August, 2004

Pierce Street Mural Approved by City Council

Following an extensive review process muralist Art Eliseo Silva was selected by the City of Riverside to design the mural to be painted at the Pierce Street Underpass for the 91 freeway, Riverside's western gateway. The City, along with Ward 7 councilperson Steve Adams, then hosted a series of three evening mural design sessions with residents in the La Sierra Community to gather stories and share photographs about the history of the Rancho La Sierra area. On July 13 final design approval was voted by City Council.

Last Days to Help Paint the Mural - Tues., Aug. 31- Sun., Sept. 5 (click for PDF flyer)

No painting on Saturday
Hours are 9am - 9pm M-Th, 9am - 4pm Fr., Sun.

Thaine B. Price Science Complex at La Sierra University

After years of planning, La Sierra University began construction of a new 48,600 square foot facility to house classrooms, laboratories, and office space for two academic departments- Mathematics/Computer Science and Biology-currently located in multiple locations on campus. The science complex project will also include significant renovation and re-equipping of neighboring Palmer Hall, La Sierra's primary science building since the early 1950s, to house the university's Physics and Chemistry departments. Together with existing lecture space, the proposed complex will form one of the most up-to-date, well-equipped, and functional science instruction and research centers in Southern California. The cost for the new facility will be $20,813,000. Several leadership gifts are already in hand to push this project forward. Notable LSU alumnus and distinguished heart surgeon, Thaine B. Price, has made a substantial commitment to the project as the lead gift. Several million-dollar commitments from Southern California foundations and individuals have also been secured to date. (View construction updates here)

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In other news, progress continues on the new 500-unit apartment complex on RiverWalk Parkway near La Sierra University. Occupancy is expected early fall.

Contact: Tammy Fisher
Director of Public Relations
La Sierra University
Riverside, California
(951) 785-2001 voice
tfisher@lasierra.edu