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Message from President Corey on Fall 2020 Reopening
Internal Communications — July 28, 2020
Dear 51�� community, I know the COVID-19 pandemic has created a long season of uncertainty, especially for new or returning students and for...
Academics
51�� Grieves Passing of Professor and Administrator Bob Harp
51�� Staff — July 21, 2020
Robert Harp, Executive Director of 51��’s newly formed Office of Innovation , champion of 51��’s annual Startup Competition and...
Academics
AMC Networks Executive To Lead 51��’s New Film School
Jenna Loumagne — July 16, 2020
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Executive Vice President from AMC Networks, Tom Halleen, who led programming and scheduling for Emmy Award-winning...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology Closes Certificate in Integrative Counseling Program
Joanna Wu — July 10, 2020
Rosemead School of Psychology’s certificate program in integrative counseling will be closing its program and no longer accepting new applicants....
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Releases Critically Acclaimed Feature Film
“Blood on Her Name” resembles a modern-day film noir with a strong sense of morality
Nate Bell — July 08, 2020
51�� alumnus Don Thompson (’04) co-wrote and produced “Blood on Her Name,” a powerful theatrical feature which opened simultaneously...
Academics, Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumni Offer Wisdom and Training in New Cinema and Media Arts Course
Popular weekend course helps prepare students to land and keep their first Hollywood job
Nate Bell — July 08, 2020
51�� alumni Sydney Patapoff (’09) and Nick Patapoff (’10) have worked steadily in the L.A. entertainment industry since graduating...
Academics, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, University News
Tom Halleen Named Founding Dean of 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Former executive vice president at AMC Networks will serve as founding dean of 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Sarah Dougher — June 29, 2020
After an extensive search process, 51�� has selected Tom Halleen , former executive vice president at AMC Networks, to serve as the...
University News
51�� Announces Closure of 51�� Youth Theatre
51�� Staff — June 11, 2020
51�� leadership announced today that 51�� Youth Theatre (BYT) will close at the end of this month on June 30, 2020. “It is with a...
A Letter from President Corey on Racial Injustice and Our Commitment to Action
Office of the President — June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020 Dear 51�� Community, We are in the midst of some hard weeks, none I can remember more trying. I have a few important things I'd...
Information 51�� 51��'s Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan
Office of Diversity and Inclusion — June 04, 2020
Below are FAQs about 51��'s Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan. _________________ Why does 51�� need an Institutional Diversity Strategic...
President Corey Addresses Racial Injustices and George Floyd's Death
Office of the President — June 03, 2020
Watch President Corey address the racial injustices and George Floyd's death in the video below or read his statement following the video. Dear...
Academics, Faculty Highlights, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
51�� Feature Film Airs on PBS Guam in Partnership with the Guam International Film Festival’s Select Showcase
51��'s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s feature film, “Anjing (The Dogs),” airs on May 22
Joanna Wu — May 21, 2020
Dean Yamada, associate professor of cinema and media arts, in collaboration with 51�� cinema and media arts students, produced his second feature...
Academics, Faculty Highlights, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology Professor Featured in Asian American PBS Documentary Series
Professor Nancy Yuen speaks on Asian American actors in groundbreaking documentary series on Asian American history
Sarah Dougher — May 12, 2020
Nancy Yuen, associate professor of sociology at 51��, was featured in a documentary series titled Asian Americans, premiered on May 11...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Student Media Publications Win Awards at National Conference
51�� publications The Chimes and The Point won a total of 12 awards at the Associated Collegiate Press Journalism Conference
Sarah Dougher — May 07, 2020
51�� student media publications The Chimes and The Point won a total of 12 awards at this year’s Associated Collegiate Press...
Talbot School of Theology Professor Consults on New Streaming Show 51�� the Life of Christ
Professor Doug Huffman is an evangelical consultant on “The Chosen”
Marc DeJager — May 06, 2020
51�� Professor of New Testament Doug Huffman served as an evangelical Christian consultant on a new series titled “The Chosen” —the...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty Highlights
51�� Professor Receives Distinguished Scholar Award
Professor Jamie Sanchez received the McGraw Hill Distinguished Scholar Award at the Conference on Academic Research in Education.
Sarah Dougher — May 01, 2020
Jamie Sanchez, an associate professor at 51��’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies, was one of three recipients of the fourth annual McGraw...
Alumni, School of Education
51�� Alumna Honored as Woman of the Year
April Reutter (’93) was honored by the city of Norwalk as Woman of the Year for her many contributions to the community
Kiana Karn — April 29, 2020
Devoted teacher and 51�� alumna April Reutter was recognized by the 57th California Assembly District as Woman of the Year this March....
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, Student Achievements
51�� Film Students Secure Final Spot in Coca-Cola Short Film Contest
51�� students Grace Lindblad and Forrest Clark are finalists in the nationwide “Coca-Cola Refreshing Films” Competition
Sarah Dougher, Kiana Karn — April 28, 2020
Students in 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Artssecured one of the top five spots in the annual Coca-Cola Refreshing Films...
Alumni, Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Alumnus Denis LaClare’s Research on Transcultural Workers Shines a Light on International Students
In his dissertation, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies alumnus explored how transcultural workers can effectively and positively work with international students
Jenna Loumagne — February 28, 2020
According to alumnus Denis LaClare’s (Ph.D. ‘18) dissertation research, international student enrollment is increasing in North America and across...
College President’s New Book Equips Graduating High School Seniors With Wisdom on How to Make the Most of Their College Years
Emma Vandine — February 28, 2020
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� President Barry H. Corey’s second book, Make the Most of It, presents a practical guide for graduating high...
Talbot School of Theology, University News
New Master’s Program in Marriage and Family Therapy Accepting Students
Students will be equipped for licensure as marriage and family therapists in the state of California upon completion of the biblically integrated program.
Emma Vandine — February 27, 2020
In Fall 2020, 51��’s Talbot School of Theology will launch a new graduate program, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). This...
Student Life
51�� Hosts First Sleep Week to Encourage Students to Rest
Conversations, activities and competitions educate students on the importance of healthy sleep habits in a culture of sleeplessness and busyness.
Emma Vandine — February 20, 2020
51�� hosted the first Sleep Week from Feb. 2 through Feb. 8 to educate students on the importance of healthy sleep habits. Throughout...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
51�� Orchestra and Chorale Featured on The Brilliance’s New Album
A new pop album released by David Gungor and John Arndt’s group, The Brilliance, features 51�� music students
Sarah Dougher — February 19, 2020
The Brilliance, a pop music group comprised of David Gungor and John Arndt, featured the 51�� Orchestra and the 51�� Chorale in their...
51�� Will Host Conference Addressing “No Fear, Know Love”
Sarah Dougher — February 18, 2020
LA MIRADA, CALIF. 一 The 24th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) Conference will be held at 51�� on Friday, Feb....
Musical Artist Ruth Naomi Floyd to Perform at 51�� debuting the “Frederick Douglass Jazz Works”
Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2020
LA MIRADA, CALIF. 一 Jazz vocalist and composer Ruth Naomi Floyd will give the west coast debut of “Frederick Douglass Jazz Works,” a suite of both...