Parent
Weekly Newsletter 9/28
Fall 2007, Issue #4
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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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Visiting Campus
Five weeks have passed since your student moved to college. For many of
us, the final moments before saying goodbye to our student were filled
with last-minute details and errands. Moving-in weekend, and all the
preparations leading up to it, was hardly relaxing. That is why we
invite you back to campus!
Next Friday and Saturday, Biola will be hosting Parent Weekend. This
annual event, held the first weekend of October, offers families the
opportunity to come to campus to see and experience college life with
their student. We offer plenty of opportunities for guests to mingle
with faculty, administrators, and other students, as well as
participate in college activities, such as attending chapel, visiting
classes and enjoying a concert by Biola’s Conservatory of
Music. More importantly, though, Parent Weekend provides a great
opportunity for families to reconnect. It is our desire that you be
able to spend time with your student and learn about their life here on
campus. We hope you’ll be able to join us!
For those coming, there are two things I would like to suggest to help
the whole family enjoy their time here. First, ask your student what
they would like to do. While you might want to spend the whole weekend
exploring campus and participating in the planned events, your student
might want to explore the surrounding community. Some students have
spent very little time off campus and would love to just go to a mall
or out to their favorite restaurant. So talk with your student and make
plans together. Second, please be mindful that your student still has
assignments and tests that need their attention sometime during the
weekend. And even though you want to spend every moment you can with
your student, they might need some space. With that said, give your
student the freedom to set limits on their availability.
Not all families will have the ability to attend Parent Weekend this
year. If that’s the case for you, plan to give extra
attention to your student from a distance. Some students may look at
families hanging out together and feel homesick or lonely. A phone
call, a letter in the mail, or a care package might be just what they
need to battle their blues. And keep in mind that you can visit campus
anytime, as long as your student is agreeable with the idea. Perhaps
planning a future visit would give your student something else to look
forward to. In any case, letting your student know that they are on
your mind could be just what they need next weekend.
On the journey with you,
Colleen Heykoop
Manager of Parent
Relations
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Parent
Weekend
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"Know therefore
that the Lord your God is God;
He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love
to a thousand generations
of those who love Him
and keep His commands."
Deuteronomy 7:9
Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 5
8:00am - 7:00pm
Registration/Information Table Open (in front of Metzger Hall)
8:00am - 3:00pm Class
Visitation
(speak with your student regarding their schedule)
9:30am - 10:20am Chapel #1 (in the
Gymnasium)
10:30am - 11:20am Chapel #2 (in Sutherland
Hall)
11:30pm - 1:00pm Faculty Luncheon (ticket
required)
2:00pm - 5:00pm Tennis Round
Robin (reservation required)
4:30pm - 6:30pm Centennial
Dinner
(ticket required for guest, student will use ID card)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Campus Prayer
Walk (open to all, departs from Library)
7:00pm - 8:30pm Torrey Honors
Institute Convocation (Sutherland Auditorium)
Saturday, October 6
8:00am - 5:00pm Registration/Information
Table Open (in front of Metzger Hall)
8:00am - 12:00pm Intramural Sports
(schedule will be provided at Registration)
8:00am -9:15am Centennial
Vision Walk with the President
(open
to all, departs from Metzger Hall)
9:30am - 11:00am Brunch with the
President (ticket required)
2:00pm
Prism
Matinee Performance (ticket required)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Alumni Reception
(Metzger Board Dining Room, RSVP with alumni@biola.edu)
5:00pm - 7:00pm Banquet (ticket required)
7:30pm
Prism
Evening Performance (ticket required)
Sunday, October 7
Day with your student
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
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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.
Join the Biola community &
walk in the
American Heart
Association's START! Heart Walk
TOMORROW, September 29th
7:00am-10:00am
Exposition Park, Los Angeles
This is a great way to get
involved and get moving! 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. 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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Upcoming
Events
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 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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Wednesday, Oct. 3,
2007, 12:30-1:00
Music at Noon
Crowell
Hall, FREE
Bill-John Newbrough, Piano
We are pleased to welcome pianist Bill-John Newbrough to our stage for
both our Music at Noon concert and our Concert Series in the evening.
He will be doing a completely different program for each concert. For
Music at Noon he will be performing Sinfonia No. 6 in E Major and
Sinfonia No. 15 in B minor by Bach; Sonata in A-flat Major by Haydn;
Sonetto 104 Del Petrarca and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C# minor by
Liszt; and The Lord's Prayer by Malotte.
Concert Series,
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Crowell Hall
$10 Gen, $7 srs/stu/fac/staff/alum
Bill-John Newbrough, Piano
A veteran of public performances, Newbrough made his international
debut in 1992 at the Sydney Opera House as soloist with the California
Youth Symphony, and later in 1997, a debut at Carnegie's Recital Hall.
Over the years, his concert career has led him to performances in many
important venues and master classes, and to receiving multiple awards
and honors. In addition to being a classical pianist, he has performed
his own hymn arrangements in numerous churches, colleges, and
missionary conferences, as well as serving as a church staff pianist.
His latest CD, "Benediction," will be available soon on the Mark Custom
label. At present, Dr. Newbrough is Associate Professor of Piano at
Houghton College, NY. This concert will include works such as Bach's
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice commands), The Seven
Last Words of Our Redeemer on the Cross (trans. for solo piano) by
Haydan, Le Sanctuaire (The Sanctuary) by Hofmann, and Regard du Pere
(Watch of the Father) by Messiaen.
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October 9,
2007
Laura Ingraham's "Power to the People" Book Tour.
 Learn what’s
happening behind the scenes in Washington and
in the campaigns that are dominating the headlines every day.
Tuesday, October 9, 7:30 - 9 pm
Sutherland Auditorium, Biola University
Tickets: only $20
Register: www.apologeticsevents.com
Seating very limited for this exclusive engagement,
tickets are going fast!
As we ramp up to one of the most momentous and
contentious presidential elections in our nation’s history,
the brilliant and provocative Laura Ingraham will give you the insights
that are not being shared in the mainstream media.
October 18-20,
2007
Archaeological Apologetics
Special weekend seminar, open to everyone!
October 18-20 (times below)
Moats Lecture Hall, Business Building, Biola University
Cost: only $95
Register: www.apologeticsevents.com
Thursday, October 18, 6 - 10 pm
Friday, October 19, 6 - 10 pm
Saturday, October 20, 9 am - 5 pm
The Bible is different than the
“sacred” books of other religions in that the Bible
corresponds tightly to the hard facts of history. Skeptics and
unbelievers who want to dismiss the Bible as myth and fairytale have
been proved wrong time and again by the stones that cry out through the
science of archeology.
Our guide will be Dr. John Bloom who holds two Ph.D.s and is known for
his visually striking presentations of the digs, the artifacts, and the
documents that show the Bible to be a reliable record of
God’s work in history.
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Biola Lingo
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This
month you might hear your student talking about some interesting up
coming events. We thought we'd give you a heads up.
Sophomore Mugging-
Thursday October 4th at 7:30 in the Cafe Banquet Room
Sophomore Mugging is an event designed to celebrate the sophomore
class. Each sophomore receives a free mug, and ice cream, root beer
floats, cookies, and karaoke abound.
Punk ‘N’ Pie-
Coming soon
No American Idol can ever live up to the supernatural talents possessed
by Biola students. Whether it's playing a mean double spoon over your
thigh, singing the national anthem while drinking a glass of milk, or
telling jokes that even your grandpa wouldn’t laugh at,
students do not want to miss the opportunity to sign up for this fun
experience. Feast on Grandma’s homemade
punk’n’pie, and wash it down with smooth refreshing
apple cider and rich creamy hot chocolate. Special prizes are
awarded to the talent show winners.
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The
Biola Computer store
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The
Biola Computer Store
Did you know that Biola has a
Computer Store on Campus? Located next to the Bookstore, the Biola
Computer Store aids students with their technology purchases, offering
exceptional pricing on Apple/Macintosh and Dell computer products
through special academic agreements.
During Parent Weekend the
Computer Store is offering some great deals!
Logic Studio –only $149.00! (retails for as much as $499.00)
This software delivers everything a musician needs to write, record,
edit, mix, and perform in the studio and on stage. This software would
be a great addition to your church’s music library.
Jabra JX10 Earset - Your son or daughter will be able to talk
“hands free” while driving. This becomes
California law in Jan ’08!
We also have great deals on laptop bags and cases, screen cleaning
kits, 1gb and 2gb ram sticks for your Macbook or MacBook Pro.
Stop by our store or visit our website www.computerstore.biola.edu
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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
October 1 - 5:
10/1 John Lynch (A
Centennial Chapel- both chapels will be held in the gym)
 John Lynch, a phenomenal communicator, will
delight you with his engaging humor and realistic approach to today's
issues. He combines a wealth of experience as a teaching pastor and
elder since 1985 (at Open Door Fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona).A
graduate of Talbot Seminary, John serves with Leadership Catalyst as a
national conference and seminar speaker.
10/3 Day
of Prayer (Worship, The Lord's Supper)
On
October 4th Biola will begin a season of "40 Days of Prayer". Read
more about this time.
10/5 John
Fischer (Author, Speaker, Songwriter)
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Sports
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 To
catch up on all the
latest in Biola athletic news
please visit athletics.
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