Whittier Daily News Highlights Biola’s History in La Mirada
With the opening of the new Olive Grove Park, Biola celebrates its 50 years in La Mirada.
The dedication for Biola University’s Olive Grove Park kicked off Biola’s celebration of their 50th anniversary in La Mirada. The Olive Grove Park, located on the East side of campus, now preserves 60 olive trees of the original olive groves in La Mirada from Andrew McNally’s estate.
Whittier Daily News featured the dedication in the Sunday edition March 1, 2009. Highlighting, the event as well as Biola’s history in La Mirada, the article sets the tone for Biola’s upcoming celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary in the city.
Read the Whittier Daily News article, “Biola University fetes dedication of new park.”
Learn more about the new Olive Grove Park.
The next event celebrating Biola’s 50th anniversary in La Mirada is on March 11, 2009, Ruby Slippers Luncheon.
Written by Jenna Bartlo, Media Relations Coordinator. Jenna can be reached at (562) 777-4061 or through email at jenna.l.bartlo@biola.edu.