Community Schools, Programs, and Centers
Asia Pacific Peace Studies Institute
The Asia Pacific Peace Studies Institute (APPSI) in the School of Education and Liberal Arts at Holy Names University promotes “positive peace”—peace with genuine security as well as social justice and ecological sustainability—in Oakland and communities throughout Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. We do so via an integrative approach combining research, publishing, student leadership training, social innovation, and public engagement activities ranging from policy seminars to music and the arts.
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APPSI NextGen Peacebuilders
Learn MoreThe HNU Community Orchestra
The Holy Names University Community Orchestra is a volunteer ensemble for community members to learn, prepare, and present quality musical experiences for diverse audiences. The music director - conductor plans innovative programming to include works from standard orchestral repertoire to contemporary, and culturally diverse selections. The HNUCO thrives on support of the players, its audience, and the wider community of Oakland.
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Premiere of Most Holy Names: A Fantasy on the Theme Je mets ma confiance
Kodály Center
Holy Names University enjoys an international reputation as one of the major centers in North America for Kodály music training. The first institution of higher learning to grant an advanced degree in music education with Kodály emphasis, HNU has maintained an internationally renowned faculty in its program for over 30 years.
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A supportive atmosphere, and a high standard of excellence
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HNU Preparatory Music (or “Prep Music”) is a community school for young musicians, located on the Holy Names University campus. Prep Music offers private instruction on 10 instruments: violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar, piano, flute, oboe, recorder, drums, and voice. Early childhood music education, youth orchestras, group classes in strings and piano, chamber music, and adult music education are also offered, as well as regular concerts and other large musical events. Join us for one!
HNU Preparatory Music
One of the first Suzuki centers on the West Coast
Raskob Learning Institute and Day School
Located on the Holy Names University campus, the Raskob Institute and Day School is one of the oldest educational programs for learning disabled individuals in the U.S. The non-profit organization provides services for students and adults with learning differences. The Institute is comprised of three inter-related programs: the Diagnostic Program, the Clinic, and Raskob Day School. The Diagnostic Program offers comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults.
Raskob Institute
A clinic, day school and diagnostic program
The HNU Upward Bound Program
Upward Bound is a federally funded education program designed for students with academic potential who need additional preparation and motivation to succeed in high school and into college. Every year, Holy Names University Upward Bound offers over 200 local high school students the extra support they need to go to college.
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Programs in the summer and throughout the school year
The Valley Center for the Performing Arts
The Valley Center for the Performing Arts (VCPA) is a unique performance and convening space at Holy Names University. It houses two separate theaters: large audiences up to 390 can be accommodated in the Regents’ Theatre, while smaller, more intimate groups use the Studio Theatre with movable seating for up to 125 participants.
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