Parent Weekly Newsletter 11/2Fall 2007, Issue #9 |
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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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Now that
Midterms are Over…
For
a few days after the last midterm exam, there was a noticeable bounce
in the steps of the students. In fact, last week Friday I think I heard
an audible sigh in multi-part harmony! Life was more
relaxing, at least for a few days. |
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Please Join Us November 3rd |
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University Day |
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 November 11 -12Want to know what it’s like to attend a university that prepares you to impact the world for Christ?University Day is your chance to find out. University Day is a great opportunity to experience life as a Biola student. During your two days with us, you’ll attend classes, spend the night in a residence hall, worship in chapel, eat in our new cafeteria, and make friends with students and professors who are passionate about impacting the world for Christ. We’ll also have activities for your parents to answer some of their important questions about Biola. To reserve your spot, register and pay online at the University Day site or call our events hotline at (562) 777-4074. Act quickly so we can save you a University Day t-shirt! Once we receive your RSVP, we’ll send you a confirmation packet with more detailed information, along with a university map and directions to campus. [ return to top ] |
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Upcoming Events |
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 A Midsummer Night's Dream Biola Theatre 21 November 1- 17 You don't want to wait too long to buy tickets for Biola Theatre's 25th anniversary production of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM which opens Nov. 1 at Biola Theatre 21 on the McNally campus. Tickets for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and administrators are only $8 and $10 for all others. Show times for the 2 hour production are 8 PM [Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights] and 4 PM [Sunday matinees]. Show dates are Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 1-4, Thursday through Sunday Nov. 8-11; and one final weekend of Friday and Saturday night performances, Nov. 16-17. [No Sunday matinee on Nov. 18; no Thursday evening show on Nov. 15.] Ticket information is available by emailing: theatre.tickets@biola.edu Or call 562.944.0351 x5468 for more information Our blackbox theatre has 95 seats and when the tickets are gone, there's no place to put anyone else...unless you want to be an extra in the crowd scenes on stage!! Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Cafe at lunch times and from Janet Oldfield at the Perez Hall COMM Office, between 9 AM and 4 PM Monday through Thursdays. [ return to top ] |
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Biola Lingo |
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Eagle VisionEagle Vision, daily television news broadcast from the Biola University Mass Communication department. Every weekday, we broadcast to televisions across Biola's campus and around the world via the Internet.Biola’s television news service, Eagle Vision, keeps students, staff and alumni up-to-date with weekly broadcasts of campus events. Broadcast Journalism students are given the opportunity to actively contribute to Eagle Vision, allowing them to gain practical experience in writing, reporting, announcing and producing electronic news for global Internet broadcasts. Eagle Vision’s on-campus television outlets at located at the Bookstore and the cafeteria. Click here to watch Eagle Vision Online. [ return to top ] |
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Athletics |
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Athletics This week's schedule: Women's Basketball November 3rd vs. Westminster @ Oakland 6pm Volleyball November 3rd vs. Master's College @ Santa Clarita 7pm Swimming November 3rd vs. Pomona-Pitzer @ Pomona 10:30am Men's Basketball November 6th vs. CSUF @ Fullerton 7pm |
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Chapel |
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Chapel Theme for Fall 2007: “United in Gratitude –Bonded in Love” (Col. 3: 1 – 17) |
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Parent's Corner |
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Biolafest and Parent RelationsIf you are going to be joining us this weekend for Biolafest '07 please remember to stop by the Parent Relations booth to pick up a copy of this year's parent handbook as well as a free gift. We will also have all of our Hugs packages available to purchase or order. It will be a great day. We hope to see you there!Hugs From Home     Is there a birthday coming up, or maybe you just want to say I love you with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. There is a Hug from Home for any occasion, and even for those days when your student is feeling a little under the weather.  Big Hug: $17For the student who needs a big hug from home, this is a large assortment of snacks, featuring approximately 20 different items.  Movie Hug: $17This package includes a gift certificate for a movie rental and great movie snacks like root beer, popcorn, and candy. Special the month of November: Order any Hug from Home for the month of November and we will include candy corn to get your student in the Thanksgiving spirit. Please note during the week of Thanksgiving we will be making deliveries only on Monday November 19th and Tuesday November 20th. Please keep in mind orders require two days advance notice, and bakery orders require a week's advance notice. Orders can be placed on line by visiting the Parent Relations website or by calling 1-800-99-BIOLA. [ return to top ] |
