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This year's annual spring book sale at the university library features a collection of books on plays and poetry.

Library's book sale enters buck-a-bag finale

Spring cleaning got underway at La Sierra University’s library this quarter, with approximately 2,000 books on a wide variety of topics gleaned…
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Former L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John, left, and renowned sports orthopaedic surgeon Frank Jobe at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. during its Hall of Fame Weekend in 2013. Dr. Jobe received a special recognition for his significant contributions to baseball. (Photo: Josh Szot/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

University’s Frank Jobe gala to showcase sports celebs Tommy John, Roy Firestone

La Sierra University’s Golden Eagles athletics program aims to increase opportunities for its student athletes with its largest fundraising event to…

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Dr. Solomon poses with students she met at a slum school in Pune, India while conducting teacher training and exploratory studies.

La Sierra prof receives Fulbright grant for India project

Margaret Solomon, an education administration and leadership professor at La Sierra University will be able to carry out an educational leadership…
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Books some schools use to teach students as part of the anti-bullying program provided through La Sierra University's Center for Conflict Resolution. (Photo: Coreen Hicks)

Conflict resolution center answers peace call, thanks NAD partners

On February 11, the joy of learning how to let God create peace persuaded a record number of members of the Victorville Seventh-day Adventist Church…
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Two etching, aquatint and drypoint works by Bulgarian artist Vasil Kolev-Vassillo who is exhibiting his collection at Brandstater Gallery through March 16.

Brandstater Gallery features etchings of Vasil Kolev-Vassillo

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Bulgarian artist Vasil Kolev-Vassillo is showcasing his art at Brandstater Gallery in an exhibit titled “Penetration—My Houses.” 

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La Sierra University's drama students put their talent to work in the student-directed and acted "Festival of One Acts."

Festival of One Acts showcases student talent

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University presents a night of student talent showcased in an evening of one-act plays featuring student directors and…
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La Sierra's Raejin Lee directs "Hansel and Gretel" as part of the 'Opera at La Sierra' program. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” comes to La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s music department will bring the classic fairy tale of “Hansel and Gretel” to life in the form of an opera…

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International performing and recording artist Jaime Jorge will present a colloquium on Feb. 23 with a talk on artist entrepreneurship and integration of faith into a performance career. (Photos: courtesy of Jaime Jorge)

Violinist Jaime Jorge to speak, perform at La Sierra

Noted Christian violinist and recording artist Jaime Jorge will present a student colloquium for the Department of Music at 11 a.m., Feb. 23 with a…
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Amanda J. Lucia, associate professor and co-director of the Institute for the Study of Immigration and Religion at the University of California, Riverside will deliver the annual Paul J. Landa Lecture at La Sierra University. (Photo: Courtesy of UC Riverside)

Immigration and religion institute co-director to give annual La Sierra lecture

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Amanda J. Lucia, co-director of the Institute for the Study of Immigration and Religion at the University of California, Riverside…
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La Sierra University Center for Near Eastern Archaeology Director Doug Clark (left) signs a $117,232 grant to develop a new museum in Madaba, Jordan. Also signing the grant document is Nizar Al Adarbeh, Chief of Party for the Sustainable Cultural Heritage Through Engagement of Local Communities Project, or SCHEP, a USAID program. (Photo: Barbara Porter, Director of ACOR)

La Sierra archaeology center director to lead Jordan museum development

On Jan. 10, in the offices of an international archaeology organization in Jordan, La Sierra University’s Center for Near Eastern Archaeology Director…
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Acclaimed saxophonist Azar Lawrence will perform at La Sierra on Feb. 15 (Photos: Chuck Koton)

Saxophonist Azar Lawrence to headline Troesh Center concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Saxophonist Azar Lawrence, a former sideman for a number of musical luminaries, will lead a concert at the La Sierra University's…
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Author Andria Williams will present a literature event at La Sierra University on Feb. 13.

Literature event to feature noted author’s debut novel

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Andria Williams published her first novel last year to broad acclaim, and on Mon., Feb. 13 she will bring her work to La Sierra…
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