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Posts from October 2011

A Lasting Impression

New La Verne president Devorah Lieberman has been on the job for barely 100 days, but her Presidential Inaguration had a triumphant feel throughout.

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Wendy Lau’s La Verne Story

Wendy Lau, an alumna of La Verne and a member of the Board of Trustees, had the opportunity to share her La Verne story at the Presidential Inauguration lunch on October 21: Good afternoon, President Lieberman and esteemed guests. My name is Wendy Lau, and I am a proud alumna of this outstanding University. I [...]

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Church of the Brethren on Lieberman

University of La Verne Chaplain Zandra Wagoner recently gave welcoming remarks at the Church of the Brethren as part of Homecoming Weekend festivities. Entitled, “Moment for the University of La Verne,” Wagoner emphasized how grounded the university is in its core values, even as it looks forward toward the future. To learn more about what [...]

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Weather or Not

Though a freakish, one-day downpour arrived on National Bike/Walk to Work Day, La Verne president Devorah Lieberman and group of faculty and staff members persevered and rode the 3+ miles from her home in Claremont to the University of La Verne, where they were met by mascots Leo and Leah. For all the details about [...]

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a k a E. B.

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

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Dr. Robert Neher, chairman of the Natural Sciences Division at the University of La Verne, will soon retire with the satisfaction of having helped produce millions in research grant money, though he still recalls his early days on the job, when he once had a budget of only $400.

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DVH DEDICATION

Dr. Dianne Van Hook '75, right, who the University Center at College of the Canyons was named after in 2010, recently received another honor.

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Dr. Alfred P. Clark, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Faculty, at the University of La Verne, will soon publish a book covering 500 years of water in the San Gabriel Valley.

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BEYOND-THE-LINKS

Karl Schubert, right, purchased his golf apparel company, Beyond The Links, from another University of La Verne alumnus, Joe Skovron, left.

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Dr. Janice Pilgreen, the newest member of The Academy at La Verne has become a leader in her field doing something she loves to do.

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Dr. Kenneth Marcus, a founding member of The Academy at University of La Verne, was recently notified that he was selected to receive a Fulbright Scholar Award for a Senior Professorship in American Culture. Through this opportunity, Marcus is scheduled to spend a semester teaching at Leiden University in Holland, the location of his choice, during Spring Semester 2013.

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A Call To Action

Human rights activist Marina Schuster speaks for Bhutto-Ispahani lecture series.

Going With The Flow

Al Clark began a lifelong study of water as a college student and now prepares to publish a book that covers 500 years of water in the San Gabriel Valley and its watershed.

Making A Name For Herself

Educator and La Verne alumna Dianne Van Hook adds another honor to her long list of accomplishments.

A Legacy Of Life

For 55 years, Dr. Robert Neher has educated La Verne biology students and will retire with the respect and admiration of those he has touched — except one nasty python.

Passion for Publishing

Faculty and staff of the University of La Verne showcase their recently published masterpieces at the annual Celebration of Books Published event.

Taking a Stand

National Interfaith Leader Dr. Eboo Patel made a call for students to stand up for their values on Tuesday, April 16. He is the official Spring 2013 Fasnacht Lecturer, selected by the Fasnacht Committ...