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GSPD’s “Meet the Neighbors” event brings students together through cuisine

The weekend event represented global students, their culture and ushered community.

Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2019

Flags, both familiar and international, lined the Cafeteria Banquet Room. Students from every background gathered together in a place filled with a heavenly aroma—an aroma that carried the history of nations and cultures. Students were given the opportunity to bond over diverse cuisine at “Meet the...

Biola global leaders say their last hurrah

Biola’s soon-to-be-graduate global leaders celebrated their hard work and achievements.

Jenna Owens, Freelance Writer • May 4, 2019

Global Student Programs and Development proudly took time to recognize three global graduate students for receiving the Biola Graduate Leadership Scholarship on May 3 at the Giumarra Library Courtyard. According to the Cook School of Intercultural Studies' website, the award is a full, tuition-only scholarship...

Global students stir the melting pot

GSPD hosted a cooking event to promote greater cultural awareness and community.

Eliana Park, Freelance Writer • October 8, 2018

On Oct. 6, Andrews Banquet Room transformed into a small-scale globe as local and global students mingled over pupusas and rice dishes from El Salvador, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile and the Philippines. Meet the Neighbors is an annual Global Student Programs and Development event where...

Global students bridge the cultural gap on campus

The Student Union Building served as the hub of heritage as students were invited into an awareness of Spanish culture.

Eliana Park, Freelance Writer • September 21, 2018

Once every month, global students wake up the rest of Biola’s student body to a morning of culture, community and collaboration. Wednesday Wake-Up is an event hosted by the Global Student Programs and Development bridging events team, a group of students whose aim is to develop a community between...

GSPD director leaves after five years of service

Students share ways Stephanie Calley has impacted their time in GSPD.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • April 18, 2018

“Steph is such a gracious leader that understands that we’re all on this journey,” said Adeline Ting, Global Students Programming & Developmentadministrative assistant and alumna. Stephanie Calley, director of GSPD, is leaving her role of five years with a legacy of praise from GSPD students. “She...

International dinner blesses graduate students

Ruby Women and Global Student Programs & Development partner to serve international graduate students.

Jessica Goddard, Features Editor • February 13, 2018

“We believe this is ushering God’s kingdom,” said Stephanie Calley, director of Global Student Programs & Development, to the crowd. Ruby Women partnered with GSPD to host their Second Annual International Hospitality Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10. "This year it's about global friendship......

Community groups have first spring kick-off

Event allows students to reconnect with each other as semester starts up

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • January 19, 2018

Students from Global Student Programs & Development held a kickoff event in the spring for the first time to emphasize the continuing value of community groups and involvement on Jan. 18. HELPING STUDENTS CONNECT GSPD utilizes community groups to help global students foster deeper relationships...