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With the rising climate crisis, people are looking for ways to live sustainably more than ever, including recycling. Waste and single use plastics create greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, but how can individuals, especially college students, make an impact? Despite being a normal practice in homes and businesses all across California, residents in the dorms of Vanguard University are faced with an environmental … [Read more] about Recycling on College Campuses
On the afternoon of Mar. 7, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Price Room from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Asian and Pacific Islander Club’s (APIC) Student Teacher Luncheon. Vanguard University’s … [Read more] about APIC’s Student-Teacher Luncheon
Hosting a 45% Hispanic student population, Vanguard University serves as one of Orange County’s three Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). With this title comes the responsibility to support and empower Hispanic students, a commitment that the university is … [Read more] about Your Story Matters: Increasing Inclusion at Vanguard University
You might be familiar with the course evaluations that pop up on your Canvas home page towards the end of every semester, but the Office of Institutional Research does much more than facilitate surveys to better your classroom experience. The Office of … [Read more] about The Campus Climate Assessment: How the Office of Institutional Research is Helping Increase Inclusion
On the evening of Feb. 21, the Black Student Union (BSU) held their annual, Black History Month Banquet in the Mahlon E. Layne building. “Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans, and a time for recognizing the … [Read more] about The Black History Month Banquet
On the morning of Jan. 15, Dr. Sandra Morgan, Director of the Global Center for Women and Justice, spoke at a meeting hosted by the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), a women’s organization focused on uplifting women through education. At the … [Read more] about Ending Human Trafficking: Talking with Newport Beach PEO
When most people think of graduation, they think of a springtime ceremony filled with peers, professors, family, and friends, but for some seniors, they find that their college experience comes to an unconventional end. This fall, join us as some of Vanguard's … [Read more] about Vanguard STEM Students Prepare for Fall Graduation
On November 11, 2023, Campus Safety held their last CPR and first aid training of the year in the Mahlon E. Layne building. Hosted by Phil Cotton, Campus safety officer and first aid coordinator, students gathered to learn the basics of CPR, AED usage, and … [Read more] about Campus Safety Conducts First Aid Classes
As autumn settles in, you may be looking for a sweet treat to share with your friends and family. Warm, buttery, spiced, and caramelized: all hallmarks of the holiday season. Instead of heading to your local grocery store for a quick fix, bring out those … [Read more] about A Recipe for Apple Pie: Discovering Unlikely Hobbies in your Adulthood
Barbie: A phenomenon in children's toys since 1959, and now in 2023, a blockbuster film projected to be among one of the highest-grossing films of all time. According to Insider, by 2009, Barbie had sold over 1 billion dolls. The brand was a household name, … [Read more] about Barbie: Feminist or Flawed?
As spring semester is underway and graduation looms ahead, one question poses itself to many eager seniors: What next? Choosing between a career or pursuing higher education can be a confusing endeavor for many, so Career Services advisors Andrea Yanes and … [Read more] about Do You Want To Go To Graduate School?
VU Living Well holds Samson’s Swap, a free clothing shop, every Thursday outside of Smith Hall. Living Well has served students of Vanguard University for years, offering resources from a food pantry to Samson’s career closet. This year, they introduced a … [Read more] about Thrifty Thursdays at Samson’s Closet
By Theresa Nguyen on September 29th, 2022 at 10:31 a.m. From September 15th to October 15th, Vanguard University’s El Puente is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of culture-honoring events. “We want to celebrate students,” … [Read more] about Hispanic Heritage Month
Residential students of Vanguard University are required to purchase a meal plan, granting them a set amount of meals and dining dollars to be used at the Bruce Lindsay Café, affectionately deemed the Caf, and Dr. Ben’s Coffee Bar. The standard meal plan … [Read more] about Show Me the Money: Dining Dollars
On February 2, 2022, the Asian and Pacific Islander Club (APIC) at Vanguard University celebrated Lunar New Year, an important holiday in many Asian cultures. “The purpose of celebrating Lunar New Year is to reflect on the past year while also welcoming the … [Read more] about Celebrating Lunar New Year