Parent
Weekly Newsletter 11/16
Fall 2007, Issue #11
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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
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Greeting
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It has finally come…the first
major holiday break in the academic calendar. Within days many of our
college students will be home for the first time in twelve weeks.
Chances are they will have changed a bit. Their hair might be longer,
shorter or a new color altogether. They may have an additional piercing
or two (mine does.) They might have picked up some new mannerisms or
lingo, (maybe even a foreign accent, like I remember from a student in
my youth group days!) And they will hopefully be filled with stories of
new experiences, professors, and concepts they’ve learned.
What an exciting time it will be for those of you whose kids will be
coming home!
Be careful, though. Excitement
can easily turn to disappointment, if it is fueled by expectations. As
parents, you may be envisioning that your student is going to hang out
with you, help you cook Thanksgiving dinner or go visit relatives with
you. If this is the first time you have had access to your student for
any length of time, you could be hoping that you’re going to
hear lots of stories about what has been going on in their lives.
Chances are, however, that is not going to happen.
Put yourself in your
student’s shoes. They’ve been working hard to get
all their assignments and projects done before leaving campus, so they
might be sleep deprived and looking forward to sleeping in. This also
might be their first opportunity to reconnect with old high school
classmates and youth group friends, so when they are awake,
they’re meeting up with their buddies at their old favorite
hangouts. And to top it off, since your student is probably used to
staying up until at least 2 a.m., they will probably keep the same
habit, causing you to worry about where they are and wondering when
they will come home. The anticipation and excitement that you had
concerning your student being home may very well be replaced by
frustration, hurt, and even anger.
To avoid such an experience,
may I suggest that you attempt to eliminate expectations? Unfulfilled
expectations make for unhappy, and sometimes bitter, relationships.
Instead, talk to your student about your desires, and just as
important, listen to theirs. With a little planning and communication
ahead of time, you may be able to avert misunderstandings and hurt
feelings. If it is important to you to have your student be involved in
making pies for Thanksgiving, let them know and plan it into both your
schedules. If you can’t get to sleep at night, not knowing
when your student will come home, come to an agreement before hand
regarding communicating their whereabouts and setting a curfew.
Beginning the holiday with communication and compromise will go a long
way toward creating the enjoyable and loving environment that you
desire.
It is the season of
thanksgiving and we at Biola are so thankful, and humbled, that you
have entrusted your sons and daughters to us. May you and your family
experience God’s love and mercy this holiday season and
beyond.
Colleen
Colleen Heykoop
Manager, Parent Relations
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Christmas
Break and Interterm
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Christmas
Break and Interterm
Christmas break will
be here before we know it. Below is a list of all of the
dates and deadlines to keep in mind these next few months.
November 21 -25- Thanksgiving
Break
December 10 - 14- Finals Week
December 14- Fall Commencement
December 14- Residence Halls
close at 10pm
All students must be checked out by this time. However,
students are expected to check out of their halls within 24 hours after
their last exam. Belongings may stay in dorm rooms over the break,
however keys will be turned in, and entry will not be permitted until
the Halls reopen. Apartments are open during the Christmas
break. Residents pay an additional fee if they choose to stay in the
apartments during the break.
January 1- Interterm housing is
available
Must be signed up for spring housing and must have need for housing
during Interterm. Students must sign up for Interterm housing
through their BSI account. There is no additional cost for Interterm
for housing if registered for the spring semester. Semester meal plans
are not active during this time. Students may purchase a meal plan or
points if they so desire.
January 2 - 19- Interterm classes
take place
For more information regarding Interterm and payment for Interterm
classes click
here.
January 3 - 22- Webreg Phase 2
Online (Payment)
Registration is not finalized until all steps of WebReg Phase II
including payment are completed. Payment must be received by January
22, 2008, for continuing students and January 25, 2008, for new
students. A late WebReg fee ($120) will be charged to all students who
complete WebReg after the deadline.
January 15- Housing Deposit Claim
Deadline
If your student reserved a room in Campus Housing and has decided to
not return to or attend Biola, he or she must contact the Housing
Office in writing to receive the refund. If your student has signed a
Housing Contract and wishes to cancel their contract the Student must
appeal to the Residence Exception Committee. Students should not make
any other housing arrangements prior to final decision from the REC.
Each case is decided upon individually.
January 25- Residence Halls
reopen for all students
January 28- Spring Classes Begin/
Convocation
Students not arriving before this date to move into their rooms must
contact the Housing Office to hold their room reservation.
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Centennial
Events
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December 5, 2007
Biola Centennial History Colloquium
Where: Biola University
Event Details: On behalf of the
Biola University School of Arts & Sciences, you are cordially
invited to a special Biola History Colloquium in celebration of our
Centennial, to be held on the Biola campus in La Mirada on Wednesday,
December 5, 2007.
In anticipation of
Biola’s 100th Anniversary, a number of faculty, alumni, and
students have undertaken special research projects on some principle
themes illuminating the special character of the founders and following
generations. As we examine Biola’s rich
history we hope you will join us and learn about Biola’s
past, present, and future.
8:15
a.m. Breakfast
Buffet: Calvary Chapel Patio
8:30
Welcome: President Barry H. Corey
Session One: The Founding
Era
Session Two: Science at Biola
Luncheon with Dr. Gary Miller,
Provost
Session Three: Our Students and
Our Curriculum
You are welcome to invite
family and friends to join us for this special event. They
are most welcome to attend.
Coffee and a continental
breakfast will be served for those arriving at 8:15 a.m., and an
informal luncheon and discussion will be held at noon at a cost of $7.00. To ensure that we have
made adequate preparations, please pre-register by November 28th by
emailing
linda.davila@biola.edu or phoning 562.944.0351, ext.
4830.
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Upcoming
Events
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Christmas
Tree Lighting
You and your family are warmly invited to
join the Biola community as we usher in the Christmas season!
In front of Crowell Hall
Friday, November 30
6:30 p.m.
Be our guest for an evening
filled with the music and refreshments of the season, a retelling of
the Christmas story, and the highlight of the night...the lighting of
the university Christmas
tree.
We'll have a special Christmas
gift for the first 100 guests!
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Webreg Phase 1 (Course Selection)
for Interterm 2008 and Spring 2008
NOV 15 – DEC 7, 2007
Undergraduate Schedule for Registration:
November 15 - SENIORS (88+ units)
November 19 - JUNIORS (57-87 units)
November 26 - SOPHOMORES (27-56 units)
November 28 - FRESHMEN
November 28 - ELSP
November 29
– December 7, 2007 - OPEN COURSE SELECTION FOR Spring
& ADD/DROPS
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Fall Commencement
You are invited to join the Biola community in celebrating its
Centennial graduates!
Friday, December
14, 2007
Graduate and BOLD Commencement Ceremony - 2:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - 7:00 p.m.
All ceremonies will take place in Chase Gymnasium.
For full information, please visit Commencement Online.
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Conservatory of Music
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Pacific Harp Ensemble
12:30 - 1:00 p.m., Crowell Hall, FREE
The Pacific Harp Ensemble, members Hannah Alexander, Jessica Lindstrom,
Elizabeth Hagberg, Keryn Wouden and Angela Guthrie, coached by Mindy
Ball, will be our guest artists. In addition to pieces by Gluck and
Saint-Saens, they will be including selections to start our season of
Christmas music.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Biola String Chamber Music Recital
7:30 p.m., Crowell Hall, FREE
Come for an evening of chamber music, when our string performance
majors have the opportunity to blend their instruments with others in
small ensembles, creating unique musical voices in an intimate
atmosphere.
Friday & Saturday,
December. 7 & 8**, 2007
Biola Conservatory Christmas Concert
The Joyful Music of Christmas
7:30 p.m.
$15 Gen, $10 Srs/Stu/Fac/Staff/Alum
**NOTE: The Saturday performance is sold out
Call 562.903.4892 for Friday tickets
Come for a music-filled celebration of the birth of our Savior,
featuring a wide array of large and small ensembles, as well as vocal
and instrumental soloists. The first half of the program will feature
lessons and carols, while the second half will be filled with
traditional as well as popular Christmas music. Please plan to join us
as we begin the Christmas season with joyful sounds!
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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
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Sola Soul
Sola Soul is the annual Hip-Hop
concert put on by the Multicultural Relations Board. The point
of this energetic event is to celebrate unity and diversity
through the artistic medium of Hip-Hop. Guest artists from the
surrounding community share the creative and diverse art forms
with which they seek to glorify God as well as to evangelize. Sola Sole
will be held Friday night November 16th at 7pm.
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Yearbook
Senior Ads
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Biolan- Deadline December 1st
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
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Chapel
Theme for Fall 2007:
“United in
Gratitude –Bonded in Love” (Col. 3: 1 –
17)
Chapel Schedule for
November 19:
Monday November 19:
Mike Gonzales
Mass Communications
*Professor of
Communications & Film Studies, Biola University. He has a
graduate degree in screenwriting from the University of Southern
California and a doctoral degree in intercultural education from Biola.
Gonzales taught at USC as a production professor for 10 years. He has
sold three scripts and optioned two and is currently directing
television commercials and producing television specials.
Chapel Schedule for November 26 -
30:
Monday November 26:
Centennial Chapel
Paul Sheppard
Pastor, Radio Host
*Paul Earl Sheppard
has been senior pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in
Mountain View, California since 1989. Under Paul’s
leadership, this church has developed from a small African American
church of 34 members into a thriving multi-racial fellowship of more
than 5,000 followers of Christ. A native of Philadelphia, Paul has
studied at the University of Pennsylvania, the Center for Urban
Theological Studies, and the Southern California School of Ministry. He
holds a Master’s degree in Ministry and a Doctorate of
Divinity.
Wednesday November 28:
SMU Chapel
Student Missionary Union
Friday November 30:
Community Life Chapel
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Parent's Corner
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It's getting Chilly in Southern California...
 Blanket Hug- $33
Order a fleece blanket to be delivered during the month of December and
we will include a plush snowman as our special winter-time treat.
Also, during the month of December all Hugs will be delivered in
festive snowflake themed gift bags.
Place your order by visiting the Parent Relations
web site or by calling 1.800.99.Biola
Please keep in mind that Hugs orders will only be able to be delivered
on the 19th and 20th of next week. Also, the Parent Relations
office (as well as the other University offices) will be closed
beginning at noon on Wednesday November 21, through Sunday November 25.
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