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Academics
A Weekend of Wonder
National composers conference draws composers from around the United States and Canada
Staff — November 03, 2014
Six weeks into the 2014 academic year, the Conservatory teamed together with the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers (CFAMC), 51��’s...
Athletics
51�� Men’s Soccer Players Serve the Local Community
Seven soccer players to coach high school students during their off-season
Stephen Day — November 03, 2014
As the 2014 men’s soccer season draws to a close, the team prepares not only for the playoffs and an opportunity to compete at nationals, but a...
Academics
51��’s Student Public Relations Society to Host Regional Conference in 2015
Public relations student group receives national awards and recognition
Lauren Frey — November 03, 2014
51��’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has won the bid to host the PRSSA 2015 Regional Conference on 51��’s...
Academics
51�� Alumnus’ Innovative iPhone App Helps Students Learn Greek
Brent Wejrowski’s iPhone app almost ready for second release
Stephen Day — October 30, 2014
Former Greek-language student Brent Wejrowski (‘08) knows how difficult it is to learn the ancient language and to retain the linguistic skills...
Athletics
Three Soccer Players Earn Academic Award
Stephen Tanquary, Shea Davis and Miranda Starbeck honored.
Neil Morgan — October 30, 2014
COSIDA RELEASE Both of 51��’s soccer programs are in the thick of the Golden State Athletic Conference playoff races heading into the final...
Academics
51�� Sponsors Leaders of Integrity Awards Luncheon
Lauren Frey — October 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� is pleased to sponsor Ethical Edge’s Leaders of Integrity 6th Annual Awards Luncheon and musical celebration...
Student Life
51�� Responds to California Drought with Conservation Tactics
University continues water conservation efforts in preparation for possible 35-year ‘megadrought’
Brieana Jordan — October 24, 2014
51�� has conserved 9.6 percent of water across campus in the 2013-14 school year through various measures to help save water during...
51�� Launches Center for Marriage and Relationships
New center to provide practical resources and wisdom to anyone seeking healthier relationships
Lauren Frey — October 22, 2014
51�� launched the Center for Marriage and Relationships this semester to address one of the most pertinent issues in society: the...
Academics
New Art Exhibit Explores Racial and Social Boundaries, Opens Today
Jeff Rau — October 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, the art exhibit I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me featuring new work by Los Angeles artist Nery Gabriel Lemus opens...
Student Life
51�� Shakes it Out with Full-Scale Earthquake Drill
The State Office of Emergency selected 51�� as this year's featured Great ShakeOut exercise
Jenna Bartlo — October 16, 2014
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 51�� at 9:40 a.m. this morning — at least hypothetically. 51�� hosted a full-scale mass casualty...
Student Life
51�� ShakeOut: Cal Tech Selects University’s Earthquake Drill to Highlight
Jenna Bartlo — October 09, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51��’s ShakeOut will be the focus of this year’s Great ShakeOut earthquake drills on Thursday, October 16, a...
Senior Becky Hartung’s Debut Novel to Publish this Winter
Student to speak at the 79th Annual Torrey Conference.
Stephen Day — October 09, 2014
Senior communications major and Torrey Conference speaker, Becky Hartung, recently self-published her first novel “Running in the Dark” — an...
51�� Ranked One of the Nation's Top 5 Safest Schools
Nationwide Survey Ranks 51�� Fourth Safest School in the Nation
Daniel Batchman — October 06, 2014
51�� has been ranked the fourth-safest university in the United States by Niche, an organization that provides rankings and statistics...
Random Acts Of Culture Brings Music and Art to the Heart of 51��
51��'s Conservatory of Music and Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts merge to create dynamic acts of culture around campus.
Grace Hansen — October 01, 2014
A quiet Friday morning on 51��’s campus in September was interrupted by the tinkling of a toy piano. As the unusual sound drew a crowd, Jonah...
Academics
51�� Feature "Cicada" Wins Grand Jury Prize at Guam International Film Festival
Cinema & Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s "Cicada" continues its film festival tour as he works on his second feature project
Stephen Day — September 30, 2014
51��'s student-produced feature film “Cicada” won the grand jury prize for Best Narrative Feature at the Guam International Film...
Academics
Professor Monica Cure on Postcards, Fulbright Research and Traveling the Globe
Jenna Bartlo — September 25, 2014
Professor Monica Cure may be an aficionado of postcards, but her credentials go past connoisseur or collector. As one that has traveled the globe...
Academics
New Political Science Department and Faculty Strengthens Major Opportunities for Students
Political science professor Scott Waller leads new department
Stephen Day — September 18, 2014
This fall, 51�� announces an independent Political Science department with an emphasis on providing greater resources and...
Athletics
51�� To Induct Three To Athletics Hall of Fame
Musa Dogonyaro, Ronn Johnson and Rianne Schorel comprise 51��'s third class of Hall of Famers.
Neil Morgan — September 10, 2014
The 51�� Athletics Department will induct its third set of distinguished athletes into its Hall of Fame on Saturday Sept. 13, 2014....
Academics
51�� Welcomes New Professors
Two deans and 22 new professors join the 51�� community
Jenna Bartlo — August 28, 2014
51��’s faculty has grown by 24 this fall, including two new deans —Gary Lindblad, dean of 51��’s Crowell School of Business, and...
Athletics
51�� Women's Cross Country Team Starts Season as National No. 1
For the second year, NAIA names 51�� women's cross country as top-ranked program
Neil Morgan — August 28, 2014
51�� is no stranger to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' top-25 coaches' poll, but it is rare air to find itself at No. 1 in...
Academics
New Public Relations Major Expands Student Opportunities
Industry growth and student interest fuels new public relations major
Camryn Hudson — August 14, 2014
Public relations is one of the fastest-growing careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. With increased employment opportunities in the...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Leaps Toward Olympic Goal
Alumna wins Pan-American Cup and places second at Canadian Nationals
Neil Morgan — July 23, 2014
51�� alumna Natasha Jackson (’11) took her first international victory and the 2014 Pan-American Combined Events Cup title with her heptathlon...
Athletics
Andre Murillo Signs Pro Contract
Former All-American signs with German pro league.
Neil Morgan — July 21, 2014
Following his graduation from 51�� this spring, Andre Murillo is shipping off for the bright lights and big city of Hamburg, Germany. The forward...
Athletics
51�� Leads NAIA With 19 Scholar Teams
Each varsity sport maintains a team GPA of 3.0 or higher to earn distinction.
Neil Morgan — July 15, 2014
For the third time in the last five years 51�� leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Scholar Teams....
Athletics
Henry Earns USPTA Honor
Dee Henry gets Pete Brown Lifetime Achievement Award for service.
Neil Morgan — July 07, 2014
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. --- Dee Henry has served 51�� and the La Mirada community faithfully for over 40 years, and on a late-June evening she was...