November 8, 2012

In this issue…

• Current News
• Family Updates
• Personnel Updates

Current News

CBU production of Our Town begins this weekend

California Baptist University theater program will present Our Town beginning this weekend, Nov. 9 and 10. The production will continue Nov. 16 and 17.

Set at the turn of the 20^th century, the play reveals the ordinary lives of the people in the small town of Grover’s Corners, N.H. The play focuses particularly on the lives of George Gibbs, a doctor’s son, and Emily Webb, the daughter of a newspaper editor.

“Our Town is a classic of the early twentieth century American dramas, rich in finely drawn characters,” said Lee Lyons, professor of theater. “Each role in this play presents a challenge to the actor to present a highly-detailed character with relationships that have begun before the play and that change over the 10-year span witnessed by the audience.”

Our Town will be presented on Fridays, Nov. 9 and 16, at 8 p.m. and Saturdays, Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $15; discounted tickets are $12 for the Saturday matinees, senior citizens, CBU students, faculty, staff and alumni. For more information, call 951.343.4319.

 

Students watch voting results during election night party

With “I voted” stickers securely attached to their shirts for all to see, dozens of California Baptist University students watched voting results being streamed in live during the department of history and government’s Election Night Party Nov. 6.

“Who does not like a good party?” said Trevor Mannion, junior political science major. “I think that being able to come in, get other people’s ideas, talk to people, have a good time while you’re doing it and getting more educated is the point of a college party.”

The event featured a split screen projection of major news network coverage and up-to-date counts of each state’s popular and electoral voting statistics. Students gathered around tables to enjoy “donkephant” cake and discuss the incoming results.

A Gov. Mitt Romney impersonator, decked out in a jet-black suit, red tie and slicked back hair, even made an appearance at the event.

“I am the governor from Massachusetts and happy to be at the party tonight,” said the politician look-a-like. “Hopefully I’ll have the chance to be the next president of the United States. My intentions are to reach across the aisle and build bipartisanship.”

In reality, the faux politician was Jamie Killion, assistant professor of music at CBU.

“With Romney being in the news a lot, some people said ‘You kind of look like him,’” Killion said. “So I thought that with a little bit of makeup and some hair color I could see what happens.”

While Killion might not have “won” the election, his entrance into the party as Romney amused students as he posed for photographs and asked if they had voted.

 

‘Passion for God results in passion for people’ Tada tells students

“No five-year plan that you embark on will be more important than the people put before you to serve,” Joni Eareckson Tada told students at California Baptist University during a chapel service Nov. 5. “If you have a passion for God, you will have a passion for people.”

Tada, who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident in 1967, said that 95 percent of the time, she wakes up with no energy and no strength to live through another day with disabilities.

“I lay in my bed and tell God ‘But I can do all things through You who strengthens me. Can I borrow your smile? Because I don’t have one for today.”

Tada related the story of her accident, when life seemed without purpose.

“I could not kill myself, since I was a quadriplegic, so I tried to be dead emotionally and spiritually. But hardships are what will press you against the heart of Jesus, and eventually I knew that if I would grow closer to Christ, I would grow closer to His passion.”

Today Tada is involved with Joni & Friends, a foundation to help the disabled, which also includes a radio station.

“At first, the last thing I wanted to do is hang out with other people in a wheelchair,” she said. “But suddenly my wheelchair took on a different purpose when I realized that Jesus hung out with people who had disabilities. The blind man, the man with twisted limbs—Jesus’ heart was toward those with disabilities.”

She challenged students not to live their lives on automatic pilot, assuming they have the concept of a Christian life down pat, so now they could proceed with their day.

“If you live life on automatic pilot, God is against you,” she warned. “Too often, we consider ourselves the iPhone, with Jesus like our charger. We let Him charge us up, then we disconnect until we need the charge again. We are branches, part of the vine. We don’t become disconnected.”

Tada said that many of us are not attracted to the cross of Jesus because it asks so much of us.

“Yet that’s what gives us the passion of Christ,” she said. “Learn to look at hardship in life as intimacy with Jesus. By developing a passion for Him, you can serve the people He loves. And you don’t have to break your neck to do it.”

 

CBU homecoming and family weekend attracts 5,000 to campus

About 5,000 people attended California Baptist University’s homecoming and family weekend celebration Nov. 1-3. The change of date to the fall meant that CBU hosted two homecoming events this calendar year—the first in February, when about 4,500 people attended.

The fall homecoming weekend began Thursday evening, Nov. 1, with a “Switchfoot” concert that packed out the Van Dyne Gymnasium with 1,600 attendees. Switchfoot includes guitarist Andrew Shirley, who is an alumnus of CBU.

The Alumni Awards Banquet held Friday evening recognized the classes of 1962 and 1987, as well as professional and athletic achievement.

Marilyn Crabtree, a 1962 graduate, received the Alumni Service Award for her work with the Sacramento Area Alumni & Parents Regional Network. Crabtree was instrumental in organizing the network and continues to spearhead and coordinate area events.

Tom Holladay, a 1977 graduate, was honored with the Distinguished Service in Christian Ministries Aware. Holladay serves as a teaching pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest and also teaches a daily 10-minute podcast called DriveTime Devotions that covers a Bible chapter each week.

Dr. Richard Phillips, an alumnus from the class of 1985, received the Alumni Philanthrophy Award for his work as founding chairman of CBU’s board of visitors and his help in organizing the university’s Oxford international business studies program.

During the banquet, three former CBU athletes were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. They included Verania Willis Lindo, 2005-07 women’s volleyball; Russell Thompson , 2004-07 swimming; and Candice Thomas, 2004-07 softball.

CBU’s women’s volleyball played Fresno Pacific University Friday evening in Van Dyne Gymnasium, losing the game 3-1.

Saturday featured the fourth annual Block Party. The program included the third annual Lancer 5000 5k Walk and Run, artisan walk, live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, interactive booths and children’s activities that included inflatable attractions and pony rides. In the weekend’s second women’s volleyball contest, the Lancers defeated Azusa Pacific University, 3-0.

Saturday night’s program featured the crowning of seniors Brandon Fries as Mr. CBU and Aubree Worrell as Ms. CBU. Led by the Lancer cheerleaders and CBU Crazies, about 3,500 people cheered for men’s and women’s intramural teams competing in the Fortuna Bowl. Both games went to teams considered underdogs: the Bus Drivers women’s team beat SWAT, 14-0, while in the men’s contest, Beast Mode won over Dynasty, 7-6.

Click here to see homecoming photos.

 

Cross country men win championship; women finish second

The Lancers cross country men’s team won the PacWest championship Oct. 27 and the women finished second behind Azusa Pacific. Talal Khan led the men’s team with an impressive 8K time of (25:39.10). He also finished first overall out of 85 runners to take home the first ever individual conference title for CBU.

“The guys went out today and ran really tough,” said head coach Ben Gall. “The conditions were not ideal, with the heat and the humidity, but we ran a very patient race and moved up well in the second half. The guys did what they needed to do to bring home another title.”

CBU finished with 40 points and BYU-Hawaii came in second with 66.

All six CBU runners–Khan,  Chris Cline, Mark Langworthy, Trevor Henson and Lucas Graham–earned all-conference spots.

The women’s team pushed Azusa Pacific to the limit and captured second place.

Jennifer Mallen led the women’s team, third overall out of 90 runners with a 5K time of (18:32.80).

The women scored 74 points and fell short against Azusa Pacific’s 62-point finish.

“I was very proud of the women and how they finally put together a race where they ran aggressively and were not afraid to go after their competitors,” said Gall. “All season APU has been way ahead of us and we showed we weren’t going down without a fight.”

Four runners–Jennifer Mallen, Rebecca Asplund, Natalie Ball and Bethany Bilton finished all-conference.

CBU runs next at the NCCAA Championships on Nov. 10 in Cedarville, Ohio.

 

Women’s soccer wins second PacWest championship

CBU women’s soccer won its second straight PacWest Conference title by scoring two late goals that sealed a 3-2 overtime victory over Point Loma.

“We are so proud of the girls for the way they’ve worked hard all year to earn the right to represent the PacWest as champions once again,” said CBU Head Coach Kristen St. Clair. “We really had to fight through some adversity today early on, but to our players’ credit they got back out there, fought hard and earned the result we wanted.”

The Lancers scored the equalizing goal with less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation to force overtime. From there CBU turned it up a notch, finding a gear the Sea Lions didn’t have. The Lancers held possession for much of the overtime.

“We knew this was a game that was going to come down to who wanted it more and the girls really wanted it at the end,” said St. Clair. “This is where the girls’ work ethic, training and fitness really paid off against a good Point Loma team.”

The win moves CBU to 13-2-1 overall, 12-1 (36 points) PacWest. The Lancers have not lost in nearly a month since traveling to Point Loma, rattling off nine straight wins in the process. CBU clinches with one game still remaining in the conference season, holding the head-to-head tiebreaker with Azusa Pacific, the only team that could catch CBU in the PacWest points standings.

CBU wrapped up the regular season by defeating Grand Canyon 1-0 Nov. 3 with a 14-2-1 record, earning the top seed in the NCCAA West Region Tournament. The women earned a first round bye but will host the winner of No. 2-seed Azusa Pacific and No. 3-seed Point Loma Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

 

Family Updates

Angelos, Banner place in Best of Show top 10

The journalism and media program at California Baptist University placed in the Top-10 in three “Best of Show” categories during the National College Media Convention, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, in Chicago, Ill.

The Angelos placed 3rd in the yearbook competition, while The Banner placed 9th among newspapers and Pursuit magazine placed 10th in that category. The 2012 Angelos, “Movement,” was entered in the yearbook competition, with Matt Shade as editor in chief, and the Spring 2012 “Pursuit” was edited by Shayna Moreno. Dr. Mary Ann Pearson and Prof. Sandra Romo served as co-advisers of both publications.

The Oct. 19, 2012, issue of The Banner placed 9th among newspapers. Sharayah Le Leux is editor in chief and Dr. Michael Chute, program director, serves as adviser.

The Angelos was also a finalist in the Pacemaker awards, which is the highest national honor from the Associated Collegiate Press. The 2011 edition of The Angelos, “Prism,” was placed in that competition and Alexx Lommori was editor in chief of that edition.

This year’s CMA “Best of Show” competition marks the seventh consecutive year that both the yearbook and newspaper have been ranked in the Top-10, and “Pursuit” magazine has been ranked in the Top-10 both of the years it’s been entered. Fifteen CBU students attended the national convention.

 

Students from CBU’s Public Relations Society of America Chapter attended the annual PRSSA National Conference, “Bridging the Gap” in San Francisco from Oct. 12 – 14. Students attended sessions related to media relations, sports public relations and communications, fashion public relations, as well as a keynote address from a senior developer at Google. CBU was one of 500 national universities and colleges that attended the conference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information on health and dental services and financial resources was the focus of the annual Health and Lifestyle Expo hosted by Human Resources Nov. 2 in the Staples Room.   Faculty and staff were greeted by Julie Fresquez, director of human resources, with Brenda Tait and Cynthia Rojas from the human resources office who provided information and instructions on how to win an array of prizes.  Among the winners is Joni Dunlap, campus life office manager, who won a Kindle HD Fire.

 

 

 

Sandy Frazer, financial aid counselor, won a $100 Best Buy gift card for participating in Rideshare Week Oct. 1-5.  Rideshare Week is a service of IE511.org that encourages carpooling and is sponsored by Riverside County Transportation Commission and San Bernardino associated governments.

 

Nicholas Brownell, enrollment advisor/technology coordinator was named Employee of the Month for November 2012.

The employee of the month nomination form included the following statements:

“Nic’s concern for the students he services and the kindness he exhibits is a natural extension of his Christian character.  He is thorough in his explanation of outstanding program requirements and of academic policies and procedures.  Among the many qualities observed in Nik’s interactions with fellow staff and managers are three in particular: (1) his true concern for the welfare of fellow colleagues, (2) his sense of humor, and (3) his willingness and ability to work collaboratively with others.”

 

 

 

The department of natural and mathematical sciences will participate in the International Year of Statistics 2013, a worldwide celebration of the contributions of statistical science to the advancement of the global society. More than 700 organizations—universities, research institutes, high schools, professional societies, government agencies and businesses—in nearly 100 countries are joining to celebrate and promote the importance of statistical science to the science community, businesses, governments, the news media, policymakers, employers, students and the public.

During the yearlong celebration, the department will engage in:

• Increasing public awareness of the power and impact of statistics on all aspects of our society

• Nurturing statistics as a profession, especially among high-school and college students

• Promoting creativity and development in the sciences of probability and statistics

 

Adriana Quezada, a spring 2012 graduate, returned to CBU to present her research on the Dynamics of Triatomine Infestation in a Population of Houses. Adriana’s work was conducted during the Summer of 2012 at The Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute (MTBI) at Arizona State University. MTBI was honored at The White House with the 2011 President Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.

 

California Baptist University and California Baptist University’s division of Online and Professional Studies staff, faculty and students participated in the Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure. The race was held in Temecula at the Promenade Mall on Oct. 21, 2012. Along with 10,272 other participants, CBU professors, staff and students teamed up to raise money to help with the fight against breast cancer.

The 2012 Inland Empire walk kicked off near the home of the new CBU/Online Promenade Temecula location. The group met for a light breakfast at the CBU education center, and despite the drizzle and rain, joined the “team” walk event at the 9 a.m. start.

The “Lancer Team” enjoyed a fun morning of fellowship while at the same time supporting the research, education, health services and support programs provided by Susan G. Komen for the Cure via their participation at the event.

 

Dr. Susan Studer, professor of education and research coordinator in the Metcalf School of Education, recently published a book review in the journal Teachers College Record on School, Society, & State: A New Education to Govern Modern America, 1890-1940.  She and Dr. John Shoup, dean of the Metcalf School of Education, also gave a presentation Oct. 5 at the annual meeting of the Organization of Educational Researchers in Chicago, Ill. The title of their paper was The History of Wisdom: Its Demise and Resurgence.

 

 

Dr. Joshua Knabb, assistant professor of psychology in Online and Professional Studies, presented a paper on Oct. 26th at the 2012 Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture: Technology and Human Flourishing. His presentation was titled, The Relationship Between Attachment to God, Psychological Functioning, and Internet Use Among Adults at a Christian University.

 

 

 

James D. Cypert, technical director for the School of Nursing, participated in a panel on Medical Simulation at HealthSimAdmin.com. The event was hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and covered a wide range of topics including collaborative simulation program development, faculty education and buy-in, funding sources and models, operations, IT issues and support infrastructure, and sustainability. Cypert offered expertise in technology and faculty development. The event was designed to provide valuable information to the global simulation community.

 

Dr. Trevor Gillum, assistant professor of kinesiology, led a colloquium titled The birds and the bees and B (cells) and the T (cells): Sex differences in immune response to exercise at the Southwest Chapter’s Annual American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Newport Beach, Calif. on Oct. 19 and 20.

The following students’ presentations were also delivered during the conference:

○ Stephanie Adrian. The EMG activity of figure skating off-ice single and double loop jumps.

○ Nicole Williams. The effect of different warm-up techniques on EMG output and torque of quadriceps muscles.  

○ Devin Bennett.  The effect of morning verses afternoon conditioning in stress levels and URTI symptoms in college softball players.

 

Dr. Neal McBride, associate provost, recently earned national certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) by the Council for Certification of Institutional Research Board Professionals, an affiliate of Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research. Certification is for individuals whose responsibilities include overseeing and administering the daily activities of an IRB, meet educational qualifications and pass the 250-question certification exam.  Dr. McBride chairs and administered CBU’s IRB as part of his role in leading the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment.

 

 

Dr. Patricia Kircher, professor of political science, Dr. Elaine Ahumada, MPA program director in Online and Professional Studies, recently gave a presentation on Constructing reliable and valid assessment methods for MPA programs at the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration Conference (NASPAA) in Austin, Texas. Co-presenters and researchers were Gary Roberts, Regent University and Paulette C. Jones, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College.

 

 

Denise Roscoe, senior credential analyst/project manager for the Metcalf School of Education, has been elected to serve as the CCAC vice president for programs and conference chair for the 2012-2013 year. This year marks Roscoe’s 24^th in the field of teacher credentialing. She also served as vice president of programs and conference chair for the 34^th Annual CCAC (Credential Counselors and Analysts of California) Conference, attended by more than  625 members. The conference committee is made up of members throughout the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and the California Department of Education. The conference provided up to date issues related to teacher credentialing policies, legislation, and the new online-system.

 

Dr. Jane E. McGuire, assistant professor of education and PPS school psychology program coordinator, and Dr. Nona J. Cabral, assistant professor of education, participated in a panel discussion mentoring school psychology graduate students at the California Association of School Psychologists Conference in Costa Mesa, Calif. on Oct. 24-26. A group of approximately 10 CBU graduate students also attended.

 

 

The School of Nursing was honored by the Visiting Nurse Association at their 3^rd Annual Tradition of Caring at the Riverside Art Museum on Oct. 19.The VNA, one of the School of Nursing’s first clinical partners, provides home health, palliative and hospices services when in-home care is needed.

 

Dr. David Pearson, professor of kinesiology and faculty athletics representative, was selected to participate in the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) Fellows Institute sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in Indianapolis.  Pearson worked with members of the NCAA staff and faculty athletics representatives from schools across the country to share ideas and create strategies to maximize the potential of intercollegiate athletic participation on the development of young men and women.  He will reconvene with colleagues from NCAA institutions over the next 12 months to contribute to NCAA Division II Life in the Balance initiative.

 

 

 

The CBU ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) conducted a five-mile road march at 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 18. The purpose of the road march is to develop the muscles of the lower and upper body, as well as esprit de corps within the unit. Cadets conducted the road march that led them through hilly terrain, sometimes even at a running pace. They each carry a ruck sack on their backs of approximately 35 pounds containing extra clothing and equipment.

 

Zooey Carmen Pelletier, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Pelletier, was born at 2 p.m. on Oct. 16^th, weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measuring 19 inches long.  Dr. Pelletier is assistant professor and director of research in the School of Behavioral Sciences.

 

 

 

 

Robert Shields Jr., son of Robert Shields, online learning systems administrator for the Online and Professional Studies division, was featured on the FOX NFL Pregame Show on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. Robert Jr. played the role of Rob Riggle’s son. Watch the video by clicking this link: http://youtu.be/H1jd2w7u9P4.

 

 

Personnel Updates

DATE	DEPARTMENT	POSITION	NAME	STATUS
10/22/2012	Tahquitz Pines	Director of Guest Services/Marketing	Michael Jewell	New Hire
10/23/2012	Athletics	Bus Driver	Osvaldo Bastida	New Hire
11/1/2012	Institutional Advancement	Assistant VP	Michael Meyer	New Hire
10/29/2012	Tahquitz Pines	Camp Assistant-Temporary	Bonnie Lloyd	New Hire-Temporary
10/29/2012	Tahquitz Pines	Camp Assistant-Temporary	Robert Lloyd	New Hire-Temporary
10/16/2012	Office of Mobilization	Mobilization Coordinator	Courtney Watson	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Director of Academic Advising	Shelly Rupard	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Associate Director of Academic Advising	Jeff Tennis	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Assistant Director of Academic Advising	Julie Jones	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Academic Advisor	Rebecca Forry	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Academic Advisor	Jessie Quan	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Enrollment Advisor/Technology Coordinator	Nicholas Brownell	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Academic Advisor	Deanna Meyer	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Secretary	Carmela Russell	Change
10/16/2012	Enrollment Advising	Receptionist	Judy Frazier	Change
10/31/2012	Disability Services/Student Retention	Coordinator for Disability Services	Sally Jackson	Change
4/30/2012	Athletics	Assistant Swim Coach-Part Time	Briana Corral	No Longer Employed