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PUC Hosts Critically Acclaimed Author Maxine Hong Kingston

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Critically acclaimed author Maxine Hong Kingston spoke at Pacific Union College, May 31, on the “Woman Warrior's Journey to Peace” in the latest and final...

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Social Work Major Receives $30,000 Scholarship from PG&E

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When PUC social work major Erica McCray went in to the PG&E office in Napa, Calif., on May 30, she thought she was interviewing for a chance at the company’s Bright Minds...

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Pastor Elizabeth Talbot at PUC: "Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Even More"

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Elizabeth Talbot, former associate speaker for the Voice of Prophecy radio broadcast, spoke at PUC May 18 and 19 about God’s abounding love and the Holy Spirit’s calling for...

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Memorial Day 2012 in Napa County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Napa County, CA. Find the area Angwin events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

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A Day to Remember in Angwin

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Angwin marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

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Award-Winning Author Maxine Hong Kingston to Speak at Pacific Union College

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Critically acclaimed author Maxine Hong Kingston will present at Pacific Union College’s Colloquy Speaker Series May 31.

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

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REVO 2012: Not Waiting on Our World to Change

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On April 29, PUC’s fifth annual REVO event raised money for Project Pueblo—an organization working to eradicate global poverty. 

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PUC Students and Faculty Present at Western Psychological Association Convention

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Twenty-one students and four professors from PUC’s department of psychology presented the conclusions from six research projects at the 92nd annual convention of the Western...

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Journalist Christof Putzel to PUC students: "Tell every story with passion"

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Christof Putzel, a correspondent for Current TV’s Vanguard documentary series, spoke about his motivations and experiences as a young filmmaker to over 100 attendees at his...

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Alumnus and Congressional Candidate Visits PUC

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One week after Pacific Union College’s annual Homecoming event, Justin Kim, class of 2001, made it back to Angwin for an unofficial homecoming of sorts. While there was not...

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Sister Helen Prejean at PUC: "End the machinery of death"

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At a campus wide program at Pacific Union College May 3, Sister Helen Prejean, the noted social activist and author of Dead Man Walking, called for the end of the death penalty...

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College Focuses on Sustainability in Fifth Annual Green Week

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Pacific Union College celebrated its annual Green Week, focusing on sustainable living in all aspects of life through a full week of programming, April 15-20. This is the fifth...

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PUC Unveils Bachelor of Fine Arts and Biomathematics Programs

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In the fall, the department of visual arts will begin offering aspiring artists a new bachelor of fine arts while the department of mathematics is spearheading a new...

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Award-winning TV Correspondent Visits PUC

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Award winning TV journalist Christof Putzel will speak at Pacific Union College’s Communication Honor Society Symposium on Friday, May 4, at 12 p.m. in Scales Chapel. 

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PUC Professor Advances Theoretical Physics with NSF Grant

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Vola Andrianarijaona, a professor of physics at Pacific Union College and a winner of a grant from the National Science Foundation, recently returned from a research trip to...

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Sister Helen Prejean, Author of Dead Man Walking, to Speak at PUC

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Sister Helen Prejean, social activist and author, will speak about her ministry at Pacific Union College’s Colloquy Speaker Series May 3. 

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Pacific Union College Green Club: "Sustainability is Our Responsibility"

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Since 2008, the Green Club has been active on the PUC campus promoting environmentally friendly practices and working to educate students about what it means to "be green."  ...

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Students Serve in Nicaragua

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Over 20 Pacific Union College students gave up their spring break to work on construction, health, and education projects on a service trip to Empalme De Boaco, Nicaragua, March...

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Taylor Named Educator of the Year, Again

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At Thursday morning’s Faculty Awards Colloquy, PUC business professor Lary Taylor was named Educator of the Year. This is the third time Taylor has won the award—an...

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Three Pioneers Named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes

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Three Pacific Union College varsity athletes have been named to the 2012 Daktronics NAIA Division II Scholar-Athletes List, two of which are receiving the honor for the second...

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North Bay Business Journal Notes PUC Co-Gen Plant

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An article posted today online in the North Bay Business Journal highlighted Pacific Union College’s state-of-the-art cogeneration plant.

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Richard Rockwell Named Professor Emeritus

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At Colloquy on March 15, Pacific Union College paid tribute to Richard Rockwell, this year's new professor emeritus. Rockwell, professor of mathematics, is retiring at the...

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PUC Students Restore Local Habitat

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Students from Pacific Union College’s Introduction to Biology class worked on protecting the ecosystem in a project with the Land Trust of Napa County on March 4.

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History Department Introduces New Political Studies Degree

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Starting in fall 2012, Pacific Union College will begin offering students a new degree: History, Political Studies, and Ethics.

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GoJane.com Creative Director to PUC Students: Be Thirsty for Opportunities

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At a Thursday morning presentation at PUC’s visual arts department, PUC alum Rayme Inae, ’01, encouraged students to always be on the lookout for new opportunities.

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DeVon Franklin: "Produced by Faith"

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At a special Colloquy program Thursday morning at Pacific Union College, Hollywood movie executive DeVon Franklin opened with a bold statement. “God has sent me here to...

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Burgess Plays Guitar with Brazilian Flair at PUC

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David Burgess, a critically acclaimed Latin guitarist, performed Sunday, February 19, as part of Pacific Union College’s Fine Arts Series.

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Education Days Connects Future Teachers with Employers

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On February 6, principals, superintendents, and education directors from throughout the western United States arrived at Pacific Union College for Education Days.

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Graham Calls Students to Put God First

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Pastor Paul Graham spoke for PUC’s Winter Revival, January 25–28. The theme of the four-day series was “Grounded in Love,” and Graham emphasized the importance of building...

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Service Day: Putting Inspiration into Action

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Pacific Union College held its first annual Service Day on January 20, 2012, by organizing a fair featuring service opportunities for students from local and international...

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College Remembers Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

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Pacific Union College held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Colloquy on January 12, 2012, celebrating the legacy of this civil rights leader ahead of Monday’s...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Angwin, California with AmericanTowns Angwin Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Napa County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Angwin organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Angwin is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Angwin

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Angwin area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Angwin in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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Jewett and Bartlett Named Players of the Week

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Two Pioneers basketball players won California Pacific Conference honors last week when they were named players of the week.

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An Invitation to our Angwin Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Angwin, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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At Career Day, Former Yahoo! Director Urges Students to "Be Invested"

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Peter Thornburgh, recently creative director at Yahoo!, was the speaker for Pacific Union College’s Colloquy Speaker Series on December 1.

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Doblmeier at PUC: “Enjoy the Life You Have Right Now”

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Doblmeier’s engagement at PUC opened Wednesday evening with a screening of The Adventists, his documentary exploring the denomination’s unique whole-person approach to...

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Angwin Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Knight, Donors Cut Ribbon on Renovated Library

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College administrators, PUC alumni, faculty, and staff celebrated the dedication of the newly renovated Nelson Memorial Library at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, November 12.

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Knight, Donors Cut Ribbon on Renovated Library

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College administrators, PUC alumni, faculty, and staff celebrated the dedication of the newly renovated Nelson Memorial Library at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, November 12.

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Pioneers Players Win Post-season Volleyball Honors

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Last week the CalPac conference recognized two Pioneers volleyball players for their performance in the recently closed season.

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The Power of a Single Vote - Angwin Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Angwin elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Kidder Speaks at PUC; Urges Students to Improve the World

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According to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder, goodness isn’t a virtue that people naturally embrace, particularly when you’re considering the goodness of...

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