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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...

Biola Shares’ Pop-Up Pantry provides students in need with food

Biola Shares’ Pop-Up Pantry provides students in need with food
Students can fill up a bag with enough groceries for the week for free.
Hannah Nehrbass, Freelance Writer April 24, 2019

Every Tuesday, Biola Shares volunteers set up a mini free grocery store, the Pop-Up Pantry, in the Upper Student Union Building. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., almost 200 students file in, grab a shopping bag and trade their ID numbers for as much food as they need. How the Pop-Up Pantry Started Biola Shares,...

SGA Rundown: Mailbox, FirstGen initiatives spark debate

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Two extended discussions on proposals highlighted senate’s post-SGA Chapel meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 25, 2018

For the first time during the current school year, the Student Government Association senate could not reach a consensus on a proposal, instead moving to table an initiative from president Sierra McCoy and vice president of community relations Katy Hendricks for next week’s meeting. The senate also...

Giving Tuesday presents $252,000

Members of the Biola community donated money at the collection table on Giving Tuesday.
Donations surpass goals for student scholarships and organizations.
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer November 30, 2017

ARTICLE UPDATED ON DEC. 2, 2017 AT 5:47 P.M. Students, faculty and alumni united to celebrate Giving Tuesday by raising over $250,000 to fund student scholarships and help lower tuition costs. THIS YEAR’S RESULTS Up from the $169,653 of last year’s campaign, Biola saw 783 private donors,...

$169,653 raised towards student affordability

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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.

The iPads have come

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SGA hears from advancement about Giving Tuesday and receives their iPads.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 30, 2016
SGA hears from advancement about Giving Tuesday and receives their iPads.

Giving Tuesday raises $124,000 for scholarships

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Students join in the Biola campaign by donating small amounts.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 2, 2015
Students join in the Biola campaign by donating small amounts.

Students request funds

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Biola students propose for Woven Conference, concerts and petting zoo.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer December 1, 2015
Biola students propose for Woven Conference, concerts and petting zoo.

Biola celebrates Christmas with tree lighting

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Due to California’s drought, Biola chose to use a phone app instead of wax candles.
Jana Eller, Office Manager December 1, 2015
Due to California’s drought, Biola chose to use a phone app instead of wax candles.

Core Task Force seeks feedback

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A survey will be distributed through rounds to students regarding their experiences with core curriculum courses.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer November 16, 2015
A survey will be distributed through rounds to students regarding their experiences with core curriculum courses.

Fundraising event revealed to senate

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Members of Biola’s marketing and advancement departments share details regarding an event for The Campaign for Biola University.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer October 27, 2015
Members of Biola’s marketing and advancement departments share details regarding an event for The Campaign for Biola University.