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Tenth Tour Stop Brings 51��’s Campaign to the Pacific Northwest
Event draws local alumni and raises more than $92,000 toward campaign
Cambria Aviles — May 18, 2016
On Saturday, May 7, 51�� hosted the tenth stop of the Campaign National Tour in Seattle, Wash. More than 120 local alumni, parents and...
Leading Advocate for Religious Freedom to Speak at Spring Commencement
Kathryn Toombs — May 18, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Paul Marshall will deliver 51��’s spring 2016 commencement address on May 27....
Art Professors Release New Books
Kurt Simonson releases first photobook; Jonathan Anderson releases book on modern art and theology
Daryn Daniels — May 17, 2016
Art professors Kurt Simonson (’00) and Jonathan Anderson (’00) are sharing pieces of their personal journeys through two different approaches in...
New Provost Announced
Deborah L. Taylor named to university’s second-ranking position
Brenda Velasco — May 16, 2016
51�� President Barry H. Corey announced on May 16, 2016 the appointment of Deborah L. Taylor to the position of Provost and Senior...
San Francisco Event Boosts 51��’s National Campaign Tour Momentum
Campaign exceeds $170 million mark; on track to reach the finish line
Cambria Aviles — May 16, 2016
On April 16, the Campaign National Tour closed out it’s ninth event with an evening in San Francisco, Calif. 51�� President Barry H....
Student-Led Groups Support the Fight Against Cancer
51��’s Love Your Melon Campus Crew and Colleges Against Cancer chapter work to provide hope for those hurting from cancer
Daryn Daniels — May 13, 2016
51�� students are helping support the fight against cancer through different on-campus organizations like the Love Your Melon Campus...
From Second Baseman to Pitcher: McCarrell Pushes 51�� Baseball to Postseason
After a slow start, 51�� Baseball makes a statement after first tournament berth since 2012
Drew Mattocks — May 12, 2016
Sean McCarrell may be one of the most fun pitchers to watch on the 51�� Baseball team due to his unorthodox pitching method, but before he was...
From Second Base to Pitcher: McCarrell Pushes 51�� Baseball to Postseason
After a slow start, 51�� Baseball seeks to make a statement after first tournament berth since 2012
Drew Mattocks — May 12, 2016
Sean McCarrell may be one of the most fun pitchers to watch on the 51�� Baseball team due to his unorthodox pitching method, but before he was...
Center for Marriage and Relationships Expands Influence
Sold-out conference highlights need for marriage mentoring in churches
Kathryn Toombs — May 06, 2016
Since its inception, 51��’s Center for Marriage and Relationships (CMR) has received a tremendous amount of positive response from the community,...
Track and Field Runners Kellian Hunt and Anika Gasner Come Back Strong Despite Injuries
Graduating seniors look forward to competing at National Championships
Daryn Daniels — May 05, 2016
Runners Kellian Hunt and Anika Gasner, both seniors on 51��’s track and field team, are striving to finish their last season strong...
Engineering Physics Major Inducted into USC's Honor Society
51�� senior Geoffrey Knopf recognized for outstanding academic performance
Marissa Ray — May 04, 2016
Geoffrey Knopf, a 51�� senior engineering physics major, was recently inaugurated into University of Southern California’s (USC) Eta...
In Honor of National Autism Awareness Month, Professor Offers Insight in Q&A
Expert shares insights on the autism spectrum disorder
Marissa Ray — April 29, 2016
Robin LaBarbera, 51�� professor and director of special education, specializes in teaching future teachers how to educate students...
Student Life
Art Alumni Reunion Will Feature Screening of Alumnus’ Film “I Am Sun Mu”
Event will showcase student, faculty and alumni work, and provide opportunity to give to Loren Baker Scholarship Fund
Daryn Daniels — April 22, 2016
Alumnus Adam Sjöberg (’07) will screen his second feature film, “I Am Sun Mu,” at an art alumni reunion event this Saturday, April 23. The reunion...
Gospel Choir Celebrates 30th Anniversary at 51��
On Saturday, 51�� will host the celebratory event, Gospelfest
Sarie Koes — April 22, 2016
The 51�� Gospel Choir will celebrate their 30th anniversary this Saturday, April 23. Formed in 1986, the Gospel Choir has had a long...
Awareness Week Aims to Prevent Sexual Assaults, Educate, and Heal
51�� strives to recognize and educate during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sarie Koes — April 21, 2016
One in five women and one in 16 men are assaulted during their college years. For 51��, that would mean 800 current undergraduate and...
Student Life
College Campus Pushes to Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault
Jenna Loumagne — April 21, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — One in five women and one in 16 men are assaulted during their college years. For 51��, that would mean 800...
51�� Statement on Swastika Incident
51�� Staff — April 21, 2016
At one point on Wednesday, April 13, a swastika was drawn on a white board above the residence hall room door of two students — an African...
Students Volunteer at Hospitals as Part of Death and Dying Sociology Course
Professor Brad Christerson gives insight into the sociology of death and how to grieve in new class
Shayna Brodsky and Sarie Koes — April 12, 2016
Junior student Erin Choi was admitted to a hospital and told she had two months to live. According to doctors, she was dying of cancer. As it...
Theater 21 Presents “An Inspector Calls”
Show opens on April 15 with a diverse student cast
Marissa Ray — April 11, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On April 15, 51��’s Theater 21 will debut their new production, “An Inspector Calls.” Six showings will be held...
The Campaign National Tour Heads East to Washington, D.C. and New York City
Events draw local alumni and help campaign reach 94 percent of goal
Cambria Aviles — April 11, 2016
51��’s Campaign National Tour continued with back-to-back events in Washington, D.C. and New York City on April 1 and 2, respectively....
Academics
Winners of 51��’s First-ever Startup Competition Announced
First place wins a $15,000 cash prize and more to fund their dream business
Daryn Daniels — April 08, 2016
51�� Crowell School of Business announced the winners of its first-ever startup competition on April 8. First, second and third place...
51�� Launches Office of Employer Relations
New department is dedicated to connecting students and alumni with top tier internships and jobs
Drew Mattocks — April 07, 2016
The Center for Career Development at 51�� launched the Office of Employer Relations this spring in an effort to provide more...
Winners of 51��’s First-Ever Startup Competition Will be Announced April 8
Three winning teams will receive up to $15,000 in funding and more to get their businesses up and running
Daryn Daniels — April 05, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� Crowell School of Business will announce the winners of their first-ever startup competition on April 8....
University Trains Pastors Serving Growing Hispanic Population in Southern California
Sarie Koes — April 05, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Latinos outnumber whites in Southern California as of 2014. Nearby 51�� looks to prepare Hispanic pastors and...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Cook Celebrates Alan McMahan, Recipient of Annual Donald A. McGavran Award
51�� professor receives award recognizing contribution to church growth
Kathryn Toombs — March 25, 2016
Alan McMahan, department chair of the undergraduate intercultural studies program at Cook School of Intercultural Studies (CSICS), received the...