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CBU named a 2014 “Best Regional University” by U.S.News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has included California Baptist University on its list of the nation’s “Best Colleges” for the eighth straight year.
CBU is ranked No. 42 in the West in the publication’s “Best Regional Universities” category for 2014, up from No. 58 the previous year. The ranking places the university in the top tier of educational institutions across the nation.
“I am pleased that California Baptist University is once again recognized in this influential ranking of higher education institutions in America,” said Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, CBU president. “It is a strong affirmation of the quality and value of the CBU experience for current students and a significant factor for prospective students to consider when making their college choices.”
U.S. News & World Report ranked the 1,376 institutions in their list using a quantitative system of 16 weighted indicators of academic excellence, including student selectivity, graduation rates, assessment by peer institutions, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving.
The category of Regional Universities includes those that offer a broad scope of undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees but few, if any, doctoral programs.
“Best Colleges” rankings are featured in U.S. News & World Report’s each year to aid prospective students and their parents looking for the best academic values for their money. A full list of the rankings can be viewed at www.usnews.com/colleges.
CBU’s Sarah Horn returns to Hollywood Bowl
California Baptist University vocal instructor Sarah Horn made a second appearance at the Hollywood Bowl Sunday evening September 8. Horn emceed and helped judge the renowned venue’s ABBAFest, a sing-off of a capella groups from Southern California colleges.
Horn first sang at the Hollywood Bowl last month when Kristin Chenoweth called her up on stage on Aug. 23 during a performance to sing For Good from the hit musical Wicked. Chenoweth played the good witch Glinda on Broadway. A video of the duet went viral within days, attracting more than 3 million viewers.
Horn opened the event by singing ABBA’s Thank You for the Music, telling the audience to channel their inner “dancing queen”, a reference to another hit song by the Swedish quartet. Later, she sang For Good again, this time with backup from the three a capella choirs. Horn received guest billing on the Hollywood Bowl’s marquee.
“It’s been a whirlwind two weeks, let me tell you,” Horn said during the program.
Horn became a media sensation after she sang with Chenoweth, appearing on Inside Edition, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends and news programs across the nation.
CBU’s rebranded Boeing 727 ready for first Aviation Science class
California Baptist University’s Boeing 727aircraft began a new life as CBU classes began Sept. 3. The inaugural class of 25 aviation science students is the first group to benefit from the former cargo jet, now re-painted in CBU colors and logos, in its new role as a teaching lab for future pilots.
FedEx Express donated the Boeing 727-200F to the university in January for use by the aviation science program. The aircraft is on permanent display at the airport and sports a design created by CBU graphic design student Taylor Griner.
“Although this aircraft has reached the end of its useful life in commercial service after 33 years, it is beginning a new life here at the Riverside Municipal Airport,” said Dr. Daniel Prather, founding chair of the CBU aviation science department. “CBU could not be more pleased with this generous donation from FedEx.”
Before its final flight, the aircraft with registration number N266FE provided FedEx with 20 years of service, transporting packages to destinations throughout the United States. The plane was the 60th donation of a Boeing 727 aircraft to various organizations for educational purposes. Prior to its service with FedEx, the aircraft served as a passenger plane for Air Canada.
Family Updates
The Office of Mobilization is looking for team leaders for International Service Projects and U.S. Projects who will invest in every area of a student’s life, mobilize students to long-term ministry and serve whole-heartedly to accomplish the Great Commission. ISP and USP are discipleship programs, and leaders should be learners who will serve as role models alongside their students. To apply for the 2014 mobilization season, go to www.calbaptist.edu/GO. All applications are due by October 10, 2013. A list of service projects is available by clicking here, and journal entries of the 2013 teams are available by clicking here. For more information about leading a team, contact Kerri Horton at khorton@calbaptist.edu.
Dr. Jennifer Newton
Dr. Jennifer Newton, associate professor of English and director of the M.A. program in English, published a journal article on “George Herbert’s ‘Clasping of Hands’” in The Explicator 71.3 (2013): 169-72. Her article demonstrates how George Herbert’s “Clasping of Hands” uses shifting pronouns, chiastic structure, and mirrored stanza form emblematically to represent the mine-thine betrothal relationship, patterned after the biblical Song of Songs, between the Divine Lover and the speaker’s feminine soul.
After two weekends of play, Dr. Tran Hong and Krystal Meier (at left) defeated the team of Brantley & Heracleopolis in three sets (2-6, 6-2, 6-4) to win the event.
Dr. Tran Hong, associate vice president of technology, and Krystal Meier participated in the 11th Annual Queen of Hearts Charity Tennis Tournament this year and played 4.5 Mixed Doubles. The tournament is the largest charity tennis event in Southern California and is sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association. Hosted at Newport Beach Tennis Club, the Queen of Hearts Foundation is devoted to raising funds for research and detection of ovarian cancer and promoting public awareness and education. For more information about the tournament, click here.
Dr. Andrew Herrity is pictured with a small herd of Tibetan Yak at 12,000 feet
Dr. Andrew Herrity, professor of business, was in Tibet during the last two weeks of August providing pro bono consulting services to 20 entrepreneurs. Herrity facilitated an all-day seminar on Aug. 22 and traveled to business sites on other days to provide individualized consulting. The photo at left was taken while he was traveling with an entrepreneur who created a global market for Tibetan handicrafts so that nomadic families herding Yak can have money to send their children to school.
Dr. Chuck Sands
Dr. Meg Barth
Stefani Plummer
Dr. Wayne Fletcher
Dr. Chuck Sands, dean of the College of Allied Health, spoke to more than 350 students at the Canyon Springs High School AVID program on Friday, Sept. 6. His presentation was titled The Future of Health Professions. He also attended the quarterly meeting of Mayor Rusty Bailey’s Fit, Fresh and Fun Forum with Dr. Meg Barth, professor of nutrition and food sciences, and Stefani Plummer, director of the Recreation Center, on Aug. 19. Sands and Dr. Wayne Fletcher, chair of the department of health sciences, hosted Dr. Dimitrious Alexiou, vice president of the Hospital Association of Southern California, for a campus visit as they explored potential areas of collaboration for CAH students. They are especially interested in healthcare administration students participating in practicums with the HASC.
Eric Mendoza
Eric Mendoza, marketing specialist in Marketing and Communication, won the Recreation Center’s 90-Day Challenge. Mendoza lost 11 pounds, with a BMI loss of 2 percent, and he gained back three years of his age. He also lost 2 inches on his arms, 4 inches around his waist, 6 inches around his hip area, 3 inches around his chest and 1 ½ inches around his leg, for a total of 16 ½ inches lost. That amounts to 8 pounds of total fat loss. Mendoza won a customized pair of Nike running shoes. Honorable mention went to Tony Acosta, Nora Garcia, Monica Martinez, Rick Hernandez, Kevin Dunlap and J.D. Miramontes, with a combined weight loss of 60 lbs.
Lindsay Warren
Lindsay Warren, lecturer in kinesiology, was recently awarded the Katy Rae Boyer Doctoral Scholarship from the University of Idaho, where she is enrolled in the doctor of athletic training program. The scholarship honors courage and progress for women in sport.
Cameron Moreland, president of the FitOne Foundation; Jack Slover, retired director of radiology and Erin Phillips, president of The Children’s Fund, have all joined the College of Allied Health Dean’s Executive Council. The other members of the DEC include: Dr. Dan Anderson, Vincent Daniels, Dr. Harki Dhillon, Dr. Marion Hammarlund, Don Ecker, Ellen Granado, Dr. Greg Heinen, Francisca Hernandez, Dr. George Kanaly, Brent Lee, Megan McCann, Dr. Rick Miller, Dr. Rob Mohn, Ken Nelson, Steve Popkin, Kevin Rawls, Dr. Carin Shuler, Dr. Richard Tworek, and Dr. Gil Zimmerman. More information about the DEC can be found at: http://www.calbaptist.edu/explore-cbu/schools-colleges/college-allied-health/deans-executive-council/
Dr. Daniel Blair as the prophet Jeremiah
Dr. Daniel Blair, assistant professor of American Sign Language and director of the Center for Deaf Education, plays the dual roles of the prophet Jeremiah and the angel Gabriel in the play Song of Daniel at LifeHouse Theater, Redlands. The show runs each weekend through Sept. 29.
CBU’s department of health sciences hosted the California Speech-Language Hearing Association (CSHA) speech language pathology workshop on campus Saturday, Sept. 7. The workshop, titled Supervision, Clinical Instruction and Mentoring: Safeguarding Professional Values, provided training for speech language pathologists (SLPs) who need to supervise graduate students and speech language pathologist assistants. Approximately 70 local SLPs attended.
CBU’s cross country and track program will host the Lancer 5000 on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event, sponsored by Lexus of Riverside, includes a 1K kiddie run, a 5K run and a 5K walk. Participants may pre-register by mail or by logging into active.com. Registration the day of the race begins at 6 a.m. The top three male and female overall winners, as well as the first three winners in each age division, will receive prizes. Every competitor in the kiddie run will be awarded participation certificates. For more information, click here.
Dr. Patricia Hernandez
Dr. Patricia Hernandez, assistant professor of communication studies in Online and Professional Studies, gave a presentation titled Muslim American Youth: Media Consumption and Identity at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference meeting in Washington, D.C. in August.
Krista Wagner, adjunct faculty in English, completed a script for a full-length feature film and a novel titled Intent. Wagner has submitted the novel to a publicist and has queried agents about the script.
From left: Trever Hoehne, Matthew Applegate, Dirk Dallas, Michael Berger, Jon Nyquist, Ryan Scott Welsh, Jordan Singer, Kelsie Markowski, Amanda Johnson and Louis Bauder.
CBU’s design and photography program had 10 faculty and staff participating in various ways at the Harvest Crusade 2013 at Angel Stadium on Aug. 23-25. Activities included photography from the stage, around the stadium, backstage, green rooms, visiting celebrity guests, social media, video and other opportunities.
The CBU Counseling Center welcomed Jeff Biddle, LMFT, as its new director Aug. 12. Biddle’s experience includes more than 17 years of involvement in both counseling and pastoral ministries. He will serve as a liaison for students, faculty and staff whenever struggles or crises situations surface. The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be made by contacting the office at (951) 689-1120 or by completing a first-time appointment request online by clicking here.
The 2013-2014 College of Allied Health Distinguished Lecture Series will begin Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. in Innovator’s Auditorium. Dr. Steve Larson, CEO of Riverside Medical Clinic, will speak on the topic Understanding the Details of the California Healthcare Exchange: Covered California. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Attendance is free, and refreshments will be provided. This year’s lecture series is sponsored by The Press-Enterprise. For more information about the series and a full list of speakers, visit www.calbaptist.edu/cah-lectures.
The CBU Recreation Center has developed a series of Get Fit While You Sit videos to encourage employees to exercise in their own workspace. View one of the videos by clicking here.
Personnel Updates
| DATE | DEPARTMENT | POSITION | NAME | STATUS |
| 9/1/2013 | Athletics | Asst. Women’s Basketball Coach-Part-time | Amanda DeCoud | New Hire |
| 9/3/2013 | Community Life | Community Life Program Director-Outdoor Adventures | Joshua Mott | New Hire |
| 9/6/2013 | Department of Aviation Science | Flight Instructor | Asher Sherbune | New Hire |
| 9/9/2013 | Undergraduate Admissions | Undergraduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter | Hailey Harrington | New Hire |
| 9/9/2013 | Online and Professional Studies | One Stop-Student Service Advisor | Daisy Darden | New Hire |
| 9/9/2013 | Online and Professional Studies | One Stop-Student Service Advisor | Jeff Keneaster | New Hire |
| 9/9/2013 | College of Allied Health | Clinical Coordinator | Lori Torres | New Hire |
| 9/9/2013 | Department of Aviation Science | Flight Instructor | Sean Dickerson | New Hire |
| 9/1/2013 | Community Life | Director of Recreation Programs | Jon McWhorter | Change |
| 9/3/2013 | Enrollment Services | Director of Graduate Admissions | Taylor Neece | Change |