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Student Life
51�� Shakes it Out with Full-Scale Earthquake Drill
The State Office of Emergency selected 51�� as this year's featured Great ShakeOut exercise
Jenna Bartlo — October 16, 2014
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 51�� at 9:40 a.m. this morning — at least hypothetically. 51�� hosted a full-scale mass casualty...
Student Life
51�� ShakeOut: Cal Tech Selects University’s Earthquake Drill to Highlight
Jenna Bartlo — October 09, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51��’s ShakeOut will be the focus of this year’s Great ShakeOut earthquake drills on Thursday, October 16, a...
Senior Becky Hartung’s Debut Novel to Publish this Winter
Student to speak at the 79th Annual Torrey Conference.
Stephen Day — October 09, 2014
Senior communications major and Torrey Conference speaker, Becky Hartung, recently self-published her first novel “Running in the Dark” — an...
51�� Ranked One of the Nation's Top 5 Safest Schools
Nationwide Survey Ranks 51�� Fourth Safest School in the Nation
Daniel Batchman — October 06, 2014
51�� has been ranked the fourth-safest university in the United States by Niche, an organization that provides rankings and statistics...
Random Acts Of Culture Brings Music and Art to the Heart of 51��
51��'s Conservatory of Music and Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts merge to create dynamic acts of culture around campus.
Grace Hansen — October 01, 2014
A quiet Friday morning on 51��’s campus in September was interrupted by the tinkling of a toy piano. As the unusual sound drew a crowd, Jonah...
Academics
51�� Feature "Cicada" Wins Grand Jury Prize at Guam International Film Festival
Cinema & Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s "Cicada" continues its film festival tour as he works on his second feature project
Stephen Day — September 30, 2014
51��'s student-produced feature film “Cicada” won the grand jury prize for Best Narrative Feature at the Guam International Film...
Academics
Professor Monica Cure on Postcards, Fulbright Research and Traveling the Globe
Jenna Bartlo — September 25, 2014
Professor Monica Cure may be an aficionado of postcards, but her credentials go past connoisseur or collector. As one that has traveled the globe...
Academics
New Political Science Department and Faculty Strengthens Major Opportunities for Students
Political science professor Scott Waller leads new department
Stephen Day — September 18, 2014
This fall, 51�� announces an independent Political Science department with an emphasis on providing greater resources and...
Athletics
51�� To Induct Three To Athletics Hall of Fame
Musa Dogonyaro, Ronn Johnson and Rianne Schorel comprise 51��'s third class of Hall of Famers.
Neil Morgan — September 10, 2014
The 51�� Athletics Department will induct its third set of distinguished athletes into its Hall of Fame on Saturday Sept. 13, 2014....
Academics
51�� Welcomes New Professors
Two deans and 22 new professors join the 51�� community
Jenna Bartlo — August 28, 2014
51��’s faculty has grown by 24 this fall, including two new deans —Gary Lindblad, dean of 51��’s Crowell School of Business, and...
Athletics
51�� Women's Cross Country Team Starts Season as National No. 1
For the second year, NAIA names 51�� women's cross country as top-ranked program
Neil Morgan — August 28, 2014
51�� is no stranger to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' top-25 coaches' poll, but it is rare air to find itself at No. 1 in...
Academics
New Public Relations Major Expands Student Opportunities
Industry growth and student interest fuels new public relations major
Camryn Hudson — August 14, 2014
Public relations is one of the fastest-growing careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. With increased employment opportunities in the...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Leaps Toward Olympic Goal
Alumna wins Pan-American Cup and places second at Canadian Nationals
Neil Morgan — July 23, 2014
51�� alumna Natasha Jackson (’11) took her first international victory and the 2014 Pan-American Combined Events Cup title with her heptathlon...
Athletics
Andre Murillo Signs Pro Contract
Former All-American signs with German pro league.
Neil Morgan — July 21, 2014
Following his graduation from 51�� this spring, Andre Murillo is shipping off for the bright lights and big city of Hamburg, Germany. The forward...
Athletics
51�� Leads NAIA With 19 Scholar Teams
Each varsity sport maintains a team GPA of 3.0 or higher to earn distinction.
Neil Morgan — July 15, 2014
For the third time in the last five years 51�� leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Scholar Teams....
Athletics
Henry Earns USPTA Honor
Dee Henry gets Pete Brown Lifetime Achievement Award for service.
Neil Morgan — July 07, 2014
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. --- Dee Henry has served 51�� and the La Mirada community faithfully for over 40 years, and on a late-June evening she was...
How Will Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Liberty Affect 51��?
Hobby Lobby decision may have implications for 51��’s ongoing lawsuit against the federal government
Jason Newell — July 02, 2014
Owners of closely held private businesses do not have to provide free access to contraceptive drugs that violate their religious convictions, the...
Student Life
Contribute to April Jace Memorial Fund
Fund established for late employee’s sons
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
A memorial fund has been established for the family of April Jace, who died tragically on May 20, 2014. Jace had worked as a counselor in 51��...
Academics
New “Conviction and Courage” Award Honors Legacy of Chuck Colson
Inaugural award given to late Christian leader at 51��’s spring commencement
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
Christian leader Chuck Colson lived a life of biblical conviction with the courage to advocate for truth even when it was difficult or...
Athletics
La Mirada Partners with 51�� to Host Special Olympics Athletes
51�� will house athletes from the 2015 Special Olympics
Staff — June 10, 2014
The city of La Mirada announced today that the community has been officially selected to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games...
Athletics
Reba DePriest Named All-American
Junior pitcher makes a big impact and learns a reward.
Neil Morgan — May 30, 2014
51�� made the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics postseason for the first time since 2002, and it would not have been possible...
Academics
51�� Awards Inaugural Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Jenna Bartlo — May 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will honor the legacy of the late Charles W. Colson by awarding him the inaugural Charles W. Colson...
Academics
51�� Digital Conference Explores Ministry in a Digital Age
Staff — May 27, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. ––President and CEO of Sams Learning Designs Aaron Sams will headline the annual 51�� Digital Conference, a three-day event...
Athletics
Boone Farrington Named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American
Senior third-baseman wins national academic recognition.
Neil Morgan — May 27, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE Boone Farrington stood out on the diamond all season long as 51��’s most polished offensive weapon, and now he becomes 51��’s...
Academics
Rick and Kay Warren to Receive Honorary Doctorates at 51�� Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Saddleback Church co-founder and author Kay Warren will give 51��’s Spring 2014 Commencement address on May 23....