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Shayla Rivera, a NASA aerospace engineer turned comedian and motivational speaker, gives the keynote speech for the Latino Education Access and Development Conference Saturday in Morgan Auditorium. She spoke about her own life journey, from Puerto Rico to attending Texas A&M University for engineering, and to most recently transitioning to a career as a corporate trainer and stand-up comedian. Rivera encouraged the audience to work hard in their education, visualize future success and be bold in creating their own opportunities. Also in attendance was Latino Student Forum adviser Fidel Gomez, recent College of Law graduate Linda Guzman, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, and Board of Trustees member Wendy Lau. / photo by Spencer Croce

Latinos lead education conference

By Spencer Croce on October 20, 2017 in News

Shayla Rivera, a NASA aerospace engineer turned comedian and motivational speaker, gives the keynote speech for the Latino Education Access and Development Conference Saturday in Morgan Auditorium.

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Senior psychology and pre-med major and vice president of Helping Hands Ashley Larae uses a handmade broomstick as a fishing pole with a powdered donut for bait, as Vikki Calderon attempts to catch the donut using her mouth in less than 30 seconds. Helping Hands had a booth at the Harry Potter-themed Homecoming street fair in the Ravenclaw house section. This is a new club on campus and open to any student who is interested in working or volunteering with kids. / photo by Jolene Nacapuy

Homecoming bewitches La Verne

By Alexandra De Leon, Jolene Nacapuy on October 16, 2015 in LV Life

Homecoming Week came to a close as the University of La Verne campus turned into the magical world of Hogwarts at the annual street fair and family weekend.

Fraternity starts sexual assault conversation

By Kellie Galentine on April 17, 2015 in Greek Life, LV Life

Sexual assault became conversation among students at Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s “Project Title IX: Where the Odds Become Even,” April 9 in the Campus Center Ballroom.

La Verne sororities defy national statistics

By Mariela Patron on December 5, 2014 in Greek Life, LV Life

It’s rare for Veronica Orozco not to run into someone she knows when walking to class. Her social life at the University of La Verne is similar to that of an up-and-coming celebrity walking a red carpet during award season; everywhere she goes somebody is up for a conversation. However, the sociable woman she is […]

Professional leaders and La Verne alumnae spoke at the keynote panel during the SPARK Women’s Leadership Conference on March 8. Andria Reta, SCAN Health Plan Community Outreach Coordinator, speaks about how important it is for women to have mentors to guide them through their academic and professional careers. / photo by Katie Madden

Conference inspires women leaders

By Hayley Hulin, Katie Madden on March 14, 2014 in News

SPARK Leadership Conference offered two days of panels, workshops and group discussions to women students on campus last weekend.

Conference SPARKs women’s empowerment

By Bernarda Carranza on February 14, 2014 in LV Life

Reinforcing the concept of women in leadership positions, developing communication skills, and shaping women into pro-active thinkers are just some of the goals the SPARK Women’s Leadership conference wants to achieve on campus this semester.

Christopher Braunstein presents “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” for the Greek Conference Saturday in the Campus Center. Braunstein is the key national adviser for the California Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and president of the Alumni Advisory Board for the University. Braunstein welcomed potential members into La Verne’s Greek community. / photo By Uyen Bui

Greeks talk respect at conference

By Jolene Nacapuy, Uyen Bui on October 4, 2013 in Greek Life, LV Life

Members of the University of La Verne’s sororities and fraternities gathered for the Greek Leadership Conference held Saturday on campus.

Greek Week 2009 ended with a Lip Sync contest Friday night. Between performances, Greek Week coordinators Alan Hernandez and Naime Laskar presented a $1,687 check on behalf of Greek life to the Ortega family, who lost family members on Christmas Eve in 2008. Greek organizations at the University of La Verne collected aluminum cans to raise money for the Ortega family. Sigma Kappa sorority collected the largest amount of cans, scrapping a total of more than 600 pounds of aluminum. / photo by Stephanie Arellanes

Greek Week ends on musical note

By Lauryl Bakke, Sher Porter, Stephanie Arellanes on May 1, 2009 in Greek Life, LV Life

Lip sync made its return to campus Friday when Greek Week, themed The Best Greek Week Ever, took place.

University searches for prospective sorority

By Kady Bell on February 24, 2006 in Greek Life, LV Life

Following the record success of fall recruitment participation, the University of La Verne’s College Panhellenic Association, governing body of sororities on campus, unanimously decided to tackle expansion by welcoming national organizations Alpha Omicron Pi and Phi Mu to campus to be interviewed this spring.