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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.
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.