News by Year La Sierra University

<p> Dr. John Brunt, right, receives the Weniger Award medallion from Gerald Winslow. </p>

Weniger awards honor La Sierra trustee, biology student, alumni

LOMA LINDA, Calif. – Among 191 past laureates of the prestigious Charles E. Weniger Awards, John Brunt noted that 13 of them had been his teachers…

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<p> Dr. Giovanni Santos directs the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble at Hole Memorial Auditorium. </p>

Inspired journey: Music director Santos making international inroads as composer

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An early career experience performing the original music of a noted big band director struck a chord with Giovanni Santos – 20…

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<p> Left to right, Zapara School of Business Associate Dean Gary Chartier, Brian Wright, and Dean John Thomas. </p>

San Antonio Spurs GM inspires students in biz school talk, receives inaugural Hall of Fame award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Cheers filled Troesh Conference Center on Jan. 24 as Brian Wright accepted the etched crystal award from Zapara School of…

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<p> Sébastien Rouland, general music director at the Saarländisches Staatstheater in Saarbrücken in Germany will guest conduct the La Sierra University Orchestra on Feb. 22 in An Evening of Opera Highlights performance. (Photo: Holger Kiefer) </p>

Opera highlights to showcase guest artists Rouland, Grimaldi, award-winning alumni, students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Guest artists from Germany and France along with noted music alumni and top vocal students will present a showcase of popular…

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<p> Archaeolgist, Robert Mullins, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Azusa Pacific University, co-director of the joint expedition at Tel Abel Beth Maacah. </p>

Archaeology lecture series to feature Azusa Pacific’s Mullins on ancient Israel

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Tel Abel Beth Maacah, the site of an ancient city in northern Israel is mentioned three times in the Bible, and excavations over…

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<p> A watercolor and soft pastel work by Erynn Richardson (pictured below) titled "Be cunning, and full of tricks." </p>

Art+Design faculty show returns to Brandstater Gallery

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The talents of eight Art+Design department faculty members are featured in a new exhibit at Brandstater Gallery through Feb. 3.…

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<p> Images of art work on display in "Speaking For My Self" by Rebecca Waring-Crane. </p>

Waring-Crane reshapes narratives in art exhibit at Zapara School of Business

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Rebecca Waring-Crane has found her own voice amid the clamor of life and the pull down various paths. And she is putting her…

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<p> Left, Dr. Margaret Solomon, with Dr. Elissa Kido, both professors in La Sierra University's School of Education. </p>

La Sierra education professor Margaret Solomon receives women’s association award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The email that arrived in September was a surprise for Margaret Solomon as she prepared for retirement from a 54-year career in…

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<p> Akhilesh Srivastava speaks in November during a business colloquium on the digital transformation of India. Srivastava is a Road Safety 2.0 project leader with the World Economic Forum as well as a consultant to the government of India. He was recently appointed to serve as a road safety ambassador by the International Road Federation, a global nonprofit that is involved in all road policies and development worldwide.  </p>

Business school lecture series brings renowned leaders to campus

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was during business trips to India’s Mumbai and to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates that John Thomas came to know Akhilesh…

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<p> Brightly colored tiger geckos at the Cologne Zoo conservation program in Germany. </p>

La Sierra University, Germany zoo partner in first U.S. tiger gecko ‘ark’ program

RIVERSIDE, Calf. – While countries attending a United Nations summit the third week of December grappled over the details of another global…

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<p> Work horses and field hand in front the first La Sierra buildings at the base of Mount Two-Bit. </p>

Commemorating 100 Years: Centennial Celebrations Overview

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The letter neatly penned on paper now fragile with age, was written Oct. 11, 1924 by La Sierra Academy and Normal School teacher…

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<p> La Sierra University Chaplain Jason Decena baptizes student Christian Figueroa in June in an outdoor baptistry on Founders' Green. (Photo: Jared Gonzalez) </p>

Adventist school experiences stir student’s faith, baptism decision

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Christian Figueroa grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition, regularly attended church with his family and understood…

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