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海角视频 welcomed entrepreneur, businessperson, and PUC alumnus Scott Alvord to speak for the Colloquy Speaker Series on March 2. Students were moved by Alvord鈥檚 story of success, from a college student struggling to pay his tuition to currently serving on the Roseville City Council. Lary Taylor, associate professor emeritus of business administration, introduced Alvord, noting he has been voted favorite local business person and favorite civic leader in the Reader鈥檚 Choice awards for Style Magazine, a local publication for the area of Roseville, Granite Bay, and Rocklin. Alvord stepped on stage with an authoritative yet welcoming presence. During his presentation, he emphasized the importance of valuing an education, not only because it provides a variety of career opportunities, but also because of the investment you鈥檙e making. He encouraged students to strive for good grades. 鈥淕od has put you here to enrich the world,鈥� Alvord said to the students and urged, 鈥淏ecome a person of value, not a person of success.鈥� As a freshman at PUC, Alvord struggled to pay tuition. To his surprise and amazement, a mysterious donation covered his first year expenses, giving him the opportunity to take full advantage of PUC鈥檚 education system. Money was still...

海角视频 welcomed pastor Tim Gillespie for Winter Revival, an annual weeklong service, January 17-20. During this time, students were given the opportunity to rekindle and reaffirm their faith in Christ. A former PUC Pioneer, Gillespie is now the head pastor at the Crosswalk Church in Redlands, Calif. He spoke to students about Christ鈥檚 enduring love and constant drive to be a part of their lives. At each meeting, Pastor Gillespie took to the stage with authority. "God is breaking through,鈥� he would state, establishing the theme of the week. 鈥淕od is constantly striving to be a relevant part of your lives,鈥� Gillespie reminded students. 鈥淓ach day, we are given the opportunity for God to break through into the lives we lead. He not only saved you but He sanctified you and taught you what love is.鈥� Throughout the week, Gillespie continued to break down the theme of 鈥淕od Breaking Through.鈥� On the second night, he shared a funny analogy about his son Jacob, causing waves of laughter to be heard throughout Dauphinee Chapel. "As a father," said Gillespie, "I want what is best for my child just as God our Father wants what is best for us, His...

海角视频 welcomed renowned pastor John Bradshaw to speak for the Colloquy Speaker Series on Thursday, November 17. Bradshaw is the current speaker and director for 鈥淚t Is Written,鈥� an international Seventh-day Adventist television program viewed by millions of people around the world. He has held over 100 evangelistic series spanning across six continents. Bradshaw鈥檚 message to PUC students, faculty, and staff centered on the importance of God being the focus in their lives. 鈥淛esus, recognizing our best is not good enough, didn鈥檛 leave us to wallow in our inadequacy,鈥� he said, a line encapsulating his entire sermon. Bradshaw pointed out that while we are far from being perfect, God is continuously working in and through each us. 鈥淭hose were comforting words,鈥� said Jonathan Oliveros, an aviation major. 鈥淭he only power ever devised that has the capacity to take an unholy thing and make it a holy thing鈥� is the Holy Spirit,鈥� Bradshaw asserted. His affirmation of hope echoed throughout the PUC Church sanctuary. He explained it is by the Holy Spirit鈥檚 power and influence in our lives we can live a Christ-like life. 鈥淲e as Christians must accept the Holy Spirit to influence and move in our lives...