July 3, 2018

In this issue…

• Current News
• Family Updates
• Personnel Updates

Current News

CAVAD camp allows high schoolers to develop their creative side

Bethany Roberson, a high school student in Riverside, dreams of becoming an artist. She is on the right track. Roberson spent a week at a pre-college camp at California Baptist University, learning artist concepts and techniques.

During one of the camp activities, Roberson cut old T-shirts into pieces and then used other recycled fabric to construct an animal sculpture of an African wild dog.

“I’ve enjoyed decorating the African wild dog. It’s been fun picking out the right fabrics to make it look furry, fluffy and real,” Roberson said.

The College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design (CAVAD) at CBU hosted more than 30 high school students, who received hands-on training at CAVAD Pre-College Summer Camp during June 25-29.

The high schoolers were able to enroll in five tracks such as film, photography, graphic design and art. Throughout the camp, students worked with CBU faculty to learn professional techniques in addition to working on a creative project.

“The sessions are led by faculty who are not only respected academics but who are also professionals working in these industries and can help these students understand both the academic path and expectations and the professional possibilities of these fields,” said Mark Roberson, dean of CAVAD.

Aspiring filmmakers learned about filming and editing as they worked on creating a short film. One afternoon a team of students worked on capturing a scene. Placing a camera on a dolly, the team rolled down a hall in James Building shooting multiple shots.

Briana Watson, a senior from Lake Elsinore, California, said she became more aware of how many takes are needed to produce a quality shot.

“I saw all these types of techniques in filming and editing, and it was a really cool experience,” Watson said.

“I’m hoping to give them a better idea of what the different positions are in film and the things that they can do and just explore their passions for this,” said Jonathan Nyquist, adjunct professor of graphic design.

The camp also allows high school students to tour the CBU campus and the CAVAD facilities, Mark Roberson said.

“We really enjoy being able to help high school students figure out who they were created to be,” Roberson said. “When we get see the light come on in their eyes and see them really start to embrace what they’re doing, it’s a cool thing to be a part of.”

 

CBU alumna wins Miss California pageant

Mackenzie Freed, a 2018 California Baptist University graduate, won the Miss California 2018 competition on June 30. Freed placed first among 55 constants in the three-day event held at the Saroyan Theatre in Fresno, California.

Freed won a total of $22,000 in scholarships. She told reporters, after the competition, that the prize money would go to pay off some college loans and help launch her journey into law school.

Freed graduated summa cum laude from CBU with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and communication. During her time at CBU, she volunteered at the First Baptist Church in Riverside serving the homeless community and with Habitat for Humanity providing home maintenance and housework for the elderly.

 

 

CAVAD to offer five new majors starting in the fall

The College of Architecture Visual Arts and Design (CAVAD) at California Baptist University is adding three new design majors along with two artistic programs for the fall 2018 semester. CAVAD will offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in product design, production design, interior design, illustration and art therapy.

As one of the largest Christian design colleges in the nation, CAVAD embraces a diverse spectrum of design-oriented disciplines, said Mark Roberson, dean of CAVAD.

In total, CAVAD has 18 program offerings.

“Building on CAVAD’s foundation, the college is continually expanding our program offerings to ensure our students continue to receive the most innovative and comprehensive educational opportunities,” Roberson said. “CAVAD students will be taught through an interdisciplinary approach that offers unique and unlimited opportunities for collaboration, inspiration, and most importantly, a deep and well-rounded education.”

The new programs are taught by professional Christian instructors who, in many cases, are still working at the highest creative levels in their respective fields, Roberson said.

“Graduates of CAVAD will be able to demonstrate professional excellence with training that inspires a generation of servant leaders, who can live out a biblically based, ethical approach to their profession,” Roberson said.

Product Design
Product design will prepare students interested in the design of physical objects—including commercial products, packaging, medical devices, transportation, electronic devices and more.  As a highly collaborative major, students will consider and integrate with engineering, psychology, social science, allied health, business and marketing concepts while considering the relationship between the built industry and humanity.
Learn more about the product design program here.

Production Design
Production design combines architecture, art, technical theatre arts and lighting design practices. The training received will equip students to create and implement designs for production environments including film, TV and theater. Additionally, there is a special concentration in worship design.
Learn more about the production design program here.

Interior Design
The interior design major develops students in the art of applying artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping and furnishing of interior spaces. Students will be prepared to pursue a professional practice as an interior designer.
Learn more about the interior design program here.

Illustration
The illustration design major will develop the art of visual and conceptual storytelling that can be applied to creative jobs such as an animator, book illustrator, game designer, graphic novelist, medical illustrator, forensic artist, storyboard artist or art director.
Learn more about the illustration program here.

Art Therapy
The CBU Art Therapy Program is a joint program between CAVAD and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences that equips students for graduate work in art therapy or counseling.
Learn more about the art therapy program here.

 

CBU alumni earn top honors at national design competition

Two alumni from California Baptist University earned national acclaim for their work submitted as students at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) national awards held in Chicago on June 8.

Caleb Bol (’17) won a gold for his entry titled “Demo Reel” in the Animation or Special Effects category. Jonathan Logerstedt (’17) received a silver for his entry titled “Creepy Comics Passion” in the Magazine Design category.

Both Bol and Logerstedt, CBU students at the time, submitted their entries for the AAF-Inland Empire awards in March. They both won gold. Then Bol won gold and Logerstedt won silver in AAF District 15 awards, which advanced their work to the nationals.

Bol and Logerstedt awards represent the second time CBU students received awards at the national level. In 2016, Jacob Gonzalez (’17) earned gold in a photography category and Brittany Hatch (’17) received silver in a poster category.

Bol said that faculty and staff in the graphic design program at CBU helped him grow in his passion.

“CBU’s design program was spectacular in the way that it prepared us for the industry with every project by encouraging us, giving tough critiques, and helping us find our strengths in the broad spectrum of design,” said Bol, who works at a design and animation studio in Santa Monica, California. “The reason the program does such a great job though is because of the amazing people who cared about our success in the program and after the program.”

 

School of Business adds bachelor’s, graduate degrees

The Robert K. Jabs School of Business at California Baptist University will offer a Master of Science in Information Technology Management and a Bachelor of Science in International Business starting in the fall.

In total, the School of Business offers 12 program options.

The information technology management program will train students in advanced IT strategies, business management techniques, key management and leadership skills. Additionally, the program will prepare students to work in the information technology management fields of ethics, project management, cyber security, emerging technology and disaster preparedness.

Dr. Tad A. Hove, assistant dean for graduate programs, said information is the backbone for any efficient and effective organization.

“The natural migration for the School of Business was to bring the worlds of information technology and management together in the growing field of information technology management,” Hove said.

The international business major will equip students to have a global mindset within international business realms. The program will instruct students how to respect and interact with global cultures and ideas.

“International business is where the world is going and will continue to go,” said Dr. Marc Weniger, associate professor of business at CBU. “Students who graduate with an international business degree will have a significant advantage.”

 

Family Updates

Dr. Sanggon Nam, associate professor of public health, joined the editorial board of Archive of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine in June. The peer-reviewed journal provides the publication of advancements and for dissemination of scientific knowledge on obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive medicine.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Robert LaChausse, associate professor of public health sciences, had an opinion-editorial published in the Highland Community News (Highland, California) June 13. It was titled Commercializing marijuana will create the next “big tobacco.”

 

 

 

 

Dr. Virgo Handojo, professor of psychology, participated at the National Symposium on Positive Marital Therapy in Bandung, Indonesia, May 24-26. He spoke as a plenary speaker, with his presentation titled Advancing the Psychological Well-being for Promoting Healthy Ageing. He also presented a workshop titled Positive Family Therapy: Technique and Application to Create a Happy Family.

 

 

 

Dr. Joe Way, director of multimedia services for Information Technology Services, presented to the European University Information Systems organization via a webinar on June 25. His presentation was titled Creating a Campus through Classroom Standardization.

 

 

 

Dr. Berniece Bruinius Alspach, assistant professor of English, and Dr. Laura Veltman, professor of American literature, attended the University of Victoria’s Digital Humanities Summer Institute in Victoria, British Columbia, from June 4-8. Alspach took a course on Digital Pedagogy; Veltman studied Digitalization Fundamentals and Their Applications. The courses will help support the Department of Modern Language and Literature’s new minor in Writing & Digital Studies.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Joshua Knabb, associate professor of psychology, and Dr. Veola Vazquez, professor of psychology, had an empirical study published in Spirituality in Clinical Practice (June 2018). The title was “Unknowing” in the 21st Century: Humble Detachment for Christians With Repetitive Negative Thinking.

 

 

 

Dr. Robert Pate, associate professor of psychology, wrote the feature article for CounselEd, the journal for the American Association of Christian Counselors (June). It was titled Common Factors: Scientific Support for a Biblical Model of Marriage. Pate also preached at The Mission church in Redlands on June 3. He spoke on the topic of meeting mental health needs in the church.

 

 

 

Dr. Robert Crosby III, associate professor of psychology for Online and Professional Studies, and Dr. Erin Smith, assistant professor of psychology, had a case study published in SAGE Research Methods. The title was Creating a New Survey for a Specific Population: The Kids’ Church Survey.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Joe Putulowski, associate professor of business and marketing for Online and Professional Studies, conducted a seminar at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on June 14. It was titled Building a Marketing & Promotional Plan – The design and Development of Key Marketing Strategies.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Geneva Oaks, professor of nursing, passed the national certification from American Academy of Colleges of Nursing to become board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner on June 1.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Susan Drummond, professor of nursing, passed the national certification from National League of Nursing to become certified as a nurse educator on June 22.

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Rod Foist, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Xuping Xu, professor of electrical and computer engineering, successfully completed (December 2017) a two-year National Science Foundation project as external collaborators for Dr. Pong Chu, associate professor at Cleveland State University. Chu’s research is aimed at improving the curriculum for electrical and computer engineering across all four years by making strategic use of laboratory projects. Foist and Xu tested new lab projects within some of their existing courses and reported student survey feedback to Chu.

 

 

Dr. Terri Thompson, assistant professor of nursing, and Dr. Susan Jetton, associate professor of nursing, attended a preconception advisory meeting in Greenbelt Maryland on June 14. Thompson was elected as an advisor and Jetton was re-elected as an advisor for the Office of Minority Health. Both will serve two-year terms.

 

 

 

Dr. Monica O’Rourke, associate professor of kinesiology for Online and Professional Studies, provided free health training to church administrators and children ministry volunteers of Crosspoint Church in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 23. The training included first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillator certification.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Melissa Croteau, professor of film studies and literature, was chosen to be a National Endowment for the Humanities fellow in its 2018 Summer Institute May 28-June 22. The program—Buddhist East Asia: The Interplay of Religion, the Arts, and Politics—was run by the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Croteau studied Chinese, Korean and Japanese Buddhism, which she will use in her work on transcendence in Japanese and Chinese cinema.

 

 

Dr. Rod Foist, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his wife, Jean, celebrated the marriage of their youngest son on May 26. Joshua Foist married Klotilda Stojani in Albania, her native country. Rod Foist also wrote a song that he and his wife sang at the ceremony.

 

 

 

Dr. Michael Chute, professor of journalism, and his wife, Dr. Kathie Chute, adjunct professor of journalism, welcomed their fourth grandchild on June 15. Owen Maverick Chute weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21¼ inches long. His parents are Chrissy and Ryan Chute, and sister is Hannah, 1.

 

 

 

 

Personnel Updates