Deciding to go to university is a difficult choice for many aspiring students, but it is necessary for those looking to go into law school. However, often the concern these students face is how to choose the best path towards the goal of applying to law school. Most schools do not offer a pre-law major …
Over the past year, the world has been dealt with devastating losses–millions lost their very livelihoods and the ability to feel safe and secure in their environments. Despite the hardship, technology has provided tools to prevent the spread of the virus, empower those working on the frontlines and those at home, and better equipping us …
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Friday, May 21st, marked the 2021 Washington Adventist University Constituency Session—the first constituency session to be held virtually. Promptly at 12:30 pm, the delegates were greeted by Dr. Dave Weigley, Chairman of the Constituency Committee and President of the Columbian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Don McFarlane, the Interim Senior Pastor from Sligo Seventh-day …
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Washington Adventist University is taking action to offer the greatest safety and security to its campus community. In consultation with experts, regional municipalities, state and local governments, and sister institutions, the WAU COVID-19 Taskforce made the recommendation that all students, and employees, during the 2021 Fall Semester, be required to show proof of vaccination with …
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The Health Wellness and Physical Education Department stands out on campus as it is located in one of Washington Adventist University’s newest buildings! This department is like none other and holds a strong foundation for its three-degree programs: Bachelor’s in Fitness and Sports Science, Health Science, and Health Fitness Management. These degree programs offer a …
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From May 1st – 3rd, this Commencement Weekend celebrated the many achievements and successes of our Washington Adventist University students. It was the first Commencement, since 1904, to be held on campus, on the WAU Commons. From the outstanding turnout this past Sunday, despite COVID-19 restrictions, we can expect future ceremonies to remain in-house on …
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Logging on to their virtual classrooms for the last time before finals week, teachers seek to impart the last bits of their knowledge before students complete the end of their semester. It is always a bittersweet moment to say goodbye and prepare to welcome in a new set of students. However, Professor Paul Coppola, an …
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Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Department of Biology and Chemistry is a program that encourages the academic, professional, and integral growth of its students. Under the direction of its chair, Dr. Samuel Perez, the department continues to serve the best interests of the students, to support each student in taking the steps necessary to accomplish their …
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This past Sunday, April 11, 2021, in partnership with Safeway Pharmacies, the Audelia Community Response team, Delegate Lorig Charkoudian’s office, and the City of Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted outdoor immunization centers at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church parking lot, located on Greenwood Ave. One thousand Pfizer first dose vaccines were to be …
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On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Washington Adventist University’s international students and staff presented a plethora of colorful performances of songs, poems, dances, food and recipes, music, rituals, and ceremonies from around the world. The title of the virtual event was Celebrating Our Cultures and Empowering Our Communities, which was organized by the Office of the …
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