Parent Weekly Newsletter 10/12

Fall 2007, Issue #6

Biola University, Office of Parent Relations, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639 / (800) 99-BIOLA / (562) 906-4535
Colleen Heykoop, Manager / Mallory Rae, Service Coordinator

Greeting

The Half Way Mark!

Mid-October signifies the arrival of two things at Biola: mid-term exams and Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. For the past two weeks, students have buckled down, crammed, and in some cases, pulled all-nighters to be prepared for several cumulative exams. For those students new to the college experience, this can be a bit overwhelming, especially as they are trying to balance their studies with extra-curricular activities and ministry responsibilities. On top of that, add possible anxieties about money, roommate issues, and impending spring class selection, and your student might feel as if they are being stretched beyond the breaking point.

That’s why I think it is wonderful that Biola’s annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference follows on the tail of mid-terms. For three days, October 17 – 19, students get a break from their regular class schedule to have their spirits fed and renewed.  Students are able to attend special sessions with gifted speakers, Pastors Bryan Loritts and Francis Chan, and author/speaker, Jill Briscoe. Every session begins with worship through music and is intended to challenge and restore the spirits of those who attend. What a great way to finish a long run of exams!

If you live in the area, please consider joining us for any portion of the Bible Conference.  A schedule of sessions and details can be found at the Torrey Conference website.   If you’re unable to join us, ask your student about their experience.  I’m sure you’ll be blessed by what they will have learned!


Yours on the journey,

Colleen Heykoop
Manager, Parent Relations

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40 Days of Prayer

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Centennial Celebrations

On October 1st, as part of Biola's Centennial Chapel Series, John Lynch, of Open Door Fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona, spoke during both chapels.   A graduate of Talbot Seminary, John serves with Leadership Catalyst as a national conference and seminar speaker.  If you would like to see John's presentation in full, please visit the Centennial Chapel Series website.

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Upcoming Events

Torrey Memorial Bible Conference

Date: Friday, October 19th at 4:30pm

Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the Fall 2007 semester is October 19. The add/drop form is available online. Signature of either faculty member or department secretary is required. Students are required to use a Departure Form (go to the registrar's website) to withdraw (including dropping to "0" units), either temporarily or permanently, from the University.

The Inauguration of Biola University's Eighth President

Join us Friday, November 2 for the Inauguration of Barry H. Corey.

Date:   
Friday, November 2 at 9:30 AM

Location:   
Biola University Chase Gymnasium

Contact:   
events@biola.edu
562.777.4062

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Biolafest '07

Join us Saturday, November 3 for a Homecoming Revival.

Date: 
Saturday, November 3, from 11am - 4pm

Location:
Metzger Green

Be sure to save the date for November 3 and plan a trip down to Biola for Biolafest: A Homecoming Revival.  This day full of music and fun will take place at Biola and reunite the generations.  With a $5 lunch on the lawn and music from a variety of different performers, the day is great for the whole family.  This free event will feature games, a classic car show, and music from the Biola Gospel Choir, Jimmy Fisher, and close with a concert by Mercy Me. Reconnect with old classmates at the "Decade Walk" and meet new Biolans while enjoying an old-fashioned BBQ and classic revival...even dollar carnival games benefiting student missions teams!  This event is free, but please bring a pair of new shoes to donate for our “Steps from Hope” shoe drive to benefit the Union Rescue Mission.  No reservations are needed for this event.

For more information on upcoming Centennial events and to view pictures of past events visit the Centennial website at 100.biola.edu. Please email your questions to 100years@biola.edu, or call the Centennial Hotline at 888.EST.1908.

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Athletics

To catch up on all the latest in Biola athletic news and events please visit athletics. 

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Biola Lingo

The Chimes

Did you know Biola has it's own student published weekly newspaper?  

The Chimes is Biola's newspaper. The editorial staff of 12 edits the variety of stories brought in by Chimes reporters and publishes a newspaper every Thursday, excluding holidays, finals, and during Torrey and Missions Conference week. The Chimes staff is dedicated to fair and accurate coverage of not only events, issues and people at Biola University, but the world at large. Many members of the staff have a passion for the field of journalism, but there are some who just enjoy breaking the news, educating people and working under a deadline. Ultimately, The Chimes staff's mission is "to glorify God in how we run the newsroom, what we decide to cover, how we cover it, and in the overall presentation of the paper."

As a parent if you would like to read for yourself what the Chimes has to say, you can visit the Chimes online by going to the Chimes website, or you can purchase a full year subscription or a semester subscription, which would be mailed to you every Friday, through the Parent Relations website.

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Yearbook Senior Ads

This year, Biola's Centennial year, the Biolan staff would like to offer you the opportunity to celebrate your child’s graduation by dedicating a personal ad to him or her in the yearbook. Just send us your message and pictures and we will design the rest.

Please send replies and questions to:
The Biolan
13800 Biola Ave.
Box # 13
La Mirada, CA 90639
Phone: 562.944.0351 ext. 5917

In your reply please indicate the size ad you would like, your name, your child’s name, and phone number at which you can be reached.
$300....full page: up to 8 photos, 200 words
$200....half page: up to 5 photos, 125 words
$125.....quarter page: up to 2 photos, 75 words

Please submit items postmarked by Dec. 1st.
Make Checks payable to “ The Biolan”.

Thank you for allowing us the privilege participating in and celebrating your graduate's accomplishment!

Alex Elmore
Editor in Chief, Biolan

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Chapel

Chapel Theme for Fall 2007: “United in Gratitude –Bonded in Love” (Col. 3: 1 – 17)

Chapel Schedule for October 15 - 19:

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Parent's Corner

Hugs From Home

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