News 2017 La Sierra University

A painting by Orangewood Academy student Jaqueline Saucedo, a participant in Brandstater Gallery's Academy Art Show.

Academy, high school art show returns to Brandstater Gallery

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery continues the tradition of supporting talented teen artists from around Southern…

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La Sierra University junior Communication major, Christian Batchelor passed away April 23. Students and faculty talked about his deep impact on their lives during a prayer service on April 25.

La Sierra University remembers beloved student Christian Batchelor

With love, laughter, tears and hope, La Sierra University students, faculty members and administrators gathered at Hole Memorial Auditorium on April…
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The Center for Philanthropy at the Zapara School of Business will host a nonprofit fundraising seminar on May 2.

Philanthropy center’s nonprofit fundraising seminar to feature donors’ perspectives

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Center for Philanthropy will hold a free seminar on Tues., May 2 designed to give nonprofit fundraisers an…
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Concerto All-Star winners Yuayo Li viola, Thomas Kim piano, Elena Kim violin, Julian Jenson, piano, and cellist Shuo Ma will perform during La Sierra University's alumni weekend. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

59th Annual Concerto All-Stars Concert features award-winning students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Cellist Shuo Ma, this year’s recipient of the Marcia Specht-Guy Concerto Prize will lead the Concerto All-Stars Concert at La…

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Enoch Hwang, chair of La Sierra’s computer science department gives instruction to participants of last June’s Robotics Summer Camp. (Photo: Eric Melgosa)

University to hold first Robo Games, 2nd annual Robotics Summer Camp

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University is hosting its first-ever robotics competition this month, offering participants an opportunity to win…

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4 Days with Jesus • April 13 - 16

The La Sierra University Church presents the story of the Easter passion over four days, from shared supper to conviction, execution, and finally,…
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Vocalist Elizabeth Lamers will perform at Troesh Conference Center at La Sierra University. Her credits include performances with Linda Rondstadt, John Denver, and at such prestigious venues as the Radio City Music Hall and the Sidney Opera House. (Photos: Belle Amie Studios)

Vocalist, songwriter Elizabeth Lamers to perform at Troesh

Musical artist Elizabeth Lamers, an experienced singer, songwriter and entertainment industry vocalist, will lead La Sierra University’s Pierce Street…
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Holly Hollman, general counsel and associate executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, will deliver the 2017 Isaac Backus American Freedoms Lecture at La Sierra University.

American freedoms lecture to feature religious liberty advocate

A Washington D.C. religious liberty advocate who provides legal analysis of church-state issues will give a presentation at La Sierra University…
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Violinist Grace Park has performed as a soloist in top venues around the world including The Kennedy Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall.

University’s Chamber Music Series to feature noted artists

Six acclaimed classical artists will take the stage in Hole Memorial Auditorium for the next concert in La Sierra University’s Chamber Music Series. 

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This year's annual spring book sale at the university library features a collection of books on plays and poetry.

Library's book sale enters buck-a-bag finale

Spring cleaning got underway at La Sierra University’s library this quarter, with approximately 2,000 books on a wide variety of topics gleaned…
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Former L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John, left, and renowned sports orthopaedic surgeon Frank Jobe at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. during its Hall of Fame Weekend in 2013. Dr. Jobe received a special recognition for his significant contributions to baseball. (Photo: Josh Szot/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

University’s Frank Jobe gala to showcase sports celebs Tommy John, Roy Firestone

La Sierra University’s Golden Eagles athletics program aims to increase opportunities for its student athletes with its largest fundraising event to…

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Dr. Solomon poses with students she met at a slum school in Pune, India while conducting teacher training and exploratory studies.

La Sierra prof receives Fulbright grant for India project

Margaret Solomon, an education administration and leadership professor at La Sierra University will be able to carry out an educational leadership…
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