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Student-Founded Nonprofit Aims to Break Cycles of Poverty in Developing Countries
Environmental nonprofit organization “Harvest Craft” provides food and education in Haiti and Mexico
Stephen Day — December 11, 2014
After numerous short-term missions trips to developing nations, 51�� students Brendon Anthony and Craig Erickson discovered a...
Athletics
Weststeyn, Mason Earn National Honors
Two volleyball players named Academic All-Americans
Neil Morgan — December 10, 2014
CoSIDA Release Amy Weststeyn is one of just six volleyball players in the country to be named to the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American...
Weststeyn Named NAIA Player of the Year
Amy Weststeyn finishes fabulous career with biggest honor.
Neil Morgan — December 08, 2014
Senior Amy Weststeyn is a double-threat. The volleyball player is one of the greatest student-athletes to ever play for 51��....
Athletics
Parked In The Semifinals
51�� finishes the season as the third-best team in the NAIA
Neil Morgan — December 08, 2014
51��'s season came to an end on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, a few hours earlier than the team would have liked, but the Eagles went down swinging and...
Athletics
Volleyball Lands Four All-Americans
Amy Weststeyn, Joclyn Kirton, Alyssa Mason and Lauren Hoenecke honored.
Neil Morgan — December 08, 2014
NAIA RELEASE Just a few days following the conclusion of a spectacular deep postseason run the postseason awards begin flowing for 51��...
51�� Tennis Team Hosts 36th Annual Tennis Tournament
Alumni, wheelchair, and novice players come together to compete and socialize
Brieana Jordan — December 05, 2014
51��’s tennis program held its 36th Annual Tennis Tournament in November to raise money for its program. A total of 64 players ranging...
Academics
Focus on the Family President to Speak at 51��’s Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — December 04, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — President and CEO of Focus on the Family, Jim Daly, will give 51��’s Fall Commencement address on Dec. 19, 2014....
Alumni
Art Professor’s Photography Exhibition Receives National Attention
Kurt Simonson To Display “Northwoods Journals” in Portland’s Newspace Center for Photography
Stephen Day — December 03, 2014
51�� associate professor of photography Kurt Simonson’s “ Northwoods Journals ” exhibit is on display in Newspace Center for...
Student Life
51�� Partners with Christian Community Credit Union to Help Fund Scholarships
Staff — November 26, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. —51�� has formed an alliance with Christian Community Credit Union, who has committed giving $240,000 to 51�� for...
Athletics
51�� Women’s Volleyball Earns GSAC Co-Championship
Teams wins conference title for first time since 1997
Neil Morgan — November 17, 2014
51�� secured its first Golden State Athletic Conference volleyball championship since 1997 with a 3-1 win over The Master's College on...
Athletics
51��’s Women’s Cross Country Team Sends Boxes of Appreciation to Soldiers
Boxes filled with treats and a personalized letter are sent to soldiers overseas
Daniel Batchman — November 14, 2014
“The sacrifice we make is nothing in comparison to what the soldiers make and that is why we make time to pause our agendas and give back to these...
Athletics
Cross Country, Soccer Earn 11 GSAC Scholar-Athletes
51�� leads conference in scholar-athlete awards
Neil Morgan — November 14, 2014
Over the past week, the Golden State Athletic Conference released its 2014 Cross Country and men and women’s soccer Scholar-Athletes. To be...
Athletics
Cross Country Qualifies For National Championships
51�� sends its full women's team and a men's competitor.
Neil Morgan — November 11, 2014
LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Late on Monday afternoon the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the official field for the 2014...
Academics
51��’s Student Newspaper Receives Prestigious National Award
The Chimes wins online Pacemaker award for second year in a row
Stephen Day — November 07, 2014
51��’s student newspaper, The Chimes, won the 2014 Online Pacemaker Award — the highest national award for student online publications...
Athletics
Volleyball Pair Earns Academic Honor
Alyssa Mason and Amy Weststeyn honored.
Neil Morgan — November 06, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- 51�� earned its fourth and fifth Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District nods on Thursday, as Amy Weststeyn...
Academics
51�� Hosts First Annual Asian American Ministry Conference
Anita Wei — November 05, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The first annual Asian American Ministry Conference (AAMC) will be held at 51�� on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Asian...
Academics
A Weekend of Wonder
National composers conference draws composers from around the United States and Canada
Staff — November 03, 2014
Six weeks into the 2014 academic year, the Conservatory teamed together with the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers (CFAMC), 51��’s...
Athletics
51�� Men’s Soccer Players Serve the Local Community
Seven soccer players to coach high school students during their off-season
Stephen Day — November 03, 2014
As the 2014 men’s soccer season draws to a close, the team prepares not only for the playoffs and an opportunity to compete at nationals, but a...
Academics
51��’s Student Public Relations Society to Host Regional Conference in 2015
Public relations student group receives national awards and recognition
Lauren Frey — November 03, 2014
51��’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has won the bid to host the PRSSA 2015 Regional Conference on 51��’s...
Academics
51�� Alumnus’ Innovative iPhone App Helps Students Learn Greek
Brent Wejrowski’s iPhone app almost ready for second release
Stephen Day — October 30, 2014
Former Greek-language student Brent Wejrowski (‘08) knows how difficult it is to learn the ancient language and to retain the linguistic skills...
Athletics
Three Soccer Players Earn Academic Award
Stephen Tanquary, Shea Davis and Miranda Starbeck honored.
Neil Morgan — October 30, 2014
COSIDA RELEASE Both of 51��’s soccer programs are in the thick of the Golden State Athletic Conference playoff races heading into the final...
Academics
51�� Sponsors Leaders of Integrity Awards Luncheon
Lauren Frey — October 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� is pleased to sponsor Ethical Edge’s Leaders of Integrity 6th Annual Awards Luncheon and musical celebration...
Student Life
51�� Responds to California Drought with Conservation Tactics
University continues water conservation efforts in preparation for possible 35-year ‘megadrought’
Brieana Jordan — October 24, 2014
51�� has conserved 9.6 percent of water across campus in the 2013-14 school year through various measures to help save water during...
51�� Launches Center for Marriage and Relationships
New center to provide practical resources and wisdom to anyone seeking healthier relationships
Lauren Frey — October 22, 2014
51�� launched the Center for Marriage and Relationships this semester to address one of the most pertinent issues in society: the...
Academics
New Art Exhibit Explores Racial and Social Boundaries, Opens Today
Jeff Rau — October 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, the art exhibit I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me featuring new work by Los Angeles artist Nery Gabriel Lemus opens...