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CBU cheer team captures national championship
CBU’s cheer team won the NCA All-Girls Division II championship.
California Baptist University’s Cheer team finished their season on the perfect note April 12, winning the National Cheerleaders Association title for All-Girls Division II.
The Lancers ended up scoring a 94.18 in the final round of the NCA Cheer and Dance Championships and brought the title back to CBU.
CBU started off strong in the preliminary round and managed to score a (92.75). Their score in the preliminaries was also the best out of their division, putting them in first place right off the bat. After their solid start, the team continued to ride out the momentum they have had all season and dominated the competition.
The Lancers defeated the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Lewis University, Assumption College, Lindenwood University, Saginaw Valley State University and Grand Valley State University, who were all a part of the women’s division II division.
Lindenwood University took second place (92.75), Grand Valley University took third (87.60) and Lewis University took fourth place and finished with a score of (83.55).
“Today our lady Lancers represented CBU with pride and honor,” said CBU Head Coach Tami Fleming. “God truly shone through our performance and we give all glory to him.”
On top of their perfect ending, CBU Cheer also went undefeated throughout the entire season. The Lancers strived for excellence and wouldn’t accept defeat.
“Winning this national title is the most exciting thing to ever happen to CBU Cheer, and I am immensely proud of this team,” said Fleming.
Watch the team’s winning performance at http://www.varsity.com/event/1725/2013_NCA_NDA_College.
CBU’s “Little Women the Musical” continues this weekend
CBU’s production of “Little Women the Musical” will continue this weekend.
California Baptist University’s performances of “Little Women the Musical” opened April 12 and will continue this weekend, April 19 and 20, in the Wallace Theater.
Set in post-civil war 1866, the musical depicts the exploits of Jo March, a 19-year-old aspiring writer as she experiences death, love and the achievement of her dreams. The performance will feature a cast of six women and four men.
“The music is dramatic and soaring, and the emotional connections between characters and audience are very strong,” said Lee Lyons, professor of theater. “The staging of the melodramatic tragedy is a particular highlight of the show.”
The performance on Friday, April 19, will begin at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 20.
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.
Chef Giuseppe Pitruzzello wins inaugural CBU Grill Wars event
Executive Chef Giuseppe Pitruzzello
Executive Chef Giuseppe Pitruzzello won the vote for crowd favorite with his Grilled Prime Rib entrée April 10 in the Grill Wars competition at California Baptist University’s Alumni Dining Commons. Students, faculty and staff cast ballots to choose the winning entry in the event hosted by Provider food service.
The event was designed to create a unique and enjoyable experience for the students, according to Kip Dougherty, director of food services. It also served to showcase Provider’s talented group of chefs and build personal interaction between the students and the chefs who prepare their daily meals.
“Often our chefs are the ‘magic behind the curtain’ preparing 30,000+ meals a week,” Dougherty said. “With so much happening in the kitchen, they sometimes miss the opportunity to interact directly with the students. We all had a great time cooking outdoors for the students, and everyone appeared to be enjoying the nice weather, along with the special dishes served.”
Raine Paul won a $25 gift card in the CBU Student Drawing as part of the Grill Wars event.
Provider will sponsor two more chef-featured events this spring:
- Master Sushi Chef Travis Kamiyama, Guest Chef and Provider Partner, on Tuesday April 16, 2013 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the ADC
- Corporate Guest Chef for Market Broiler Restaurants (sister company of Provider) on April 24, 2013 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the ADC
Grandparents, students interact during CBU Grandparents’ Day
The inaugural Grandparents Day drew 140 grandparents to the CBU campus.
California Baptist University welcomed 140 grandparents of students to campus April 5 for Grandparents’ Day.
Grandparents enjoyed a full day of activities as they interacted with their grandchildren, beginning with breakfast and a campus tour. They accompanied students to chapel services and chose from ceramics or a social media seminar in the morning, followed by a luncheon. In the afternoon, they had the opportunity to visit student housing, attend a women’s choir performance, watch the Lancer baseball team defeat Azusa Pacific University or participate in an estate planning seminar.
The inaugural Grandparents’ Day was an opportunity for students to show appreciation for their grandparents’ support and love, according to Dr. Arthur Cleveland, vice president of Institutional Advancement.
“Grandparents took away a better idea of where their grandchildren were receiving their education and a day of interaction and pride,” Cleveland said. “We are looking forward to next year’s event.”
CBU speech and debate team ranked 14th in the nation
Pictured left to right: Christopher Jamison, senior communication studies major; Arturo Cabrera, junior communication studies major; Matthew Phillips, sophomore political science major; David Tibbets, senior communication studies and political science major; Adriena Young, freshman communication studies major; Ashley Hawley, senior communication studies major and Brianna Nelson, senior communication studies and public relations major.
Left to right: Chris Jamison; Matthew Phillips; David Tibbets; Michael Marse, assistant professor of communication studies; Brianna Nelson; Adriena Young; Arturo Cabrera and Ashley Hawley celebrate their victories.
California Baptist University’s speech and debate team is ranked 14th in the nation and 5th in the western U.S. region following the Pi Kappa Delta National Convention and Tournament.
“This is the best CBU has ever done in national-level competition,” said Michael Marse, assistant professor of communication arts and coach of the speech and debate team. “With some of the best competitors returning for the 2013-14 (academic year), we stand a great chance at having an even greater season next year.”
The competition involved three sweepstakes awards. In the debate events sweepstakes, CBU’s team received 21st out of 86 schools. In the speech events sweepstakes, the team was awarded 19th out of the 86 schools.
While many schools specialize in one or the other, CBU’s team received 14th overall by participating in both sweepstakes.
The team competed against schools such as Boise State University, William Carey University and Southwest Baptist University.
Matt Phillips, sophomore political science major, was named superior in extemporaneous speaking, superior in group discussion, superior in broadcast journalism, excellent and a quarterfinalist in the Lincoln and Douglas debate.
Adriena Young, freshman communication studies major, received a superior in prose interpretation, two excellent awards in duo interpretation and was chosen to be part of the prose interpretation showcase that demonstrates the top performances in the nation.
Ashley Hawley, senior communication studies major, received an excellent in impromptu speaking and an excellent in group discussion.
Chris Jamison, senior communication studies major, received a superior in group discussion.
Brianna Nelson, senior communication studies and public relations double major, was awarded excellent in duo interpretation.
Arturo Cabrera, junior communication studies major, received an excellent in duo interpretation and an excellent in dramatic interpretation.
David Tibbitts, senior political science and communication studies major, was awarded a superior in persuasive speaking, an excellent in informative speaking, an excellent in communication analysis, an excellent in group discussion and was chosen to perform in the persuasive speaking showcase.
The Pi Kappa Delta event, the nation’s largest speech and debate tournament, was held March 13-16 at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo., with national rankings released in early April.
Aaron Christopher wins ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award
J. Aaron Christopher
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs named J. Aaron Christopher as its recipient for the 2013 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award for the Western Council for Business Schools and Programs. Christopher is assistant dean of graduate business programs at California Baptist University.
“I am excited and humbled by this award,” Christopher said. “It has been made possible through the outstanding support I have received from the administration and the hard work of my colleagues in the School of Business.”
Christopher received the award for Region 7 of the ACBSP’s 10 regions.
He, as well as other regional recipients, will be honored at the 2013 ACBSP Annual Conference June 21-24 in Salt Lake City, Utah and will receive a medallion and a $100 check.
Two International Teaching Excellence Award recipients also will be announced at a “Salute to Regions” luncheon during the conference. As a regional recipient, Christopher is now a candidate for the international award.
“Aaron has been an outstanding faculty member in our school and has made a significant impact on the teaching and learning of our undergraduate and graduate students,” said Dr. Franco Gandolfi, dean of the School of Business at California Baptist University.
The Associate Degree Commission of ACBSP established the International Teaching Excellence Award in 1995. It seeks to recognize outstanding classroom teachers. The Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission created a similar award in 2002 to recognize excellence in teaching at the higher education level. ACBSP is the only accrediting body for business schools that presents an award to recognize excellence in teaching.
“It is more important than ever for business programs to produce graduates who are ready to enter the global marketplace,” said Douglas Viehland, ACBSP executive director. “ACBSP has a mission to develop, promote and recognize best practices that contribute to continuous improvement of business education. Recognition of teaching excellence is one way we achieve this goal.”
ACBSP has more than 1,171 member campuses across 52 countries and 10 regions.
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Family Updates
Simcoe’s “Rock and Roll”
Duncan Simcoe, professor of visual art, exhibited work in a collaborative show titled On the Line, at La Sierra University in March. The foundation of the exhibit was a series of paintings by a UCR Prof., Susan Sussman, based on clotheslines/laundry. Sussman invited graduate students from UCR and other artists to ‘intervene’ by adding, moving her work. Simcoe’s contribution was a circular Blackdrawing titled Rock and Roll. The exhibit will travel to Chicago next November as a feature of the annual American Archeological Associations convention.
Dr. Stephanie Bowlin
CBU’s Physician Assistant Society hosted Dr. Stephanie Bowlin, dean of the College of Allied Health Professions at Western University of Health Sciences, on April 10. Bowlin shared with students about the PA profession and the necessary steps to apply for a PA graduate program.
Dr. Geneva Oaks
Dr. Geneva Oaks, dean of the School of Nursing, attended the American Association of Colleges of Nursing annual spring meeting in Washington D.C. March 24-27. Oaks presented a paper titled A Philosophers Quest: The Unity of the Trinity.
Dr. Susan Drummond
Dr. Susan Drummond, associate dean of the School of Nursing, has been selected to participate in the Faculty Development Program in Ethnogeriatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Only seven applicants in five disciplines were selected nationwide. The program is an intensive 12-month, 160 hour educational experience that employs a train-the-trainer approach for interprofessional/multidisciplinary geriatric health care faculty.
The School of Education’s Leadership Development Council met recently to identify initiatives consistent with the mission of the School of Education and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives. Members in attendance included Ron Burgess, CEO of RedFusion Media Principal of Burgess Management Consulting; Dr. Frank Dickerson, president of Narrative Fund Raising; Kevin Fleming, associate dean of Career & Technical Education, Norco Community College; Dr. Gregory Gray, chancellor, Riverside Community College; Dr. Irving Hendrick, dean emeritus, University of California, Riverside; Dr. Michael Lin, superintendent, Corona-Norco Unified School District; Michael Meyer, assistant vice president of CBU’s Institutional Advancement; Dr. Kathryn Norwood, associate dean of CBU’s School of Education; Jay Orr, county executive officer, Riverside County; Dr. John Shoup, dean, CBU School of Education; Dr. Susan Studer, CBU professor of education; Dr. Carry Tillery, Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment induction coordinator, Corona-Norco Unified School District; Dr. Heather Williams, director of human resources, Chino Valley Unified School District and Kenneth Young, superintendent, Riverside County Office of Education.
CBU faculty made several presentations in conjunction with Imagining the Good Life: Apologetics and Human Flourishing, a conference held on campus April 5-6. The event was sponsored by CBU’s Department of Philosophy in partnership with Apologetics.com and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Todd Bates, associate professor of philosophy (along with the co-partners), provided the principle leadership for the planning committee. The presentations included:
- Dr. Scott B. Key, professor of philosophy, presented a paper titled The Moral Aesthetic of Perelandra.
- Berniece Bruinius, assistant professor of English, presented a paper titled Steven’s Hope for a Future: Imagining the Good Life in Kazuo Ishiguro’s ‘The Remains of the Day.’
- Dr. Jeff Mooney, associate professor of Christian Studies, presented a paper titled Jazz and Human Flourishing: Richard Weaver’s Ideas Do Have Consequences.
- David Isaacs, assistant professor of English; Erika Travis, assistant professor of English, and Jennifer Tronti, assistant professor of English presented a panel presentation, Profitable Inventions: Dystopian Visions, the Zombie Apocalypse, and the Good Life.
- Dr. Matthew Emerson, assistant professor of Christian Studies, presented a paper titled Human Flourishing Through Re-Imagining Communion in Revelation 19: Confronting Evil by Incorporating Christ’s Victory.
Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson
Dr. Matthew Emerson’s book Christ and the New Creation: A Canonical Approach to the Theology of the New Testament was published April 10 by Wipf and Stock Publishers.
CBU’s School of Behavioral Sciences and the Sociology Club is hosting the Stop the Pain:A Teen Summit on Dating Violence, Sex Trafficking, and Bully Prevention on April 20. The keynote speaker will be David Pelzer, author of A Child Called It. About 80 student volunteers will work as liaisons for the 400 at-risk youth and their parents who will attend this free community education conference. Organizations represented at the event will include the Riverside County Deputy District Attorneys Association (RCDDAA), Riverside District Attorney’s Office, The Family Justice Center, Riverside Board of Supervisors, Riverside County Health Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County and Rape Crisis Center.
Dr. Daniel Prather
Dr. Daniel Prather, professor of aviation science, presented a presentation titled Recovery of Disabled Aircraft during the Airport Emergency Management Conference April 3-5. The conference was hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives and Los Angeles World Airports in Redondo Beach, Calif.
The Alpha Tau Sigma Chapter of the International English Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta held its first New Member Induction Ceremony on April 4. Inductees included: Trace Auville-Parks, Denise Bokman, Joseph Chan, Angelina Charley, Ruth Flores, Caleb Garcia, Anna Hart, Jeffrey Haut, Jennifer King, Christopher Kyle, Jessica Leavenworth, Dakota Mattson, Kayley Nuzum, Jeanette Rivera, Vanessa Roman, Chelsea Sherwood, Michael Sutherlin, Laura Waterbury, Lisa Weeks, Amanda White and Sarah Wing. The Alpha Tau Sigma Chapter was founded this Spring by sophomore Joseph Chan who was eager to offer the CBU student body the numerous opportunities available through Sigma Tau Delta.
Dr. Linda Burnes Bolton
The College of Allied Health Distinguished Speaker Series concluded April 8 with a presentation from Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN, vice president and chief nursing officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. Bolton spoke on the role of health professionals in a culture of healthcare. The College of Allied Health Distinguished Speaker Series will continue next fall with the kick-off speaker, Steven Larson, MD, CEO of Riverside Medical Center.
Dr. Jennifer Newton
Dr. Jennifer Newton, associate professor of English, presented at paper at the George Herbert Society’s conference in Charleston, S.C., on March 8. Her paper was titled The Divine Wisdom Narrative from Proverbs Seen in Three Poems from Herbert’s Temple.
The Department of Modern Languages & Literature will host an English Open House on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Copenbarger Room. The event will feature select capstone presentations and the announcement of creative writing contest winners.
The English Department will host Study Break on Wednesday, April 24, 3-5 p.m. in the A.J. Staples Room. Study Break will include speed-editing with professors, advising, games, snacks, prizes and fellowship.
The CBU film students and the Riverside International Film Festival invite you to Creation: CBU Day at the Riverside Film Festival. Short films by CBU film students will be shown April 19, 3-5 p.m. at the Regal Cinemas at Riverside Plaza. CBU students, faculty, staff and family will be admitted free of charge.
Colbie Ryan Hofschroer
Chris and Amy Hofschroer (nee Dutcher) ’04 welcomed a new baby girl, Colbie Ryan Hofschroer, on April 7th. Colbie came in at 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20 inches long. Chris Hofschroer is assistant dean of students-community life.
Andrea Armstrong, adjunct professor in the School of Education, and David McDonald were married on Feb. 16, 2013.
Leadership minor students
CBU leadership minor students put their leadership knowledge into practice in a booth event on April 3. The students invited passersby to play a game to win a “Keep Calm and Lead On” t-shirt by answering questions like “Are leaders born or made?” and “Is the leader always the one with the highest position?” The students used these questions to share how the leadership program has helped them grow and refine their leadership skills from the unique qualities God has given them. People had the opportunity to win a free t-shirt and gain the knowledge that they could lead from any chair, not just the chair at the top.
The Mobilization Office will be holding its Nations Chapel on Friday, April 19, in the Van Dyne Gym during both Chapel hours (10 & 11 p.m.). Come and pray for more than 370 students, alumni, faculty and staff who will be serving on an ISP, USP or SOS team this summer.
Finals Week is on the horizon! Encourage your student by purchasing a Final Exams Care Package. The proceeds help send students around the world to share the Gospel. Purchase them online at www.calbaptist.edu/go/pay and click on the “care package” link.
Is your student graduating? If so, help them celebrate by purchasing a double orchard lei or rose bouquet! Pre-order them online at www.calbaptist.edu/go/pay and click on the “graduation flowers” link.
Faculty and students from the master of science degree program in athletic training attended and presented papers at the Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association (FWATA) annual meeting April 4-7. They also participated in lobbying efforts for athletic trainers at Hit the Hill. Students Jilian Christian and Kelsie Gartner presented The Development Process and Implementation of a Return to Play Protocol for an Athlete With a Seizure Disorder. Adjunct professor Mark Van Riper presented An Osteopathic Approach to Sacroiliac Joint Evaluation and Treatment; Russell Baker, clinical director of the athletic training program, presented Specialization in Athletic Training: Where Are We Going and How Do We Get There? and Dr. Nicole MacDonald made a poster presentation.Student Isabel Archuleta won the FWATA Hall of Fame Scholarship, and students Igor Nosovitskiy, Naclaysia McGee and Jacqueline Davidson were honored as the Winning Quiz Bowl team.
The College of Allied Health will be hosting the Chick-fil-A ® Leadercast ® on campus Friday, May 10. Tickets for the all-day event on leadership development can be purchased at www.calbaptist.edu/chick-fil-aleadercast. The cost includes conference materials, breakfast, lunch, and more!
Personnel Updates
| DATE | DEPARTMENT | POSITION | NAME | STATUS |
| 4/8/2013 | Career Services | Assistant Director | Michael Bishop | New Hire |
| 4/8/2013 | Athletics | Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach | Hardy Asprilla | New Hire |
| 4/8/2013 | Athletics | Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach | Joshua Dunaj | New Hire |
| 4/8/2013 | Athletics | Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach | John Masi | New Hire |
| 4/8/2013 | Enrollment Advising | Academic Advising | Kristina Gibeault | Change |
| 4/8/2013 | Enrollment Advising | Director of Academic Advising | Jeffrey Tennis | Change |
| 4/1/2013 | Facilities and Planning Services | Department Secretary-Capital/Projects Management | Chrystal Alegria | No Longer Employed |
| 4/3/2013 | Athletics | Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach | Julious Coleman | No Longer Employed |