New dean hired
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Paul Ferguson pursues community and course improvements in the Alton and Lydia Lim Center of Science, Technology and Health.
Jana Eller, Office Manager
• September 6, 2016
New VP André Stephens inspires students
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Stephens shares about the next steps for Student Development.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer
• September 5, 2016
Last proposals of the semester pass
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Prayer bulletin board and SGA fall semester budget pass.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer
• May 24, 2016
Diversity department plans for restructuring
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Funding from SGA supports eight affinity groups, part of reshaping the department currently known as MEPD.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer
• May 18, 2016
Biola film rolls a Bible story
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A student-run Biola short film tells the story of Cain and Abel with a twist.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer
• May 17, 2016
Official proposal for MEPD funding causes concern
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Though senators previously discussed giving $10,000 of contingency to MEPD next year, senators decide not to hold a same day vote.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer
• May 10, 2016
Three proposals passed, two proposals denied
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Senators deny two proposed initiatives because they already receive club funding from Student Programming and Activities.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer
• May 3, 2016
Senators review the year with Corey
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Senators spend an hour with President Corey, then discuss updates on continuing projects and approve funding for SUB renovations.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer
• April 18, 2016
Seven proposals passed
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The senate passed one constitutional amendment, one internal proposal and five student initiatives.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer
• March 7, 2016
Proposals amount to $20,339.77
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Two internal proposals and four student initiatives were brought before the SGA senate.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer
• February 29, 2016
Faculty discusses diversity with senate
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Senate shares various initiatives for diversity and the diversity liaison position.
Elijah Cohen, Writer
• February 23, 2016
Embrace different cultures
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Global students share various cultures during Wednesday Wakeups at the Fluor Fountain.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer
• October 3, 2015
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