Stories from the Parking Garage Clinic
Beep, beep, beep. My car reminds me that I haven’t grabbed my keys out of the ignition as I make my way into Urgent Care of Kaiser Hospital Pasadena for another 12-hour shift.
Finding a Voice
Before he became Lonnie Melashenko, Global Evangelist, he was a shy boy from the prairies of Saskatchewan. Today, he is a world-renowned orator with a new project: “Hope Talks.”
The Rise of The Roadrunner Review
The stack of faded copies of Musings sat in the corner of Sari Fordham’s office in Humanities Hall. It had been years since the Department of English had produced a literary journal.
News
La Sierra to launch new Associate of Science Degree
The College of Arts and Sciences is offering a new AS Degree designed to provide pre-health students with the opportunity to earn a degree in addition to completing their prerequisite requirements.
A heart for others, a drive to succeed: 2021 Presidential Scholars aim for impact
Domonique Douglas and Krista Dufala, this year’s Presidential Scholars, have faith that God is directing their journeys and their plans to continue serving others.
Thriving in the face of Covid-19: La Sierra’s athletics program reaches new heights
Excitement exploded on the field on April 11—the La Sierra University Golden Eagles women’s soccer team had won their first championship since the program’s inception in 2016.
Textbooks or groceries: La Sierra’s food ministry alleviates tough choices
Each Wednesday, Iman ‘Chipo’ Matongo makes her way around a kitchen in Sierra Vista Chapel selecting items from a table piled with fresh and nonperishable food products.
Unintended odyssey: Dissertation discovery leads to major book deal
It started with a mistake. Alicia Gutierrez-Romine arrived at the California State Archives in May 2015 to research her dissertation topic, but discovered she did not have the required authorization for certain records.
Art+Design student sheds light on printmaking during Covid
Art+Design student Karla Aleman shares how she and her classmates have been learning the time-honored medium of printmaking from assistant professor Tim Musso.
Alumni
Finding a Voice
Before he became Lonnie Melashenko, Global Evangelist, he was a shy boy from the prairies of Saskatchewan. Today, he is a world-renowned orator with a new project: “Hope Talks.”
La Sierra alums reconnect during virtual homecoming
La Sierra University’s alumni laughed, exchanged memories and updates, congratulated honorees, and even shared dinner during Virtual Homecoming 2021.
Movement is Life: La Sierra alum breaks running record in Oahu
La Sierra grad Sergio Florian (Health Science, ’02) broke the record for running the 135-mile perimeter of Oahu on February 28.
Also in this issue
Passion Project: Can You Trust What You See?
Kandavan Thong is an Honors Program Neuroscience major on a mission to bring awareness to the fragility of human memory in eyewitness reports.
All Booked Up: Spring 2021 Reading Recommendations
Ready to start thinking about a summer reading list? This quarter’s book recommendations range from memoirs to ancient philosophy.
Short Takes
English alum shares conversations with educators via SHARE podcast; Social Work students participate in virtual Legislative Lobby Days; Sari Fordham’s memoir receives Honorable Mention; and more.
Colophon
Editor
- Natalie Romero ’11, ’13
Writers
- Darla Martin Tucker ’15
- Natalie Romero ’11, ’13
- Scott Steward
- Denise Lopez ’21
- Karla Aleman
- Kristine Barker
News Editor
- Darla Martin Tucker ’15
Photo Editor
- Natan Vigna ’00, ’01
Design & Development
- Eric Melgosa
- Marcelo Vetter ’17
- Chris Wilden ’12