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Storyteller

June 12, 2007

APU Employees Enjoy Luau, Family-Style

June 11, 2007

On Thursday, June 7, members and guests of the APU community had fun in the sun at the annual APU Employee Family Picnic, brought by the Office of Human Resources. Families were treated to popcorn and cotton candy, a dunk tank and dessert competition, and a hula show featuring members of university leadership. The event was held on the West Campus lawn from 3-7 pm.

An Unlikely Partnership

June 08, 2007

It is a cool, overcast December afternoon as Paulo Sandoval approaches the runway. Full speed ahead he goes, before gently slowing down and heaving another javelin toward the 50-yard line. One down, another 20 to 25 more throws to go, and it is just another typical Thursday afternoon at the Azusa Pacific track.

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.