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Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2023

Biola kicks off Spring Welcome Week

The university welcomes new and incoming students for spring 2023.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • January 10, 2023

The beginning of the new semester kicked off with the very first chapel of the year — Spring Convocation. New and continuing students, staff and faculty filled Sutherland Auditorium on Jan. 9 to kick off the day with worship and a message from Dr. Barry Corey, the university’s president. SPRING...

An abundance of blessings set for the new semester

Biola spiritual development announces annual chapel theme during Fall 2022 Convocation.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • August 30, 2022

The Fall 2022 Convocation marked the launch of the new semester and welcomed back returning students and faculty along with incoming students and 16 new faculty members. Students packed Chase gymnasium where Biola University's President Barry Corey announced the annual theme for chapels this year, Abound. ABOUNDING...

Spring Convocation calls students to give their allegiance to Christ

As Biolans begins their second online semester, students are reminded to focus on Christ rather than be divided by the world.

Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor • January 25, 2021

On Jan. 25, Biola kicked off its spring semester through an online version of convocation via YouTube live. The live stream opened up with a time of worship and prayer led by Dean of Spiritual Development and Campus Pastor Todd Pickett. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT President Barry Corey welcomed back...

Spring Convocation encourages new students to have zeal

President Barry Corey welcomed new students for the Spring 2020 semester.

Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2020

A sea of students swarmed the bleachers in Chase Gymnasium during this morning’s Spring Convocation. As Biolans settled into their seats, they joined together in worship. Afterward, Dean of Spiritual Development & Campus Pastor Todd Pickett opened the convocation in prayer, making way for President...

Torrey Fall Convocation ceremony welcomes its largest-ever freshman class

New students were invited into Torrey through ceremonial traditions and a speech from new associate professor Todd Thompson.

Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • September 20, 2019

The Torrey Honors Institute held its annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 19, centered around the theme of community. Torrey associate professor Adam Johnson said that though the “script” is the same every year—why Torrey is worth going through—and each speaker captured a different...

Fall Convocation ushers in the new year and sets new theme for chapel: “With”

Faculty and student leadership alike welcome the new year by discussing additions to campus and theme for the new year.

Maria Weyne, News Editor • September 4, 2019

As the smell of fresh donuts on the tables around Chase Gymnasium filled the air, athletes crammed into their designated seats while other students hurried to find any available spaces before the Fall 2019 Convocation officially started. Then, Student Government Association president Renee Waller...

Beginning and ending transitions tell tales of anticipation

A freshman and a senior reflect on their past year.

Jessica Goddard and Julianna Hernandez • April 25, 2018

The beginning. The end. Two students venture into the unknown at different stages in their academic journeys. EXCITING BEGINNING Appropriately, most events for freshmen occur at the beginning of the year to welcome in the students. Freshmen enter their new home of four years greeted by Student Orientation...