ALUMnotes
As alumni of La Sierra University, you are spread across the globe—and through La Sierra University Magazine, we hope to not only stay in touch with you, but to convey your passion, your impact, and your story to our wide readership.
Passion Project: Habitat Hunter
From taking measurements in a California laboratory to hands-on fieldwork in Malaysia and Israel, Amanda Kaatz has experienced it all thanks to her involvement in Dr. Lee Grismer’s current research projects.
Revealing Research: Pivotal octopus, ocean acidity study attracts international media
The collaborative work of scientists at La Sierra and Walla Walla has widened the scientific window into the potential effects of climate change.
Short Takes
Roadrunner Review pieces garner prizes; Social work alumni co-hosts mental health podcast; La Sierra faculty release new books on Adventism and music; Sergio Florian breaks Oahu Circumnavigation Run record.
All Booked Up: Winter 2021 Reading Recommendations
This list of book recommendations focuses primarily on anti-racism, and includes suggestions ranging from Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” to “Ariel Samson: Freelance Rabbi.”
Office Hours
La Sierra University welcomes Pastor Jason Decena to the Office of Spiritual Life and Andrew Bain to the Department of Music. Get to know them through this special Q&A.
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