November 15, 2019

In this issue…

• Current News
• Family Updates
• Personnel Updates

Current News

“Servant of Two Masters” brings Italian comedy to CBU theatre

“The Servant of Two Masters,” a Commedia dell’Arte comedy, is coming to the Wallace Theatre at California Baptist University. The play opens Nov. 15.

The play, written by Carlo Goldoni, takes place in 17^th century Venice, Italy, and revolves around a servant who wishes to double his wages by serving two different masters. Through a series of mistaken identities, misunderstandings and amusing foibles, the play unfolds into hysterical chaos and the audience is taken on a journey with a sweet tale and unexpected twists and turns.

Commedia dell’Arte is a Renaissance-style Italian form of comedy, said Stephanie Parshall, adjunct professor of theatre and the show’s director. The comedy includes slapstick, tumbling and other antics.

“I hope the audience gets to enjoy a new style of comedy. A lot of our current sitcoms are based in this style of acting,” Parshall said. “I hope they get transported to Venice and get to see these fun, crazy characters and come away with smiles on their faces.”

Gavin Duran, a theatre and comedic arts sophomore who plays the servant, Truffaldino, said he learned a lot about portraying physical comedy rehearsing for his role.

“My character does so many physical, almost athletic things on stage, so I’d say the most challenging part for me has been delivering clear and understandable lines while performing these physical activities,” Duran said.

Sara Mitchell, a theatre senior, plays Smeraldina, a maidservant and love interest to Truffaldino.

“The most fun part was definitely developing the characteristics of Smeraldina. I loved the way she walked and her quirks and physical gestures that make her unique. I had such a wonderful time playing off my fellow actors,” Mitchell said.

Joy Bennett, a theatre sophomore, plays Beatrice, one the servant’s masters. She said just because the outrageous comedy is wacky does not mean it lacks technique.

“You really have to go out of your way to not have a good time,” Bennett said. “I hope the audience can shamelessly laugh, and see a little piece of themselves in the characters.”

“The Servant of Two Masters”
When: 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 21-23; 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 23
Where: Wallace Theatre, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA, 92504
Tickets or questions? Call the theatre box office at 951-343-4319 or email: mhyde@calbaptist.edu

 

Veterans remembered, honored at CBU for Veterans Day

The Veterans Resource Center at California Baptist University spent the day honoring CBU veterans, leading up to an evening of reflection on Nov. 11.

During the morning and afternoon, the Veterans Resource Center offered free T-shirts and a meal ticket to veterans at the Alumni Dining Commons. In the evening, ROTC cadets at CBU led a march from the Veterans Resource Center to Stamps Courtyard where they hung the flags of the U.S. Armed Forces. Dr. Douglas Wallace, associate professor of sociology and U.S. Air Force veteran, shared a few remarks after the march.

“I have seen many times in my life growing up, boys and girls going to the military and they would come back as men and women who were respectful, disciplined and lived with honor and integrity,” Wallace said. “Those are things we do not see enough today, so I have always been amazed by that.”

Wallace encouraged the audience to learn from the sacrifices of the military, especially when it comes to protecting freedoms.

“For those who have fought or are currently fighting for our freedoms, it is also the time for each of us to take part in protecting it. We need to realize how special it is and do what we need to protect our freedoms by maintaining what we have here in America,” Wallace said. “We need to put our freedoms into action by voting, being involved in civic organizations, and teaching young ones what it means to be an American.”

Macy Lange, a marketing senior and spouse of a veteran, attended the evening event.

“I think that having the perspective of a military spouse, Veterans Day not only means honoring and respecting the sacrifices our military and veterans have made for our country but also helping them ease back into civilian life as well,” Lange said. “I know a lot of veterans including my husband who has had trouble easing back into civilian life and I think if we as a country let them know we are beside them, supporting their transition, it means the world to them.”

Entrepreneurs share their innovative spirit with CBU students

A crowd of California Baptist University students filled Innovators Auditorium to hear from a panel of entrepreneurs at a Faith and Enterprise event on Nov. 11. The event hosted by the Robert K. Jabs School of Business featured several business owners who shared their start-up experiences.

Nolan Gouveia, a lecturer at the School of Business, served as the moderator for the event, leading discussions and fielding questions from the audience.

Panelists included Geoff Gouveia, a soccer artist who has worked with adidas, Starbucks and Facebook; Mathew Irving, CEO of SystemGo IT, a web design company; Alexis Andra, owner of The Shift Creative, an art installation and product styling company; and Charles Lee, CEO of Ideation, a marketing company.

Lee said he actively seeks ways to integrate his faith and love for God into his craft.

“Faith is just part of who I am and so if you’re going to work with me and our business, that kind of comes with it. I think faith and the teachings of Jesus definitely shaped how we treat our employees, how we treat our independent contractors, our vendors, how we treat our clients,” Lee said.

Irving said as an entrepreneur, he has taken calculated risks.

“Entrepreneurs aren’t all about taking risks. I’m not trying to jump out of a plane without a parachute. I’m trying to do everything I can to make sure I succeed. And then take that calculated risk,” Irving said. “The other side to that is a nine-to-five with a very steady trajectory until you retire or die. That to me is risky, because of the great recession where people lost jobs and homes, so there’s nothing guaranteed in life. I like the idea of saying, ‘I’m going to bet on myself.’”

Geoff Gouveia explained the importance of persistence.

“The way to make it as an artist or as someone who’s creative is to be there again tomorrow knowing that you might get beat up today,” Gouveia said. “I have to show up tomorrow knowing the client may not like my proposal; but I know that the magic is in showing up tomorrow.”

Alexis Flores, an international marketing sophomore, said she was excited about the topics addressed at the event.

“Even though as a business majors in a field that is very profit motivated, I learned that we can also worship the Lord and look to him to ensure we are headed in the right direction,” Flores said.

Audrey Alexander, a biomedical science sophomore, appreciated the variety of perspectives the speakers offered.

“The piece of advice that resonated with me was when Geoff Gouveia stated no matter how difficult something is, you need to show up tomorrow,” Alexander said. “As a biomedical science major, it feels really relevant because there is a lot of pressure and you feel like giving up. But you should just hang in there and see what God has in store.”

 

Thousands attend CBU Parent and Family Weekend

The third annual Parent and Family Weekend attracted thousands of visitors to California Baptist University on Nov. 8-9, uniting families together in the process.

On Nov. 8, parents had the opportunity to tour academic colleges and schools at CBU to meet deans and faculty members. During the evening, parents and students attended a pregame party and then watched the men’s basketball improve to 2-0 against California Lutheran University with a 112-56 blowout victory. A sellout crowd of record 5,050 attended the event.

The following day, the Parent and Family Weekend featured an opportunity to hike Mt. Rubidoux, watch various sporting events and a time for parents to pray for the CBU community.

In the afternoon, thousands of people attended the Block Party on the Front Lawn with games and activities for the whole family. Several unique selfie walls created by CBU students also were on display.

Gary Blom, father of Rachel Blom a business administration freshman, enjoyed spending time with his family in a positive atmosphere.

“I enjoyed the fact that my wife and I were able to see the campus, meet a lot of other parents,” Blom said. “I like the schedule as it was done in a ‘potluck style’ and an open schedule for you to pick and choose what you want to go to.”

Rachel Blom said she appreciated that her family came out to spend time with her on campus.

“I like the feeling of home that my parents bring to CBU when they’re here,” Blom said.

Hannah Curtis, biomedical sciences junior, said the event was an opportunity to showcase the CBU community to her family.

“CBU’s Parent Family Weekend was the perfect opportunity for my parents to come see what my college experience is truly like. They were able to meet my professors and friends as well as tour the labs that I have been working in,” Curtis said. “I am super grateful for the work that went into making this weekend so enjoyable for all of the relatives that came out, and I really appreciated the time I was able to spend with my parents on campus during the events.”

The annual Fortuna Bowl intramural flag football championship was held on Saturday night, and the event drew an estimated 7,800 spectators to both games. Prior to the game the department of aviation science participated in a flyby that helped set the atmosphere for one of the largest sporting events held at CBU each year. Team Bull Rushers beat Bombshells 6-0 in the women’s championship game, and team Twinkle Toes pulled out a 13-12 victory over Baptist Baddies in the men’s championship.

“It was a great season because we loved playing together and had a lot of fun on the field,” said Ashley McBay, who played on the winning women’s team. “We all grew so close to each other so fast and when you gel, the winning just kind of comes. We love doing this, we all worked hard and our focus is playing for the Lord in every game.”

The Parent and Family weekend wrapped up with a fireworks show after the final game.

 

Ellis reflects on his vision of a “university committed to the Great Commission”

Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, president of California Baptist University, told an audience that God has used all his life experiences to form his vision of a “university committed to the Great Commission.”

Ellis is celebrating his 25th anniversary as president of CBU this academic year. Ellis spoke as part of the School of Christian Ministries Lecture Series on Nov. 7.

“The vision that I had for this school did not come in a dream, it came through my whole life,” Ellis said. “At the age of 7, in vacation Bible school we had to put our favorite Bible verse on a poster board and I put Matthew 28:19-20 [the Great Commission] which has become my life verse from the very beginning.”

Ellis noted his career path and mentors also played a significant role in maturing his vision. Prior to starting his presidency at CBU, Ellis worked at several institutions of higher learning, learning multiple roles.

Ellis also shared how the extensive research he conducted prior to his interview at then-California Baptist College help him see the potential of higher education in the Inland Empire.

To be a leader, Ellis said, one must “see things out there, see a vision.”

“One of the big tasks of being a leader is to have a vision but to then to stay the course,” Ellis said.

Ellis also noted the importance of surrounding oneself with a good team.

“You are going to be successful in large part depending on the people you surround yourself with,” Ellis said. “One of the principles I have practiced since I’ve been here is every full-time employee that has been hired, I have interviewed and made the hiring decision.”

Since Ellis became president in November 1994 of CBC, enrollment has grown from 808 to 11,045, an increase of 10,237. Under the leadership of Ellis, CBC officially became California Baptist University in 1998 and now features 11 colleges and professional schools, offering more than 150 majors and minors with more than 30 master’s and five doctoral programs.

 

CBU hosts community event for National Chemistry Week

The Front Lawn at California Baptist University was full of excitement as hundreds of students bounced from one chemistry exhibit to the next on Oct. 26. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade participated in the free event hosted in honor of National Chemistry Week.

Students had the opportunity to interact with various exhibits, observe chemistry demonstrations and visit an organic chemistry lab. Several CBU student clubs involved in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs hosted the event along with the San Gorgonio Section of American Chemical Society.

Dr. Jenifer Nalbandian, assistant professor of chemistry at CBU, said the event showed how fun chemistry and science could be.

“We hope to inspire those that came out to pursue a career in STEM and grow a love for science,” Nalbandian said.

Nalbandian said the event also allowed CBU students to serve their community.

“This is a service opportunity, a way for them to use the gifts that God has given them in order to serve their community,” Nalbandian said.

Svetlana Nunez, a biochemistry and molecular biology junior at CBU, said she enjoyed the opportunity to teach chemistry to young children.

“By the children having this experience with science they are able to be introduced to chemistry and you don’t know where that may take them in the future,” Nunez said.

 

Midnight Madness ushers in basketball season

Vivian Woodson, a freshman nursing student at California Baptist University, rushed through the doors as they opened for the Midnight Madness event on Oct. 25. In true Lancer spirit, even losing one of her sandals did not deter her from finding a prime seating spot.

“I lost my sandal due to all the excitement, but it was so much fun,” Woodson said. “I really enjoyed the event and being able to meet new people.”

Midnight Madness drew thousands of Lancer fans who lined up outdoors in Lancer Plaza hours before the event to welcome in the new basketball season. Midnight Madness featured routines by the CBU dance and cheer teams, an introduction to both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, a 3-point shooting contest and a dunk competition.

For Isabella Diaz, this was her first Midnight Madness event. Diaz said she did a lot of “oohing and aahing” at the combinations of lighting, smoke and fire displayed at the event.

“I liked how the students came together to support the basketball teams and it was a good sight to see,” Diaz said.

The CBU women’s basketball team tipped off their season on Nov. 5 at home against California State University, Long Beach with a 79-70 victory. The men’s team followed the women’s opener with a 93-70 victory over Jackson State University.

View entire women’s basketball schedule here.

View entire men’s basketball schedule here.

 

Pastor challenges CBU students to examine their hearts

Dr. Mike Bullmore, senior pastor at Crossway Community Church in Wisconsin, challenged a California Baptist University audience to “know their hearts.”

Quoting from Proverbs 4:23, Bullmore said, “‘Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flows the springs of life’—and we could add one’s preaching.”

“The facts of these [heart] challenges and the persistence of these challenges are going to call for the gospel to do its work in our lives,” Bullmore said. “One of the most important things I’m trying to do here is to get these challenges named. What is needed is clarity to really know what is going on in our hearts.”

Bullmore, prior to becoming a pastor, served for 15 years as a professor of homiletics and pastoral theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. On Oct. 24, Bullmore spoke as part of the School of Christian Ministries’ Life Together Lecture Series.

The Life Together Lecture Series was endowed in 2017 by SoCal Baptist Ministries and CBU matching funds. The lecture series enables students, alumni, faculty members, pastors and guests to learn from leading evangelical scholars who use their academic expertise to serve the church.

In his lecture, Bullmore identified five areas in a pastor’s life that need to be guarded and how to remedy each one. Laziness needs to be replaced with a hard-working mind-set focused on eternal truths. Self-pity needs to be replaced with joy. The temptation to manipulate Scripture for self-serving ways needs to be replaced with integrity. Furthermore, pride needs to give way to praise and unbelief with faith.

“I appeal to you to be organized with your time, be disciplined, be tenacious, block out sermon preparation time and use it,” Bullmore said. “Protect your heart. You are not going to be perfect every time and God is very kind but don’t presume on God because He has asked you to devote yourself to study and preparation.”

Life Together upcoming speakers:
March 3, 2020
Dr. Al Mohler
President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
February 25, 2020
Dr. Daniel Strange
College director and lecturer at Oak Hill College in London, England
March 11, 2020
Dr. David Platt
Pastor of McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C.

 

Infants bring learning to life for CBU kinesiology class

As infants rolled over and responded to their cheeks being stroked, students from California Baptist University watched closely, observing each of their movements.

CBU students from the Lifelong Motor Development course (KIN 332) assessed babies, aged 1 year and under, for reflexes, spontaneous movements and other motor milestones on Oct. 21 during an infant lab.

At the lab, students tried to distinguish whether or not a behavior was a reflex or a developing skill, said Lauri Hauck, visiting professor in the department of kinesiology at CBU.

“One thing the students study is the physical development and neurological changes that take place in early childhood,” Hauck said “This lab allows the students to work on identifying the skills of reflexive behavior in an infant. It also challenges the students to demonstrate their understanding of rapid changes in early development.”

Throughout the course, students will also participate in labs tailored to different age groups, such as children ages 3-10 and adults 65 and older.

“In the classroom, students are introduced to many different aspects of motor development across the lifespan,” Hauck said. “Through lectures, readings and in group projects, students study and master the content. These labs allow the students to demonstrate their knowledge, work cooperatively in a group setting, while identifying behaviors or skills in a live situation.”

 

Marketing Club at CBU hosts SEO training

Matthew Ressler, a marketing senior at California Baptist University, spoke passionately about search engine optimization (SEO) to a group of his peers on Oct. 17. Ressler’s experience as an intern for DealerSauce Marketing, a company that does digital marketing for automotive dealerships, has motivated him to take his training from the corporate office to the classroom in an effort to help his marketing students.

Ressler is the president of the Marketing Club, a new club at CBU. With 118 members, it is the largest club within the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business. Ressler said he enjoys the strong sense of community at CBU, which was another source of inspiration for forming the Marketing Club.

Ressler said he organized the club with the goal of helping students develop their marketing skills. The first event of the semester for the club was SEO Night.

“I enjoyed SEO Night because it introduced us to a relevant technical skill that is used in digital marketing today,” said Daniel Sweeney, a marketing senior. “It exposed us to what will soon be a required skill for marketers which allows us to better prepare ourselves for entering the workforce.”

Sweeney said he joined the Marketing Club for the various opportunities the club offers.

“I joined the Marketing Club to go beyond the textbooks and discuss the latest tactics and techniques in marketing today. I also felt it was a great opportunity to network with practicing professionals and like-minded students who are excited about where the field of marketing is headed,” Sweeney said.

Ressler said the Marketing Club will host another training workshop later in the semester and is in the process of creating an American Marketing Association chapter at CBU. Ressler also is seeking to form partnerships with local businesses in an effort to secure hands-on experience opportunities for club members.

 

Family Updates

Dr. Monica O’Rourke, professor of kinesiology, participated in two North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals events. O’Rourke represented California Baptist University at college fairs in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct. 1 and Louisville, Kentucky, on Oct. 7.

 

 

 

Mary Ann Stahovich, assistant professor of physician assistant studies, presented a poster at the Physician Assistant Education Association Forum in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11. The poster was titled Diabetes Workshop: A Model for Collaboration and Teaching Across Disciplines.

 

 

 

 

Brandon Ignatowski, adjunct professor of health science, recently passed the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing’s examination for Certified Health Education Specialist. It will allow him to create and implement health programs within the community and organizations.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Tae Sung, associate professor of English, published a review of Joseph Urbas’ Emerson’s Metaphysics, in the latest volume of the scholarly journal Religion and Literature (Fall 2019). Additionally, he presented a paper at the International Herman Melville Society Conference in Paris on Oct. 17-19. It was titled The Unappropriated Gift: Melville and the Measureless Measure of the Impersonal.

 

 

 

Dr. Virginia Hart-Kepler, assistant professor of nursing, presented a poster at the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society Southern California Annual Odyssey in Nursing Conference in Ontario, California, on Oct. 10. It was titled Assisting Mexican Immigrants to Make Diabetes Self-Care Decisions.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Soojin Chung, assistant professor of Christian studies, wrote an article titled The Christian History of Korean-American Adoption for Christianity Today (October 2019).

 

 

 

 

Dr. Dave Pearson, dean of the College of Health Science, co-authored a paper with Dr. Sean Sullivan, professor of kinesiology, and Marco Esparza, a kinesiology graduate student. Pearson represented the authors at the 2019 Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness in Reno, Nevada, on Oct. 9 by presenting a poster titled Understanding Body Image and Motivation in Physical Education: A Mixed Methods Approach.

 

 

 

Philip Breitenbucher, assistant professor of social work, facilitated the Opioid Affected Youth Task Force in Clackamas County, Oregon, on Oct. 10. He serves as a “subject matter expert” for the national initiative on behalf of the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Cammy Purper, associate professor of education, presented a workshop at the California Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Burlingame, California, on Oct. 12. It was titled High Quality Individualized Education Programs: New Online Resources.

 

 

 

Dr. Robert Pate, associate professor of psychology, presented a poster at the World Conference for the American Association of Christian Counselors in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct. 10. It was titled What God Knew before Science: Research Support for a Biblical Model of Marriage.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Seunghyun Chun, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Benjamin Vincent, electrical and computer engineering senior, presented a paper at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference in Seattle, on Oct. 17-20. The title was Low-cost Remote Monitoring System for Small-Scale UPS Installations in Developing Countries. CBU graduates Seth Truitt and Timothy Gage were co-authors.

 

 

 

Dr. Natalie Winter, professor of business, spoke at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, California, on Oct. 15-16. The title was Persecution: Rightly Responding When We Are Opposed Because of Christ.

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Amanie Abdelmessih, professor of mechanical engineering, served as a panelist at the 2019 International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Microsystems in Anaheim on Oct. 8. The title of the panel was Women in Engineering.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Andrew Herrity, professor of entrepreneurship and business, presented a paper at the annual Baylor University Symposium on Faith and Culture in Waco, Texas, on Oct. 17. The title was Retrospective Meaning-Making as Central to Gen Z College Student Character Formation: Results and Inferences of a 2019 Grounded Theory Study.

 

 

 

Dr. Keanon Alderson, professor of marketing and management, was the Master of Ceremonies for the 12th Annual Connecting Faith and Business Summit in Riverside on Oct. 10. Additionally, he made a presentation, The Challenges and Opportunities of Family-Owned Businesses.

 

 

 

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ Center for the Study of Human Behavior hosted Dr. Peter Hill, professor of psychology at Biola University and an expert in research on the psychology of religion and spirituality, on Oct. 22. He presented Grace, Gratitude, and Humility: Religious Inflections in the Psychology of the Ordinary.

 

Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter, assistant professor of social work, spoke at Parkview Community Hospital in Riverside on Oct. 16. She spoke about the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis after the screening of the When the Bough Breaks, a documentary that addresses the gaps in services for women experiencing perinatal mental health complications during and after pregnancy.

 

 

 

Ashley Parks, assistant professor of public health science, sponsored 20 graduate and undergraduate students to attend the Southern California Public Health Association Conference in Los Angeles on Oct. 14 with her husband, Matthew Lazari, adjunct professor of public health sciences. Parks, Lazari and four CBU alumni—Javier Munoz, Kirndeep Cheema, Nicole Brown and Fatima Abdellatif—made presentations. Additionally, Parks presented at the AUPHA Undergraduate Workshop Event in North Carolina on Oct. 12-13. The titles were Best Practices for Preparing Students for the Healthcare Workforce and Addressing Mentorship Needs and Preferences of Undergraduate Healthcare Administration Students.

 

Ben Sanders, professor of computing, software and data sciences, published a book. In My Heart, On My Mind: Forty Days of Biblical Prayer (Oct. 11) offers scripture meditations.

 

 

 

 

Amber Andrade, assistant registrar-transcripts and records, presented for a CollegeSource Transfer Week Webinar Series on Oct. 25. The title was Serving Transfer Students: Technology and Future Trends.

 

 

 

 

The College of Health Science hosted the American Heart Association’s Strokes for Strokes event on Oct. 26. Dr. Jan Edmisten, professor of kinesiology, and physical therapy assistant students provided a tai chi exercise class. About 25 communication sciences and disorders students and speech-language pathologist graduate students worked as communication partners for stroke survivors during an art therapy lesson led by Daphne Paromo, department secretary for kinesiology. Dr. Candace Vickers, associate professor of communication disorders, Margaret Appenzeller, visiting professor of communication sciences and disorders, and Tracy Taylor, adjunct professor of health science, guided students and interacted with survivors and families providing education on aphasia after stroke. Dr. Jane McGuire, professor of education, and graduate student Ashley Theiss led a family support group for spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors.

 

Michelle Tanner, adjunct professor of behavioral science for Online and Professional Studies, contributed to From the Inside Out: Therapists’ Confessions of Courage, Strength, and Hope (Sept 23, 2019).

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jeff Barnes, dean of student success, participated in the 13th Annual Orlando Film Festival on Oct. 17. He hosted a Q&A session following the world premiere of the historical documentary Walt Disney – Master of Dreamers: The Road to Epcot. The film features several Disney legends and historians, including Barnes. The film opened the festival and won best documentary.

 

 

 

Dr. Dirk Davis, associate vice president of academics, and Dr. Robert Shields, assistant professor of computer information technology, both for Online and Professional Studies, presented at the 2019 Quality Matters Connect 11th Annual Conference in Grapevine, Texas, on Oct. 27-30. Their presentation was titled HGTV (Home-Grown Training Venture): Measuring the Effectiveness of Do-It-Yourself QM Training.

 

 

Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, CBU president, presented the University report to messengers attending the 2019 California Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in El Cajon, California, on Oct. 22.

 

 

 

 

Rick Muchow, director of worship practicum, and his wife, Laura, received the 2019 Award of Excellence during the 2019 California Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in El Cajon, California, on Oct. 22.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music sent several ensembles to perform at the 2019 California Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in El Cajon, California, on Oct. 22-23. The groups were University Choir and Orchestra, Vocalese Small Group, Sounds of Reunion Small Group. Hector Jimenez, assistant professor of music, also performed and Dr. Joseph Bolin, dean of the School of Music, attended the event.

 

 

Facilities & Planning Services, CBU’s Tree Campus USA committee, and BrightView (CBU’s landscape provider) hosted Fall Arbor Day at CBU on Nov. 2. About 250 people—students, staff, faculty and guests—participated. Projects included weed removal and planting, mulch refreshment, trash and leaf debris removal, and installing a pedestrian path between Lancer Arms and the Events Center roadway.

 

 

Kelsey Garcia, residence director of University Houses, and her husband, Miz, welcomed a son, Jacob Ezra Garcia, on Oct. 12.

 

Aaron and Megan Wagoner, residence director of Colony North, welcomed a daughter on Oct. 13. Sage Renee Wagoner weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.

 

Upcoming Chapel Services, 9 and 10:45 a.m.:

Nov 19: A.B. Vines, senior pastor of New Seasons Church in Spring Valley, California
Dec 3: Christmas Chapel with CBU students, faculty and staff

 

Personnel Updates