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Biola hosts third annual Grandparents Day

Margerite and Robert Smith play bocce ball with granddaughter, senior April Smith, and Jerry and JoAnn Raemakers with their grandson, brother to sophmore Cody Raemakers. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Grandparents traveled from far and wide to experience a day in the life of their college student Friday at the specially hosted by Biola
Emily Arnold, Writer April 8, 2011
Grandparents traveled from far and wide to experience a day in the life of their college student Friday at the specially hosted by Biola

Biola hosts symposium on education [Updated]

Ruth Perez, Glen Thomas, and  Joe Gillentine were part of a panel discussing education on Thursday, April 7, 2011. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Glen Thomas, former California Secretary of Education, joined Biola faculty and local educators to provide a symposium on the state of education, Thursday, April 7.
April 7, 2011
Glen Thomas, former California Secretary of Education, joined Biola faculty and local educators to provide a symposium on the state of education, Thursday, April 7.

Senate rundown: reallocations of funds approved

On Tuesday, April 5, senators reallocated funds for new purposes and discussed Caf committee updates.
Sarah Seman, Writer April 7, 2011
On Tuesday, April 5, senators reallocated funds for new purposes and discussed Caf committee updates.

White House encourages interfaith participation

The White House is encouraging community service and the expansion of interfaith communities.
April 6, 2011
The White House is encouraging community service and the expansion of interfaith communities.

AS bringing mewithoutYou and Eisley to Biola

Eisley released their newest album, "The Valley," on March 1, 2011.
Associated Students is coordinating a mewithoutYou and Eisley concert at Biola University for mid-May.
Christina Bryson, Writer April 6, 2011
Associated Students is coordinating a mewithoutYou and Eisley concert at Biola University for mid-May.

Education symposium to feature former California secretary of education Glen Thomas

Former California secretary of education and Biola alumnus Glen Thomas returns to campus April 7 for the "The State of Education" symposium.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer April 6, 2011
Former California secretary of education and Biola alumnus Glen Thomas returns to campus April 7 for the "The State of Education" symposium.

Virtual career fair ends April 8

A virtual career fair open to Biola students ends April 8.
Cassidy Perry, Writer April 6, 2011
A virtual career fair open to Biola students ends April 8.

Biola students go barefoot for change

Students show their support in TOMS Day Without Shoes around campus on Tuesday, April 5. |Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
On April 5, 2011 TOMS Day Without Shoes caused Biolans to go barefoot in order to raise awareness about children without shoes.
Amber Amaya, Writer April 6, 2011
On April 5, 2011 TOMS Day Without Shoes caused Biolans to go barefoot in order to raise awareness about children without shoes.

Sparro Outreach impacts inner city students

Biolans spread the love of Christ by tutoring and teaching Davis Middle School students.
Alison Bognuda, Writer April 5, 2011
Biolans spread the love of Christ by tutoring and teaching Davis Middle School students.

TOMS CEO visits Biola to film promo for new product [Updated]

TOMS founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie visited Biola in April to announce an upcoming mystery product, which was revealed June 7 as a new line of eyewear. |Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Blake Mycoskie, CEO of TOMS Shoes, visited Biola University to make an announcement about continuing their one-for-one model in a new direction.
Emily Arnold, Writer April 5, 2011
Blake Mycoskie, CEO of TOMS Shoes, visited Biola University to make an announcement about continuing their one-for-one model in a new direction.

Biola University holds second Internship and Career Expo

Graduate student Karen Chun stops to look at information from an employer at the Internship Expo on Thursday in the Caf banquet room. About 30 employers took part in the event. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
A variety of businesses came to campus for Biola's second annual Internship and Career Expo.
Kimberly Martinez, Writer March 30, 2011
A variety of businesses came to campus for Biola's second annual Internship and Career Expo.

Chris Johnson elected SMU president

Biolans cast ballots for student representatives.
Junior Chris Johnson was elected SMU president Wednesday in a run-off vote.
Sarah Seman, Writer March 30, 2011
Junior Chris Johnson was elected SMU president Wednesday in a run-off vote.