Sierra faculty selected for top Adventist education award

Drs. Elissa Kido and Bailey Gillespie were honored during an annual teachers’ conference for their significant contributions to Adventist education.
Bible competition winner Leonardo Galleni de Oliveira, second from left, poses following his first place finish announcement. He is joined by (left to right) David Lofthouse, La Sierra's vice president for Enrollment Services, and La Sierra Enrollment Services counselors Andreia Silveira and Jorge Diaz.

South American Bible competition brings Brazilian to La Sierra

Leonardo Galleni de Oliveira’ Bible competition win brought him to La Sierra this fall.
Artists (left to right) Nic Sanchez, Ramon Tejada and Tom Ahn form the Us Collective, exhibiting now at Brandstater Gallery.

Art collective’s exhibit aims to talk up student debt

Three graphic designers are displaying their talent in a unique show to stir conversation on the topic of student loans.
Li Si Jing, whose American name is Lily accompanied her son, Run Zi Mu, or Simba, age 10, on the month-long 2012 American Culture Summer Camp Program that included a week at La Sierra University.

La Sierra hosts Chinese youngsters on U.S. cultural tour

La Sierra’s English Language and American Culture program expands to include middle and high school students from China.
La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey delivers the annual convocation address to a packed church on Sept. 27

La Sierra’s president leads crowded convocation, inspires students to change the world

La Sierra University kicks off its academic year with a crowded convocation and words of inspiration from its president.