News by Year La Sierra University

<p>La Sierra University's&nbsp;newly-named Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series will feature noted pianist Julio Elizalde,&nbsp;artistic director of the Olympic Music Festival and a founding member of the top prize-winning New Trio. (Photo: Amanda Westcott)</p>

Newly-named Hanson-Koobs series to showcase acclaimed pianist Elizalde, quartet

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Department of Music is heading into another school year and performance season with a newly-named chamber…

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<p>La Sierra University students and ADRA translators hold up green-painted thumbs which they pressed onto a painting of at tree on a canvas, a memorial of students' work constructing a new school in the Amazon jungle. Front: Alefa Afavala, Ashton Hardin, Lauren Caballero, ADRA&nbsp;translator&nbsp;Adriell Araújo, Ellysa Nuñez; Back:&nbsp;Lazarus&nbsp;Valenzuela&nbsp;and ADRA translator Danilo Reis.</p>

La Sierra students find their calling in ADRA Amazon adventure

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- They endured biting flies, achingly hard work and lots of rain, but Ashton Hardin, Alefa Afalava and Elyssa Nuñez would go back…

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<p>Saxophonist Chuck Manning performing in 2016 at Troesh&nbsp;with bassist Henry Franklin, left, and drummer Ramon Banda, right.</p>

Troesh center welcomes Los Angeles saxophonist Manning

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Troesh Conference Center will feature this month the talents of Los Angeles saxophonist Chuck Manning in a…

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New La Sierra scholarship funds honor noted alums Delker, Gillespie

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Supporters of Seventh-day Adventist higher education now have additional opportunities to help students pay for tuition through…

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<p>Dr. George Ogum, associate professor of finance in La Sierra University's Zapara School of Business passed away August 5, 2018.&nbsp;</p>

La Sierra University mourns passing of Dr. George Ogum

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University campus is deeply saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of Dr. George Ogum, associate…

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<p>La Sierra University students hang out in campus hammocks on the school's peaceful Founders' Green. Community college students now have a more seamless path to joining them through the newly implemented&nbsp;Associate Degree for Transfer program. (Photo: Natan Vigna)</p>

La Sierra University joins expanded community college transfer program

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University today announces its participation in an expanded transfer pathway for community college graduates that…

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<p>Renowned vocalist Barbara Morrison in performance at La Sierra University in 2015, with bassist Henry Franklin, background. She will perform again for the Pierce Street Jazz series on July 18.</p>

Grammy-nominated artist Morrison to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University this month will feature Grammy-nominated vocalist Barbara Morrison, a celebrated artist and music educator,…

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<p>Andrés Cárdenes, far left, performing as a special guest artist with faculty of the 2017 Montecito International Music Festival at La Sierra University.</p>

Montecito festival brings renowned artists to La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – This month, La Sierra University will host the Montecito International Music Festival for another season of performances by…

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Riverside activist, space institute president among graduation awardees

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University, during its graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 17 recognized five graduates, faculty and staff members for…

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Japan native Rumi Inoue, flutist, will perform at La Sierra University’s Troesh Conference Center on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

L.A. flutist Rumi Inoue to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Japan native Rumi Inouewill join perform as the featured musician during an evening concert at La Sierra University’s Troesh…

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<p>Dr. Marilene Wang delivers the commencement address for La Sierra University's June 17 graduation which saw a record 501 graduates receive degrees.</p>

Speaker cites grads’ contributions, offers lessons on resilience

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Class of 2018, its largest to date with 501 graduates, received from commencement speaker Marilene Wang…

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<p>Dr. Lora Geriguis, English professor at La Sierra University has shown through research that long-held views of 17th century aristocrat and scientist Margaret Cavendish may have been distorted. (Photo: Natan Vigna)</p>

English prof reveals impact of 17th century female scientist

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A La Sierra University professor’s research uncovering the impact of a 17th century duchess on England’s nascent scientific…

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