After months of social distance and isolation, University of La Verne students and faculty got together to celebrate and affirm the bonds of the community on Nov. 5 over Zoom.
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On the calendar
Campus and community events for the week of Oct. 18, 2019.
Passover Seder unites community
A crowd of 30 students and faculty gathered in the Executive Dining Room Tuesday to celebrate a model Passover Seder led by Paul Buch.
La Verne community gathers in solidarity
Around 70 members of the La Verne community gathered on the grassy area in front of the University’s Chapel to show their solidarity with the Jewish and black communities in light of the tragedies of last week.
Interfaith Walk unites community
Nearly 120 people of various faiths came together in celebration of unity Sunday for the 10th annual Interfaith Walk. The walk spanned more than two miles between Claremont and Pomona and took participants through visits to Muslim, Jewish and Christian houses of worship.
Community gathers for Passover meal
For the 12th year in a row, Paul Buch, the cantor Temple Beth Israel in Pomona, led a Passover Seder Wednesday in the Campus Center Ballroom.
Seder celebrates Passover, freedom
Cantor Paul Buch of Temple Beth Israel in Pomona and University Chaplain Zandra Wagoner hosted a Model Seder April 5 in the Campus Center Ballroom.
Sukkah built for Jewish holiday
Hillel, the Multicultural Club Council, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and the Center for Multicultural Services prepared to celebrate Sukkot with the annual building of the sukkah in Sneaky Park on Oct. 13.
Honorees embody ‘Spirit of La Verne’
Sharon Cruz-McKinney, director of community relations and outreach in the office of admissions, took home the Spirit of La Verne Award Tuesday at the La Verne Church of the Brethren.
Interfaith walk demonstrates unity
People from different races and religions came together Sunday for the Sixth Annual Interfaith Peace Walk to commemorate the International Day of Peace.