Announcing Homecoming 2024
February 22-24
Save the date! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, family, friends, and the local community are invited to Azusa Pacific University’s Homecoming 2024. Schedule and details coming soon: apu.edu/homecoming
Life After College Podcast
Listen to Life After College, a podcast that features real, authentic conversations with APU alumni. Episodes will be released weekly.
Ep. 1: Zach Rudulph ’02 on the Music Industry, Building Community Post-grad, and Book Clubs
Zach is an alumnus of APU’s School of Music. A musician who has toured around the world, he plays with prominent artists at big events and Disneyland. In this conversation, Zach talks about working on yourself holistically, how he maintained his character in the music industry, and building community post-grad.
Alumni Spotlight
Cheyenne Jimenez ’20 — The Blind Faith of a Boutique Owner
Since becoming the owner of Ariete back in September 2022, Cheyenne has been busier than ever as a small business owner. Read Cheyenne’s story.
Helena Mayer ’20: Reaching the Lost Through Music
Although she studied worship music at Azusa Pacific University, Helena felt unsettled about going into a career in Christian music. “I prayed and asked God what He wanted from me. I heard Him say, ‘I want you to reach the lost,’” she said. Read Helena’s story.
Ruby McAuliffe ’20 is Living Her Dream as an Editor in NYC
As an associate commerce fashion editor for InStyle, Ruby’s daily routine ranges from pitching stories and interviewing celebrities—such as Demi Moore, Jessica Alba, and Mindy Kaling—to attending events, writing articles, and editing. Read Ruby’s story.
Alumni Events
and Opportunities
We want your feedback! Tell us which exciting alumni opportunities, discounts, and events you want—locally and regionally—by filling out the two-minute Alumni Experience Survey.
Topgolf is for Everyone
Saturday, August 5, 2023
6-8 p.m.
El Segundo
Topgolf is a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. We have reserved 6 golfing bays for our APU alumni and your family and friends, but spots are limited. Join us and avoid the wait time for tee off, enjoy appetizers, and get APU alumni merchandise.
Volunteers Needed for Student “Mugging’’
Sunday, August 27, 2023
6-8 p.m.
Dillon Recreation Complex
Sign up to volunteer with fellow alumni and the Alumni Engagement team to serve root beer floats to new and returning students, welcoming them back to campus during Welcome Weekend.
APU’s 125th Anniversary
Oral History Project
May 2023-May 2024
APU has partnered with Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) and The Oral History Project to capture your APU story as we prepare to celebrate APU’s 125th anniversary. PCI will contact you via email and postcard to confirm your contact information and gather stories from our network of over 65,000 alumni. Please note that no purchase is necessary. We look forward to sharing the final product with you in the near future.
Alumni Benefits
Alumni Life Pack
Check out your Alumni Life Pack—everything you need as an APU alum all in one place! From professional networking opportunities and alumni benefits to discounts on entertainment and travel, and so much more.
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Alumni Updates
If you have any news you’d like to share with the alumni community through our newsletter—such as career or education accomplishments, a wedding announcement, or additions to your family, to name just a few—let us know!
Jon Hall ’75After 40 years, Jon has retired from teaching. 
Mary Grams, MA ’86 Mary has retired after 35 years of service at APU as the director of international student compliance, helping countless students from all around the world transition into the APU community and American culture. 
Pamela Mshana, |
Kelly D. Smith ’09, |
Jessica Quintana ’17Jessica moved from higher education to education technology to make a larger impact as a consultant implementing the Workday student product at higher education institutions. 
Tyler Parker ’18Tyler moved to Tennessee and finished his MBA in 2022. 
Dalila Goodrich ’19Dalila is a special education teacher for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. 
Kendall Schluchter ’19Kendall is a licensed and practicing Doctor of Chiropractic in the Torrance area. Her mission is to show that chiropractic medicine provides comfort and confidence to everyone's bodies. 
Christian Granadosin ’22Christian is a graphic designer at Mountain Mike’s Pizza corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, California. |
In Loving Memory
Susan Emilia (Smith ’69) Novickas
Susan Emilia Smith passed away on April 7, 2023. She went to Azusa Pacific College in 1967. While at APC, she met and married William Joseph Novickas in 1969 and welcomed their daughter, Robin Ann Novickas, late that same year. Susan was a devout Christian and women's bible study fellowship leader for many years and her and her husband were Bible study small group leaders for Resurrection Church.
Ronald W. Young ’97
Ronald passed away on February 8, 2023. He graduated from APU with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and music. Ron loved music and played the violin and sang. He was signed with the Hollywood Christian Group and gave concerts in churches in the Los Angeles area. While at APU, he met and married Marilyn Haury. Throughout his life, Ron taught school in the L.A. area, pastored a church in the San Gabriel Valley, and managed a Carrows Restaurant in Ventura. He is known for his many adventure stories and for his deep love for God and family.
Passing of David C. Bicker, PhD, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Bicker, 87, passed away on May 20, 2023. He was the founding chair of the Department of Communications Studies and served as faculty moderator.
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