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Lecture highlights light and darkness that make people human
Elaine Padilla shared her research, titled “Being/Not: A Decolonial Option for Authentically Becoming Human,” which covers four different philosophical theories in relation to how humans see themselves and their reality, to an audience of about 30.
Film series calls for reflection on nuclear plants
During the school semesters, a new film is screened as part of the University of La Verne’s weekly Film Series.
Warming climate felt locally
The first six months of 2024 set new high temperature records since 2023, resulting in projections for it to be the warmest year on record.
Plan to switch January Interterm to May raises concerns, confusion
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the University’s January Term will move to the new May Term. This change – approved by the Board of Trustees in May – which students and faculty members have protested in the past, has not been formally announced to students and faculty.
Climate change and SoCal storms topple campus oak trees
A recent downpour series of storms have been plummeting through the state and specifically the southern region which have caused environmental damage to the landscapes in many cities across California. The University of La Verne was directly affected as three oak trees have toppled over on campus in the past few months.