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Soka University Announces Global Citizen Award

Nov 18, 2020

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of its Aliso Viejo campus, Soka University is inaugurating a Global Citizen Award, presenting it to an individual who has made a major contribution to the global

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Soka Is Inaugural Member of Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance

Nov 12, 2020

Soka University has joined a consortium of more than 50 colleges and universities forming the new Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance to share strategies and resources to further

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Soka Performing Arts Center Participates In South Coast Plaza, The Pavilion Of Holiday Trees

Nov 10, 2020

(Aliso Viejo, CA, November 4, 2020) – Soka Performing Arts Center is proud to be participating in an exciting new interactive fundraiser hosted by South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza ushers in the

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A Short Course in Sokanomics: Managing Finances to Support the University's Mission

Nov 09, 2020

The pandemic has sent a shock through higher education. Campuses are quiet, enrollments are down, and most schools expect to see less support from donors this year. The American Council of Education

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In Challenging Times, Peace Gala Exceeds Fundraising Expectations

Nov 09, 2020

Hundreds of members of the Soka community came together online for this year’s Peace Gala, surpassing the event’s fundraising goal while celebrating the university’s mission. The 16th annual event,

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Life Sciences: Fostering Scientific Curiosity While Learning Remotely

Nov 02, 2020

Covid-19 has left Soka University of America’s new Life Sciences building empty but has not stifled scientific research among students and faculty. Within the Life Sciences concentration, three

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Not Cancelled 2020: Celebrating Creativity in the Midst of Chaos

Nov 02, 2020

Early this year, as event after event was being called off because of the pandemic, Nina Boutin ‘17 decided she wanted to prove that some things cannot be cancelled. Boutin, a freelance artist, got in

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The Case for Dialogue: Living the Culture of Peace in 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Mitsue Yamamoto Pembroke ’06 once invited three government representatives who’d objected to a project to meet for tea to discuss how they could work together to achieve their individual visions

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Accelerate Your Degree: Undergraduates Can Get Early Entry to Claremont Graduate University

Oct 15, 2020

Undergraduates seeking a head start to a master’s degree can take advantage of a joint venture between Claremont Graduate University and SUA. The program allows students to gain a competitive edge in

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Latines Unides Leads Discussion on Latinx Identity

Oct 05, 2020

Latines Unides and the Office of Student Affairs presented a panel discussion on Latinx identity on Sept. 22. Latines Unides is an affinity group that seeks to increase Latinx visibility on campus