November 10, 2017

In this issue…

• Current News
• Family Updates
• Personnel Updates

Current News

CBU community packs shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

The spirit of Christmas arrived early at California Baptist University as students, faculty and staff—along with their families—packed more than 950 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) on Nov. 9.

Christmas decorations and music filled the Van Dyne gym, creating a festive atmosphere as more than 1,000 participants filled shoeboxes with items such as hygiene products, clothes, school supplies and toys. Volunteers also had the opportunity to write a special message on a card for the child recipient.

Packing boxes is an opportunity to serve others in a personal way, said Julie Dobbins, director of compassion ministries and women’s ministries at CBU.

“It’s one of my favorite events of the year because it is the biggest way for us to get the whole CBU Family involved,” Dobbins said. “I love when staff and faculty bring their kids. You hear the parents talking to their kids about, ‘how ‘this isn’t a gift for us, this is something we want to give to other people.’”

Alexander Iannone, a film studies freshman, said the event was rewarding.

“I really enjoy giving back. T, the feeling to give to those in need is very fulfilling,” Iannone said. “It makes me feel like I’m making a difference even if it’s just in a small way.”

OCC is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical Christian organization, which has delivered more than 146 million gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 150 countries and territories since 1993. The gifts are delivered to children affected by war, poverty, natural disasters and other crises. Included with each box is a pamphlet, “The Greatest Gift,” that shares the gospel message of Jesus.

The event was a campus-wide effort, with several departments and schools providing donations for the shoeboxes. Additionally, FOCUS groups built assembled the boxes and the Associated Students of CBU provided food for the event.

 

CBU band grooves to jazz at fall performance

The Jazz Band from California Baptist University performed a free fall concert to an appreciative audience at Magnolia Church on Nov. 9. The band showcased diverse jazz sounds from different eras of music in addition to unique cultural interpretations.

Dr. Guy Holliday, associate dean and director of bands at CBU, said the Jazz Band provides student musicians an opportunity to play and experience the art form of jazz in a traditional “big band” format.

“This type of music was made popular in the ’30s, and has been an important part of our musical heritage and culture ever since,” said Holliday, who conducted the Jazz Concert.

The concert also demonstrated that the students understand various styles of jazz such as swing, bebop, funk, Latin, fusion and blues, Holliday said.

“Each of these styles has its own characteristics rhythms, harmonies, articulations and stylistic interpretations,” Holliday said. “It was pretty amazing to witness these performances, and it is an important aspect of performing jazz.”

The Jazz Band typically includes an array of instrumentalists that perform on the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum, piano, guitar, bass and vibraphone.

Nathan Castro, a chemical engineering freshman at CBU, attended a Jazz Band concert for the first time.

“The Jazz Band gave a good representation of culture and how music feels,” Castro said.

 

Students serve L.A. homeless through Urban Excursion project

Sarah Weber found herself moved with compassion as she connected with and served the homeless community on her recent California Baptist University service trip to the Fred Jordan Mission located on skid row in downtown Los Angeles.

“The homeless are people very much like myself. They have fears and they hurt, just like me,” said Weber, a psychology senior. “I do not know what they have been through but what I saw is that they are far from what God intended.”

More than 20 CBU students participated in the Urban Excursion project from Nov. 3-5. The students performed a variety of service-related tasks at the Fred Jordan Mission, such as cooking, cleaning and serving meals to the homeless. Students also walked the surrounding area to invite people to chapel, for a meal or to pray for the individuals they met.

Julie Dobbins, director of compassion and women’s ministries at CBU, said Urban Excursion is a way to put faith into action.

“People tend to listen more if you care about their story and often, if you can meet a physical need, they are more willing to talk about a spiritual need. We want to be able to create opportunities to do that,” Dobbins said.

The students trained for three weeks prior to their service trip. They participated in team-building activities, received training on how to share the gospel and learned about the Fred Jordan Mission and the needs of the people it serves.

Weber, a student leader on the trip, said service is a tangible way to show God’s love.

“I serve because God has called us to do so as a reflection of His glory and His love. Serving is nitty and gritty and sometimes messy, but it is wonderful,” Weber said.

 

CBU Online offers new concentration in logistics and operations

The division of Online and Professional Studies at California Baptist University has added a new concentration in logistics and operations this fall semester for its Bachelor of Arts in business administration program. The new concentration is geared toward helping meet the current and future employment demands of the region.

“This transportation industry is getting bigger and bigger, and the multiple ways you can put products into the hands of consumers is amazing,” said Dr. David Poole, vice president for Online and Professional Studies. “We have the opportunity to be a part of that, to help drive the educational component as companies continue to expand.”

The CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services and investment firm, reported that from 2010 through 2016 the Inland Empire region saw the opening of 13-mega-warehouses, each containing at least 1 million square feet of storage room. In Moreno Valley, California, alone there are several large warehouses for companies such as Skechers, Amazon and Sherman-Williams. The city also has plans to build the World Logistics Center to provide more than 40 million square feet of warehouse complexes.

The logistics and operations concentration is designed to broaden students’ career opportunities and help them advance into management positions, Poole said. Students will benefit from classroom theory applied to work-related projects.

“We have faculty from the transportation industry. The classroom learning students receive is the equivalent of real-world experience, taught by people who have been out there doing transportation work,” Poole said.

Students graduating from the program will also be equipped to address issues in a global content from a Christian perspective and are taught to think critically to lead and engage others in making effective decisions, Poole added.

 

CBU makes historic sweep of PacWest fall championships

California Baptist University became the first program in PacWest history to win or capture a share of five conference championships during the fall athletic season. CBU won conference championships in men’s and women’s cross-country, men’s and women’s soccer, and at least a share of the conference championship in women’s volleyball.

For the fourth year in a row, men’s and women’s cross-country teams swept the PacWest championships on Oct. 23. Additionally, for the first time each team produced the individual champion as well, and both teams earned the lowest team scores in program history. The women’s team went on to win the West Region Championship—a first in program history—and will advance to the NCAA Division II championship in Evansville, Indiana, on Nov. 18. The men’s squad also qualified for a trip to the D-II championship for the second time in program history.

The No. 4 nationally ranked men’s soccer squad, won its first conference championship since 2011 with its 2-1 double-overtime victory over Notre Dame de Namur University on Nov. 4. The Lancers (16-0-2, 12-0-1) advance to the D-II West Region playoffs as the No. 1 seed. They will play against the winner of California State University, Los Angeles and California State University, Dominguez Hills on Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. at CBU.

The women’s squad won the PacWest championship after a 0-0 draw that gave the Lancers the point they needed to remain ahead of second place Fresno Pacific University. CBU ends the regular season at 11-4-3, and 9-1-3 in conference play. The women squad earned its third PacWest title. The Lancers earned the No. 6 seed in the D-II West Region and will head to Bellingham, Washington, to play No. 3-seeded Sonoma State University on Nov. 9.

Women’s volleyball improved to a perfect 24-0 this season with its latest 3-1 victory over Azusa Pacific University on Nov. 4. CBU needs just one more win or a Biola University loss to clinch the conference title outright. The Lancers have four more remaining games including one on the road against Biola on Nov. 11.

 

Midnight Madness initiates basketball season in Events Center

Bul Kuol, California Baptist University forward, soars high at a dunk competition at the Midnight Madness event hosted in the Events Center on Nov. 5.

Thousands of students filled the Events Center at California Baptist University to kick-off the basketball season at the high-energy Midnight Madness event on Nov. 5.

Students began lining up hours before the start of the event, one of the most popular activities at CBU, to obtain prime seating. Midnight Madness featured an introduction to both the men’s and women’s squads, a 3-point shooting contest, a dunk competition, cheer routines and plenty of Lancer pride. This basketball season will be the first hosted in the Events Center.

Lancers have many reasons to be enthusiastic about the upcoming season. The men’s squad is ranked No. 14 nationally by the Association of Basketball Coaches NCAA Division II Preseason Poll and named preseason favorite to the win the PacWest Conference. Additionally, The Basketball Times tabbed Kalidou Diouf, starting Lancer center, with an all-American selection. The Lancers are aiming for their fifth-straight NCAA postseason appearance. The men’s team will start its season at home on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. against California State University, Dominguez Hills.

The women’s squad is coming off three consecutive PacWest titles and two NCAA D-II West Region titles in the past three years, with a 93-13 record during that time span. The women’s first home game is on Friday, Nov. 10 against California State University, San Marcos at 11:30 a.m.

View men’s schedule here.

View women’s schedule here.

 

Alumni share advice at Faith & Justice series

Several California Baptist University alumni answered questions and offered key life lessons on their transitions from college student to the professional realm at the Faith & Justice series on Nov. 1.

The seminar, titled “10 things I wish I knew before leaving CBU,” was hosted by the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business at CBU.

Bethany Walden (‘09,’12), a program manager at Wells Fargo, said she regretted not developing an accurate budget sooner in life.

“The first step in managing a budget is making one,” said Walden, who graduated from CBU with a bachelor’s in marketing and an MBA. “A lot of times people will make a budget and say, ‘I only spend $10 on food in one week,’ when actually you spend $250 per week. Having a realistic budget is super important.”

Walden also encouraged students to monitor their credit scores. Walden said in her professional industry, organizations run credit checks on prospective employees, and the results can affect whether or not you are offered a position.

Phillip Cothran (‘13, ’14), who is an agency owner for Goosehead Insurance, said he had to learn to sell himself.

“You need to learn how to navigate the business world and market yourself in the best possible way,” said Cothran, a bachelor of business and MBA graduate of CBU.

Cothran said that students should not take rejection personally. Navigate toward the open doors, he added.

Jon O’Neill (’08), senior director of enrollment and analytics at Concordia University Irvine, said he has learned to let his passions guide his career decisions.

“Let your passion dictate your life, not money,” said O’Neill, who obtained a bachelor’s of business degree from CBU and an MBA from Concordia University Irvine. “God will continue to mold and change your passions; pray and thank God wherever you find yourself.”

Dr. Andrea Scott, dean of the School of Business at CBU, sees many positives in hosting a Faith & Justice series.

“We long for students to embrace their careers in business as a calling from the Lord. God is at work all over the world and commerce is no exception,” Scott said. “We also hope that they will glean practical tips and encouragement regarding transitioning from school and, of course, that they will use these events to work on their networking skills as all alumni are invited to attend.”

 

God’s Word changes lives, chapel speaker says

Only the Word of God can change lives, author and speaker Bianca Juarez Olthoff told a California Baptist University audience on Oct. 31.

“The only thing that can change our lives is the incorruptible, immutable, everlasting, unchanging Word of God,” Olthoff said.

Olthoff is the founder of In the Name of Love, a nonprofit organization that aims to take the gospel into prisons. She also works with The A21 Campaign, a global anti-human trafficking organization.

Olthoff said people often allow issues, such as upbringing, financial status or their relationships, to become their identity. As Christians, the Bible tells us that our identity should be rooted in the fact that we are children of God, she added.

“The only identity to hold onto, especially in this stage of your life, is that ‘I’m a chosen child of God. That is my identity and no one can take that away from me,’” Olthoff said.

Olthoff cited an account in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 2 as evidence of how the Bible speaks into our lives. The biblical story describes a group of men that lowered their paralyzed friend through a hole in the roof down to Jesus. Olthoff said, in the Gospels, when Jesus heals someone, the person’s name is rarely revealed, just their physical problem such as the woman with an issue of bleeding, a paralyzed man or a group of lepers.

Before healing the man, Jesus forgave his sins, Olthoff said.

“Sometimes in the secret places of our heart, we’re crying out, ‘God, if I didn’t have this problem, I’d be able to walk so much better,’” Olthoff said. “But that problem may prepare believers to hear from God.”

Before Jesus could deal with the disease of the body, He had to deal with the internal disease of sin, Olthoff said. Jesus did heal the man, and then He told him to “get up, take your mat and go home” (Mark 2:11).

“He picked up his mat as a reminder of what God did for him,” Olthoff said. “When we see a miracle happen, our opportunity to praise God goes through the roof. [We can] move past the worry, the doubt, the disbelief, the anger. It’s time for you to get up.”

 

Fall Arbor Day celebration brings new trees to CBU campus

More than 200 students, faculty and other volunteers celebrated Fall Arbor Day by planting 20 trees and performing horticultural maintenance at California Baptist University on Oct 28.

The university’s Facilities and Planning Services office and the Environmental Science Club at CBU organized the event. CBU is one of 13 higher education institutions in California designated as a Tree Campus USA college, a program implemented by the Arbor Day Foundation. CBU recently was awarded the title for a third straight year.

Arbor Day volunteers met at the Kugel located at the Ronald L. and Jane D. Ellis Great Commission Plaza bright and early. The volunteers then broke into teams to either plant new trees around campus or work on revitalizing center planters along Campus Bridge Drive. The teams worked throughout the morning to complete their tasks.

Antonio Diaz, a biology freshman who attended the Fall Arbor Day, said his faith places an importance on stewardship.

“It is important to show that you care about the area you live in and give respect to [community]. The service also shows our gratitude to God for blessing us with so much,” Diaz said.

Donica Loney, a pre-physician assistant freshman, enjoyed spending time outside at the event.

“Nature is a blessing that God provides us. Helping our campus shows that we at least acknowledge the things we’re lucky to have on a daily basis,” Loney said.

 

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences celebrates milestones

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at California Baptist University marked three historic milestones on Oct. 26 at a celebration ceremony. The college recognized the 35^th anniversary of the launch of the university’s first master’s degree program—counseling psychology. Additionally, the school transitioned to the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) on July 1; and the college introduced the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program, scheduled to start in fall 2018.

Nearly 200 people—a mix of students, alumni, faculty, donors, community partners and practicum site supervisors—attended the event.

Dr. Jacqueline Gustafson, dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, said the event was a wonderful opportunity to bring together current students, alumni and community partners. The event was also a chance to celebrate bookend experiences within the college, Gustafson added.

“Now we offer the full spectrum of psychology training, from undergraduate through master’s and, shortly, through doctorate,” Gustafson said.

Jackson Brown (’14), who is deaf, communicated through an interpreter to the audience at the event about his time as a student at CBU.

“CBSS has been instrumental in developing me through interpersonal interactions with my respected professors, taking an active role by sponsoring me in my research endeavors, providing opportunities for critical thinking and independent studies, and providing sound academic rigor,” said Brown, who is pursuing a graduate degree in counseling ministry at CBU. “Owing much to CBSS, I have been able to combine knowledge with experience to gain much wisdom.”

When the counseling psychology master’s program started in 1982, it was the first graduate program at CBU (then California Baptist College). The first class graduated in 1984 with 10 students. Since then more than 1,300 students have graduated from the program. Currently, there are 232 counseling psychology students and 12 dual-degree students (counseling psychology and counseling ministry) enrolled.

“The program has grown in size and influence,” said Mischa Routon, associate professor of psychology. “The program’s graduates continue to help individuals, couples, families and children live more meaningful lives.”

 

Career fair preps CBU students for job opportunities

The buzz and energy levels were booming out of the Recreation Center gym as students networked with nearly 100 business and government agencies in attendance. The Career Center at California Baptist University hosted the Fall Career Fair, one of the largest of its kind, on Oct. 25.

The fair offers a beneficial opportunity for both employers and students, said Lisa Singer, associate director of employer relations in the Career Center.

“By stepping on to CBU’s campus, businesses profit by seeing a great representation of our student body and by meeting a large amount of students,” Singer said. “The fair is also an outstanding opportunity for students to practice putting their networking skills in action. This is an opportunity to stand out and put a ‘face’ to their resume.”

Matthew Swope (’15, ’17), an alumnus who works for Hill + Knowlton Strategies, a global communications and public relations firm, returned to campus as a company representative along with Kelly Vee Stephens, talent acquisition manager.

Stephens said Swope’s talent makes it important for her company to attend career fairs at CBU to evaluate and potentially find the next “Swope.”

“I think it’s a huge advantage for us to be able to connect with great schools that have strong communications programs—students who are coming with a skillset that we need and that we value,” Stephens said. “It’s also an opportunity to connect with the students and share what our company does.”

Haley Wheelon, an accounting senior, had landed a summer internship through a previous CBU career fair. She was back at this year’s event, looking for another internship or employment opportunity.

“The Career Fair prepares you for talking and meeting people professionally,” Wheelon said. “It gets those jitters out.”

 

CBU music students perform at CSBC annual conference

The University Choir and Orchestra (UCO) at California Baptist University performed for pastors and others attending a breakout session on worship at the 2017 California Southern Baptist Convention (CSBC) annual meeting on Oct. 23.

CSBC conducted the annual meeting at nearby Magnolia Church in Riverside on Oct. 23-25. The conference schedule included a session on worship held in the JoAnn Hawkins Music Building at CBU.

Several worship musical groups performed at the breakout session. Then Mike Harland, director of LifeWay Worship Resources, spoke about leaving a legacy of worship to the next generation.

“As we think of passing the baton of worship ministry to the next generation, we have to realize how important this task is,” Harland said. “The younger generation needs to calibrate their speeds and reach out to those handing them the baton, and we must be in proximity to the younger generation.”

Harland commended CBU for its commitment to training up the next generation of worship leaders.

“We must hand this baton to the next generation and that is what California Baptist University is here to do,” Harland said.

The Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music at CBU offers seven bachelor’s degree options as well as a Master of Music degree. New this fall, CBU launched a Bachelor of Arts in worship arts and ministry.

Dr. Joseph Bolin, dean of the School of Music, said CBU trains students to be competent in a multitude of styles of music.

“We train students to use eclectic styles individually or in concert to create a coherent, unified and powerful worship experience,” Bolin said.

UCO concluded the worship session for CSBC, performing with its array of musical talents. UCO typically features 150 plus vocalists and instrumentalists. The group performs up to 50 concerts in a calendar year.

 

CBU students participate in Love Riverside service project

On a sunny autumn morning, more than 90 California Baptist University students and faculty spent their time serving in various ways as part of the Love Riverside service project, on Oct 21.

Activities included picking up trash at Fairmount Park; gardening and brush removal at Loring Park; painting and general clean up at University Heights Middle School; and assisting with recreational activities with residents at Meridian Gardens Senior Living,.

The Love Riverside service project goal is to inspire generosity that brings love in action to Riverside. The College of Behavioral and Social Science and the University Advancement division at CBU co-sponsor the event along with the City of Riverside. Approximately 500 volunteers from the community worked on 28 separate projects during the day of service.

Dr. Veola Vazquez, professor of psychology, worked with the students at Fairmount Park. Service learning is a requirement in her Theories of Counseling (PSY 422) course.

The service day lets the community know that there are individuals who care for Riverside, Vazquez said. The projects also place students into the community and allow them foster connections with people who have different experiences and perspectives on life, Vazquez added.

“I think our students need to be able to experience what it’s like to live in those communities, to see the people, talk with them, get to know them, work alongside them, so we can have a better understanding of what their needs are,” Vazquez said.

Andrew Fogg, a junior psychology major, enjoyed the camaraderie of service.

“This experience inspires teamwork and gives everyone an opportunity to work together,” Fogg said. “I gained a whole new perspective on life outside of CBU.”

Shalia Eslick, a junior psychology major from Fresno, California who volunteered at Fairmount Park, said she wanted to become better acquainted with Riverside.

“From volunteering, I am learning how important it is to be an active part of the community,” Eslick said. “I also think it’s really important to set an example for others by serving our community.”

 

CBU students enjoy Zion on Outdoor Adventures trip

Jakob Hartt, a history sophomore at California Baptist University, is admittedly scared of heights. Nevertheless, on a recent trip, he joined a daunting hike with other CBU students up a steep, narrow trail to Angels Landing, a peak in Zion National Park in Utah that towers 1,500 feet above the canyon floor.

“I would definitely say that I have a stronger connection to the CBU community as a result of this trip,” Hartt said. “I met new people and bonded with them in a way I wouldn’t be able to anywhere else. You really get to know a person after hanging on for dear life a thousand feet above the valley floor with them!”

Hartt was part of a CBU team that went on Community Life’s latest Outdoor Adventures trip to Zion on Oct. 20-22.

Three staff and 27 students participated in the trip, camping and hiking peaks such as Angels Landing and The Narrows, the tightest section of Zion Canyon, with walls looming a thousand feet above the river.

“I would definitely recommend Outdoor Adventures to anyone who has a passion for the outdoors and building community with new people,” Hartt said. “The program provides unforgettable experiences for anyone who is interested.”

Delaney Sorrell, a mechanical engineering freshman, enjoyed getting to know people around the campfire and on the drive to and from the park.

“Everyone was so welcoming and inclusive that it made the hikes more enjoyable and fun,” Sorrell said.

Community Life’s Outdoor Adventures program helps students take advantage of natural wonders. Previous trips have included excursions to Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Mountain and beaches along the Pacific Ocean. For a small fee the program provides transportation, gear and most of the food.

“These trips benefit students because we offer a way for them to connect with students with similar interests,” said Tucker Carl, program coordinator for Outdoor Adventures. “This allows us to create the opportunity for people to have community with others while doing the activities they love.”

 

Family Updates

Benjamin Knisley, adjunct professor of mathematics, Dr. Joshua Morgan, adjunct professor of behavioral science for Online and Professional Studies, and Dr. Linn Carothers, professor of mathematics, co-wrote a paper, Integrating Health Data Sources to Identify, Stratify, and Predict High Utilizers of Public Systems. Knisley presented the paper at the Western Users of SAS Software Conference 2017 in Long Beach on Sept. 21.

 

Zach McKenna (’17) published his thesis in the European Journal of Applied Physiology (Oct. 24, 2017). The article was titled Bovine colostrum supplementation does not affect plasma I-FABP concentrations following exercise in a hot and humid environment. Co-authors included graduate students Quint Berkemeier and Ashley Naylor along with undergraduate students Austin Kleint, Felipe Gorini. Thesis committee members included Dr. Trevor Gillum, associate professor of kinesiology, Dr. Sean Sullivan, professor of kinesiology, and Dr. Jong-Kyung Kim, associate professor of kinesiology.

 

Dr. Daniel Prather, professor of aviation science, chaired an external review of the School of Aviation Sciences at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Oct. 23-24 on behalf of the University Aviation Association.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Andrew Herrity, professor of entrepreneurship and business, and Dr. Natalie Winter, professor of marketing and management, presented at the Christian Business Faculty Association’s Annual Conference in San Diego Oct. 21. The title of the presentation was Business Education as Process for Forming Character Capable of Changing the World.

 

 

 

Dr. Ogbochi McKinney, assistant professor of public health for Online and Professional Studies, presented a paper at the Seventh International Conference on Food Studies held in Rome, Italy, Oct. 26-27. The title was Disability and Mental Health Status as Barriers to Food Security among California Residents. Dr. Pamela Mukaire, assistant professor of public health, and Levi Garrett, assistant professor of kinesiology, both for Online and Professional Studies, were co-authors on the paper.

 

 

Dr. Monica O’Rourke, associate professor of kinesiology for Online and Professional Studies, presented on the field of kinesiology and shared her Christian testimony to high school students at Jurupa and Alvord unified school districts on Sept. 22-23.

 

 

 

Jennifer Costello, assistant professor of social work, and six master of social work students participated in a poverty simulation in Riverside facilitated by Catholic Charities of Riverside and San Bernardino on Oct. 28. The poverty simulation was a role-playing experience about living in poverty.

 

 

Dr. Satara Armstrong, professor of social work, gave a presentation at the Windows Between Words event in Los Angeles on Oct. 3 and Oct. 25. The event was part of the city’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month programming. The title of her presentation was When Words Fail and was accompanied by art by Armstrong and other artists.

 

 

Dr. Sanggon Nam, associate professor of public health, presented research at the Korea Society of Health Policy and Administration Conference in Seoul, Korea, Nov. 2-3. The title was Utilization of Clinical Risk Management Policies in U.S. Primary Care.

 

 

 

Joseph Moorman, admissions counselor in undergraduate admissions, and Dr. Bonjun Koo, professor of environmental science, were CBU representatives at the 2017 Green STEM Summit at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita on Nov. 4. The event featured an interactive way to learn about a variety of green careers directly from experts in the fields of environmental science, engineering, science and sustainability.

 

 

 

 

The CBU Marketing and Communication division received five Capella Awards at the Public Relations Society of American Inland Empire dinner in Fontana on Nov. 9. The awards were given for the flagship publication for CBU, “The Roundtable”; two profiles that were featured in the publication: “Michael Deatherage” and “Coach Fleming”; a marketing campaign: “Our Program Has Stamina”; and for the creation and implementation of “CBU Trade Show Booth.”

 

 

Kerri Horton, logistics coordinator for Spiritual Life, and her husband, David, welcomed their second grandchild on Oct. 16. Abraham Owen Horton weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long. Abraham’s parents are Jeremy and Anna Horton.

 

 

 

 

 

Personnel Updates