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Soka Performing Arts Center Presents Music As A Healing Balm: A Conversation With Andrew Janss, Executive Director Of Project Music Heals Us

Apr 06, 2021

(Aliso Viejo, CA, April 6, 2021) – Soka Performing Arts Center is pleased to present its first event in the Manager’s Choice Series, a series designed and directed by General Manager Renee Bodie to

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Diet and Disease: Learning to Eat Healthier on a Budget

Mar 31, 2021

More than four million Californians were receiving benefits from CalFresh, the state’s food assistance program, at the start of 2020. When the pandemic hit, more people than ever found themselves

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Soka Graduate School Extends Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2022 Applicants

Mar 22, 2021

The Graduate School at Soka University of America has extended its MAT and GRE test-optional policy to include students applying for Fall 2022 admission. The policy, in the summer of 2020 (to Fall

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President's Message on Recent Hate Crimes

Mar 19, 2021

Dear Soka Community, I am sure we are all saddened by the recent string of hate crimes in the US directed at Asian Americans, including the shootings this week in Atlanta. Such incidents show the base

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SUA Honors Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury With Inaugural Soka Global Citizen Award

Mar 16, 2021

In honor of the 20th anniversary of its Aliso Viejo campus, Soka University of America is proud to announce Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury as the recipient of the inaugural Soka Global Citizen Award

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Soka Continues Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2022 Applicants

Mar 16, 2021

Soka University of America has extended its SAT and ACT test-optional policy to include students applying for Fall 2022 admission. The policy, first implemented in June 2020, will continue to allow

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Soka Performing Arts Center Announces Two Virtual Family Shows

Mar 09, 2021

(Aliso Viejo, CA, March 9, 2021) – Soka Performing Arts Center is pleased to partner with Cirque-tacular Family Circus for two virtual family-friendly shows: SNOWKUS POCUS and SPRING-a-Ding-DING

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Soka Performing Arts Center Announces Blind Boys Of Alabama Easter Livestream Concert

Mar 09, 2021

(Aliso Viejo, CA, March 9, 2021) – Soka Performing Arts Center is pleased to partner once again with the Blind Boys of Alabama for an Easter Weekend Special virtual concert on Friday, April 2, 2021 at

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President's Message: WSCUC Accreditation Reaffirmed for 10 Years

Mar 05, 2021

Dear SUA Community, I am pleased to announce that the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) acted to reaffirm the accreditation of Soka University of America for a period of 10 years

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Soka Performing Arts Center Announces A Three-Concert Livestream Series With Blues Great Taj Mahal

Feb 25, 2021

(Aliso Viejo, CA, February 25, 2021) – Soka Performing Arts Center is pleased to partner once again with the legendary Taj Mahal for a series of livestream performances from UC Theatre in Berkeley