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ACTC's The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical
2025-05-24 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
May 24, 2025 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Join the American Coast Theater Company (ACTC) and Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they put on The Importance of Being Earnest: A WILDE New Musical. With its mistaken identities, sudden engagements, and outrageous coincidences, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest has delighted audiences for more than a century. This delightful new musical illuminates Wilde’s play through songs filled with his biting, cynical wit, brilliant social commentary, and soaring heart-felt romance.

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ACTC's The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical
2025-05-23 19:30
May 23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Join the American Coast Theater Company (ACTC) and Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they put on The Importance of Being Earnest: A WILDE New Musical. With its mistaken identities, sudden engagements, and outrageous coincidences, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest has delighted audiences for more than a century. This delightful new musical illuminates Wilde’s play through songs filled with his biting, cynical wit, brilliant social commentary, and soaring heart-felt romance.

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Turkey Study Abroad Trip
2025-05-20 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

The Bible Lands Study Program is designed specifically for students, educators, and anyone desiring a more intense and comprehensive learning experience in the lands of the Bible. Participants will explore personal faith and study Scripture within its geographical, historical, and cultural context, as well as interacting with world-renowned scholars including archaeologists and historians.Please join us in praying for our students and faculty as they embark on this study abroad trip.

China Study Abroad Trip
2025-05-15 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

Participants on this study abroad journey will work alongside the English Language Institute/China’s (ELIC) university teaching teams to help in the classroom, office hours, language corners, and be a language partner for Chinese university students. Beyond the classroom, students will be a walking example of how hope in the Son can impact communities, as they will have a unique chance to put faces and stories to the statistics about unengaged people.Please join us in praying for our students and faculty as they embark on this study abroad trip.

Egypt Study Abroad Trip
2025-05-12 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

The Bible Lands Study Program is designed specifically for students, educators, and anyone desiring a more intense and comprehensive learning experience in the lands of the Bible. Participants in this trip will explore personal faith and study Scripture within its geographical, historical, and cultural context, as well as interacting with world-renowned scholars including archaeologists and historians.Please join us in praying for our students and faculty as they embark on this study abroad trip.

Armenia Outreach Trip
2025-05-10 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

Vanguard students will partner with TRIAD to serve and learn in Armenia. Participants will gain training and experience in how to engage effectively in God’s work across nations. Students will also take time to explore Armenia’s rich history as the longest standing Christian nation. Visiting cities and villages, the team will be gaining hands-on experience in how to live life on mission.Please join us in praying for our students and faculty as they embark on this outreach trip.

Spain Study Abroad Trip
2025-05-09 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

For this this study abroad intensive, the Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ) will lead a team to study development of a strong holistic AntiTrafficking NGO, FIET, in Madrid Spain. The study abroad intensive will encompass on-the-ground engagement in all 5 P’s of the GCWJ’s model to combat human trafficking: Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Partnership, and Policy. Students on this trip will participate in engagement with government, law enforcement, outreach and identification of victims, aftercare, and identifying promising practices. GCWJ and students will collaborate with our NGO partners in Madrid to hold an Ensure Justice, Spain Conference focused on developing community awareness and engagement.

Philippines Outreach Trip
2025-05-03 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

Joining AGWM Missionaries in the global shipping and trade city of Cebu City, Philippines, this team will engage in a variety of spiritually heavy ministry opportunities, while also learning about the local population, cultural values, and spiritual practices of the population. Metro Cebu has a population of 2.9 million people, many of which believe in a combination of faiths. The goal for this team is to participate in the reaching and training of global disciples to establish missional communities of Christ-followers where the Church is not … yet! Please join us in praying for our students and faculty as they embark on this study abroad trip.

El Salvador Study Abroad Trip
2025-05-03 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

The study abroad trip to El Salvador merges a practical application of the Gospel through hands-on engagement with a thoughtful exploration of the role of church in community transformation. Students will work alongside the local church as they work to improve their community while learning about the history of church involvement in social change within the region.This trip blends study, service, and spiritual growth. By working directly with communities in El Salvador, students will contribute to projects that have a tangible impact while also growing in their educational journey, transforming their perspective on faith and service.Please join us in praying for our students and faculty as they embark on this outreach trip.

Sri Lanka Outreach Trip
2025-05-01 00:00 - 23:59
May 2025

Students will experience the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka as they partner with dedicated missionaries to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children by showing the love of Jesus. VU students will provide immediate support to the children (after school programs, feeding programs, Kids Clubs and community engagement projects) as well as contribute to the long-term goals of the Assemblies of God missionaries who are dedicated to improving the lives of these young ones through education, nourishment, and spiritual growth.Please join us in praying for our students and faculty as they embark on this outreach trip.

Men's Baseball Game
2025-04-26 11:00
April 26, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Men’s Baseball as they take on Westmont College at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at VU’s Dean Harvey Baseball Field.

Women's Softball Game
2025-04-25 14:00
April 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Women’s Softball as they take on Azusa Pacific University at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at VU’s softball field.

Women's Softball Game
2025-04-19 12:00
April 19, 2024 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Join us as Vanguard University’s Women’s Softball takes on Menlo College at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at VU’s softball field.

Women's Softball Game
2025-04-18 13:00
April 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Join us as Vanguard University’s Women’s Softball takes on Menlo College at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at VU’s softball field.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
2025-04-13 14:00
April 13, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they perform Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, this intentionally campy story begins with a quest led by eccentric German scientist, Professor Hardwigg. He believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the very center of the earth after he discovers a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist’s, map detailing the explorer’s footsteps to the core of the earth! The adventure begins with the professor, his nephew and his stow-away fiancé, a strange mountain guide, a mercenary sailor, and a mayor and her daughter as they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Combining the elements of live theatre, green screen, film miniatures, moving projections, live video feed, and original music, you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!

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Spring Concert
2025-04-12 19:00
April 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.

You’re invited to attend Vanguard Music’s annual Spring Concert: Visions of Hope! This spring concert takes place in the Seymour Sanctuary at 7 p.m. Dr. Jae Jang will direct the University Concert Choir and new music ensembles, while Dr. Ken Foerch will direct the University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble.

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Journey to the Center of the Earth
2025-04-12 14:00
April 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they perform Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, this intentionally campy story begins with a quest led by eccentric German scientist, Professor Hardwigg. He believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the very center of the earth after he discovers a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist’s, map detailing the explorer’s footsteps to the core of the earth! The adventure begins with the professor, his nephew and his stow-away fiancé, a strange mountain guide, a mercenary sailor, and a mayor and her daughter as they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Combining the elements of live theatre, green screen, film miniatures, moving projections, live video feed, and original music, you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!

Purchase tickets to Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
2025-04-11 19:30
April 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they perform Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, this intentionally campy story begins with a quest led by eccentric German scientist, Professor Hardwigg. He believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the very center of the earth after he discovers a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist’s, map detailing the explorer’s footsteps to the core of the earth! The adventure begins with the professor, his nephew and his stow-away fiancé, a strange mountain guide, a mercenary sailor, and a mayor and her daughter as they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Combining the elements of live theatre, green screen, film miniatures, moving projections, live video feed, and original music, you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!

Purchase tickets to Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
2025-04-10 19:30
April 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they perform Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, this intentionally campy story begins with a quest led by eccentric German scientist, Professor Hardwigg. He believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the very center of the earth after he discovers a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist’s, map detailing the explorer’s footsteps to the core of the earth! The adventure begins with the professor, his nephew and his stow-away fiancé, a strange mountain guide, a mercenary sailor, and a mayor and her daughter as they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Combining the elements of live theatre, green screen, film miniatures, moving projections, live video feed, and original music, you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!

Purchase tickets to Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
2025-04-06 14:00
April 6, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they perform Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, this intentionally campy story begins with a quest led by eccentric German scientist, Professor Hardwigg. He believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the very center of the earth after he discovers a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist’s, map detailing the explorer’s footsteps to the core of the earth! The adventure begins with the professor, his nephew and his stow-away fiancé, a strange mountain guide, a mercenary sailor, and a mayor and her daughter as they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Combining the elements of live theatre, green screen, film miniatures, moving projections, live video feed, and original music, you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!

Purchase tickets to Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
2025-04-05 14:00
April 5, 2025 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they perform Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, this intentionally campy story begins with a quest led by eccentric German scientist, Professor Hardwigg. He believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the very center of the earth after he discovers a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist’s, map detailing the explorer’s footsteps to the core of the earth! The adventure begins with the professor, his nephew and his stow-away fiancé, a strange mountain guide, a mercenary sailor, and a mayor and her daughter as they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Combining the elements of live theatre, green screen, film miniatures, moving projections, live video feed, and original music, you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!

Purchase tickets to Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Men’s Volleyball Game
2025-04-05 12:00
April 5, 2025 at 12 p.m.

Join us as VU Men’s Volleyball takes on Jessup University at 12 p.m. in the Freed Center for Leadership and Service.

Men's Baseball Game
2025-04-05 11:00
April 5, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Men’s Baseball as they take on Jessup University at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at VU’s Dean Harvey Baseball Field.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
2025-04-04 19:30
April 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department as they perform Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, this intentionally campy story begins with a quest led by eccentric German scientist, Professor Hardwigg. He believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the very center of the earth after he discovers a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist’s, map detailing the explorer’s footsteps to the core of the earth! The adventure begins with the professor, his nephew and his stow-away fiancé, a strange mountain guide, a mercenary sailor, and a mayor and her daughter as they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Combining the elements of live theatre, green screen, film miniatures, moving projections, live video feed, and original music, you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!

Purchase tickets to Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Men’s Volleyball Game
2025-04-04 19:00
April 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Join us as VU Men’s Volleyball takes on Jessup University at 7 p.m. in the Freed Center for Leadership and Service.

Men's Baseball Game
2025-04-04 11:00
April 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Men’s Baseball as they take on Jessup University at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at VU’s Dean Harvey Baseball Field.

Women's Softball Game
2025-03-31 12:00
March 31, 2025 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Join us as Vanguard University’s Women’s Softball takes on Academy of Art University at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at VU’s softball field.

Men’s Volleyball Game
2025-03-29 19:00
March 29, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Join us as VU Men’s Volleyball takes on Concordia University, Irvine at 7 p.m. in the Freed Center for Leadership and Service.

Women's Softball Game
2025-03-29 12:00
March 29, 2025 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Join us as Vanguard University’s Women’s Softball takes on Academy of Art University at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at VU’s softball field.

Men's Baseball Game
2025-03-28 11:00
March 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Join Vanguard University’s Men’s Baseball as they take on Biola University at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at VU’s Dean Harvey Baseball Field.
