Carry On Spring 2021

Media
Campaign:
The Voice of a New Generation
“What is my task? To get the gospel around the world in
the shortest possible time to every man and woman and
boy and girl!”
- Aimee Semple McPherson
In 1923, Aimee knew that if the Gospel
was going to go into all the world, it
would be on the radio and through
film. She embraced the technology of
her day and established this legacy of
innovation that continues at LPU today.
Building on the compelling work
already being done at LPU in
video production, media relations,
webinars, podcasts, livestream, and
online courses, the Aimee Semple
McPherson Digital Media Studios will
link four locations across campus in a
digital network of cutting-edge, fully
equipped media studios.
“We are committed to supporting our
students as they find new and creative
ways to share the gospel with the
world,” says President Angie Richey.
“The Aimee Semple McPherson
Digital Media Studios is our biggest
project for 2021, with a goal to
complete the campus-wide studio
system for our Centennial in 2023. We
are proud to walk in Aimee’s footsteps
with a new generation of men and women who will share stories of salvation
and hope through new and transformative media.”
With the help of generous donors and partnering with leaders in the
industry, this $1.5 million project will bridge students’ classroom education
with real world projects. Students will receive hands on experience with
the latest production technology and have opportunities for mentorships
with influencers and industry leaders. Whether producing content for
masterclass-style online courses or developing media resources for the
local church, the Digital Media Studios will further allow LPU students, staff,
and faculty to produce and share content around the world.
Andrew Hawksworth ‘09, LPU Professor and Marketing Videographer, states,
“With over $750 billion spent annually on media content, digital media is
truly the language of the future. By investing in emerging technologies and
intentionally empowering the leaders of tomorrow, LPU is writing a new
chapter in its legacy, paving innovative pathways for education on campus
and setting the stage for unprecedented global impact grounded in the
timeless Word of God.”
Lynnette Lozoya M.A. ‘13, Executive Director of Development, says, “We have
already secured more than $620,000 in capital and scholarships toward this
exciting project. LPU is looking for creative partners to come alongside us as
we envision this innovative media environment. We invite studio executives,
pastors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in this emerging field to join us as
partners and help lead LPU and a new generation of students forward in
this vision.”
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