sciences, religion, and other areas, taking part in research and community involvement projects and going on an international trip at the end of their sophomore year. Honors is also a community of scholars, centered around the program's dorm (South Hall), where students study, socialize, and live. Athletics The La Sierra athletic teams are called the Golden Eagles. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac) since the 2013–14 academic year. The Golden Eagles previously competed as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) from 2010–11 (when the school joined the NAIA) to 2012–13; and in the NCAA Division III ranks as an NCAA D-III Independent. La Sierra competes in nine intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country and soccer; women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball and volleyball. See also Katherine Siva Saubel – Cahuilla people leader, received an honorary Ph.D. from La Sierra University Pacific Union College References Bibliography Klotz, Esther H. and Joan H. Hall. Adobes, Bungalows, and Mansions of Riverside, California, Revisited, Joan H. Hall, 2005. . References External links Official website Official athletics website Universities and colleges in Riverside County, California Universities and colleges affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church Education in Riverside, California Educational institutions established in 1922 Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Private universities and colleges in California Link+ libraries Tourist attractions in Riverside, California Liberal arts colleges in California 1922 establishments in California