Stories

Voice Magazine / Stories
Spring 2016

Brain Matters

It was a pure adrenaline rush simply walking into the operating room. As he scrubbed in for the first time, all Kim Burchiel could think about was what he was soon to experience. 

Emeline Garcia and Alba Melena

Standing Up for the Disabled

The Disability Rights Legal Center at La Verne is a place of victories – not just for the clients, but for the law students helping them.

Christopher Kahn

Homeward Bound

Mannerisms and accents vary among the people Christopher Kahn '16 encounters in his travels around the world as a captain in the U.S. Army.

In Pursuit of Science

His quest for scientific discovery led veteran chemistry professor Dr. Iraj Parchamazad from Iran, to France, Germany, and eventually, the United States.

Nora Dominguez

Nora Dominguez

"I am so proud to be a product of and privileged to work every day for the University of La Verne — a special place where lifelong learning is at the heart of our educational mission."

Journey House

Journey House

20,000 Americans age out of the foster care system each year. That's why Tim Mayworm founded Journey House, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting these youths.

Capturing A Role Model

Erica Nichols did not anticipate the journey on which her camera would take her after deciding to try a new hobby.  

Heartfelt

Heartfelt

From homeless to Hollywood producer, University of La Verne alumna Cori Shepherd Stern now strives to heal hearts around the world.

Athletes Give Back

Athletes Give Back

Football team speaks at Orangewood Children and Family Center, Women’s Soccer reads Dr. Seuss, and Leopards volunteer at Special Olympics.

Dedra Booth

Serving the Ones Who Served All

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs has exposed Dedra Booth to the struggles military men and women face upon returning home after serving overseas.

Rising Stars

Rising Stars

What do a future submarine officer, missile contract manager, and press assistant have in common? The University of La Verne.

Laurie Schroeder

Teaching in the Moment

Sometimes there was a tension in the room, with someone not in agreement with a plan or a decision. Other times, it was just the way she wanted to start her meetings.

Marisol Morales

Marisol Morales

"Our philosophy is rooted in appreciation and respect. We create the best opportunities for relationships this way."

Janis Dietz

Janis Dietz

"I believe education is a privilege, not a right. Therefore, I must guard this precious opportunity and never do anything to lessen its value to our students."

Bartletti Denis

Through the Lens of A Legend

Don Bartletti, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his portfolio on the L.A. Times story “Enrique’s Journey” shared his stories at the University of La Verne during an exhibition of his work last fall.

Patrick Stluka

A Little Respect

Patrick Stluka and fellow Navy trainers found themselves breaking new ground in the 1970s while stationed in San Diego.

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