Join us for a debate and forum discussion between Karl Giberson, author of Saving Darwin and John West, author of Darwin Day in America.

Spring Preview Day is a two-day event where students and parents have the chance to explore different parts of the Biola community. You'll spend time checking out classes, meeting and chatting with students and faculty, worshiping at a weekly praise chapel, and touring the campus.

The event also includes Admissions and Financial Aid sessions where you can get your questions answered. Students are invited to spend the night in a residence hall.

Join us for a special ceremony dedicating the NEW Biola University School of Education.

Featuring special guest, Al Mijares, speaking on “The Call to Educate the Next Generation.” Dr. Mijares is currently serving as the Western Region Vice President of the College Board, San Jose, California and previously led the Santa Ana (CA) Unified School District. Dr. Mijares currently serves on the Biola University Board of Trustees.

This special chapel service will feature a commissioning of the School of Education faculty, staff, alumni and current students as they seek to impact the world for Jesus in their field.

A reception will take place immediately following the chapel on Giumarra Courtyard. This time of fellowship and refreshments will also feature a special installment in the Heritage Room, honoring the history of the School of Education at Biola.

The School of Education Information Session is a great opportunity for prospective students to explore Biola's credential, M.A.Ed. and M.A.T. programs.

Highlights:

• Meet 2008 California Teacher of the Year and Biola School of Education Alumni Michael Long
• Meet Dr. June Hetzel, Dean, as well as other School of Education faculty
• Hear from credential specialists and other speakers
• Have your questions answered by admissions and financial aid personnel
• This is a free session, and refreshments will be served, so please join us!

Francis Schaeffer's influence shaped much of evangelicalism during the 20th century and now you can experience the cutting-edge ideas that have captured the minds of a new generation. Hear faith-building and life-changing messages on art, music, philosophy, and apologetics from some of the most stimulating Christian speakers around including Os Guinness and many more. Schaeffer saw himself as an evangelist confronting tough questions with honest answers in the spirit of Christian love and we are called to do the same.

A Special Worship Chapel featuring Southern California Recording Artist Caleb Clements

Join the Biola Community and the City of La Mirada for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of this newly completed historical site. This park, funded primarily through donations from parents and friends of the university, is an attempt to create an environment of peace and solitude on Biola’s increasingly busy campus. Connected to campus by a 95-foot bridge, the Olive Grove contains 60 olive trees originating from the orchard Andrew McNally [of Rand-McNally fame] planted in the 1880s. At that time, La Mirada was one of the world’s leading olive oil producers. The City of La Mirada will join Biola as part of Biola’s “50 Years in La Mirada” Celebration.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.