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The Birding Bonanza and Alumni Retreat welcomed bird enthusiasts and 海角视频 alumni to the Albion Field Station from August 22-25 for a weekend of worship and activities focused on coastal birds, biology, and the beauty of God's natural world. Attendees were given a flexible schedule of activities for the weekend, including a pelagic bird tour, multiple worships and meals together, a birding presentation, an excursion along the coast to spot bird species, a natural history hike, area outings, and much more.PUC President Ralph Trecartin said the weekend was filled with fun, camaraderie and adventure. 鈥淚 loved adding some new species to my life list and catching up with old friends, both human and avian,鈥� he said. 鈥淎ll this in a beautiful setting with people that love the Lord and the opportunity to worship Him together.鈥滵eAnna Cordis, director of alumni relations and stewardship, explained the weekend was a combined effort between the School of Sciences, Alumni Department, Dr. Trecartin, Marketing and Communication, and Albion. She said the weekend was a success and credited Trecartin for the idea of having birding as the retreat's emphasis."It went well!" Cordis said. "Dr. Trecartin gave our opening night worship, Biology Professor Floyd Hayes...

In early August, 海角视频 created connections by making its mark at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, providing engaging activities, essential training, and showcasing Adventist higher education to the 60,000 plus young people from across the globe. Despite intense storms and weather-related setbacks, PUC staff and students had the incredible opportunity to witness God鈥檚 presence and power amidst the storms.Showcasing Adventist EducationMembers of PUC鈥檚 enrollment team collaborated with representatives from four other Adventist colleges to run the Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities (AACU) booth, highlighting the unique offerings of PUC and other institutions. The booth, located in the heart of the event鈥檚 main exhibit area鈥擡nergy Hall鈥攅nsured high visibility and engagement with the steady flow of Pathfinders and their families.Providing Excitement, Engagement, and TrainingAlongside its educational outreach, PUC鈥檚 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program director, 11 EMS students, and enrollment team members offered an exciting activity and Pathfinder honor training.Erected on the front lawn of Energy Hall stood PUC鈥檚 20-foot-tall climbing wall, draped with PUC promotional banners. While four participants scaled the climbing wall at a time, those in line could interact with PUC staff. Upon successfully scaling the wall, participants received a custom-made metal collector鈥檚 pin鈥攃ontinuing the...

海角视频, in collaboration with Loma Linda University School of Public Health (LLU SPH), hosted its inaugural Global Health Symposium in May, diving into the complexities of global health issues through dynamic discussions, interactive breakout and poster sessions, and an insightful keynote speech. Approximately 85 people registered for the one-day, campus event, spanning a diverse group of professionals, including doctors, nurses, community members, and students.According to Global Health Director Nancy Jacobo, the symposium was inspired by several needs: to raise awareness around global health and careers in the field, highlight PUC鈥檚 4+1 Global Health Program, and ultimately, attract a new generation of global health students and future practitioners.鈥淲e hope that attendees came away with a sense of the importance of being aware of health outcomes and health disparities that exist in our communities and abroad,鈥� Jacobo said.During the symposium, participants had the opportunity to engage with seven booths focused on specific health topics, including the NCC initiative on homelessness, Blue Zones, Advent Health鈥檚 mobile clinic, and more. Dr. Gilbert Burnham, a Johns Hopkins University emeritus professor of International Health with extensive medical experience working abroad, gave the keynote speech titled 鈥淕lobal Change: Looking at Now and Tomorrow through a...

海角视频 partnered with CAL Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit and Napa County Fire Department to conduct a prescribed burn across 13 acres of the college鈥檚 Angwin forest property on May 1, successfully managing overgrown vegetation, enhancing forest health, and building fire resilience.These efforts demonstrate PUC鈥檚 ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community safety.PUC Forest Manager Peter Lecourt called the successful burn a win for PUC, Angwin, and Napa County, paving the way for future prescribed burns.鈥淚 am thrilled this project rolled out so smoothly,鈥� Lecourt said. 鈥淢any partners played a role in getting the burn unit prepared ahead of the project, as well as helping out on the day we conducted the operation. I鈥檇 like to say thank you to CAL Fire, Napa County Fire, Napa Firewise, the Angwin Fire Safe Council, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Napa County Resource Conservation District. Without the help of these partners, this project would not have been possible.鈥漈he burn took approximately nine hours assisted by numerous trained wildland firefighters, four fire engines, and a water tender. PUC, CAL Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, and Napa County Fire Department carefully planned and strategically coordinated efforts identifying the burn area and date, meeting strict...

For the second year in a row, 海角视频 was awarded a grant from California鈥檚 Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI). This year totalling $1,050,000, the funding will support expanded training opportunities for nurses at both the Angwin campus and the expansion campuses, and ultimately combat the statewide nursing shortage while improving access to equitable health care."The PUC School of Nursing expresses its deep gratitude for the generous support received from HCAI and title VIII funding,鈥� said Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences Kimberly Dunker. 鈥淕iven the high cost and expenses involved in running nursing programs, we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have been granted this additional funding. It enables us to ensure the availability of necessary resources for expanding our program, including faculty, skills and lab materials, simulation resources, and faculty development. This grant will cover the direct costs associated with expanding our nursing program, thereby providing more opportunities for training."In March, HCAI awarded $27.4 million in grants to more than 30 registered nurse training programs, including PUC.PUC鈥檚 nursing department received the grant after a competitive evaluation process, with the grant program鈥檚 criteria prioritizing funding to residency programs that demonstrate success in graduation and NCLEX pass rates,...

PUC is now offering a full-tuition, four-year scholarship鈥擳he Pioneer Promise鈥攖o students with excellent character, strong academic achievement, and high financial need鈥攆urthering the college鈥檚 commitment to ensuring all aspiring students have the opportunity to receive a quality, Christian education.鈥淎dventism has a rich tradition of providing high quality education, which allows significant generational improvement,鈥� said Gene Edelbach, PUC vice president for enrollment, marketing & communication. 鈥淲ith Pioneer Promise, every Adventist student or student wanting an Adventist education鈥攚ho have financial need, reasonable academic ability, and good character鈥攃ould now be guaranteed a bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher at 海角视频.鈥漌hile many people might be passionate students with a desire for higher education, the reality of affording college may be unimaginable and unattainable鈥攖he Pioneer Promise Scholarship was created with those students in mind; to remove financial and socioeconomic status barriers from an educational path that previously was completely blocked.This scholarship is open to on-campus freshman and transfer students. Eligible students will need to be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.PUC is committed to supporting students seeking an affordable college education through a range of financial support, including several new innovative scholarships鈥攖he Science and Math Enhancement Scholarship, STEM Scholarship, and Musical Excellence...