SICS renaming to honor “man with passion for missions”
Three years ago a proposal to rename the School of Intercultural Studies after then-president Clyde Cook landed on the desk of Cook himself. He refused to accept the honor.
However, last week, a year after his death, the idea was realized – with one small addition: his wife’s name, Anna Belle, was also included. During the 80th Missions Conference, the school became the Clyde and Anna Belle Cook School of Intercultural Studies. At the same time, the school celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Missions Conference continues to engage students in variety of activities
Missions Conference 2009 has been keeping students engaged, whether they are involved attending sessions and seminars, exploring cultural events or attending musical performances.
Missions Conference starts off strong (video)
The first day of the 80th Missions Conference began Wednesday, March 19 and was filled with world traveling speakers, global awareness rooms, campus-wide worship, and the annual parade of nations. The Chimes Online sat down with Kyle Shanebeck, director of Missions Conference, to get a closer look at this year's conference in particular.
Post-Biola employment in a plummeting job market
In the working world, it’s crucial to keep connections close – sometimes even in the family. Thanks to her dad, cultural anthropology grad Shelley Packard is no longer studying people but networking with them in the business realm.
Biola educators speak out about teachers in space
Joe Acaba of Anaheim now has something in common with Luke Skywalker, Buzz Lightyear and Neil Armstrong: They are all space explorers.
Campus Talk of the Week (Video)
Campus Talk is an opportunity for the Biola community to sound off about questions both serious and light-hearted. This week Biolans tell us about their ideal missionary destination in preparation for next week's Missions Conference.
Art symposium discusses relationship between faith and art in contemporary context
Art students, as well as professional artists from across the country, gathered in Calvary Chapel on Friday and Saturday for the art department’s fifth annual symposium centered around the theme of Practicing Theology: Art and Culture-making in Contemporary Christianity.
“Ruby Slippers” luncheon emphasizes perspectives of women from diverse backgrounds
Glittery red shoes topped the tables on Metzger Lawn Wednesday at the second annual Ruby Slippers Luncheon, a Biola-organized event that celebrates female leaders on campus and commemorated National Women’s History Month.
Fire alarm system supported, in spite of trivial causes
Burnt popcorn is by far the leader in setting off fire alarms in dorms, said Justin Shelby, spokesman for Campus Safety.
A follow-up on Michael Cera
I had been wondering what was on my girlfriend’s mind all week. Something was bothering her. Thankfully, she informed me of the object of her grief. Yes. It seems that the actor Michael Cera has a girlfriend.
The recent movie “Here” follows a diverse ensemble of characters from early humans to a 21st-century Black family. While they differ from...