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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola dedicates new art building

Biola dedicates new art building
Faculty, staff and students celebrate completion of Bardwell Hall.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 17, 2021

On Sept. 17, Biola dedicated the new Bardwell building with a chapel service that celebrated the gifts of God, commemorating Bardwell Hall as a new gift to Biola. The service, titled “Extravagant Gifts,” highlighted the history of the art program and the people who contributed to the development...

Giving Tuesday raises over $200,000

Eddie the Eagle rallies students to donate for Giving Tuesday.
874 donors participated in the student affordability campaign.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

With great anticipation, the Biola community came together once again for the annual Giving Tuesday event. Two hundred ninety-eight alumni, 173 students, 127 employees, 200 parents and 76 friends of the Biola community participated in the fundraiser, reaching 875 donors out of their goal of 1,200. With...

A new large-scale fundraising campaign begins

2012-2016 fundraiser: $214 million received, $82.9 million toward student scholarships, $75.2 million toward facilities
Talk of funding continues, highlighting scholarships and a new film building.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager February 21, 2018

After the completion of a highly successful fundraising campaign spanning from January 2012 to December 2016, administration is already discussing plans for the next five years. Administration currently remains in the preparatory phase of their new campaign. While administration will not announce...

Campaign caps off with $214 million

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
After fundraising for five years, campaign makes an effort to bless students through scholarships and various improvements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 14, 2017
After fundraising for five years, campaign makes an effort to bless students through scholarships and various improvements.

$169,653 raised towards student affordability

Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
All students will benefit from money donated on Giving Tuesday.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 30, 2016
All students will benefit from money donated on Giving Tuesday.

New dean hired

Photo Courtesy of University Communications and Marketing
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
Paul Ferguson pursues community and course improvements in the Alton and Lydia Lim Center of Science, Technology and Health.