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海角视频 held Week of Worship from October 9-13. Students led out in praise, sharing the theme song 鈥淵et Not I But Christ Through in Me鈥� with PUC Chaplain Arturo Lopez speaking to the campus. He spoke on topics such as commitment, uncertainty, and distractions- and reminded students that PUC is a community and place where they can reach out and ask for help. Lopez received the invitation to preach for Week of Worship right after becoming PUC鈥檚 chaplain. With two months to prepare each message, he jumped into it right away. Since the theme for the school year is 鈥淎ll In,鈥� he focused on how Jesus can help break down the barriers that hold people from fully committing themselves to Him. Every day, Lopez took a Bible story that related to these barriers and challenged the students to let Christ be a part of their lives. 鈥淢y main aim was to help students feel the Spirit touching their hearts and to reassure them that they're not alone in their struggles,鈥� said Lopez. 鈥淚 wanted them to understand that Christ is right there with them throughout their journey, whether things are going great or when life gets chaotic.鈥滷rom Monday...

海角视频 selected 19 incoming freshmen as this year鈥檚 recipients of the prestigious Maxwell Scholarship. It鈥檚 the largest group of students to receive the award since the scholarship was created in 2009.The Maxwell Scholar Program honors PUC鈥檚 late president and first lady, Dr. Malcolm and Eileen Maxwell, and their dedication to Seventh-day Adventist education. Maxwell was the first alum to serve as president of PUC, and he had the longest tenure at 18 years.Maxwell Scholars are students with outstanding academic achievement, a commitment to Christian service, and outstanding leadership experience.Applicants must meet GPA and ACT or SAT score requirements. Application rankings are determined by a review of their resume, essay, and letters of recommendation.Maxwell Scholars are awarded $32,655 annually, renewable for three years with a 3.5 GPA and a potential fourth year under qualifying conditions.The 2023 Maxwell Scholars herald from California, Arizona, Colorado and Washington: Simon AbendanioLydear AngKiarra De LunaMakena DriverJune EoRut GonzalezNina GregoruttiJadan MartinezNeil NankaniKaitlin ObreroStory O鈥橬ealCal PatchinZachary RomeroJosiah Jordan SalazarMarc SalvoMichelle SaravanakuYaelle TanjuakioAlexis VillarrealMatthew Winokan PUC is proud of these exceptional Maxwell Scholars. Throughout this academic school year, profiles of these students, with a Q&A and photo, will be featured on the PUC Blog.Each year, PUC awards...

海角视频 hosted a brunch to benefit Paulin Recital Hall on Sunday, Oct. 22.Held in a private hangar at the college鈥檚 airport, Angwin-Parrett Field, the event featured fine cuisine from Napa Valley chef Chay Blancett and vocal and instrumental music by students, alumni, and faculty from PUC and Paulin Center for the Arts. There was also a silent auction.Kellie Lind, PUC vice president for alumni and advancement, said the event supported one of the jewels of the Napa Valley and was a resounding success. 鈥淚t exceeded our expectations and brought in a significant amount of support from generous members of our local community.鈥滱s the nearly 100 guests from the Upper Napa Valley and surrounding areas dined, they were treated to the music of pianists Elena Casanova and Diego Mariano. Gabrielle Cortez and Adelene Bellah-Ramirez both enchanted listeners on their violins, Delia Bennett played her guitar, and vocalist Kaitlyn Nakanishi also performed.鈥淲e are so grateful to our committee, the owners of the beautiful hangar, and others who helped make this event a reality,鈥� Lind said. 鈥淵our talents and support have not only contributed to the success of the event but also brought us one step closer to achieving our goals...

At a time when many institutions of higher learning are struggling to maintain their enrollments, 海角视频 has continued to grow in recent years.This academic year, PUC鈥檚 headcount has increased from 884 to 930 students. It鈥檚 the third consecutive year of growth. While the trajectory may be modest, PUC is grateful, especially considering demographic challenges and a decade-long downward trend in student numbers. Furthermore, the college has made considerable strides in retaining its students. PUC maintains a nearly 90% retention rate for those who qualify to return for another year. President Ralph Trecartin said the continued growth is a testament to the hard work of the entire PUC campus community. 鈥淪o many people at PUC have contributed to this effort,鈥� Trecartin said. 鈥淲e are thankful to God for His faithfulness and guidance as we continue to provide quality education for our students.鈥滸ene Edelbach, vice president for enrollment and marketing, said several factors are responsible for this growth鈥擯UC鈥檚 innovative vision, transfer student programs, and new graduate offerings. Among these, the introduction of associate to bachelor鈥檚 degree programs in nursing and the online MSN and MBA programs have collectively added nearly 200 students to the college.The associate to bachelor's degree program...

海角视频 is thrilled to announce that Nate Furness, Arturo Lopez, Garrison Chaffee, and Lem Garcia are the college鈥檚 pastoral team.If you were to ask each pastor what one of their favorite things about PUC is, one word is always said: community. They all love the campus community that makes the college so beautiful. Besides the miles of nature, mountains, and stunning views of Napa Valley- the people make PUC home.聽PUC Lead Pastor Nate Furness has a passion for Adventist education, which led him to accept this position last school year. 鈥淚 want to be part of preparing young adults to serve Jesus in their context,鈥� said Furness. 鈥淲e want to prepare nurses, psychologists, filmmakers, teachers, pastors, and others to share the love of Jesus with everyone they encounter.鈥� His goal is to prepare young people to be missionaries in their professional context, to disciple and mentor young people, and to demonstrate that life is joyful and that we are better in the community.聽Youth and Associate Pastor Garrison Chaffee graduated from PUC in 1999 with a bachelor's in fitness management and a teaching credential. He joined the pastoral team this summer and is honored to have the opportunity to...