Writers Archives: Erica Maurice

Senior Business Administration major Brendon Jones works on his Management Information Technology take-home final from the comfort of his living room floor. Seta Whitby, the BUS 410 professor, utilizes both in class and online-based teaching methods with a flexible schedule, alleviating stress during finals week. / photo by Mitchell Aleman

Students address the stress of pending finals

By Erica Maurice, Mitchell Aleman, Stephanie Ball on May 24, 2013 in News

With finals week approaching, students have many ways to prepare, deal with stress and make sure they pass their classes.

Faculty, staff honored for service

By Christopher Mora, Erica Maurice on May 17, 2013 in News

On May 10 members of the University community gathered in Sports Science and Athletic Pavilion for the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.

Germany shows its soft side in film

By Erica Maurice on May 3, 2013 in Arts, Etc.

Students gathered Wednesday afternoon in the Arts and Communications Building to watch “Soul Kitchen,” hosted by the Foreign Languages Enhancement Activities club, to wrap up its German Cinema Month.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Nadine Nakamura presented “Examining the Psychological Impact of Immigration on Diverse Immigrant Populations,” for the faculty lecture series Monday. During her talk Nakamura discussed the report “Crossroads: The Psychology of Immigration in the New Century,” which she co-wrote with the other five members of the 2011 American Psychological Association’s Presidential Task Force on Immigration. / photo by Hunter cole

Lecture focuses on gay immigrant citizenship

By Erica Maurice, Hunter Cole on April 26, 2013 in News

Nadine Nakamura, assistant professor of psychology, presented “Examining the Psychological Impact of Immigration on Diverse Immigrant Populations” at noon Monday in the President’s Dining Room as part of the faculty lecture series.

For his lecture “Language Immersion: Psychological Implications,” Justin Saldana, associate professor of education, spoke about immersing himself in French language when he traveled to France during his Sabbatical last year. Saldana, who is originally from Mexico, told his audience that immersion is the best way to learn a foreign language. / photo by Stephanie Ball

Faculty lecture focuses on second language acquisition

By Erica Maurice, Stephanie Ball on April 19, 2013 in News

Monday’s faculty lecture featured Justin Saldana’s presentation “Language Immersion: Psychosocial Implications,” based on his sabbatical project of traveling to France to study the language there and compare it to how immigrant students here learn English.

The University of La Verne’s new associate director of human resources, Dana Nagengast, is the head of the department’s organizational development and training. Nagengast enjoys boot camp exercises, walking her golden retriever and is currently training for a 5k obstacle course mud run. / photo by Hunter Cole

Nagengast joins H.R. department

By Erica Maurice, Hunter Cole on April 12, 2013 in News

Dana Nagengast recently joined the University of La Verne staff as the associate director of human resources, organizational development and training, which is a newly created position.

Tiffany Graham, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at La Verne, discussed Section 5 of the fourteenth amendment in her lecture. The amendment with its three clauses was originally intended to guarantee basic rights and citizenship to all US citizens, particularly those of African American descent. Graham focused on Section 5 of this amendment in relation to the current issue of marriage equality, and restoring congressional authority to enforce the amendment. / photo by Chelsea Knight

Lecture covers same-sex marriage

By Chelsea Knight, Erica Maurice on April 5, 2013 in News

Tiffany Graham, professor of law and associate dean for academic affairs at the University of La Verne College of Law, discussed the 14th Amendment and same-sex marriage Monday as part of the Faculty Lecture Series in the President’s Dining Room.

Crystal Miranda, outreach coordinator for Project Sister Family Services in Pomona, speaks in LaFetra Hall Monday to raise awareness of sexual assault and date and acquaintance rape. / photo by Nicole Ambrose

Project sheds light on abuse

By Erica Maurice, Nicole Ambrose on March 29, 2013 in Greek Life, LV Life

Iota Delta’s weeklong events focused on abuse against women with their annual Clothesline project and a presentation by Project Sister.

Senior international studies and environmental biology major Shaadee Ahmadnia examines the wreckage of a car involved in an alcohol related accident. It was part of an Order of Omega alcohol awareness program Monday in front of the Campus Center. The driver of the car was texting while driving under the influence. The driver and all three passengers survived. / photo by Stephanie Ball

Students get ‘Shot of Reality’ at alcohol event

By Christina Collins Burton, Erica Maurice, Stephanie Ball on March 15, 2013 in LV Life

Applause and laughter poured out of the Athletics Pavilion on Monday night as Order of Omega’s “A Shot of Reality” presentation educated and entertained students.

La Verne hits its way to a sweep over Ducks

By Erica Maurice on March 15, 2013 in Softball, Sports

The softball team pulled off back-to back wins against Stevens Institute 9-1 in game one and 19-0 in game two at Wheeler Park Sunday.

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