News by Year - La Sierra University

An installation work that visualizes the barracks of Japanese internment camps is the central feature of an exhibit at Brandstater Gallery by San Francisco artist Mark Baugh-Sasaki. (Photo: Courtesy of Mark Baugh-Sasaki)

San Francisco sculptor's internment exhibit explores connections

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Artist Mark Baugh-Sasaki explores identity and connection in an exhibit that evokes the Japanese internment camp where his father…

Debbie Molina, senior social work major, has been personally impacted by her internship working with children in the Parent Involvement & Community Outreach program of the Jurupa Unified School District.

Social work intern's efforts through parent program create lasting impact

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A senior social work student at La Sierra University is making a difference in the lives of three families in nearby Jurupa and…

Giovanni Santos directs the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble which will make its Carnegie Hall debut on March 15. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Conductor unveils new work at Kennedy Center, preps for Carnegie Hall

Giovanni Santos, fresh from the thrill of directing the U.S. Naval Academy Band in a Washington D.C. premiere of his own composition and is now in…

Theologian and strategist Patrick Reyes to give Landa Lecture

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A theologian and educator who aims to help scholars of color, communities and organizations thrive will serve as the keynote…

Dr. Timothy Golden, philosophy professor, public speaker and former criminal defense attorney will give this year's Isaac Backus American Freedoms Lecture at La Sierra University. (Photo: courtesy of Walla Walla University)

Backus lecturer Tim Golden to address racism, American democracy

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Timothy J. Golden, an attorney and professor whose specialties include philosophy of religion and critical race theory will give…

A group of La Sierra University students, including members of the Hispanic Business Incubator met with Milpitas Councilmember Bob Nuñez, third from left, his daughter, Kelly Kuhn, and Dr. John Thomas, dean of the Zapara School of Business (center, back). The Nuñez Community Foundation donated $25,000 to the business school for its incubator program.

Milpitas councilman's foundation donates $25k to business school

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A student business incubator program at La Sierra University’s Zapara School of Business received a leg up recently with a $25,000…

Los Angeles curator brings “Illusion of Control” to Brandstater Gallery

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A new art exhibit is coming to La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery this month featuring the works of four artists curated…

Collett Elementary second-grader Angelina Soto, age 7, La Sierra University freshman Mindy Higa and second-grader Alexander Mendoza, age 7 pose for a photo.

University students bring holiday cheer to region's youngsters

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – During the first week of December, La Sierra University students took time off from studying for finals to bring Christmas joy to…

La Sierra University student musicians on location in the Sierra Nevadas shooting the Christmas music video.

University premieres music video as Christmas gift to global community

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s music department, during its 70th Annual Candlelight Concert on Dec. 1, debuted a Christmas music video…

La Sierra University's music ensembles performing for the Candlelight Concert in 2015. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

University to celebrate 70th Annual Candlelight Concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Department of Music will usher in the Christmas season with a treasured, annual holiday extravaganza first…

Participants of a poverty simulation exercise at the La Sierra University Church line up to deal with simulated banks, pay day lenders, and other life services frequented by those with low income.

Social workers, pastor take poverty attack plan to national conference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Two La Sierra University social work faculty members and a university church pastor gave a presentation at a national conference…