APU Articles

Pirates of Penzance

March 20, 2007

A seafaring adventure complete with maudlin pirates, fair maidens, an outlandish Major-General father, and a stalwart if not somewhat incompetent Scottish brigade took to the stage Thursday, March 8, as the Department of Theater, Film, and Television debuted The Pirates of Penzance. This contemporary interpretation of the 1980 Gilbert and Sullivan comic operetta attracted an enthusiastic audience, a few even moved to commemorate their pirate fandom in costume.

The Office at APU: An Interview with Kate Flannery

March 19, 2007

On Wednesday, March 14, approximately 40 guests lined the walls near Darling 413 on West Campus. An excitement and jitter filled the air as these guests, most of whom were students, awaited the arrival of actress Kate Flannery, who plays Meredith Palmer on NBC’s hit show The Office.

Living in Color: Sigma Tau Delta Induction 2007

March 13, 2007

What do bright carnations, a rainbow-colored caterpillar cake, and a children’s story about a little mouse named Fredrick all have in common? Besides the fact that they bring up the carefree memories of youth, they were all present on the evening of March 1 to inspire this year’s induction of more than 30 new members to Sigma Tau Delta, the Department of English's honor society.

Chung Named 2006 Alumnus of the Year

March 01, 2007

In 1956, Paul Jin Kyung Chung ’58, D.D.Lt.D., found his life at a crossroads. The man who in future years would be known to many as “the Billy Graham of Korea” had traveled to the United States to attend Asbury Theological Seminary, only to learn that his degree from a South Korean university was not recognized by that institution. Eager to continue his Christian training, Chung sought a Christian college where he could receive a U.S. undergraduate degree. After a brief search, Chung decided to attend then-Azusa Pacific College (APC), a decision he immediately knew was for the best.

More Than Serving Tea: Book Signing

February 23, 2007

On Tuesday, February 13, APU hosted a book signing reception to celebrate the recent release of More Than Serving Tea: Asian American Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith. The event, held in the VIP Room of the Felix Event Center, attracted more than 30 women.

Gospel Sing 2007

February 22, 2007

On Saturday, February 10, Azusa Pacific University's Office of Multi-Ethnic Programs presented the 12th annual Gospel Sing, an evening of worship through music and dance. The university's Gospel Choir joined the First Church of God Center of Hope praise team, APU alum Loren Smith '04, Gio and Company, Church of the Redeemer Gospel Choir, and an APU student group to create a night of praise and worship through song. APU's step teams Umoja and Black Men's Fellowship also performed. From the first song of the night to the last, the audience joined the singers in praise.

APU Celebrates Mozart Festival Week

February 05, 2007

As Azusa Pacific students escaped the cool evening weather and piled in to the auditorium slightly tardy to the 4:20 p.m. lecture, relating their lives to a musical prodigy who lived more than 250 years ago seemed to be the last thing on their minds. However, the social buzzing and fidgeting vanished when Professor Mark Humphrey took the stage with hopes of enlightening the students with a study of history that was not only inspiring, but also applicable to their lives and faith.

Connection 2007: Stepping Up to the Call

February 02, 2007

On Saturday, January 20, hundreds of high school students and potential college students had the opportunity to connect with the APU campus by attending the fourth annual Connection Preview Day. The day-long event, hosted by APU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions and supported by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Programs, introduces students who come from diverse backgrounds to APU while encouraging them to pursue college as a viable option.

Suffering with Others: A Neuroscience Perspective on Wesley’s Acts of Mercy

February 01, 2007

Have you ever caught yourself mimicking sad facial expressions such as crying as you observe someone grieving in a movie, or felt elation when you watched your favorite team celebrate after winning a championship? This common human response of sharing the emotions of another person is one aspect of empathy. Positive empathy is one element of an even larger emotional and cognitive experience and practice we call love.

The X Factor: Why the Nation’s Top Medical Schools Want APU Grads

February 01, 2007

This success represents neither a fluke nor a phenomenon. APU’s long-standing reputation for preparing some of the nation’s highest-qualified science graduate students dates back to the department’s inception and speaks to the faculty’s commitment to educating the whole person.

Letters From Abroad #2

January 12, 2007

I have made it safe and sound. I am glad to say that I have finally settled into my dorm, met my new roommates, and attended a full week of classes.

Graduate Scholarships: Providing for the Future

December 20, 2006

On Thursday, December 7, APU’s School of Education and Estate Planning in the Office of University Advancement hosted a reception for APU graduate scholarship recipients and the donors whose support enables the university to provide these scholarships annually. Donors, scholarship recipients, faculty, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the ongoing support and its impact on individual students.

Adventures in China: Part III

November 27, 2006

Nimen hao, everyone! I'm back with some more of what I have been doing at Xiamen University, in China. Last time I wrote about classes and tests, and said that I was about to leave for the Trek, our study tour. Well, the Trek is over, and it was great! I visited Xi'an, Beijing, and Shanghai, and experienced new things and saw pieces of China's past, present, and future.

CRIS Lecture Series With Russell Hittinger: Is Natural Law Still Relevant?

October 17, 2006

On Wednesday, October 4, students and faculty came to the LAPC Board Room to listen to a lecture on Natural Law, hosted by APU's Center for Research and Science (CRIS).

Supporting Adoption and Foster Care in L.A. County

October 02, 2006

Azusa Pacific University’s School of Theology and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently collaborated to reach a common goal: find homes and mentors for L.A. County foster children.