Aiden Aizumi, a transgender activist and University of La Verne alumnus, shared his experience in honor of Transgender Rememberance Day on Nov. 20 via Zoom. This event also centered around remembering those in the transgender community who have died this past year due to violence.
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Event stresses the importance of community
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.
Biology major addresses food insecurity on campus
More than half of the University of La Verne students who responded to a recent survey on food insecurity said they sometimes skip meals, and two-thirds said they couldn’t afford to buy enough groceries.
Anxiety, depression increase amid pandemic, turbulent politics
As students struggle with COVID-19, a critical election year and uncertainty for their future, mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety among this age group are, not surprisingly, on the rise.
Social media helps counter shelter-in-place loneliness, boredom
As the pandemic has kept us physically distant from just about everyone in our normal lives, students, along with everyone else, are relying more than ever on social media.
Administrators try to ease students’ academic, financial concerns at town hall meeting
Roughly 20 University of La Verne leaders gathered on April 16 for a virtual Associated Students of ULV Town Hall via WebEx to discuss topics pertaining to the global coronavirus pandemic and what the future of the University looks like.
La Verne food pantry set to reopen next week
The Leo Food Pantry will reopen next week and has planned distribution dates for April 29 and May. The food service temporarily closed when the University of La Verne announced its closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Community members share self-isolation self-care hacks
La Verne community members have found various ways to maintain their emotional well-being and mental health even while sheltered inside and socially distanced from friends and, well, everyone.
McElwee leaves legacy of dedication
Family, friends and colleagues of the late John “Jack” McElwee, professor of business administration emeritus, gathered for a public celebration of life on Feb. 4 in the Ludwick Center’s Sacred Space.
Faculty Assembly postpones vote on ‘no confidence’ resolution for two months
The Faculty Assembly decided to table for two months a vote of “no confidence” in the University of La Verne administration, including President Devorah Lieberman and Provost Jonathan Reed.