APU Articles
The Coming Crisis: Helping Families Care for Their Aging Parents
May 06, 2013
It began with a fall–well, several falls actually. My mother, an active senior citizen living independently in a retirement community in the Chicago area, fell while gardening. She suffered a subdural bleed that required holes burred into her skull to relieve the pressure. Though identified as a fall-risk patient, she fell an additional five times while in the hospital. The next bur hole procedure nicked her brain and rendered her unstable on her left side. That’s when we moved my mom to California and began the journey of caring for an aging parent.
Revisiting Life Behind the Berlin Wall
April 22, 2013
In March, thousands of German citizens gathered in East Berlin to protest the removal of the last remaining sections of the Berlin Wall to make room for a modern housing development. “Many Germans treasure the remains of the wall as a sober reminder of East Germany’s Communist era so today’s generation will not forget those days of oppression and a divided country,” said Jim Willis, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Communication Studies.
China's Explosive Economy: Help or Harm?
April 22, 2013
APU Unveils Knowledge Over Time Mural
April 17, 2013
As the world celebrates the 500th anniversary of Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes on the ceiling of Rome’s Sistine Chapel, 50 Azusa Pacific University students created their own masterpiece that pays homage to his most famous panel, “The Creation of Adam.” The iconic image of God’s finger touching that of man’s is depicted in the first section of a 15-foot wall mural, entitled Knowledge Over Time, recently installed adjacent to Darling Library, in Duke Academic Complex.
APU Brings Real-world Finance Simulation to Local High School Students
April 08, 2013
APU partnered with the Azusa Unified School District and the Southern California Edison Federal Credit Union Foundation last October to teach 60 local highschoolers valuable money management skills. The event, called Mad City Money, drew students from Azusa and Gladstone high schools who belong to Think Together, one of California’s largest providers of after-school tutoring, as well as APU undergraduate students in the Personal Finance course.
God at the Oscars
March 25, 2013
I can’t remember when the subject of God infused the films recognized at the Oscars like it did this year. It testifies to the power of story to shape and set the wet concrete of cultural imagination. To use a phrase from last year’s Oscar-nominated Moneyball, the medium holds a unique ability to “change the game” in ways few others can. God has always been a part of humanity’s best stories—if not their writer, director, and lead or best-supporting actor.
New Vice Provost Named
March 25, 2013
began her new role as vice provost for undergraduate programs on January 1, 2013. As a recognized leader and scholar in pediatric nursing with a long history of important contributions to her discipline and the university, Bowden stands eminently qualified to help APU grow and strengthen under the Shared Vision 2022.
Why Do We Study Abroad?
March 08, 2013
Over the past 20 years, the number of American students who study abroad has steadily risen, according to a report by the Institute of International Education.
Crystal Munoz ’12 Crowned Miss California Latina
February 12, 2013
At the Miss California Latina pageant award ceremony last November, Crystal Munoz ’12 stood in disbelief, humbled and thankful as the winning crown was placed upon her head.
Establishing A College Connection
February 12, 2013
Students and their families had the opportunity to spend a day on campus with Azusa Pacific students, faculty, and staff. Focused on this year’s theme, “Dream and Achieve,” Connections offered informational panels and workshops to the 400 guests, which included students and their families. Panels covered topics such as financial aid and scholarships, studying abroad, student organizations, and academic departments. Families also toured campus; heard stories of current APU students; and were entertained by performances from Gospel Choir, the step team, and the poetry slam team.
Called to the Show
February 04, 2013
General Manager Chris Antonetti did call someone to the Show that day, but not a player—he promoted Niebla to major league interim pitching coach. A lifetime of playing and coaching prepared Niebla for the job, but not for the moment. Temporarily stunned, a flurry of thoughts and emotions ran through him, but barely surfaced for others to see. Then, with his signature poise and composure, he calmly accepted his dream job.
Applying to Graduate School: Infrequently Asked Questions
December 11, 2012
Good students may not necessarily achieve the scores they want without adequate preparation. “The GRE is actually about test-taking strategies,” says Bentz. “Students can find the answers without solving the whole problem.” Students can take a prep course, study independently, or combine both approaches. The key is to begin preparing early.
Neuromarketing: How Retailers Get in Your Head
December 03, 2012
When Thomas Rotthowe, MBA ’93, DBA, walks into his local Starbucks in Munich, Germany, he sees more than a coffee shop—he sees a retail environment tailored to underlying processes in the customer’s brain. An expert in neuromarketing, a new field that focuses on consumers’ brain patterns during purchase decisions, Rotthowe’s work represents an innovative approach to marketing and heralds a shift in the way manufacturers, retailers, and marketers do business.
Alumni Spotlight: Olympic Water Polo Coach Dan Klatt M.S. ’10
November 16, 2012
The APU Computer Store: A Valuable Service to the University
November 15, 2012
While Apple computer stores are known for their clean, sleek environment and friendly employees, Azusa Pacific University’s own Computer Store strives to bring a similar atmosphere to campus. Functioning on a solely nonprofit basis, the Computer Store sells all merchandise at wholesale and educational discount prices, and keeps APU on the forefront of technology by offering new Apple products upon release.