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On October 19, students at Pacific Union College had the opportunity to partner with community agencies to give back to the local neighborhoods. During Service Day, students volunteer at service locations to assist residents with various community needs. Service Day began last year to raise awareness about PUC and encourage student engagement in the community. This campus program implements service learning, where students can get involved in the food pantry, homeless and hospital ministries, and other service-learning activities at the college. Service Day is just one dimension of PUC鈥檚 commitment to community involvement.Since last school year and throughout the summer, Director of Student Involvement Niq Ruud and Service Learning Director Tuwan Ussery White have been planning this event. With many elements that Service Day entails, Ruud facilitated the internal aspects while White dealt with the external elements of the program. One of White鈥檚 responsibilities was connecting with community partners to inform them about Service Day and express students鈥� eagerness to perform service duties at their agencies. White and his team anticipated having many students involved鈥攚hich they did with an incredible turnout.PUC collaborates with several agencies, such as UpValley, Providence Health, St. Helena Hospital, Napa Resource Conservation District, Tug McGraw Veterans...

Students set things on fire. They studied cadavers. They explored marine life on the Pacific Coast. And they came away with an experience and friends that will last a lifetime. Pacific Union College continues to host its annual PacificQuest and PQ Rise summer camp series, which offers pre-collegiate students a hands-on introduction to the sciences.PacficQuest and PQ Rise are one-week summer sessions for curious and dedicated students who have a passion for STEM subjects and seek academic challenges while earning college credit. Participants engage in daily educational activities, enjoy recreational opportunities, and partake in team-building activities and evening events. This year, PUC hosted 30 students representing 19 schools from across the U.S., including Monterey Bay Academy, La Sierra Academy, Pine Hills Adventist Academy, and Calistoga Jr./Sr. High School. Aimee Wyrick, dean of PUC鈥檚 School of Sciences, said these programs are centered on the students鈥攃hallenging them academically and allowing them to meet like-minded students and build social and team skills.鈥淲e offer students an immersive experience, propelling students far beyond the encounters in the typical elementary or secondary classrooms,鈥� Wyrick said. 鈥淭hey learn to collaborate with one another, interact directly with college faculty, and get to know current PUC students who serve...

Pacific Union College held Week of Worship from October 9-13. Students led out in praise, sharing the theme song 鈥淵et Not I But Christ Through in Me鈥� with PUC Chaplain Arturo Lopez speaking to the campus. He spoke on topics such as commitment, uncertainty, and distractions- and reminded students that PUC is a community and place where they can reach out and ask for help. Lopez received the invitation to preach for Week of Worship right after becoming PUC鈥檚 chaplain. With two months to prepare each message, he jumped into it right away. Since the theme for the school year is 鈥淎ll In,鈥� he focused on how Jesus can help break down the barriers that hold people from fully committing themselves to Him. Every day, Lopez took a Bible story that related to these barriers and challenged the students to let Christ be a part of their lives. 鈥淢y main aim was to help students feel the Spirit touching their hearts and to reassure them that they're not alone in their struggles,鈥� said Lopez. 鈥淚 wanted them to understand that Christ is right there with them throughout their journey, whether things are going great or when life gets chaotic.鈥滷rom Monday...

Pacific Union College selected 19 incoming freshmen as this year鈥檚 recipients of the prestigious Maxwell Scholarship. It鈥檚 the largest group of students to receive the award since the scholarship was created in 2009.The Maxwell Scholar Program honors PUC鈥檚 late president and first lady, Dr. Malcolm and Eileen Maxwell, and their dedication to Seventh-day Adventist education. Maxwell was the first alum to serve as president of PUC, and he had the longest tenure at 18 years.Maxwell Scholars are students with outstanding academic achievement, a commitment to Christian service, and outstanding leadership experience.Applicants must meet GPA and ACT or SAT score requirements. Application rankings are determined by a review of their resume, essay, and letters of recommendation.Maxwell Scholars are awarded $32,655 annually, renewable for three years with a 3.5 GPA and a potential fourth year under qualifying conditions.The 2023 Maxwell Scholars herald from California, Arizona, Colorado and Washington: Simon AbendanioLydear AngKiarra De LunaMakena DriverJune EoRut GonzalezNina GregoruttiJadan MartinezNeil NankaniKaitlin ObreroStory O鈥橬ealCal PatchinZachary RomeroJosiah Jordan SalazarMarc SalvoMichelle SaravanakuYaelle TanjuakioAlexis VillarrealMatthew Winokan PUC is proud of these exceptional Maxwell Scholars. Throughout this academic school year, profiles of these students, with a Q&A and photo, will be featured on the PUC Blog.Each year, PUC awards...

Pacific Union College hosted a brunch to benefit Paulin Recital Hall on Sunday, Oct. 22.Held in a private hangar at the college鈥檚 airport, Angwin-Parrett Field, the event featured fine cuisine from Napa Valley chef Chay Blancett and vocal and instrumental music by students, alumni, and faculty from PUC and Paulin Center for the Arts. There was also a silent auction.Kellie Lind, PUC vice president for alumni and advancement, said the event supported one of the jewels of the Napa Valley and was a resounding success. 鈥淚t exceeded our expectations and brought in a significant amount of support from generous members of our local community.鈥滱s the nearly 100 guests from the Upper Napa Valley and surrounding areas dined, they were treated to the music of pianists Elena Casanova and Diego Mariano. Gabrielle Cortez and Adelene Bellah-Ramirez both enchanted listeners on their violins, Delia Bennett played her guitar, and vocalist Kaitlyn Nakanishi also performed.鈥淲e are so grateful to our committee, the owners of the beautiful hangar, and others who helped make this event a reality,鈥� Lind said. 鈥淵our talents and support have not only contributed to the success of the event but also brought us one step closer to achieving our goals...