The Magazine of the University of La Verne

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Summer/Fall 2011

The Ceremony

With plenty of pomp and circumstance, Devorah Lieberman is sworn in as La Verne’s 18th president, galvanizing the Campus Community and launching a festive Homecoming Weekend.

The Symposia

A veritable Who’s Who of national scholars, possibly the most accomplished ever to visit La Verne, lead academic panels focused on university Mission Statement tenets.

The Sculpture

In conjunction with the historic event, artist Seth Kaufman makes a third contribution to the Muriel Pollia Sculpture Garden on campus, the city’s only public art display.

The Weekend

The energy created by the Friday inauguration carries over into a most festive Homecoming Weekend, which included food, fun and a football victory.

Leveling The Playing Field

New track, football grid will serve more of the student body, and heighten the athletic recruiting allure.

Macro Managers

Alumni Arturo Delgado and Gary Thomas set school policy as superintendents of schools in two of the largest counties in the nation.

A Work In Progress

Marlin Heckman has four degrees and a 42-year career as librarian behind him, but he’s most excited about what’s yet to come.

a.k.a. E.B.

In 24 years, Eric Bishop made his mark on the University of La Verne as a student, teacher and mentor.

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