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Vive La Difference!

Annual International Festival in Sneaky Park fosters a better understanding of and a greater appreciation for diverse cultures and customs in a fun atmosphere.

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University of La Verne’s 21st Annual International Festival

The University of La Verne’s 21st Annual International Festival took place this month in Sneaky Park. The event was colored with flags and full of culture as it celebrated and highlighted the diversity of more than 13 countries. Nearly 300 students, faculty and staff attended to learn more about the different cultures on campus. At each booth, the university’s international students greeted visitors to share information about their countries. Students shared ethnic food, wore native dress and featured key elements of their countries to interested participants.

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Somewhere To Turn

Two University of La Verne legal clinics provide advice and representation to clients in need and give students real-world training.

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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.

Spring 2013 Voice

Serving Those Who Serve The University of La Verne Works to Meet the Educational Needs of a Growing Active Duty and Veteran Military Enrollment A Legacy of Life For 55 years, Dr. Robert Neher has e...

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.