News 2016 La Sierra University

Pianist Thomas Kim from Chino Hills High School won first place in La Sierra's annual Promising Young Artist competition.

High school students win big at music competition

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Hole Memorial Auditorium was lit up by the sounds of young musicians as they all showcased their talents in various instruments…
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Participation in a cow bank program initiated by La Sierra's Enactus team has proven life-changing for villagers in India.

La Sierra students’ India cow bank puts new spin on ministry

In the village of Denkanikottai, Tamil Nadu, India, women in brightly colored saris awaken before dawn, desperate to find small jobs earning less than…
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Brandstater Gallery exhibit, "Women of the New Contemporary" will run through April 7. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

Group art show, “Women of the New Contemporary” extends exhibit

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An exhibit of works by 31 female artists, including several murals, will have an extended run at La Sierra University’s…
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La Sierra University Library Director Kitty Simmons surrounded by nearly 3,000 books that will be sold in an annual spring quarter sale beginning March 28. (Photo by Eric Melgosa)

Library’s spring sale offers nearly 3,000 books

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – History, religion, literature, art, music, cooking, travel – nearly 3,000 books on these topics and more are available to the…
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In this 2015 photo, La Sierra Academy sophomore Lewis Keyes, left, reads instructions on how to make a connection on an Adruino microcontroller board while academy sophomore Cory Cheesebro carries out the task. The students were participating in a robotics club led by La Sierra University computer science Professor Enoch Hwang. (Photo courtesy of Enoch Hwang)

La Sierra rolls out first robotics summer camp

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A new summer camp at La Sierra University will offer those interested in robotics an opportunity to learn computer programming and…
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Young visitors to the World Museum of Natural History observe an experiment involving food coloring and cooking oil during a Service-Learning event for elementary students. (Photos by Jonathan Rojas)

Museum hosts event for local elementary school

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – After weeks of preparation and service hours, La Sierra University students planned a day for children to have a fun and enriching…
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Violinist Steven Copes, concertmaster for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, will perform in a quintet for the La Sierra Chamber Music Series. (Photo by Pete Checchia)

La Sierra Chamber Series to feature top classical artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An ongoing chamber music series at La Sierra University will feature a recital next month by five musicians who perform with the…

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Approximately 120 La Sierra University students attended the first annual University Career Expo on Feb. 18 seeking internships and jobs. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

University kicks off first annual Career Expo

There are few opportunities that students have to walk to their gym and find out about the different careers offered in the same city as their…
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Lora Geriguis, English department chair and founder of La Sierra's annual Natures Conference which gathers scholars from around the United States to discuss ecocriticism.

Department of English hosts eighth Natures Conference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Scholars united in Humanities Hall at La Sierra University on Feb. 19 to share their research and analysis on literature and the…
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La Sierra's Thaine B. Price Science Complex where a program was launched last fall aimed at helping freshmen master a foundational biology class. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Biology recitation class helps students master concepts

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A pilot program launched last school year designed to help freshman biology students better grasp course material was continued…
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President Randal Wisbey presents the university's Jay J. Nethery Award to Dr. Linda and Elder Larry Caviness during the June 2015 Commencement ceremony. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra mourns passing of former trustee Larry Caviness

The La Sierra University campus was saddened to learn of the death on March 2 of Elder Larry L. Caviness, a former and long-time member of the…
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Saxophonist and former Miles Davis sideman Azar Lawrence will perform at La Sierra University.

Pierce Street series to showcase jazz great Azar Lawrence

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Pierce Street Jazz series will feature acclaimed saxophonist Azar Lawrence in concert Wed., March 9. 
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