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Violinist Steven Copes, concertmaster for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, will perform in a quintet for the La Sierra Chamber Music Series. (Photo by Pete Checchia)

La Sierra Chamber Series to feature top classical artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An ongoing chamber music series at La Sierra University will feature a recital next month by five musicians who perform with the…

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Approximately 120 La Sierra University students attended the first annual University Career Expo on Feb. 18 seeking internships and jobs. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

University kicks off first annual Career Expo

There are few opportunities that students have to walk to their gym and find out about the different careers offered in the same city as their…
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Lora Geriguis, English department chair and founder of La Sierra's annual Natures Conference which gathers scholars from around the United States to discuss ecocriticism.

Department of English hosts eighth Natures Conference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Scholars united in Humanities Hall at La Sierra University on Feb. 19 to share their research and analysis on literature and the…
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La Sierra's Thaine B. Price Science Complex where a program was launched last fall aimed at helping freshmen master a foundational biology class. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Biology recitation class helps students master concepts

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A pilot program launched last school year designed to help freshman biology students better grasp course material was continued…
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President Randal Wisbey presents the university's Jay J. Nethery Award to Dr. Linda and Elder Larry Caviness during the June 2015 Commencement ceremony. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra mourns passing of former trustee Larry Caviness

The La Sierra University campus was saddened to learn of the death on March 2 of Elder Larry L. Caviness, a former and long-time member of the…
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Saxophonist and former Miles Davis sideman Azar Lawrence will perform at La Sierra University.

Pierce Street series to showcase jazz great Azar Lawrence

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Pierce Street Jazz series will feature acclaimed saxophonist Azar Lawrence in concert Wed., March 9. 
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Martin Chalifour, concertmaster for the L.A. Philharmonic will give a recital and masterclass at La Sierra University on March 10.

Guest Artist Series to feature L.A. Phil concertmaster Chalifour

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A concert series at La Sierra University will feature the talents of violin virtuoso Martin Chalifour, principal concertmaster for…
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A Statement on Events at Southern Adventist University

A Statement on Events at Southern Adventist University

We are saddened by the recent events that occurred at one of our sister institutions of higher education in connection with events and a vespers…
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Scenes from dress rehearsal for "The Pirates of Penzance" by La Sierra University's opera program.

La Sierra opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A popular comedic opera created by famed 19th century musical duo W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan will take the stage next…

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The Rev. Dr. Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan, president of the Claremont School of Theology, will give this year’s Paul J. Landa Memorial Lecture at La Sierra University.

Claremont School of Theology president to lecture at La Sierra University

An annual lecture honoring the legacy of a former La Sierra University professor and visionary leader will this year feature a talk by a scholar of…
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(Left to right) La Sierra University art student Grace Saunders with artists Yevgeniya Mikhail, Jennie Cottrell, Martha Rich and curator Torrey Cook. The artists are participating in Cook's group exhibit, "Women of the New Contemporary" at Brandstater Gallery.

Gallery welcomes group art show, “Women of the New Contemporary"

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An exhibit of works by 31 female artists, including several murals, will open at La Sierra University, serving as one of the…
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Freshman Alexis Davis stands firm by her faith and beliefs in the Sabbath she was raised to observe. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

Freshman basketball player chooses Sabbath

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For most ambitious basketball-playing high school seniors, scholarship offers from top-tier universities would be a dream come…
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