Articles by Brenda Velasco

Brenda Velasco

• Biola News

  Biola Community Grieves Passing of Alumnus and Former Biola Chaplain Ron Hafer

  Brenda Velasco — August 10, 2021

  Ron Hafer (‘61, ‘77), alumnus and former Biola University Chaplain, passed away due to complications from lung cancer, university leaders announced...

• Talbot Magazine

  Director Appointed for New Holy Spirit Center

  Brenda Velasco — November 13, 2017

  Oscar Merlo is spearheading the center’s launch, funded by a major donation by a couple passionate about what the Holy Spirit will do through students at Biola. As an academic center, it will provide resources for a biblical examination of the person and ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, including research, publications, conferences, events and services for students.

• Student Life Blog

  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

  Resources & FAQ for the Biola Community

  Brenda Velasco — September 15, 2017

  Find informative resources on immigration and how to process this sensitive subject from a biblical perspective.

• Student Life Blog

  Discontinuation of SGA/Residence Hall Events

  Heat of the Night, Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade

  Brenda Velasco — August 09, 2017

  As some students have heard through word of mouth or social media, Student Development has made decisions to discontinue Heat of the Night, Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade.

• Biola Magazine

  Biola to Join NCAA Division II

  Eagles announce start of new era for athletics programs

  Brenda Velasco — October 31, 2016

  Biola’s athletic programs celebrated the start of a new era in July, when the university’s application for membership into the National Collegiate...

• Biola Magazine

  Biola’s Accreditation Renewed for Longest Term Possible

  Brenda Velasco — October 31, 2016

  Biola University has been granted a 10-year reaccreditation term — the longest term possible — from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges...