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APU's 18th Presidential Inauguration and Dedication of the Duke Student Commons
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
West Campus or Online at apu.edu/live
Join the APU community as we celebrate the inauguration of our 18th President, Adam J. Morris, PhD, and the dedication of the John and Marilyn Duke Student Commons.
View invitation details.
Presidential Inauguration Ceremony: 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Picnic: 12-3 p.m.
Duke Student Commons Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 3:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Alumni Community, Class of 2022!
Congratulations to approximately 1,600 students who graduated from Azusa Pacific University on May 7. May your bright joy continue to illuminate the world as you make a difference. Watch video.
Alumni Academy
NEW Alumni Academy:
Forgiveness: Unpacking the Journey from Head to Heart to Action with Starla Anderson
We all know we are called to forgive, but how do we take concrete steps to get there? How do we find common ground to see the humanity in one another needed to extend grace in the midst of pain? APU's chief of staff and professor of communication management, Starla (Kuhl ’91) Anderson, JD, will address these questions in her engaging presentation on Forgiveness: Unpacking the Journey from Head to Heart to Action.
Alumni Spotlight
APU Ranks as a Top University for
High-Earning Female Alumni
Did you know that APU ranks as a top 12 Western R2 university producing the most high-earning females? APU prepares students with critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills that help female graduates succeed in graduate school and their professions, including in STEM fields: nursing, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry. We are proud of our alumnae at every stage of their careers! Read more.
Photo 1: Karina Gray ’22, Associate Systems Engineer at L3 Harris
Photo 2: Hannah Valencia ’20, Research Associate at City of Hope
Photo 3: Michelle (Miller ’13, ’15) Rosas, Registered Nurse in the NICU at Huntington Hospital
Ezekiel Hong: A Trilingual Journey of Faith
Ezekiel Hong, MDiv ’22, moved from South Korea to Brazil. After accepting God and getting engaged to an old friend from Brazil, Hong decided to move to L.A. Earning his MDiv at APU, Hong spoke about his journey in his commissioning speech.
Read more about Ezekiel's journey of faith.
Congratulations to the 2022-23 Fulbright Award Winner, Elayna Ah Puck ’15, MA ’17
Elayna Ah Puck, with a BA in Sociology (2015) and MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL, 2017), received Fulbright’s Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (FSE) English Teacher Trainer award to Taiwan. She will advise the ETAs and local English teachers in Taiwan through classroom observations, consultations, and workshops.
Alumni Opportunities
and Events
L.A. Angels Tailgate and Game
The L.A. Angels Alumni Event is currently sold out! Join us next time for a baseball game or other exciting sporting opportunities for APU alumni. View upcoming alumni events.
Volunteers Needed for Student “Mugging”
Sunday, August 28, 2022, 7-7:30 p.m.
Dillon Recreation Complex, East Campus
Volunteer with fellow alumni and the Alumni Engagement team to serve new and returning students root beer floats during Welcome Weekend.
Email us at alumni@apu.edu if you are interested.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) Game
The LAFC Alumni Event is currently sold out! Join us next time for a soccer game or other exciting sporting opportunities for APU alumni. View upcoming alumni events.
Cougars Tailgate: Volleyball
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Felix Event Center, West Campus
Join fellow alumni, students, family, and friends, for a Cougars Tailgate before we cheer on the APU Women's Volleyball team as they face off against Holy Names. Food, drinks, and snacks are available for purchase at the tailgate. FREE registration is required.
Tailgate: 2-3 p.m.
Game: 3 p.m.
Cougars Tailgate: Soccer
Friday, September 30, 2022
APU Soccer Field, West Campus
Join fellow alumni, students, family, and friends, for a Cougars Tailgate in between the APU Women's and Men's Soccer games against Concordia. Food, drinks, and snacks are available for purchase at the tailgate. FREE registration is required.
Women's Game: 5 p.m.
Tailgate: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Men's Game: 7:30 p.m.
Honoring Jim Milhon
Azusa Pacific 1975-95 Football Reunion
September 30-October 2, 2022
APU Athletics and the Alumni Engagement team look forward to welcoming Azusa Pacific football alumni from the 1975-95 as we honor the leadership and legacy of former football head coach, Jim Milhon —one of our longest-standing coaches in APU's athletics history. This reunion will give football alumni the opportunity to come together and celebrate the contribution of Coach Milhon as well as recognize the impact and legacy this program has had on their
lives at APU and beyond.
If you are a football alumnus from the Milhon era and interested in attending, contact the
Alumni Engagement Team.
Save the Date! Homecoming 2023
March 24-25, 2023
All APU alumni are invited to join the entire APU community for Homecoming Weekend. Stay tuned for more details on Homecoming 2023.
Alumni Benefits
Check for more Alumni privileges and discounts available to you.
APU Computer Store Alumni Discount
Alumni still have access to shop at the APU Computer store at a discounted education price. Take advantage of seasonal sales, plus get free shipping as an added bonus by using this discount code at checkout: V7V72TS97112. Visit the APU Computer Store online.
APU Alumni Perks
Alumni Engagement provides alumni with perks of local and national discounts from thousands of hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, retailers, florists, car dealers, theme parks, national attractions, concerts, and events! Just visit the APU Alumni Perks website and use the code: APU1899
Join APUConnect
Connect with former classmates, employ or be a mentor to students and young alumni, expand your professional network and find your next job all on APUConnect!
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!
Pam Dacus ’76, MBA ’77
On April 18, 2022, Pam was pleased to accept the position of business administrator for the Evangelical Free Church of Chico.
Andrew Carrasco ’87
Andrew is on the Metro Micro (low-cost ride-share service) team out of Los Angeles Metro. He was specially selected for what was a skunkworks project a few years ago and is now expanding.
Dallas Stout,
MA ’98, PsyD ’05
Dallas was honored with a 2022 Vision Initiative Program Award by the Picerne Family Foundation. Read more about Dr. Stout's achievement.
Evan Camperell, MA ’02
Evan is the new head women's soccer coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. He brings a wide variety of experience coaching at the JUCO, NAIA, and NCAA DII levels. Read the press release.
Aimée Roof ’04
Aimée will marry Jeremy Koskie on August 27, 2022. Congratulations, Aimée and Jeremy!
Terri Dawn Arnold ’14
Terri is a high school assistant principal and independent filmmaker. She just won a Remi Award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for her suspense short movie, ROAD 29.
Caroline Hansen ’15,
MA ’21
Caroline was recently hired as a sixth-grade teacher with the Etiwanda Elementary School District.
Patrick Tubbs ’19
Since graduating in 2019, Patrick moved to Sacramento, California. He accepted a position as a travel nurse recruiter for Aya Healthcare and has since been promoted to an associate team manager, overseeing a team of other recruiters. In addition, he earned his M.S. in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University.
Daniel Ortiz ’20
In 2022, Daniel was nominated to serve as a senior adjunct faculty member in APU's School of Nursing. He was also appointed as interim associate dean of nursing and allied health at Imperial Valley College and began working with the California Simulation Alliance.
Ian Myers ’21
Ian just completed his first year of law school at Regent University School of Law in Virginia.
Gabriella Smith ’21
After a rigorous selection process, Gabriella will represent the State of Washington at the 2022 Western Governors’ Leadership Institute this July. The institute recognizes and rewards each delegate’s history of leadership and celebrates their potential. As a delegate, Gabriella will get to learn directly from governors and other influential leaders in the West. Learn more.
Tania (Maradiaga ’21) Sullivan
Tania, psychology alumna, is now Mrs. Tania Sullivan! She resides in Orange County and works full time as a counselor answering crisis calls with O.C. Behavioral Health in Aliso Viejo. In her free time, she volunteers locally and spends time with her husband and two cats.
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