Bobbi Alba, EdD, encourages her school counseling students to go out into the world to be lighthouses, guiding others as they navigate through life. Alba loves incorporating her faith into her insturction while teaching her students to do the same.
Alyssa Hetschel ’13 discovered her passion for social work during her time at Azusa Pacific University which has allowed her to serve through her management and leadership skills.
Sid Varland ’25 has a passion for studying film, running track & field, and cultivating friendships on campus. Born in Kenya, he seeks to embrace his culture and tell meaningful stories.
Lucy Boles ’25, Sage Griffing ’25, and Cassia Arnold ’25 felt called to serve in Maui with 16 other Azusa Pacific University students for six days over winter break.
Fatima Pulido, ’24, and Jonathon Krohn, ’26, felt called to serve in Ensenada, Mexico, along with 45 other Azusa Pacific University students, across five days over their Thanksgiving break.
Professor Charles Chen, PhD, has a profound passion for biology, especially plant life. His research in agriculture, travel stories, and love for God and nature offer students a valuable opportunity to expand their intellectual and spiritual growth.
After 16 years teaching high school math, Christina Mansour '07 became an educational counselor. She loves serving students, helping them plan classes & begin thinking about life after graduation, & caring for their needs through a wellness center.
Professor Friary Nguyen, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, uses simulations to train future nurses with a Christ-centered approach, following her calling to serve others, teaching with love and prioritizing student well-being.
APU’s Art History and Art Education programs offer students rigorous coursework taught by experienced experts, flexible schedules including fully asynchronous or low-residency classes, and multiple entry points each semester.
Dave Dunaetz, PhD, shares Christ’s love in many ways. He has earned six degrees, planted churches in France, and conducted research in church conflict. He impacts students’ lives through his passion for continual learning while loving others.
Swifties in the Honors College were enchanted to have an evening of rich conversation while celebrating their favorite artist at the Taylor Swift Colloquy. From themed snacks and photo ops, to analyses of song lyrics, students made lasting memories.
After 20 years as a Disney Imagineer, Terry Dobson, MFA, felt called to switch directions & began a career in academia, using his design knowledge to instruct APU students. Dobson has a passion for giving students a platform to share their work.
Origanlly from Lebanon, Hesou Zetelian '26 has lived in Canada and Spain, before starting at APU. After switching majors a few times, Zetelian found his calling as a filmmaker. He aims to make films that share meaningful, cross-cultural stories.
Aisha Chen, PhD, is committed to mentorship and fulfills her work as a professor in the Department of Engineering & Computer Science with conscientiousness. Her devotion to faith & guidance allow students to grow intellectually & spiritually.