The Family Guide - Pacific Union College

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Welcome to thePUC FamilyA Message from the PresidentI am so glad you’ve chosen PUC! Whether you are a student, parent,or grandparent, you’ve invested so much in this educational journey—both figuratively and literally.As a mother of college-age children, I know what parents are probablyfeeling. There’s a sense of wonder at the adult your son or daughter hasbecome, coupled with a nostalgic longing for the child he or she oncewas. There is much excitement and pride, even while you’re missingyour loved one greatly.Here at Pacific Union College, we are your partners in the importantmission of developing and nurturing students to thrive in life—intellectually, socially, vocationally, and most of all, spiritually. Wethank you for the opportunity to share in this new adventure.Let me assure you that you have made an excellent decision inchoosing PUC. We have a nationally established reputation forexcellence, with frequent praise from U.S. News & World Report. Ourprofessors are peer-reviewed and published experts in a variety offields, and include Fulbright Scholars and National Science Foundationawardees. The campus supports a vibrant spiritual and socialcommunity—a perfect environment for fostering relationships that willlast through life and into eternity.Again, thank you for choosing Pacific Union College. You are on thethreshold of an incredible college life, and we’re honored to be a partof that wondrous experience.Warmly,Heather J. Knight, Ph.D.President
Campus CalendarCome visit your college student! PUC offers a variety of world-class cultural andeducational events, many featuring the students themselves. Here are some campus eventsyou might enjoy this year, as well as important academic and vacation dates for you toknow. This is just a sampling of the events happening at PUC, and details are subject tochange. Visit puc.edu/calendar for updates and additional events.September25THURSDAYOctober26SUNDAYNovember2SUNDAYOpening Convocation: Dr. Leonard Bailey, “Be a Pioneer”10 a.m. | PUC ChurchLeonard Bailey, M.D., is an internationally recognized authorityon congenital heart surgery and infant heart transplant. He isSurgeon-in-Chief of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.In 1984, Dr. Bailey transplanted a baboon heart into the infantknown as Baby Fae, garnering worldwide attention.Angwin to Angwish Trail RunThis exciting trail run offers beautiful scenery andchallenging courses at Family 4k, 12k, and 24kdistances. Proceeds benefit the Student Associationand Service-Learning programs at PUC.Visit www.angwintoangwish.com to register.Fall Festival3 p.m. | Pacific AuditoriumPUC’s student clubs host a variety of booths and exhibitions at this annualautumn celebration.8SUNDAYOrchestra Concert7 p.m. | Paulin Hall Auditorium
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