A fire alarm that went off in the Landis Academic Center Monday – triggering evacuations in that building, the adjoining Wilson Library and College of Business and Public Management building – turned out to be a false alarm.
“Each year in the past 50 years, philanthropy has increased,” Jean Bjerke, vice president of university relations said. “Even after wars and natural disasters, for the most part, overall contributions have increased.”
Approximately 80 University of La Verne students and faculty members were evacuated from the Wilson Library, Landis Academic Center and Learning Enhancement Center Wednesday morning when when fire alarms were set off.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter Scale two weeks ago reminded Southern Californians of the constant threat looming over their heads -- or rather, beneath their feet.
In a dedication and grand opening ceremony attended by more than 400 people, the Wilson Library and Landis Academic Center was admired and celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 3.