APU Articles
Making a Splash
September 20, 2010
Recently, Hewko made a splash with her swimming achievements and claimed the title as APU’s first-ever NAIA All-American swimmer. She captured three NAIA titles, broke a 16-year-old record in one of the races, and helped push the Cougars into an unexpected sixth place finish at the NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championship Meet in March.
Six Tips for Effective Studying
September 03, 2010
Perhaps no word strikes fear into a college student’s heart like this one: exams. Some students are afraid of failure, some don’t set aside enough time for studying, but many put it off until it’s too late simply because they’re not sure how to study effectively (all nighters, anyone?). However, one of the best kept secrets about studying for tests is…preparation! What some students don’t know is that they can take simple steps to help them retain the information they study:
Bringing Opera to APU
July 14, 2010
Galloway took over as the head of the opera program in spring 2009. At the time, the program consisted of one class entitled “Opera Workshop,” which served as rehearsal time for a short opera production. Upon taking over, Galloway pushed for budget and scholarship increases, marketed the program to the entire student body, and gathered a “dream team” staff of music, acting, language, and dance coaches to help students develop not only as vocalists, but as well-rounded artists.
2010 APU Commencement
May 18, 2010
On Saturday, May 8, Azusa Pacific graduate and undergraduate students participated in the university's 100th commencement ceremony since first formal ceremony at APU's predecessor, the Training School for Christian Workers. With more than 1,300 graduates and several thousand friends and family members in attendance there was an excitement and anticipation in the air. At 9 a.m. more than 600 graduate and doctoral students heard from keynote speaker Lee G. Noel, Ph.D., a higher education consultant, who has worked with more than 400 colleges and universities on enrollment and retention effectiveness. In the evening, about 600 undergraduate walked across the stage to receive their long-awaited diploma. Just before lining up to cross the stage, they heard from keynote speaker Raul Reis.
Mexico Outreach Celebrates 40 Years of Ministry
April 23, 2010
On Saturday, April 10, all past participants of Azusa Pacific University's Mexico Outreach were invited to attend a banquet in Upper Turner Campus Center to celebrate the history of this ministry program, which brings together North American churches and APU students for service in Mexico each year.
APU Can Cost Less Than State Schools
April 20, 2010
New Welcome Center Broadens Campus Tour Experience
March 03, 2010
Women’s Resource Center Empowers, Educates, and Celebrates Women
February 22, 2010
Today’s college students face some substantial gender-specific issues, and it is imperative to provide programs that allow them to learn about and address these problems. The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at APU provides such resources. Though targeted at undergraduate women, their goal is to educate the entire APU community about a wide range of current women’s issues, empower students to take action, and celebrate women and their unique abilities and accomplishments.
WASC Accreditation Update
February 21, 2010
The task force focusing on international internationalization, led by Jim Adams, Ed.D., executive director of the Center for Global Learning & Engagement (CGLE), discusses goals related to the accreditation process. “One of the most important topics [in our discussions] is student learning outcomes” said Frances Wu-Barone, Ph.D., global learning specialist. “Are they in line with our goals? Can we produce evidence to show we’re accomplishing these goals? These are the types of questions we ask.” The CGLE also plans to launch an annual award recognizing a faculty member dedicated to advancing intentional internationalization in his/her work, as well as develop an assessment system to encourage international and intercultural teaching, learning, and research across disciplines. “Our intentional internationalization vision is as timely now as it was when founder Mary Hill took students abroad to do missionary work. Our task is to provide a variety of accessible and meaningful experiences for students and faculty to explore the world through study, service, and scholarship,” said Adams. The task force continues its discussion and evaluation during this preparation process, and looks forward to intertwining their efforts with the broader university community.
Renovated Wynn Academic Center Addresses APU's Changing Needs
February 08, 2010
The APU community and honored guests gathered to dedicate the Carl E. Wynn Academic Center on Thursday, February 4 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Formerly the Carl E. Wynn Science Center, the recently renovated 30,000-square-foot building underwent an extensive $4-million remodel, and now enables the university to offer expanded facilities to better serve current and prospective students.
Carlson Brings "Utopian Playground" to APU
January 26, 2010
"In the beginning, God created…" David Carlson, MFA, associate professor in APU's Department of Art, has taken the creative spirit in these first five words of Genesis and applied it to the artisan world. This creativity was evidenced in his most recent art show, "Utopian Playground," which opened in the Duke Art Gallery on January 19.
New Amphitheater on East Campus
November 20, 2009
This fall, as renovations took place to transition the former Wynn Science Center to become the new Wynn Academic Center on East Campus, the university also made room for a large, open-air amphitheater behind the building, formerly the location of the science "bowl." This will be APU's first formal amphitheater, designed to facilitate community in the outdoors and encourages students to gather together.
Summer Missions
May 13, 2009
Summer usually entices college students to think of a long stretch of warm weather, vacations or summer jobs, and a much needed break from the busy world of papers and projects.
Notes from the Field: Mexico Outreach Part 2
April 09, 2009
Matt Browning, associate vice president for internationalization, called from Ensenada this morning to share that it's a cold day today, but the teams are doing well and meeting many needs within the Mexicali and Ensenada communities. Earlier this week, Azusa Pacific Mexico Outreach staff met with local government officials, including Laura Valdez, wife of Mexicali Mayor Rodolfo Valdez, who expressed her encouragement and support for the service that is meeting community needs.