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July 14, 2021

Fourth Annual Makerspace Conference Tackles Topics that Bring About Brighter Futures

The University of La Verne’s fourth annual Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics (MIRA) conference will take place virtually on Thursday, July 15, and will feature a range of solutions from makerspaces all over the country.
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July 13, 2021

University of La Verne Resumes On-Campus Operations

The University of La Verne has resumed many on-campus operations as it prepares to welcome back students for fall 2021. La Verne Campus offices such as Undergraduate Admissions, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Student Affairs, and Registrar are now available to provide walk-in support to students. Additional offices and departments, such as the Wilson Library and the Lewis Center for Well-Being and Research, will return in phases throughout the summer. Regional campuses will resume on-campus operations on August 2.
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July 8, 2021

University of La Verne Appoints New Dean for the College of Business and Public Management

The University of La Verne has appointed Emmeline de Pillis as the new dean of the College of Business and Public Management. She will join the university on July 12, replacing Abe Helou, who had served as dean since 2008.
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June 16, 2021

University of La Verne Celebrates In-Person Commencement

The University of La Verne graduates of spring 2020, and winter and spring 2021 finally had their day in the sun—literally—on June 12 as they proudly marched into San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino for in-person commencement ceremonies.
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June 11, 2021

University of La Verne Joins COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

The University of La Verne announced on June 9 that it has joined the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. Hundreds of colleges and universities across the country are joining the effort initiated by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education to help end the pandemic by increasing vaccination participation among students and university communities.
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June 9, 2021

University of La Verne Integrated Business Program Teams Raise Over $12,000 for Charity

With limited face-to-face sales options available due to state and county COVID-19 restrictions, the three Integrates Business Program teams found ways to supplement sales through online platforms. Their total sales in spring 2021 reached over $12,000—an increase of approximately $4,400 over spring 2020.
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June 1, 2021

University of La Verne Graduates 1,327 in Virtual Commencement May 29

Isabella Guzman took a break from her role as head of the nation’s Small Business Administration—a cabinet-level post—to tell graduates of the University of La Verne that “there is no greater measure of success than service to others, because it’s not enough to achieve for yourself alone. Your community, your city, your state, your country are only as strong as you make them.”
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May 29, 2021

Former United Nations Ambassador Addresses CAS Graduates in University of La Verne Commencement

Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury had some advice for the 387 spring 2021 graduates from the University of La Verne’s College of Arts and Sciences in their virtual commencement ceremony today. “Your positive goals for yourself should not be pursued at the expense of other people,” he said. “Recognize and value the positive in others."
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July 12, 2021

World’s Fair Collection Finds a Home in La Verne

More than 100 boxes of original world’s fair documents and artifacts are now part of the University of La Verne’s Archives and Special Collections, thanks to the extraordinary gift of the PonTell family. Dating back to the very first expo, held in London in 1851, this vast treasure trove includes books, photographs, brochures, and objects revealing the fascinating history of this highly influential enterprise.

The post World’s Fair Collection Finds a Home in La Verne appeared first on Voice Magazine.

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July 12, 2021

Trustee Frank Lizarraga Endows Law Deanship

A generous and visionary gift from noted attorney and university Trustee Frank J. Lizarraga, Jr. ’80, endowed the College of Law dean at the University of La Verne. This is the first endowed dean established at a law school accredited exclusively by the State Bar of California and the University of La Verne’s first-ever endowed dean.

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July 12, 2021

New Center to Focus on Entrepreneurs

The University of La Verne celebrates another major gift from prominent real estate executive and enthusiastic donor Randall Lewis: $2 million to establish the Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact.

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July 12, 2021

Doing the Work

Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Alexandra Burrel gives readers a perspective into her life’s mission through the lens of “doing the work.” She wants to meet people where they are and assist in their growth and development.

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