Riverside, Calif., May, 2001-- In its May 8 awards assembly, La Sierra University College of Arts and Sciences recognized its outstanding seniors with plaques, certificates, monetary awards, and ovations.

Dr. Kimo Smith presents the Music Department Outstanding Senior Award to Joshua Tuburan.

Awards were presented by James W. Beach, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and department chairs.

Outstanding seniors were:

Lisa Cortez, fine art

Kar-Yee Yung, graphic design

Kathy Khoo, graphic design

Kristine Marson, biology

Jan-Holly Nicolas, chemistry

Jennifer Oliverio, English

Jennifer Penner, health science

Linda Tang, exercise science

Robert Peeke, history, politics and society

Joel Brauer, mathematics

Clark Bach, computer science

Joshua Tuburan, music

Antonia Ciovica, psychology

Aggie Jenkins, social work

Several departments within the College recognized their quality students:

Rebecca Mundall, English and communication

Michael Sarsoza, history, politics, and society, pre-law

Margret Hernandez, history, politics, and society: Frederick G. Hoyt Writing Award

Jacqueline Guadiz, social work program

Randy Bills, Department of Music outstanding performer

Antonia Ciovica, Alumni Award

Kathy Khoo, Dean's Award

Thirty-nine students were named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2000-2001:

Thirty-nine La Sierra students were named to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges 2000-2001.

Lena H. Abella

Rachel S. Abernathy

Craig Ryan Beeson

Amit R. Bhakta

Robert Randall Bills

Peter Lincoln Black

Curtis Keith Castro

Tsauyin Chen

Antonia Ciovica

Amy Renee Cornwall

Lisa Cortez

Tri Duong

Eva Alinda-Nguyen Erhard

Erwin Eli Gonzales

Jacqueline Lily Guadiz

Joshua Ben-Israel Harwood

Aggie Jenkins

David Kendall

Kathleen Yuri Khoo

Olubukonla O. Kolawole

Sarah J. Lee

Job E. Lopez

Julie Marie Lopez

Kristine M. Marson

John E. Merrill

Jan-Holly Nicolas

Patricia E. Poblete

Erick Saul Ramirez

Elisa C. Ramos

Sasha Anne Ross

Rodney Saenz-Rosa

Melissa Jean Sajid

Leilani Stahlnecker

Mandi Jo Staples

Bradly John Szutz

Christina Joy Walters

Emily B. Wayner

Michael Weismeyer

Kar-Yee Yung

Dr. Edna Maye Loveless accepts the Godfrey T. Anderson Award from Dr. James Beach, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Two faculty members received recognition at the assembly: Neddie Yaeger, music office administrator/student liaison, was awarded Academic Advisor of the Year; and Edna Maye Loveless, PhD, professor of English, received the Godfrey T. Anderson Award.

On May 29, La Sierra University will present scholarships and financial rewards to many of its students. Approximately $200,000 is awarded each year based on academic performance and financial need.