WASC Reviews LSU’s Accreditation

On July 19, 2011 La Sierra University issued a press release regarding an “action letter” from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in which WASC noted several points of concern over LSU’s handling of the recent resignation of four members of LSU’s board ( Link ).  WASC was especially concerned over the “divisions…

Dr. Geraty Affirms the Literal Creation Week?

By Sean Pitman (7/19/11) In a recent comment posted to this website, Dr. Lawrence Geraty, retired president of La Sierra University, has affirmed his own belief in the Adventist position on creation ( Link ). “For the record, 1) I am NOT a theistic evolutionist nor have I ever suggested it to be “the true…

The Reptile King

By: Sean Pitman, Dr. Warren Ashworth, and Pastor Ron Cook July 12, 2001 On the front cover of the spring 2011 edition of La Sierra University Magazine there is a wonderful photograph of Dr. Lee Grismer smiling at a gecko in his hand and titled, “The Reptile King”.  The article goes on to detail Dr.…

Sean Pitman to speak at Loma Linda University

For those who may be interested, Dr. Sean Pitman has been asked to give a presentation on July 23 (Sabbath), at Loma Linda University campus, Mortensen Hall (upstairs amphitheater) starting at 10:30 am.  Directions can be found by clicking on the following Link:  Map This is part of Dr. Paul Giem’s Second Look Seminars Sabbath school class.…

My Goal for La Sierra University

By Sean Pitman Many, by now, have heard of the recent resignation of three faculty and one board trustee from La Sierra University (LSU) over the public release of a recording of a private conversation.  On April 20th, a board trustee, Lenny Darnell, turned on the record function of his cell phone in a private…