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Theology department Chair, Professor, and published author Jim Wibberding is adding to his literary collection a new book, Walking with the Pioneers: The Captivating Story of West Coast Adventism. The book explores traditional Adventist beliefs as they enmeshed and clashed with the landscape and culture of 1800s California. Wibberding shares the story of 鈥渢he second founding of Adventism鈥濃�攁 term coined by his wife, PUC History Professor Laura Wibberding鈥攊n the 鈥渞estless land of the Gold Rush;鈥� a lesser-known story than Adventism鈥檚 first institutional center at Battle Creek, Michigan. 鈥淭he book tells stories of how something Ellen White dubbed 鈥楥alifornia liberality鈥� and what one critic called 鈥榃estern informality鈥� stirred changes that were huge gifts to Adventism,鈥� Wibberding shared. 鈥淭hese include innovating worship music in 1877, the 1888 message of righteousness by faith, the first missionary ship, a cadre of women in ministry, the first Black person ordained to Adventist ministry, the first Hispanic Adventist pastor in the U.S., a medical empire, and plenty more.鈥漌ibberding鈥檚 inspiration to document the perspective on this region鈥檚 Adventist legacy began because he lives and serves on the West Coast, but shifted into a deeper pursuit as he sifted through dusty archives. 鈥淲est Coast Adventism is unique,鈥� he...

What began as a promising career in the music industry鈥攃omplete with a pop-soul album, an international tour, and the pursuit of fame鈥攖ook a dramatic turn when Tad Worku felt a deeper calling. Now, with a thriving career that blends healthcare, leadership, and music, Tad鈥檚 pursuit lies in spreading hope and healing. Tad, a 海角视频 alum, graduated with a business degree in 2008. 鈥淚 really enjoyed PUC鈥攁ll the great friendships forged there,鈥� he shared. 鈥淚 loved studying business and had a really good experience the first time around.鈥� However, Tad鈥檚 true passion was for music. He spent the next several years pursuing a career in the industry, where he thrived, securing a tour spanning locations worldwide and nearly releasing an album. But Tad found himself searching for something more. That search led him back to PUC in 2012 in pursuit of a different career path. He graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 鈥淚t was a very intentional decision to come back to school,鈥� he explained. 鈥淚 returned my tour funding and completely stepped away from the music industry. I asked myself, 鈥榃hat鈥檚 something I can do where my hands are directly connected to purpose?鈥� That鈥檚...

From March 22-30, 19 students alongside five nursing faculty and staff from 海角视频 provided physicals, well visits, and regular physician office and dental care to 311 patients in Mana, Fiji. Students checked patients' vital signs, monitored their glucose levels, and recorded medical history and complaints. With a dentist on duty, students assisted and learned how to give fluoride treatments and educated the community on oral hygiene.Throughout the island, PUC nursing students gave in-home care with a provider to assess their needs. 鈥淭his is an eye-opening experience as it allows the students to see how the local community lives,鈥� said Sandra Ringer, PUC assistant professor of nursing. 鈥淥ur lifestyle directly affects our health. It also provides cultural competence as students discover that not everyone lives and functions as we do and then apply health principles that can assist with lifestyle changes. We are not trying to make them live like the Western world, just encouraging healthy surroundings.鈥漌hile PUC鈥檚 nursing department has served in Fiji in past years, this trip was different in a few ways. One of the physicians who has joined these mission trips for the past three years raised $20k to build a medical and dental clinic...

From March 5-8, 海角视频 hosted nine academies for their music festival, with 171 students participating in the orchestra, choir, and wind ensemble. Schools that attended were:Central Valley Christian AcademyFresno Adventist AcademyLodi AcademyMonterey Bay AcademyParadise Adventist AcademyPleasant Hill Adventist AcademyPUC Preparatory SchoolRio Lindo AcademyUkiah Junior AcademyAfter the visiting students had settled in, the music festival commenced. During the week, students had six hours of rehearsals and sectionals each day preparing for Saturday鈥檚 performances.Rachelle Berthelsen Davis, department of music chair and strings director, directed the Festival Orchestra, while Ronnie Zanella, department of music choral director, led the Festival Choir, and Will DeWitt, music teacher at Linda Vista Elementary School, conducted the Festival Wind Ensemble. Professional musicians from the community also coached sectional rehearsals alongside PUC music students, and academy teachers attending the festival.While the primary purpose of the festival was for students to join together through music, the festival also featured its first-ever Showcase Concert: an opportunity for academy musicians to perform from their respective repertoires to show other schools the music they're working on. The Showcase ended with PUC ensembles performing for the academy students. Due to its popularity, PUC's department of music will include this Showcase at future...

On February 22, Rasmussen Art Gallery hosted the annual faculty show featuring work by 海角视频鈥檚 visual arts department. The featured artwork highlights the diverse and creative practices of PUC Visual Arts Chair Brian Kyle and Professors Amy Cronk Gatdula, Cliff Rusch, Jaymie de la Torre, Melissa Henry Pratt, Mike Murtaugh, and Nephtali Marin.For over 25 years, the faculty art show has been a tradition at the Rasmussen Art Gallery. "The inspiration behind hosting these annual exhibitions is rooted in the belief that practicing what we teach is essential," said Kyle. "The show provides an opportunity for faculty to share their creative work with students, colleagues, and the wider community. It reinforces the value of maintaining an active artistic practice while fostering dialogue and engagement with contemporary art-making processes."The show changes every year; this year focusing on 3D-printed typography, ceramic sculpture, encaustic painting, analog black and white and color photography, digital photography, mixed media, and filmmaking. With no set theme, faculty can explore their creative and artistic skills while showcasing their department's practices from traditional, experimental, and conceptual work. For PUC students, these annual faculty shows allow them to see their professors as artists, bringing their classroom lessons to...