University of La Verne alumni are giving back to students by starting a new program called Latino Alumni Mentors and Professionals.

Handmade designs and locally grown food add to the festivities of this season’s Farmer’s Market.

A small audience gathered to hear the University of La Verne Gospel Choir sing songs of worship in the University chapel Tuesday.

The Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony was hosted by Associate Dean of Student Affairs Ruby Montano-Cordova with a cheer. The ceremony recognize faculty for time served, promotion and tenure, and recognized academic research.

David Werner, associate professor of English, said he learned everything he knows about teaching from prison. He elaborated on this in his lecture titled “Lessons from Prison” which focused on why inmates should be educated – so they won’t return to prison after they are released.

Celine Cousteau, the granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau and daughter of ocean explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau, presented “Substanability in the Age of Globalization,” a talk on campus last week in Morgan Auditorium.

Kevin Middleton, associate professor of biology at Cal State San Bernardino, presented three research topics to explain the working physiology of animals.

The Leopards beat the Caltech Beavers in their final regular season match with a score of 12-5 Saturday at Las Flores Park.

The Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra performed to a full house in The Meeting House at Hillcrest Homes on Sunday.

The women’s water polo team suffered a 15-6 loss against the Occidental Tigers Saturday at Las Flores Park.