Parent Weekly Newsletter 3/14Spring 2008, Issue #7 |
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Biola
University, Office of Parent Relations, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA
90639 / (800) 99-BIOLA / (562) 906-4535
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Greeting |
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Next week we will move into the Spring season. The days are getting longer. The temperature is warming. Flowers and trees are blooming. What a welcome season after cold, dark, and wet days. Just as our climate changes seasons so do our seasons of parenting. As parents of Biola students you are in one of a few possible seasons. Your first child has left home and come to Biola. You are probably in the process of figuring out new ways of communicating and staying involved in your student's decision making. If you have multiple children, you may have your second or third child at Biola. You’re used to your student being more independent and you’ve figured out to some extent your new role as a consultant rather than a coach calling the shots. You may have sent your last child off to Biola and you’re experiencing the “empty nest” years. You may be figuring out a new rhythm of living with your spouse now that you have just the two of you at home. You may be ecstatic that your kids have all reached adulthood and you’re breathing a sigh of relief. Whatever season you are experiencing I trust you are learning the joys that this particular season holds. When that season wears on and you’re ready for a change be assured that just as the weather changes so too will your parenting season of life. It will come with freshness, anticipation, and a few struggles just as the beauty of spring makes some folks contend with hayfever. God’s promise to us is, “I will never leave you or forsake you”. My prayer is that as you learn to relate to your student, your spouse, and your other children in each new season that you will also find new truths and strength in the Lord. Enjoying the season, Stan & Lynda Higgins  Students: Lindsey ('05) Jared ('09) Have any questions or comments for Stan and Lynda? Contact them by clicking here. *Note Correction: the link placed in last week's article to the Biola Counseling Center has been updated. For the most current information please visit biola.edu/offices/bcc/ |
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Did You Know? |
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Financial Aid is making some changes! The Biola Financial Aid Office is undergoing some exciting changes during this year, one of which is the implementation of a new software and database system that will allow them to serve you better. As Financial Aid begins a season of transition there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, there will be a change in the Counseling Hours, beginning March 17th, and until further notice. (See below for changes) Secondly this year, more than ever, students are encouraged to file their FAFSA early and turn in all requested paperwork to the Financial Aid office as soon as possible. This will help greatly in getting you and your student the financial aid information you need, and in getting your file ready for Web Registration this summer. Students can keep up to date by checking their file’s status and any items needed on the Portal under Financial Aid Tracking. As always, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid office at (562) 903-4742, or finaid@biola.edu if you have any questions. New Counseling Hours: 1:30-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday for walk-in appointments and phone calls. |
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Commencement |
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The Ceremony: Undergraduate Ceremony Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:00 a.m. Visit the commencemet website. MANDATORY Undergraduate Rehearsal May 23 at 10:00 a.m. All rehearsals and ceremonies will take place on Metzger Lawn. Parking Guests are able to park in any of the parking lots throughout campus. However, parking is limited. Handicapped parking is available in Sutherland parking Lot B. Seating This is not a ticketed event. There is NO reserved seating or tickets for the graduates' guests. All seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Please do NOT save seats. Guests are encouraged to arrive between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. for the Undergraduate ceremony. There is special seating for guests using wheelchairs and accommodations for the deaf at the ceremony. Overflow seating is available in Crowell Auditorium where the ceremonies will be shown in an air-conditioned facility via live video feed. Preparing for the Ceremony: Grad Finale at the Biola Bookstore March 18th, 2008 5:00 - 8:00 pm This night only discounts on caps and gowns, diploma frames, amd announcements. Sweatshirt drawing every 1/2 hour! Grand Prize drawing for an iPod Nano! Refreshments will be served. Representatives from Jostens and Framing Success will be available to take orders. Preparing to leave Biola: 1. Departure Cards Departure Cards must be filled out by the student and submitted to the Registrar's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2008. Please obtain signatures from all other departments before obtaining the signature from the Registrar's Office (562-903-4720). 2. Loan Exit Workshops As all loans must be paid back, the federal government has made it mandatory that students complete a Loan Exit Seminar prior to graduation. This seminar will help you and your student understand loan repayment. Students are to complete the following online seminar(s) for each category in which they received a loan. A student can determine the loans received while at Biola University, by referencing their Financial Aid documents or student account billing statements. BSI provides information on the past year only. If you have any questions regarding a loan in Category 1 please call the Educational Loan Specialist in the Accounting office at (562) 903-4760. If you have any questions regarding a loan in Category 2 please call the Financial Aid Office at (562) 903-4742. Category 1 — Loans held by Biola University Students to complete online seminar if they took any of the following loans: Perkins Loan Nursing Loan Biola Loan Hermann Loan FAS Loan Yates Loan Category 2 — Stafford Loan Federal Loan Exit Seminar Instructions: Log onto the Wachovia Website Click on "Education Loans" under "Lending" Click on "Entrance/Exit Counseling" under Resources Click on "Exit Counseling" Click on "Begin Seminar" When finished, print "Exit Seminar Congratulations" page [ return to top ] |
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Chapel Schedule |
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 Monday March 17th- Centennial Chapel Jonalyn Fincher Jonalyn Grace Fincher offers a distinctive voice as a female apologist. Holding a master's degree in philosophy of religion and ethics from Talbot School of Theology, as well as double bachelor's degrees in English and history from the University of Virginia, she is one half of Soulation, a husband/wife apologetics team. For the last three years Jonalyn has been lecturing, speaking and writing on how women are distinctly and fully made in God’s image. Wednesday March 19th- All-University Easter Chapel Friday March 21st- Good Friday- No Chapel |
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Parent's Corner |
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Spring Break is almost here! Easter Recess will begin Friday March 21st and continue through Sunday March 30th. Classes will resume on Monday March 31st. Residence Halls will remain open for the entire break, however dining options will be limited. Biola Cafe, Common Grounds, Talon & the Coffee Cart will be CLOSED from Friday March 21st through Sunday March 30th. Normal hours will resume Monday March 31st. Eagles Nest will be closed Friday March 21st - Sunday March 23rd, then reopen Monday March 24th - Friday March 28th. Eagles Nest: March 24- 28 Open From 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday March 29th & Sunday March 30th Eagles Nest will be Closed. Normal Hours will resume Monday March 31st. Is your student staying on campus for the break? Spruce up their spring break with a Hug from Home. The Parent Relations office will be closed on Good Friday, March 21st, but will remain open the 24th through the 28th of March. Our Hugs services will be available during that week. The Big Hug- $17 20 different food items included! Order here  Bigger and better than ever, the Big Hug now includes favorites such as Easy-Mac, Sour Skittles, and Red Vines. The package also includes candy bars such as Snickers, Hershey's and M&M's, Famous Amos cookies, cheese and crackers, popcorn, kettle corn and much more. Approximately 20 different items in each hug! [ return to top ] |