Alexander Lev-Da-Silva, instructor of modern languages, gave an informative and eye-opening lecture titled “The Effects of Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety on Non-native/Nativelike Teachers” at noon Tuesday in the Quay Davis Executive Boardroom. 

Melanie Brown, executive assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, received the Administrative Professional Employee of the Year Award, which was presented by Associate Professor of Spanish Ann Hills, during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 16 in the Athletic Pavilion.

Roughly 20 students, faculty and staff gathered for the University’s third annual Rites of Passage ceremony Sept. 9 in the Ludwick Center Sacred Space to honor community, rich spiritual and cultural African traditions. 

The University of La Verne has been selected to participate in the Google Hispanic Serving Institution Career Readiness program, which offers digital skills training and career workshops for students to access and help them through their time at the University. 

The Off Market Mouse Expo, hosted by Dizcore Apparel in partnership with The Disinsider Saturday at the Ontario Convention Center, featured live entertainment, giveaways and music. 

The Chaffey Garcia House in Rancho Cucamonga hosted the last of three Summer Spook Nights with music, food and vendors in one big Halloween-themed event on Sept. 17 from 1 to 10 p.m.

The Fairplex held a 5K Bubble Run Saturday, where participants had fun running, dancing and listening to music amid white fluffy bubbles. 

Roy Kwon, associate provost for faculty affairs and academic administration, gets food with Jose Hernandez, admissions office representative, and Christian Bracho, associate professor and associate director of teacher education, at the LA Mixer event Friday in Fasnacht Court.