Parent Weekly Newsletter 9/21

Fall 2007, Issue #3

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

My daughter was telling me about her Bible class recently. She is taking Old Testament Survey from Dr. Talley. The workload is demanding, but she seems to be enjoying it. Despite having grown up in the church and having attended a Christian high school, she has admitted that there’s still a lot she doesn’t know about those Bible stories she’s heard over and over. In fact, this class seems to prompt a lot of questions – so much so that the professor has told the students that he will take their questions only after they have first researched the question for themselves. I was a little puzzled by this at first, but the more I think about it, the more I see the wisdom in Dr. Talley’s rule.

Asking a question and being told the answer is one of the most primary forms of learning. There’s no effort required of the student, just the taking of what is given. It’s the equivalent of being spoon-fed at the dinner table. There was a time for that in all of our lives. However, at some point, our parents decided it was time for us to start feeding ourselves. It was hard work, but it was work that was required of us to learn and to grow. It is unfortunate, then, that as our children grow, we parents become more and more tempted to jump in to give our students “the answers” to their questions and challenges, robbing them of opportunities to grow and mature.

I made this mistake last week. My daughter needed to adjust her class schedule, but the result would have her in class from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. two days a week. She was very concerned that she would not be able to eat lunch on those days and was considering just dropping a class because of the conflict. However, as she was sharing this with me, I had a vague recollection that the Café offered a “sack lunch” option for just these situations. I told her of this and recommended she look into this possibility. I wish I had stopped there, but not five minutes later I was on the Biola website, doing a search on sack lunches. I was so excited to be able to share with my daughter, that yes indeed the Café will pack a lunch for those who’ve made arrangements through the Café Office. My daughter appreciated my help, and I was so glad to be able to offer the solution she needed. But in hindsight, I realize I blew it. I took away a growth opportunity.

College is about growing and maturing. It’s about learning to consider options and making the best decisions with the information found. It’s about putting forth the effort to discover the options. As parents, I think we forget that the effort is part of the learning process. For me, it is so much easier to give my daughter the answer instead of stepping back and allowing her to take the initiative to research and solve her issues. Granted, I have loving motives, but in the long run, attempting to provide all the answers only hinders the maturity and sense of success my daughter would experience when she discovers the solution herself.

So I’m challenging myself to help my daughter find the answers herself by not giving them all to her. It won’t be easy. It goes against my natural instinct to want to help and protect her. But her hard work done now will pay off later.

On the journey with you,    

Colleen Heykoop
Manager, Parent Relations

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Parent Weekend

The Office of Parent Relations invites you to join us, October 5-7, for Parent Weekend 2007. Every year Biola University hosts parents and families of Biola University students for a variety of events around campus. We encourage you to come!

Parents are welcome to attend any one or all of the scheduled activities. We recommend discussing the weekend schedule with your student before sending your RSVP. 

Please take advantage of our online registration.  Last day to register is Friday September 28th. 

To register online and for a full schedule visit the calendar. 

Attention Alumni:

Any and all alumni attending Parent’s Weekend are welcome to reserve their Centennial edition alumni card in advance of the weekend, so that the cards will be ready to be picked up when you arrive on campus.  These cards are available at no cost to all alumni and qualify holders for a variety of benefits, including use of the library, an on-campus parking permit, and discounts in the Biola bookstore.

To receive your card, simply email alumni@biola.edu. Cards may be picked up at the Parent Weekend registration table, October 5-6.

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Centennial Celebrations

From July 2007 through June 2008, Biola celebrates a century of faithfulness! Enjoy the year and bring your family and friends to commemorate the University's legacy and to celebrate its promising future.

Centennial celebrations are well underway on campus and around LA!

Biola celebrated their 100th anniversary in style with the first runway show on Biola's campus debuting the Red Line anniversary apparel designed by Adam Sjoberg, (’07).

The Red Line Runway Show, sponsored by Centennial Celebrations and Associated Students, marked the first centennial event held on campus.

The fashion show featured live music by Delta Spirit and Sparrow Love Crew with over 1,200 students, VIPs, and other guests. The gym was transformed into an unrecognizable red sea with oversized balloons, lights, and red drapes everywhere.  With spectacular lighting effects and energy abounding, the air was full of anticipation as the music faded and the models took the runway.

Nineteen models graced the runway with Red Line styles that included both casual and formal wear.  Including over 42 styles.  Last to hit the stage were Anders and Ella Corey followed by their parents President and Mrs. Corey.

Thousands of dollars were raised for the American Heart Association’s Go Red Campaign from proceeds from tickets and the auction of several formal gowns. 

This past weekend nearly 2,000 Biolans attended Dodger Day for an all-you-can-eat feast. President Corey threw out the first pitch and Biolans enjoyed the game and the sunny day. 

If you missed the Red Line and Dodger Day, there are plenty of other ways to join in on anniversary fun. 

Another exciting addition to the Centennial calendar is the American Heart Association Heart Walk on September 29th at Exposition Park.  Biolans will be walking to raise money and awareness for Heart disease and stroke.  This is an exciting partnership and we are thrilled to continue working with the American Heart Association.  For more information on the Heart Walk visit www.heartwalkla.org.

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. 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 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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Upcoming Events

November 2, 2007

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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Biola Lingo

Ever wonder what in the world an "Eagle's Nest" is?  We are here to help.

Eagle's Nest: The on campus restaurant where students can use their flex dollars.  Often referred to as simply "Eagles" and serves a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items.

Common Grounds: The on campus coffee shop commonly referred to as "Commons".  It can be found directly next door to "Eagles" and accepts flex dollars as well as all other forms of payment.

The Talon: Biola's newest on campus dining option, featuring a lighter more to-go style fair.  It can be found in the new Crowell School of Business.

 Crowell School of Business

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A Message from the Conservatory of Music

 

Saturday, September 29, 2007, 7:30 p.m., Crowell Hall

$10 Gen, 

$7 Stu/Sr/Fac/Staff/Alum

Dr. Kim and Dr. Hung are both professors at Biola University's Conservatory of Music. This recital is the first in a series of concerts that they will be performing this fall. They will be traveling to Korea to perform concerts in Seoul, including a duo recital at the Sejong Cultural Arts Center on October 16th. Their program for our concert includes sonatas for violin and piano by Mozart, Ravel and Brahms.

For more information contact:
Jan Watkins
Music Publicity
Biola University Conservatory of Music
(562) 903-4892, Ext. 5953
jan.watkins@biola.edu

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Chapel

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

Last Wednesday, as part of the Centennial Celebrations, Biola was honored to have Joni Eareckson Tada speak in both chapels.  If you would like to watch her full message please visit the Biola website.

September 24-28:

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Sports 

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

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