Unrealistic beauty standards plague social media
Kira, a junior kinesiology major at the University of La Verne, was 16 when she developed an eating disorder. When she first joined Instagram, she would see photos of girls that she didn’t know appear on her feed.
Decision on mandatory vaccination pending as University plans fall return
As the University of La Verne plans to return to on-campus learning in the fall, students, faculty and staff are urged – but so far not required – to get vaccinated against COVID-19, University officials said this week.
Interfaith strategies considered in addressing racism and injustice
The University of La Verne’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life hosted a “Strategies for Healing” panel to explore questions regarding interfaith strategies and how they can be used to fight against racial injustice on Monday via Zoom.
Thakur shares stories of resilience and advocacy in last lecture
Rita Thakur, associate dean of the College of Business and Public Management, shared her experience coming from India, working at the University of La Verne, and her hopes for her retirement on Tuesday at the faculty lecture over Zoom.
Music department hosts virtual student recital
With 53 attendees in the audience, the University of La Verne’s music department gathered to demonstrate musical talents, which ranged from singing to instrumentals, in its first recital of the spring semester April 9 over Zoom.
Nonviolence workshops are response to harrowing year
Christian Bracho, associate professor of teacher education in the University’s LaFetra College of Education, led the final workshop to his three-part nonviolence workshop series called “Learn ways to practice nonviolence daily in thoughts, words, and deeds” on April 1 via Zoom.