As the spring semester comes to an end, freshmen students opened up about their first year at the University of La Verne and agreed that maintaining friendships was essential to keeping the college experience alive in an exclusively online learning environment.
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Pandemic has caused musicians to adapt and grow as performers
Due to the pause on live performances, the University of La Verne Music Department’s virtual recital featured both vocal and instrumental performances ranging from theatrical musical numbers to Spanish love songs at noon on May 7 via Zoom for an audience of 42.
Club presents a culturally inclusive virtual world tour
University of La Verne students were able to learn about different countries and add to their travel bucket list at the Language and Culture Club’s Virtual World Tour, last week on Zoom.
La Verne alumna to be first Latina judge for San Bernardino Superior Court
Candice Garcia-Rodrigo, a University of La Verne alumna, will make history next week when she becomes the first Latina judge for the San Bernardino Superior Court.
Artist discusses channeling personal experiences in artwork
Los Angeles-based artist Martin Durazo joined Dion Johnson, director of art galleries, to discuss detailing life through art in a one-on-one video interview shared by University of La Verne’s Department of Art and Art History on April 5.
Election brought unexpected political change
Marcia Godwin, professor of public administration, discussed Congressional districts that flipped in 2020, shifts in voting trends, and the media’s role in the outcomes, with 31 Zoom participants on Tuesday.
Farmers Market offers fresh fare and more
Shoppers enjoyed a socially distanced stroll through the Claremont Farmers and Artisan Market, featuring over two dozen vendors on a sunny Easter Sunday.
Artist imagines the sounds of La Verne packing houses
Artist Kyoco Taniyama highlights the city of La Verne’s citrus industry at the virtually displayed exhibition, “Sound from the Golden Age,” on the University of La Verne’s Harris Gallery website until May 14.
City committee promotes diversity, inclusion
The city of La Verne has taken steps toward building relationships in the community with the Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion Committee, created in 2019 with the intention of educating residents on cultural awareness and creating a safe space for everyone of all backgrounds.
Alumna infuses skin care brand with passion, purpose
Mental health. Social issues. Skincare. These are three passions of Mariah Williams, University of La Verne fall 2020 graduate and social media manager for Nolaskinsentials, a vegan Black woman-owned skincare brand.