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Photo of Christa Niyeze
Apr 15, 2022 1 Min Read

Christa Niyeze (She/Her)

Class of 2024 | Resident Assistant | French Tutor

I enjoy being of service to others, and as a student leader, I am able to exercise this passion of mine.

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Erica Baldaray poses outside wearing a powder blue blazer over a white t-shirt that says "Go Sports" for the Women of SUA photoshoot
Mar 31, 2022 1 Min Read

Erica Baldaray

Assistant Director of Athletics

I'm proudest of staying true to myself, stepping outside of my comfort zone, and giving my best effort.

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Diana Chea poses outside wearing a white shirt for the Women of SUA photoshoot
Mar 31, 2022 1 Min Read

Diana Chea

Human Resources Manager, Talent Acquisition and Wellness

My personal experiences encourage me to live a valued life with empathy, tenacity, compassion, and confidence.

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Fae Monroe poses outside wearing denim flannel over a black shirt for the Women of SUA photoshoot
Mar 31, 2022 2 Min Read

Fae Monroe

Associate Director of Events and Conferences

Embrace the day and, as my grandmother would often quote, ‘never wish time away.’

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Jacqueline Cid poses outside wearing a black shirt for the Women of SUA photoshoot
Mar 30, 2022 1 Min Read

Jacqueline Cid

Assistant Director of Student Organizations & Inclusion Programs

...the compassion to see [personal experiences] as the common thread that connects me to our collective humanness.

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James M. Lawson Jr. and Martin Luther King Jr.
Jun 1, 2021 6 Min Read

Commencement Address by Rev. James M. Lawson Jr.

May 28, 2021

So be that life singularity, that life force, that energy of love and truth. May I then urge you to be a human being who is a citizen of the human race. Learn the power of life, the power of love, the...

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Daisaku Ikeda looks at large photo of the plans for the SUA Aliso Viejo campus
May 28, 2021 4 Min Read

Founder's Message - 17th Commencement Ceremony

Message from SUA Founder Daisaku Ikeda to the Class of 2021

My beloved graduates, I envision firmly clasping every one of your hands, to send you off with this exhortation: May you brighten civilization in the 21st century like the dawn beaming with hope!

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Keiko Katayama
Apr 13, 2021 2 Min Read

Keiko Katayama

Donor Spotlight

Her friends continue to uphold her wish and donate to SUA. Most of them come from humble backgrounds, but they save their money and donate to SUA to support Mr. Ikeda’s vision of world peace.

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