APU Articles
Notes from the Field: Ecuador, May 17
May 24, 2002
Hi! Well, it's been awhile since our last update. We've been really busy this past week but it's been very worth it. We have been working with the street kids since Monday and will be working with them through Sunday. They are an incredible group of kids and we have all grown to love them so much. I think that we are learning just as much from them as they are learning from us.
2002 NACCAP Conference Held at APU
May 22, 2002
The Town and Gown Phenomenon – Part 1
May 01, 2002
Racing on Route 66
April 17, 2002
APU's School of Business and Management was successful at "Returning the Kicks to Route 66," at the seventh annual Canyon City Classic. The races began at 10 a.m. on Azusa Avenue, south of Foothill (Route 66) on Saturday, April 13.
British Misunderstanding
April 16, 2002
opened to lots of laughs and audience approval Thursday, April 11. A complex series of misunderstandings, accusations, fraud and tea drinking make up the basis of this very British comedy. Written in 1997 the entire play takes place on one set, the London home of Linda and Eric Swan. The story centers on the bumbling Eric who has created numerous false claims and is receiving more Social Services checks than he can handle. When he involves his soon-to-be-married tenant Norman McDonald, the problem spins delightfully out of control.
Students Honor Scholarship Donors
March 27, 2002
Four local foundations were represented on campus on Monday, March 11, for the annual Foundation Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Office of University Advancement. Representatives from the GenCorp Foundation, Magic Johnson Foundation, James L. Stamps Foundation, and the TELACU Education Foundation attended a luncheon to honor foundations that grant scholarships to APU students each year.
The Science of the Crucifixion
March 01, 2002
Each year, Cahleen Shrier, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry, presents a special lecture on the science of Christ’s crucifixion. She details the physiological processes a typical crucified victim underwent and teaches her students to see Christ’s death on the cross with new understanding. The exact events in this scenario may not have happened in Jesus’ specific case, but the account is based on historical documentation of crucifixion procedures used during that time period. Please be aware that the following is of a realistic and graphic nature.
Taking the Plunge: Cross-Cultural Immersion
October 01, 2001
In today's global culture, a growing number of college students look forward to studying and serving off campus as part of their university experience. This trend encourages the development of a wide range of study and service abroad programs, from short-term mission trips to study tours, field seminars, international internships, student exchanges, and language and cultural immersion programs. Immersion programs typically include living with a local family, serving in a grassroots organization, participating in self-directed language and culture learning, and conducting small-scale research based on community issues.
Notes from the Field: India, Summer 2001
June 01, 2001
The Role of Christian Scholarship
June 01, 2001
In Thornton Wilder's Bridge of San Luis Rey, Brother Juniper tries to conduct quantitative research on the ways of God. Trying to figure out why certain people die, he sets up categories of goodness, piety, and social usefulness, applying numerical value to each person. He presented his carefully researched findings to the Church, which promptly burned him and his writings at the stake. Christian scholarship is a risky undertaking.
Night of Champions
March 01, 2001
A small, informal barbecue in 1986 featuring 50 Azusa Pacific students has evolved into the powerhouse event known as Night of Champions, an evening buzzing with activities and inspirational messages from world-class actors and athletes. Once again APU will host the outreach event March 16 welcoming thousands of students for the first time to the brand new Felix Event Center.
Climbing, Camping, and the Classics
February 15, 2001
Canyon City Scholars
December 01, 2000
Last May, the Celebrate Azusa Citizens Scholarship Program awarded its first scholarships to Lidia Badillo '04 and Joseph Denny '04. Badillo, an Azusa High School graduate, and Denny, a Gladstone High School graduate, were selected for their impressive academic records and community-minded involvement. Badillo earned a 3.8 grade-point average (GPA), participated in drama, and worked with children at her church. Denny maintained a 4.4 GPA while being active in a number of school activities, including the Science Club, the Concert and Marching Band, and the California Scholarship Federation.
Gary Verboon ‘78: Taking Stock of Life
November 01, 2000
Nursing in the 21 Century
October 27, 2000
With the advent of the new millennium, we ponder the future: What are the trends, challenges, and opportunities that face nursing? I offer my views with diffidence, fully aware of the pitfalls of forecasting. Once the mapping and deciphering of the human genetic code is completed, nursing professionals must address the implications of this new knowledge for nursing practice as well as the ethical, legal, and moral dilemmas created by this revelation. Nursing education must prepare nurses that understand and use health genetics.