OUR MISSIO N
is biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
OUR VISIO N
is to be an exemplary Christian university characterized as a community of grace that promotes and inspires personal life transformation in Christ, which illuminates the world with His light and truth. Further, as a global center for Christian thought and an in!uential evangelical voice that addresses crucial cultural issues, Biola University aspires to lead, with con"dence and compassion, an intellectual and spiritual renewal that advances the purpose of Christ.
OUR VALUES
Truth · Transformation · Testimony TABLE OF CONT ENT S
Hymn ...... 3 Commencement Leadership & Speakers ...... 4
GRADUATE & BOLD PROGRAM COMMENC E M ENT
Order of Events ...... 6 Degrees ...... 9 School of Education ...... 9 Talbot School of #eology ...... 11 Rosemead School of Psychology ...... 22 Cook School of Intercultural Studies ...... 26 Crowell School of Business ...... 28 School of Arts and Sciences ...... 29 School of Professional Studies ...... 31 Graduate Honors ...... 33 Graduate Receptions ...... 34 Degree Completion Requirements ...... 36
UNDERGRADUATE COMMENC E M ENT
Order of Events ...... 38 Degrees ...... 40 Bachelor of Fine Arts ...... 40 Bachelor of Arts ...... 40 Bachelor of Music ...... 46 Bachelor of Science ...... 46 Undergraduate Honors ...... 50 Undergraduate Receptions ...... 51
C OMMENC E M ENT I NFO R M ATIO N
Academic Dress ...... 52 #e Colors of the Fields of Study ...... 52 Chronology ...... 53 Historical Sketch ...... 54 Board of Trustees ...... 58 Event Information ...... 59 Campus Map ...... 60 B E THOU MY VISION
Be #ou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that #ou art.
#ou my best #ought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, #y presence my light.
Be #ou my Wisdom, and #ou my true Word;
I ever with #ee and #ou with me, Lord;
#ou my great Father, I #y true son;
#ou in me dwelling, and I with #ee one.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
#ou mine Inheritance, now and always:
#ou and #ou only, "rst in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure #ou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESID ENT
Welcome to Biola University’s Spring Commencement, and congratulations to you who are graduating for "nishing well. Today is the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance, which no doubt included valleys and mountaintops. Today is also a commencement of something new. #e world needs what you have to give, equipped in mind and character to make a di$erence for the cause of the Gospel. May the relationships that have been formed, the wisdom you have gained and the knowledge that has been imparted stand you in good stead in the years ahead. Each one of you has been a special gi% of God to Biola University and our prayers go with you as you take this important step in your journey.
Barry H. Corey President
MESSAGE FROM THE PRO V OST & S ENIOR VIC E PR ESID ENT
It is an honor to congratulate you, the graduating class, and to present you to President Corey for the awarding of degrees. #is ceremony marks a signi"cant achievement in your lives. You have studied. You have grown. You have overcome adversity. #ere were times, I am certain, when you wondered if it was worth it and if you would be able to manage. Yet here you are. Your walk with God and understanding of His kingdom has matured just as your awareness of yourself and God’s call on your life has deepened.
Today is a day to celebrate all that you have accomplished. It is a day to say thank you to the friends, sta$, faculty and family who have prayed for you and walked with you along the way. It is also a day to give thanks to God, the author of life and the giver of every good and perfect gi%. May your life continue to resonate with the life of Christ as this marvelous journey of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus unfolds before you. Continue to grow in patterns of heart, and of thought, and of action that are the markers of a life hidden in God.
May the peace and presence of Christ attend you. Congratulations to you on this day.
David P. Nystrom Provost & Senior Vice President
4 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY C O MMENC E M ENT S P EAK E R & H ONOR A R Y D O CTO R A T E R E C I P IENT MAKOTO FUJIMURA
Makoto Fujimura is a Japanese-American painter and the founder of the International Arts Movement, one of the leading Christian arts organizations in the world. Living in close proximity to Ground Zero, Fujimura was one of the "rst artists to respond to the events of 9/11. Out of this American crisis Fujimura forged “a new kind of art about hope, healing and redemption.” His ambitious goal is to see “more evidence of the world that ought to be, a world where all corners of culture—museums to malls, galleries to grocery stores—are "lled with good, true and beautiful works of art.” Mr. Fujimura will be receiving an honorary doctor of "ne arts degree at Friday’s ceremony.
MESSAGE FROM THE
ALUM NI ASSOC IAT ION S ENIO R D IREC T O R
Welcome to the heritage of unique and extraordinary Biola degree holders, in!uencing and a$ecting the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. A degree from Biola University is an achievement that you will cherish for the rest of your life. It is a signi"cant testimony to your intelligence, academic skill and diligence to reach this great mile- stone. Your degree is also a testimony to what you believe, a&rming your calling to live your life for the Lord.
As Biola graduates, we recognize the bene"t of our Biola experience, and are thankful to all who helped make it possible. Whether through volunteer, prayer or "nancial support, every year thousands of alumni express their appreciation and desire to give back to enhance the Biola experience. #e power of numbers, giving even a little, can make a huge di$erence for future graduates.
I encourage you to make Biola part of your future. #e relationships built with students, faculty and sta$ are a powerful long-term global resource. On behalf of tens of thousands of Biola alumni around the world, wel- come to the Alumni Association and the heritage that is Biola!
Rick Bee Senior Director, Alumni & Friend Relations
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 5 GRADUATE & BOLD PROGR A M C O MMENC EMENT
MAY 25, 2012 | 6:00 P.M .
P RESIDENT BARRY H. COREY, P RESIDING
PROCESSIONAL MARCH Biola University Symphonic Winds Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar Robert Feller, M.M., Conductor arr. Clare Grundman Area Coordinator, Winds & Percussion
WELCOME Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. President
INVOCATION Rhonda McEwen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies
HYMN Shawna Stewart, M.M. Be Thou My Vision Associate Professor of Music
RECOGNITIONS David P. Nystrom, Ph.D. Provost & Senior Vice President
Robert B. Fischer Faculty Award for Excellence Deborah Taylor, Ph.D. Dean of University E!ectiveness & Accreditation Liaison O"cer
Emeritus Faculty Recognition Richard O. Rigsby, Ph.D. Professor of Old Testament & Semitics, Emeritus, 1975-2012
Gary H. Strauss, Ed.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, 1974-2012
Legacy Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service John Oh, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Sarang Community Church, Seoul, Korea
6 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY SCRIPTURE Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. Psalm 19:1-6 Dean, Talbot School of !eology
CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREE Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. President
Makoto Fujimura Artist, Writer, Founder of the International Arts Movement, NY Honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Makoto Fujimura, D.F.A. “Starry Night” Artist, Writer, Founder of the International Arts Movement, NY
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. President
Stanley Jantz, M.A. Chair, Board of Trustees
David P. Nystrom, Ph.D. Provost & Senior Vice President
June Hetzel, Ph.D. Dean, School of Education
Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. Dean, Talbot School of !eology
Clark D. Campbell, Ph.D. Dean, Rosemead School of Psychology
F. Douglas Pennoyer, Ph.D. Dean, Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Larry D. Strand, Ed.D. Dean, Crowell School of Business
Irma D. Hill, Ph.D. Dean, School of Professional Studies
CHORAL ANTHEM Biola University Chorale Praise His Holy Name, Keith Hampton Shawna Stewart, M.M., Conductor Associate Professor of Music
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 7 COMMISSIONING OF THE GRADUATES Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. President
CHORAL BENEDICTION Biola University Chorale I Want Jesus to Walk with Me, Ken Berg Shawna Stewart, M.M., Conductor Associate Professor of Music
BENEDICTION Jerry Reub, D.Min. Member, Board of Trustees
RECESSIONAL MARCH Biola University Symphonic Winds Music for a Ceremony, John J. Morrisey Robert Feller, M.M., Conductor Area Coordinator, Winds & Percussion
Honor Guards Jeremy Adam Beal Megan Christine Reuber (Leading Processional)
8 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY DEGREE REC I P IENT S BY SCHOOL
SCHOOL O F E DUC ATIO N
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊◊ Albert A. Cheng California University of California, Berkeley B.A.
†◊◊ Deborah Sue Chun New York University of California, Riverside B.A.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊ Shannon Marie Abrott California Biola University B.A.
◊◊◊ Ti!any Amanda Chen California University of California, Los Angeles B.A.
◊◊◊ Megan Elizabeth DeForest California Biola University B.A.
◊◊◊ Rachel Anne Favreau California Biola University B.A.
†◊◊◊ Kristi Michelle Greenlee California Biola University B.A.
Britani Marie Haynie California California State University, San Bernardino B.A.
◊◊◊ Victoria Lynne Jackson California California State University, Sacramento B.A.
◊◊◊ Cassidy Nicole Keating California Biola University B.A.
◊ Yu Rim Kim California University of California, Riverside B.S.
◊◊◊ Christine J. Lim California Biola University B.A.
◊◊◊ Ti!any Kwan-Yin Ng California Biola University B.A.
†◊◊ Euna Oh California University of California, Los Angeles B.S.
Rebekah Eunice Pearce California Biola University B.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 9 ◊◊◊ Dorothy Suzanne Pino California Biola University B.M.
◊◊◊ Christine Lydia Sipos California Biola University B.A.
◊◊◊ Ashley Rose Smith California Biola University B.A.
◊◊ Jennifer Leeann Carrell-York California Biola University B.A.
10 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY T ALBOT SCHOOL O F THE O L OGY
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Ronald Greene Marrs Oregon University of Oregon B.A. Western Conservative Baptist Seminary M.Div./#.M.
“Understanding the Lived Experience of Novice Youth Ministers in the Evangelical Protestant Tradition”
Sung-Hyun Nho Korea Kosin University B.A. Korea #eological Seminary M.Div. Talbot School of #eology M.A.C.E.
“The Relationship Between Ministry Satisfaction and Spiritual MaturityAmong Adult Church Volunteers in the Korean Presbyterian Church in South Korea”
Faustin Ntamushobora Rwanda Daystar University M.A. Bunia #eological Seminary B.#.
“From Transmission to Transformation: An Exploration of Education for Holistic Transformation in Selected Christian and Public Universities in Kenya”
† Gunawaty Tjioe Indonesia Universitas Pelita Harapan M.Ed. Tabor College B.Ed. University of Methodist Indonesia Doktoranda
“Transformative Learning Experiences of Juniors and Seniors at a School of Education in a Christian University in Indonesia”
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Sarai St.Cyr Baylor California Grambling State University B.S. University of New Orleans M.Ed. University of Nevada Ed.S.
“A Survey of Racial and Ethnic Identity Issues in Protestant African American Women”
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 11 NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Peter Min Chin Chen California Anderson School of #eology M.A./M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School D.Min.
“A Study of Prayer Behaviors and the Relationship with God, Self and Others”
† Lisa Marie Corry Arkansas Michigan State University B.A. Gordon-Conwell #eological Seminary M.A.C.E.
“Personal Integrative Spirituality, Relational Christian Spirituality, and College Identity Development, with a Focus on Gender Differences”
Brenda Ann Snailum Colorado Colorado Christian University B.S. Denver Seminary M.A.
“Integrating Intergenerational Ministry and Age-Specific Youth Ministry in Evangelical Churches”
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Robert Charles Beaver, Jr. Florida University of South Carolina B.S. Dallas #eological Seminary #.M.
“Essential Characteristics of Successful Multiplication Centers in the Christian and Missionary Alliance”
Je!rey "omas Benda Arkansas Western Illinois University B.B. Dallas #eological Seminary M.A.B.S.
“Achieving Corporate and Personal Discipleship as a Satellite Campus Pastor in the Multi-Site Church”
Sunghun Cho Korea Hansung University B.A. Reformed #eological Seminary M.Div. Southwestern Baptist #eological Seminary M.A.C.E.
“Preaching Effective Sermons Through Audience Analysis and Adaptation”
12 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Jeramy Alan Clark California #e Master’s College B.A. Talbot School of #eology M.Div.
“Discovering New Paths to Spiritual Maturity at Emmanuel Faith Community Church”
Joseph Hack III California Michigan State University B.S. Illinois Institute of Technology M.B.A. Southern California Seminary M.Div.
“Equipping the Lay Small Group Leader to Teach Narrative Biblical Passages”
Seoki Kang Korea Chongshin University B.A. Chongshin #eological Seminary M.Div. Talbot School of #eology M.A.
“A Study of the ‘Open Meeting’ Evangelism Method in Haengbok Korean Immigrant Church”
Loren David Pankratz Utah Chapman University B.A. Princeton #eological Seminary M.Div.
“Latter-Day Grace: Comparing Justifying Grace in LDS and Traditional Christian Theology”
Edward Franklin Sanders IV Georgia Atlanta Christian College B.A. Lincoln Christian University M.A./M.Div.
“Increasing Prophetic Preaching and its Effectiveness in the Independent Christian Church”
Je!rey Ronald Sickles Washington Biola University B.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School M.Div./#.M.
“Telling the Story of Wisdom: Teaching Preachers to Recognize the Genre of the Book of Proverbs And Use it as the Key to Effective Proclamation of its Message”
Daryl Kent "ompson North Dakota University of North Dakota B.S. Dallas #eological Seminary #.M.
“Developing Missionally Minded, Outwardly Focused Pastors”
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 13 NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Charles David Wahlstrom Washington Biola University B.A. North Park Seminary M.Div.
“An Analysis of Factors Affecting Revitalization of Evangelical Covenant Churches”
Michael L. Weidman California Spring Arbor University B.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School M.Div. University of Illinois M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School #.M.
“Toward a Dynamic Worldview Homiletic that Addresses the Post-Secular Religious Worldview”
Paul Arthur Weir California Biola University B.S. Talbot School of #eology M.Div.
“Collegial Mentoring of Pastors in Simi Valley”
DEGREE OF MASTER OF THEOLOGY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊◊◊ David Zaid Fandey California California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo B.S. Talbot School of #eology M.Div.
†‡◊◊◊ Joseph Mekum Jones Washington Washington State University B.S. Biola University M.A. Talbot School of #eology M.A.
‡◊◊◊ Bedjo Lie Indonesia Petra Christian University B.A. Southeast Asia Bible Seminary M.Div.
‡◊ David Lowell Merrill California Trinity International University B.A. Talbot School of #eology M.Div.
‡◊◊◊ David Matthew Nam California Yale University B.A. Gordon-Conwell #eological Seminary M.Div.
14 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY DEGREE OF MASTER OF DIVINITY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Caleb Gabe Auyoung California California State University, Hayward B.S.
‡◊◊◊ Jason Nathaniel Blazs New York Moody Bible Institute B.S.
Wade Y. Chan California San Jose State University B.S.
‡◊◊◊ Hyung Chul Cho California University of California, Los Angeles B.S.
‡◊ Byeong Yeong Choi Korea Yonsei University B.A.
‡◊ Jee Chul Choi Korea Au-Yang University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ David John Darjany California California State University, Long Beach B.S.
‡◊◊◊ Matthew Alan Eykelbosch California University of Southern California B.S.
‡◊◊ Daniel Wayne Eynon California Mount Union College B.A.
‡◊◊ Laura Jane Fels New York Barry University B.S.
‡◊◊ Matthew David House California Biola University B.A.
Brandon Luke Hurst Ohio Wheaton College B.S.
Hye Kyung Hwang Korea Andong University B.A. Kansai Bible College M.Div.
‡◊ HyunEun Ellen Joo California California State University, Northridge B.A.
‡◊◊ Charles Yunsuk Kang California University of California, Irvine B.A.
‡◊◊ Brandon Joel Katagi California University of California, Los Angeles B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Elizabeth Khorey California University of California, Santa Barbara B.A.
Edward Kim California University of California, Irvine B.A.
‡◊ Paul C. Kim California Vanguard University B.A.
‡◊ Woo Hyun Kim Korea Bethesda Christian University B.A.
Jae Seok Ko Korea Namseoul University B.S.
‡◊ Christopher Dale Lankford California Biola University B.A.
‡◊ Bang Joo Stephen Lee California California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.A.
‡◊ Eun Chan Lee Hungary Biola University B.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 15 NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊◊ Hyuck Jae Lee Korea Korea University B.S.
‡◊ Byong Hyo Lim Korea Korea University B.A. Boston University M.A.
‡◊◊ Jonathan Tierney Mathew Idaho Biola University B.A.
‡◊ Matthew D. Milton California Biola University B.A.
‡◊ Jonathan Ka Leong Ng California #e Master’s College B.A.
Joseph Keewon Oh California University of California, San Diego B.A.
Kunitsugu Onishi Japan Tokyo Union #eological Seminary M.A.
Sung Jun Park California University of California, San Diego B.A.
‡◊ Je!rey Allen Siegel New York University of Illinois B.S. Southern Wesleyan University M.A.
Seop Song Korea Arizona State University B.A.
Fanamanutagi Fau Timoti California Gospel Literature Outreach School of Discipleship Bible College Dipl.
‡◊◊ Lin Wang China University of Zhejiang B.A.
Scott McDonald Willis California California State University, Long Beach B.A.
‡◊ Jay Hyun Yoon California University of California, Los Angeles B.A.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS
Bible Exposition Concentration
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊ Justin "omas Christian California Gordon College B.M.
‡◊ Sharon Ferren Lawlor California Liberty University B.S. American Christian College and Seminary M.A.
Christina Michelle Martinez California Biola University B.A.
16 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY Biblical and Theological Studies Diversified Concentration
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Joshua W. Chang California North Central College B.A.
‡◊◊ Douglas Mark Friedman California Massachusetts Institute of Technology B.S. Cornell University M.E.
‡◊◊◊ Ronald Ray Kelleher California Washington State University B.A.
Adam J. Lewis California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Jing Li China Peking University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ David Anthony Miller California California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.S./M.S.
‡◊◊◊ Ricardo Mora California University of Southern California B.S./B.S.
† Vasiliy Petrovish Novakovets Ukraine Odessa #eological Seminary B.#.
‡◊◊ Joseph Allen Ryan California California State University, Long Beach B.S.
‡◊ Greg B. Wilton Canada Briercrest Bible College B.A.
New Testament Concentration
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
William Andrew Blakey California #e Master’s College B.S.
‡◊ Brian Scott Kammer California Hope International University B.A.
‡◊ Mark Andrew Poncy California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Chia Mei Tan England University College London B.A.
Old Testament Concentration
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Chanda Nicole Montoya California Biola University B.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 17 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Concentration
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊ David Lewis Blaschke Texas Texas A&M University B.B.A./M.S.
‡◊◊ John Wesley Burge VI California Biola University B.A.
†‡◊ Sarah Melissa Cox Illinois Eastern Illinois University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Patrick Elliot Gra#on-Cardwell California Biola University B.S.
‡◊◊◊ Ian "omas Jacobson Washington University of Washington B.A.
Joseph Wayne Komrosky California Biola University B.S.
‡◊◊◊ Andrew Edward MacDonald Canada (ueen’s University B.A.
Lavaris A. McCellion Florida #e Florida State University B.S.
†‡◊◊◊ Charity Joy Mickelson Oregon Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊ Jean-Pierre E. Poveda California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊ Jarod Lee Sickler Oklahoma College of the Ozarks B.A.
‡◊ Elizabeth Ward Oregon George Fox University B.A.
Spiritual Formation Concentration
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
≈‡◊◊ Joshua Owen Carroll New Mexico Wayland Baptist University B.S.
‡◊ René Garcia Oden California Biola University B.S.
Hanae Onishi Japan Kwansei Gakuin University M.A.
Pamela G. Riungu Kenya California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.S.
Theology Concentration
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊◊◊ Eric Anthony Barrios California Biola University B.A.
≈‡◊◊ Joshua Owen Carroll New Mexico Wayland Baptist University B.S.
18 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊◊ Anthony David Cassise California California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Adrienne Cecille Combs Arizona Wheaton College B.A.
Daniel Christopher Fitch California California State University, San Bernardino B.A.
‡◊◊ Joel William Garman California Biola University B.A.
‡◊ Sean Stuart Haggart California #e Master’s College B.A.
‡◊◊ David Casey Ho!man California University of California, Los Angeles B.S.
Stephen Donald Jones California California State University, Fullerton B.A.
Hee Gyu Kang Korea Hoseo University B.A. Korea Baptist #eological Seminary M.Div.
‡◊◊ Melissa Lee Klees Rhode Island Rutgers University B.S.
‡◊ Christopher Lau California University of California, Los Angeles B.S./M.S.
‡◊◊ John Jay Mauch California University of California, Davis B.S.
John Paul Muniz Florida Biola University B.A.
Corban Hunter $uigg California Biola University B.A.
Timothy Walter Schoen California California State University, Northridge B.A.
Nicholas Jarel Sherman California #e Ohio State University B.A.
Jennifer Rae Wilson California Bethany University B.A.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Ani Agaronyan California California State University, Northridge B.A.
Joong Chan Ahn Korea An-Yang University B.A.
Ivan Chen California Biola University B.A.
‡◊ Sam Yeul Kim Korea Soongsil University B.A.
‡◊◊ Jee Eun Lee Korea Kosin University B.A.
Amber Denese Moore California Biola University B.S.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 19 NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
John Amaechi Ogbonnaya Nigeria Federal University of Technology B.S. University of Ibadan M.Ed.
‡◊◊ Jonathan Gregory Reider California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Jamie Danielle Smith California Brown University B.A. Talbot School of #eology M.A.
Layne Seichi Wakuta California California State University, Long Beach B.A.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Jeremy Ryan Hebets California Vanguard University B.A.
William V. Taylor California Life Bible College B.A.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION AND SOUL CARE
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊ Kaitlyn Susan Ashcra# California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊ Alicia Alene Barnes California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊ Katherine Jean Butler Illinois Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Patricia Lee Conneen California
‡◊◊◊ Mary Kay Esswein California Paci"c Lutheran University B.S.N. California State University, Long Beach M.S.N.
‡◊◊ Ti!any Taylor Evins Tennessee Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊◊ Mark Giganti California Bryant University B.S.
‡◊◊ Kristen Nicole Girard California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊ DeeAnn D. Gray California Viterbo College B.S.N. University of Utah M.S.N.
‡◊◊◊ Andrew James Heim California University of California, San Diego B.A.
‡◊ Berry Jane Hulen California California State University, Chico B.A.
Brendon "omas Kirkbride Minnesota Northwestern College B.A.
20 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
‡◊◊ Katharine Heath Koetsier California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊ Helen Louise Miehle Texas Swarthmore College B.A. University of Texas M.A./Ph.D. Dallas #eological Seminary C.G.S.
‡◊ John S. Mills California
‡◊◊ Ronald Keith Ottenad California Biola University M.O.L.
‡◊◊ Robert Walter Patterson California Biola University B.A.
‡◊◊ Nancy Kay Peckham California University of Washington B.S.
‡◊◊ Adam Michael Rechenmacher California William Jessup University B.A.
‡◊◊ Howard Joseph Storr, Jr. California Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. University of Dayton M.S.
‡◊◊ Daniel Glen Strosky Arizona University of Arizona B.A.
‡◊◊ Kacey Marie Wooldridge California University of California, San Diego B.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 21 ROSEM EAD SCHOOL O F P SYCHOL OGY
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Krista Cassandra Barney Canada Fordham University B.S. Pepperdine University M.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Attachment and Coping as Protective Factors Against Trauma and PTSD Symptoms”
Evonne Marie Edwards Iowa University of Iowa B.S. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“The Effect of Attachment Style on Empathy: Explicit and Neurocognitive Measures”
Joshua Michael Kruse British Columbia University of Victoria B.A. Pepperdine University M.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Differential Effects of Centering Prayer and Progressive Muscle Relaxation as an Intervention for Anxiety Reduction”
Jody Marie Leach California University of California, Irvine B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Comparing Neuropsychological, Sensory &Behavioral Functioning in Explosive Children to a Clinical Population of Non-Explosive Children: Exploring Correlates of Developmental Precursors to Adult Antisocial Behavior”
Lauren Elizabeth Maltby California Biola University B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Managing the Unmanageable: Terror Management Theory, Religion and Sexism”
22 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
rAnna Rebecca Breuer Texas University of Dallas B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Intergenerational Transmission of Attachment and Clinical Intervention: Factors that Influence Transmission and Interventions that Promote Secure Infant Attachment”
Michelle Shepherd Combs California Biola University B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“An Examination of Relationship Characteristics in Couples Residing in a Country Different from their Passport Country”
Brady Dale Goss California Biola University B.A. California State University, Fullerton M.S. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“White Racial Identity Development and Defense Mechanisms”
^ Kelly Granger California Biola University B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Frequency, Effects, and Perceptions of Child Peer Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Play”
Denise M. Haselwood Washington Florida International University B.S. Georgia Southern University M.S. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“A New Theoretical Model of the Influence of Mindfulness on Flow States in Athletic Performance”
^ Katy A. Herr California Biola University B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Increasing Severity of Mental Illness Among College Students”
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 23 NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Ming Pokey Hsieh California University of California, Irvine B.A. Fuller #eological Seminary M.S.M.F.T. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Calming the Storm Within: The Sexual-Orientation-Identity Development, Exploration, Integration, and Resolution of Sexual-Minority Christians, A Literature Review”
r Megan Eileen Ogle California University of San Francisco B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“The Possible Effects of Motherhood Personality Pathology on Parenting and Children”
Dustin Lee Plattner Illinois Southeastern Bible College B.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Parental Influence on Children’s Images of God: An Object Relations Perspective”
Lina Song Ponder England Cedarville University B.A. Talbot School of #eology M.A. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Securing Infant Attachment by Building Parental Reflective Functioning Capacity Through God Image Interventions”
Shih-Ying Sherry Shaw California University of California, San Diego B.S. Rosemead School of Psychology M.A.
“Cultural Considerations in Clinical Supervision and Attachment Theories: Toward a Deeper Understanding and Future Directions in Multicultural Supervision”
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Alyssa Diane Aguilar California University of California, San Diego B.A. San Diego State University M.A.
Heidi Sheila Jeanette Anderson California Biola University B.A.
Stephanie Nicole Brown California Amherst College B.A.
Lindsay Nicole Castillo California University of California, Los Angeles B.A.
24 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
"omas Edward Donavan California Biola University B.A.
Avina Khiatani Hong Kong Biola University B.A.
Raymond Kim California California State University, Fullerton B.S.
Vance Joel Kunze Ohio #e Ohio State University B.A.
Angela Lee California University of California, San Diego B.A.
Caroline Johnson Lee Tennessee Samford University B.A.
Eun Been Lee Korea Lancaster Bible College B.S.
Kristy Marie Little Japan Trinity Western University B.A.
John Jacob Loe%er Minnesota Crown College B.A.
Mary-Catherine Cheri McDole California Oakwood University B.S.
Michael Allan Morin Wisconsin Biola University B.A.
Philip Paul Nelson California Oral Roberts University B.S.
Pak Yan Ngai Hong Kong Biola University B.A.
Laura M. Northrop Alabama Samford University B.A. Reformed #eological Seminary M.A.
Sonya S. Park California School of Visual Arts B.F.A.
Donna J. Passage California University of California, Irvine B.A./B.S.
Sara Lee Rogers California Biola University B.A.
Dillon Leigh Small Nebraska University of Nebraska B.A. Ball State University M.A.
Eunice Kim Song California University of California, Berkeley B.A. Talbot School of #eology M.Div.
Aundrea Michelle Williford California George Washington University B.A.
Jung Yeon Yim Korea Sung Kyun Kwan University B.A. Boston University M.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 25 C OOK SCHOOL O F I NTERC ULTURAL S TUDIES
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Chad Douglas Williams California Gordon–Conwell #eological Seminary M.Div. Moody Bible Institute B.A.
“The Church of Jesus Christ of the Americas: A Case Study of an Emerging Indigenous Meta-Theology”
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
Jeong S. Pauline Kim California Seoul Women’s University B.A. Biola University M.A.
“Factors Affecting the Success of Korean Students in an English Language Studies Program”
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊◊ Tamarin Dawn Panama California California State University, Bakers"eld B.S.
◊◊ Benyam Y. Weldtensai California Giobou University B.A.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊ Doyeong Bae Korea Korea #eological University B.A. Kosin #eological Seminary M.Div.
† Arlene Esther Billson California Biola University B.S.
◊◊◊ Chul Bok Chang Korea Seoul National University B.A. Yonsei University M.B.A.
◊◊◊ David Matthew Heim California University of Arizona B.S.
◊◊ Eli Wilkerson Moyer Washington University of Pennsylvania B.A.
◊◊ Salome Mukandutiye Rwanda Daystar University B.A.
†◊◊ May Dheung May Yip Hong Kong Nethersóle School of Nursing Dipl.
26 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊◊ Lisa Marie Hotz California #e King’s University B.A.
◊◊ Christian Stuart Locatell California #e Master’s College B.A. Westminster Seminary California M.Div.
◊◊ Grace Ashley Rose Reece California California State University, San Bernardino B.A.
†^◊◊ Josephine Suiki Wong "ompson Alaska University of California, Los Angeles B.A.
◊◊◊ Kathleen Young Winslow California Covenant College B.A.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊◊ Sharon Pease Andrews Massachussetts Gordon College B.S.
†◊◊◊ Patricia DiFilippo Pennsylvania Indiana University B.S.
◊◊ Julie Teresa Douglass California Biola University B.A.
◊◊◊ Cindy Laurene GoForth Kansas New Mexico State University B.B.A. George Washington University M.B.A.
†◊◊ Esther Kim Park California University of California, Irvine B.A.
†◊◊◊ Denise Michelle Wood Washington State Central Washington University B.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 27 CRO WELL SCHOOL O F BUSINESS
DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊ Jae Ik Lee California University of California, San Diego B.S.
◊ Sherly Sethiono California San Diego State University B.S.
◊◊ Aini Tjan California University of California, Davis B.S.
28 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL O F A RTS AND SCIENC ES
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊◊ Terry O. Brown New Mexico New Mexico State University B.S.
†◊◊◊ Patrick Stephen Gardella Maryland United States Coast Guard Academy B.S. Asbury #eological Seminary M.Div.
◊◊◊ Robert Vincent Holland Jr. California University of Colorado B.S.E.E.
◊◊ Christina Ann Johnson New Mexico New Mexico State University B.A.
†◊ Kavin Luke Kramer Virginia Liberty University B.S.
◊◊ David A. Kroeze Illinois Wheaton College B.A.
†◊◊◊ Matthew Wonjoon Lee California University of Southern California B.S.
rșș Zena Dell Lowe Montana California State University, Northridge B.A.
†◊◊ Philip Paul Medler California California State University, San Bernardino B.S.
◊◊◊ Julie Mitchell Miller New Jersey Texas A & M University B.S.
◊ Daniel Lee Moon California California State University, Fullerton B.A.
†◊◊◊ Calvin Arch Pincombe Missouri University of Georgia B.A. Assemblies of God #eological Seminary M.A. Gordon-Conwell #eological Seminary D.Min.
†◊◊◊ Shawn "omas Ragonese New York State University of New York College B.A./M.A. Philadelphia Biblical University B.S.
†◊◊◊ Robert Keith Stark Illinois Greenville College B.S.
◊◊ Jeremiah Jake "ompson California California State University, Fullerton B.A.
◊◊ William Franklin Wright Colorado Colorado Christian University B.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 29 DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN SCIENCE AND RELIGION
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
nrșșș Jerome P. Bogacz Illinois University of Illinois B.S. Biola University M.A.
◊◊◊ Steven Curtis Gann California Oregon State University B.S.
◊◊ James Don Johansen California University of Southern California B.S/M.S.
30 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL O F PRO FESSIO NAL S TUDIES
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
NAME HOME STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE DEGREE
◊◊◊ Alyssa M. Ahern California Loyola Marymount University B.A.
◊◊◊ Scott Anthony Ahern California Biola University B.A.
◊◊◊ Cristina Fabiola Alcantara California Biola University B.S.
◊◊◊ Robert Lee Brinkman California Northern Arizona University B.S.
◊◊ Misty Rose Cota California University of Southern California B.S.
◊◊◊ John Edward Galli California United States Naval Academy B.S. University of California, Irvine M.S.C.E.
◊◊◊ Elizabeth Angela Har&eld Michigan Fresno Paci"c University B.A.
◊◊ Gaylene MacRae California Spring Arbor University B.A.
◊ Juan Samuel Marshall California University of Phoenix B.S.
†◊◊◊ Ellen Michiko Shimada California University of California, San Diego B.A. San Diego State University M.A.
◊◊ Gary E. Spykerman Michigan Grace Bible College B.#.
Donald W. "ompson California Vanguard University B.A.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 31 DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Nancy Lizzette Anduray Joshua Garcia Flower Aviles Munguia
Christopher Aaron Arias Miralu Gildernew † Diane Ellen Patterson
° Jessica Anne Armijo ◊◊∞ Monique Alicia Halstead Ilene Jeanette Ramsey – Islam
° Danielle Marie Carenza Brenda Louise Herrera Helen Faye Ravanelli
∞ Mercedes Diaz ◊◊° Teresa K lein Karla Felicia Renfro
∞ Sandra Anderson Du&eld † Audrey Belle Manzano ° Yesenia Rosado
Lauren Bloy Fietz Gary Paul Martin ◊◊°∞ Laura Cynnara Salzer
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Michael Lawrence Bargetto Karman R. Kyles Delores Richardson
† Douglas Malcolm Brown Song Salomon N. Lee Rogelio Rodriguez
° Brian Richard Browne ° Michael John Martinez ∞ Gilberto Rosado, Jr.
◊∞ Mark Robert Burg ° Steve Ray Medina Richard Hooy Shin
◊ James Champany °∞ Roberta Winone Morris Michole Lynn Smith
Jenny Jungmin Chun ° Chae Y. No Gloria Aurora Soto
Robin Eileen Collier ◊∞ Laura Briana Nunez °∞ Lydia M. Spurgeon
° Carson August Crucil Lindsey Michelle Ojeda °∞ Lisa Marie Steinert
Benz Andrew Dalan Eslava ° Olunike Olade ∞ Ruth Talavera
Diana Elizabeth Garcia Maria Trinidad Padilla ∞ Bret Madison #eis
Rhonda Louise Greer ° Elisa Libertad Palomares Irma Elisabeth Torres
Stephen James Howard David John Paxton Leticia Trejo – Altamirano
° Vincent Wei – Cheng Huang † Ricardo Payan ° Lisa A. Valencia
Judith Annette Klecansky ∞ Amanda Talena Postma
32 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY GRADUATE HO N O RS AND NO TATIO NS
◊ Honors 3.50–3.69 ◊◊ High Honors 3.70–3.89 ◊◊◊ Highest Honors 3.90–4.00
‡ Elected to membership in Kappa Tau Epsilon, the Talbot School of #eology Scholastic Honor Society
≈ Double Degree
† Graduating in Absentia
^ Degree granted December 2011
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Honors are not awarded at the doctoral level, since it is the highest academic degree.
Degrees awarded in the ceremony are conditional upon completion of all course requirements in accordance with University policies.
S CHOOL O F P R O FESIO N A L S T U D I E S UNDERG RADUATE DEG REE HO N O RS
◊ Honors 3.85–3.94 ◊◊ High Honors 3.95–4.00
∞ Elected to membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda, the National Honor Society for students in Continuing Higher Education
† Graduating in Absentia
° Degrees to be completed in Summer Session 2011
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 33 G R A D UAT E REC E PTIONS
CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS Myers Hall Lawn
COOK SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Marshburn Hall, Room 4
TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Myers Hall Lawn
All receptions will be held immediately following commencement in the specified locations for program graduates and their guests.
COMMENC E M ENT DVD SPRING 2012
Biola’s professional "lm crew will be "lming the graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies of the Spring 2012 class. Each ceremony will be captured and produced into a DVD of the memorable day.
"e DVD includes the following features: `!e commencement ceremony, featuring a close-up of each graduate receiving his or her diploma, as well as the commencement addresses given by Mako Fujimura. `Scene selection menus, allowing you to jump directly to a speci"c major. `Bonus features, including highlights of Biola's campus and messages from university representatives.
DVDs are now available for $34.99, including shipping. Sales tax applies to orders shipped to California.
Buy One Get One Free! SPECIAL OFFER If you purchase a DVD today, you will receive one bonus DVD for each DVD purchased. Orders may be placed at the DVD tents on the four corners of Metzger Lawn.
www.biola.edu/commencement/dvd
34 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 35 DEGREE COMPLET ION REQUIR E M ENT S
SCHOOL Students earning a Master of Arts in Education have prepared for K-12 leadership in public, private, mission, OF EDUCATION and/or home education. Graduates have completed a minimum of 38 units of rigorous coursework, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, as well as a thesis, project or comprehensive examination.
#e School of Education also has the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). #e M.A.T. is a practitioner’s de- gree, designed to teach advanced skills and understanding for classroom application. Graduates of this degree program complete 30-50 units, which may include teacher preparation coursework leading to a California preliminary teaching credential. #e graduates must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and successfully complete an Action Research Project as their capstone.
TALBOT SCHOOL Degree candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies and the Doctor of Education in Edu- OF THEOLOGY cational Studies have completed 48 and 45 semester units of coursework respectively with a GPA of 3.25 or higher, passed candidacy examinations and completed an approved dissertation. Doctoral faculty must recom- mend the student for conferral of the degree on the basis of academic stature and evidence of Christian life and character established during his or her course of study.
Degree candidates for the Doctor of Ministry have completed 36 semester units of coursework while obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Each degree candidate has submitted an acceptable doctoral thesis project.
Degree candidates for the Master of #eology have completed 26 semester units of coursework with a GPA of 3.25 or higher and have successfully passed the comprehensive examinations. #.M. graduates should also manifest promise of usefulness in Christian ministry, exhibit exemplary and consistent Christian character, and evidence sound theological beliefs in accordance with the university’s doctrinal statement.
Degree candidates for the Master of Divinity have completed 96 to 98 semester units of coursework while obtaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher. #esis optional. Degree candidates for the Master of Arts have completed 64 to 66 semester units of coursework while obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have provided 300 hours of "eld ministry. #esis optional.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Christian Education have completed 60 semester units of course- work, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have provided 300 hours of "eld ministry.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care have completed 66 semester units of coursework, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
36 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY ROSEMEAD Degree candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in psychology and the Doctor of Psychology have completed SCHOOL 133 semester units of coursework in psychology, theology, integration, and research and have provided 3,000 to 4,000 hours of clinical service in counseling agencies across the country. Degree candidates for the M.A. in OF PSYCHOLOGY psychology have completed over 60 semester units of coursework in psychology, theology and integration, and have provided at least 350 hours of clinical service to schools or agencies in the area.
COOK SCHOOL Degree candidates have completed internships or signi"cant crosscultural living or language experiences; OF INTERCULTURAL foreign language pro"ciency requirements where applicable; and comprehensive exams on their core classes and area of specialization. STUDIES In addition to the required prerequisites, Master of Arts candidates completed 42 units (M.A. ICS); 32 units (M.A. TESOL); or 33 units (M.A. Applied Linguistics). Doctoral candidates entered with master’s degrees, and depending on their previous graduate classes, took 48 units of coursework and 12 units of dissertation research for the Ph.D. in Intercultural Education and Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies and 27 units of course- work and 8 units of dissertation research for the Doctor of Missiology. #ey conducted original research and defended dissertations on topics that contribute to the understanding and practice of education (Ph.D.) or missiology (D.Miss.) in a cultural context.
CROWELL SCHOOL Degree candidates for the Master of Business Administration program have completed these distinct elements: OF BUSINESS prerequisite coursework, required for those without a business undergraduate degree (up to 15 units); a com- mon core of graduate courses in management, marketing, "nance, and accounting (21 units); a concentration of required theology courses (6 units); an integrative business ethics course (3 units); approved MBA electives (6 units); a project management capstone, and participation in the MBA Mentor Program. Graduates complete between 36 and 51 units in their program with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above.
SCHOOL Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership represent working professionals who OF PROFESSIONAL have completed coursework in leadership, communication, character and organizational development while continuing to serve full time in their career of choice. STUDIES Students who earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology have completed coursework emphasizing psychoso- cial development, integration, research, and foundational theories of psychological study. #e BOLD Program is designed for the working adult who has returned to college a%er being away from the formal education set- ting for a number of years. Each student has completed the general education and biblical studies coursework required of all Biola baccalaureate graduates, completing between 65 and 80 units of coursework at Biola with the remaining required units transferred from other institutions.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 37 UNDERG R A D U A T E C O MMENC EMENT
MAY 26, 2012 | 9:00 A . M .
P RESIDENT BARRY H. COREY, P RESIDING
PROCESSIONAL MARCH Biola University Symphonic Winds Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar Robert Feller, M.M., Conductor arr. Clare Grundman Area Coordinator, Winds & Percussion
WELCOME Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. President
INVOCATION Jamie Y. Whitaker Campbell, J.D. Assistant Professor of Humanities and Law, Torrey Honors Institute
HYMN George Boesp!ug, D.M.A Be Thou My Vision Director, Conservatory of Music
RECOGNITIONS David P. Nystrom, Ph.D. Provost & Senior Vice President Robert B. Fischer Faculty Award for Excellence Deborah Taylor, Ph.D. Dean of University E!ectiveness & Accreditation Liaison O"cer
Emeritus Faculty Recognition Richard O. Rigsby, Ph.D. Professor of Old Testament & Semitics, Emeritus, 1975-2012
Gary H. Strauss, Ed.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, 1974-2012
Senior Class Professor of the Year Marlin Owen, M.A. Associate Professor of Music
38 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY SCRIPTURE Bradley Christerson, Ph.D. Colossians 1:15-20 Professor of Sociology
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Makoto Fujimura, D.F.A. “What Do You Want to Make Today?” Artist, Writer, Founder of the International Arts Movement, NY
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. President
Stanley Jantz, M.A. Chair, Board of Trustees
David P. Nystrom, Ph.D. Provost & Senior Vice President
Patricia L. Pike, Ph.D. Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
CHORAL ANTHEM Biola University Chorale Praise His Holy Name, Keith Hampton Shawna Stewart, M.M., Conductor Associate Professor of Music
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
COMMISSIONING OF THE GRADUATES Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. President
CHORAL BENEDICTION Biola University Chorale I Want Jesus to Walk with Me, Ken Berg Shawna Stewart, M.M., Conductor Associate Professor of Music
BENEDICTION Al Mijares, Ph.D. Member, Board of Trustees
RECESSIONAL MARCH Biola University Symphonic Winds Music for a Ceremony, John J. Morrisey Robert Feller, M.M., Conductor Area Coordinator, Winds & Percussion
Honor Guards Esther Dorothy Dalton Philip Benjamin White (Leading Processional)
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 39 U N D E RGRA D UAT E DEGREE
B A CHELO R OF FINE ARTS B A CHELO R OF ARTS * Robbie Desmond Golding STUDIO ARTS ANTHROPOLOGY *** Katherine Ann Hernandez Eric Joshua Adams Kristin Lee Arnesen *** Wesley Ernest Holmes Eva Jane Black *** Miranda Christine Basso **∆ Breanna Fay Holtz * Kevin Bradford Burch Kayla Dene Jones *~ Christopher Douglas Johnson Brooke Ashton Cantu ** Laura Jean Mattson Alan Song Kim Rebecca Danielle DiMarzio Christina Leigh Ochoa Brain S. Kim Lauren Michelle Guilford ** Kristen Alicia Olsen Lindsay Nikole Lam ***∆ Jana Scarlett Harrison *** Bethany Marietta Turner *~ Ryan Samuel Landes ** Jennifer Lynn Johnson Anthony Nicolas Lopez Samantha Marie Leaden BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ** Ryan David MacDonald ***∆ Joann Eunsil Oh ***∆ Joshua Aaron Alfaro Jared Bruce Mandell Lydia Ruth Parsons * Carissa Joy Bixler *** William Tyler Mounce Matthew Cameron Perdue Phillip Joseph Blazek Michael Angelo Navarro Austin James Ranson Austin Kyle Boyd John Sungook Pai * Carrie Beth Ratcli$ * Troy Jovon Cook *** Austin Michael Reed Jennifer Elizabeth Trahan **†§ Bernard Kwangki Do ∆ Adrian James Savage Erin Audrey Vaughan Jeremy Joel Driggs ** Ryan Philip Schuhler ** Lydia Alice Westerhaus Cameron James Foster ** Rachel Kristin Sirjord Esteban Eduardo Garcia ** Logan Robert Smith ** James Alexander Garcia * Nathanael Steven Swodeck ** Joseph J. Garcia * James William Teyler Garrett Michael Gergins * Cory Daniel Townsend
40 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY Victor Nathaniel Ware CINEMA AND MEDIA ARTS *~ Daniel Alexander Viramontes
*** Matthew Kenji Welch Jonathan William Barker **∆ Cody Jeremiah Wagner
* Lamar Matthew Whaley ** Rebekah Ann Bell
** Jacob Walter Wilson Nicholas Ryan Chavez COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Brent Michael Worthington Stephen Benjamin Diaz Zachary M. Bautista
**§ Kevin Ross Zimmerman Justine Adele Eliasson Alison Mary Bognuda
Melissa Kathleen Fierro ** Kelly Nicole Brazell
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Nolan Wilson Go$ **δ Brittany Benita Cardinas
*** Joseph Michael Adriano Jonathan Eric Goossen ** Ti$any T. Chan
Christopher M. Aviles Jarvis Tyler Greiner *δ Melissa Kathryn Dirks
Andrew Roland Barclay ** Matthew James Hawksworth **δ Chantelle Liberty Gibbs
Kayla Justine Bass ** Jonathan Scott Hensley Cassandra Elizabeth Gonzales
*~ Daris Young Chang Abby Lynne Hersh Bethany Kate Hazelitt
In Kyu Choi * Taylor Joseph Horky Sneha Hellen Joseph
** Prisca Yoonjeong Choi * Kathryn Grace Johnson Steven Craig Knott
Luis Osvaldo Diarte ***§∆ Elizabeth Grace Kobayashi Anna Jean LaMar
Alyssa Kate Jacobs ** Jamie Michelle Krumland Sean Bradley Lane
Dillon Asher Jacobsma Angela Shen-Jie Kwan ~ Jordan Lee Lounsbury
** Emily Rose Kearns *∆ Heddwyn Kyambadde *** Danielle Amanda Mailnnis
**§ Sarah Rose Lawson ** Cody Travis Maher Angela Ruth McConnell
~ Jordan Lee Lounsbury ** Hannah Jane Martin Ralph Ellis Miley Jr.
#omas Allan Mattson ** Michael Elias McClain Justin Nathaniel Moore
Elizabeth Ashley Miller Jordan Kapono Nakamura * Jillian Suzanne Myers
Tarrah Rachelle Potter Sean Michael Olesiuk ***§ Kelsey Joy Noren
Koh James Shida Guenwoo Park Meghan Leanne Reis
John Michael Vanderwell Erik Andrew Tveitmoe * Kyle Jane Sexton
Kendra Shannon Wise ** § Brian #omas Ulrich Nicholas William Shorts
***§∆ Rachel Lara Van Der Merne **δ§ David Alan Sigley
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 41 **δ§ Stephanie Jane #eis Katherine Hunt Stone HUMANITIES
***δ Anna Elizabeth Tichon Abby Lynn Suttles ** Kristen Noelle Bestelmeyer
Courtney Michelle Troy ***§∆ Alyson Ruth #omas ∆ Tatyana Noel Catalan
*~ Daniel Alexander Viramontes *** James Michael Paul Tilton **∆ Emily Rebekah Gross
Hannah Bess Witt *∆ Kelsey Elizabeth Vandeventer Ha-Kyung Kim
Christian Layton Woodru$ **~∞§∆ Corey A. VanHuystee **~ Robert Leland Kirkendall
**δ Paige Genelle Yamashita Lindsay Marie White † Susan Lee
**§∆ Kristopher #omas Tam Yee ** Janet Oh Wi *∆ Caitlin Elizabeth Mulvihill
Jordan L. Zepeda ∆ Andrew Turner Nowak
HISTORY ***∆ Nathan Paul Wagenet
ENGLISH *‡ Deanna Marlene Adriano Laura Danielle Wray
∞ Karly Noelle Abreu *‡ Jordan Tyler Brunett
***∆ Anna Elizabeth Anderson **~‡ Carolyn Elizabeth Caldwell INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
∞ Mallorey Michelle Bischof * Tyler Raymond Courdy Hannah Lu Babarskis
* Esther Kaiye Seunghui Chun *‡ Melanie Rachael Dahl * Lyndsay Michelle Baker
* Chloe Rose Cu$el David Zachariah Downey *∆ Emily Sue Beardsley
*∞ Anna Lauren Gabler Levi Brandon Ellis Allison Eileen Benson
Joel Joseph Hasemeyer *‡ Indhira Flowers Jasper Ruth Biggs
Brian Kee Hong Matthew Joseph Gould * Mbamba E. Bongoyok
**~∞ Robert Leland Kirkendall *‡ Leah Dawn Hodgers ***∆ Karrie Lisa Bostrom
* Christian Sander Koons Josue Jimenez Jr. *** Stacey Ann Castaldo
∞ Rachel Marie Kudron *‡ Kevin Joseph Mitchell * Vincent Chan
Sunghwa Lee Caitlin Marie O’Donnell *** Samantha Chisam
**~ Benjamin Byron MacDonald **‡∆ Amberly Danielle Piotrowski ≈ Seung Ah Chun
** Sarah Lynn McMillen ***§‡∆ Laura Nicole Schneeberger *** #omas R. Coibion
** Samantha Rae Oja **‡ Robert Warren Scott * Kyle Benjamin Donn
***∆ Elaine Kathryne Phillips *‡ Brian J. Zawistowski ***§ Laura Christina Dumas
Jennifer Elizabeth Ross Alisha Marie Elmo
42 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY ** Meagan Alyssa Engelbach * Amanda Mae Warner
*** Leslie Garnett Ford JOURNALISM ***~ Denise Marie Wood
** Robert George Frampton Mark B. Aguirre
~ Benjamin Troy Goertz Alisha Margaret Andrews LIBERAL STUDIES
Brandon Neil Hall Brian M. Flores Natalie Marie Anna
** Christine Nicole Hamel Shino Shannon Ikuta ** Jessica Michelle Bauserman
Daniel Han **~§∆ Ashley Ann Jones * Christina Michelle Blake
*† Eunice H. Han Velena Schillacia Jones **~ Carolyn Elizabeth Caldwell
*∆ Lacey Rebecca Hernandez Lauren Bara Kermelis Keelyn Drew Dennis
* Miriam Grace Herrmann *∆ Elizabeth Mak Lindsay Nicole Dykes
**§ Jared Scott Hoerner * Hannah Jubal Miller **§ Caitlin Rebecca Esau
Sylvia Stacey Hyles ***§ Lydia Joy Ness Emily Nicole Evans
Kristin Anne Jewell ***∆ Matthew Aaron Okada Virginia Anne Evans
*~ Christopher Douglas Johnson Melissa Opperman **§ Breanna Dawn Farris
**~§∆ Ashley Ann Jones Amy Ortega ** Liliana Maria Fernandez
*** Danica Kristine Kushner ** Kelsey Noel Osterman Jessica Ann Gulino
Lauren Elizabeth Matheson Brittany Petro Sheena Mimi Han
** Shirlee Ruth McCoy Caitlin Joy Ryan * Nate #omas Hocking
Jordan Lee McGrath GinaMaire Schintee * Chelsea Nicole Hogle
Lacey Diane Moe ** Amy Ruth Seed ** Marianne Louise Jaeger
Taylor William Remington Kelsey Patrice Seitz * Jill Marie Kinnoin
** Tatiana Monique Reyes Alethia Marie Selby ** Crystal Lynn Laster
Lisa Ellen Schnittker Heidi Elizabeth Smyth Michelle Y. Lee
Jonathan Solorzano Melissa Christine Soto ** Katherine Elisabeth Little
† Louis Jakob Swingrover ** Heather Akemi Tanji Sara Jeanne Loumagne
Mark Je$erson Tandiawan * Amanda Jordyn Tegtmeier Adrienne Renee Lynch
Andrei Antonovich Yaholkovsky Breanna Nicole Tosti * Jessica Marie Mackey
Lucas Samuel Zepeda * Karissa Ching-Sum Tse Melissa Marie Mohr
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 43 * Emily Lauren Molter Sarah Justine (uale *** λ Mary Zhong
** Kelsey Rose Murphy Toshiro Saito
† Lisa Ellen Nettles Evelyn Doris Lane Sanchez PSYCHOLOGY
** Stephanie Kristine Olson Kristen Tucker Alyssa Loraine Arcadi
Keren Abigail Pena **π Andre Taylor Argaez
** Dominique Stella Perryman PHILOSOPHY Sarah B. Beech
Lindsay Michelle Raymer *** Dean Adam Da Vee *π Lauren Christine Belie$
Brittney Joy Rosania Wilfredo Ryan Guzon π Adam Lloyd Blackner
*** Darryl Howard Scroggins *~ Ryan Samuel Landes *π Madeline Paige Campbell
*** Katie Marie Searcy **~ Benjamin Byron MacDonald Tyler Lewis Carey
Candice Leslie Sherman * Timothy Robert McKinney *~ Daris Young Chang
* Staycie Grace Sodestrom * Kyle Darby O’Dwyer *π Jonathan #omas Craig
* Moniqui A. Soto Timothy Kyle Priddy Amy Elizabeth Davis
** Charity Nicole #atcher Carrie Adrian Davis
*** Emily Danae #ompson POLITICAL SCIENCE #ilini Amanda De Visser
Justina Amanda Veloz Lizzett Belmonte *~ Bradlianne Christina Dinsmoor
Vanessa Evelyn Vosburg * Daniel Jair Cedeno *π Kathryn Dos Santos
Alexandra Nicole Wilkens Jonathan Robert Crenshaw Aaron James Engel
Alexandria Paige Erb ~π Benjamin Troy Goertz
MUSIC Tomas David Gustafson **π Ashley Noel Hall
Lauren Michele Bartels *λ∆ Alexis Nicole Hinton ∆ Blaire Elisabeth Hunt
Danielle Nicole Evans λ‡ Ryan Christopher Houghton **π Andrew Paul Johansson
Amanda Kathleen Rae Hoh ** λ∆ Sarah Joy Jurkiewicz * Han Na Kim
*** Scott Timothy Klingbeil *∆ Weston James Leopold Ashley Christine LaBarre
**≈ Ruth Tenelle Langworthy ***‡λ Luke Peter Rufo Robinson **π David Omar Lomas
Kevin Lee Jessica Marie Sornoso * Benjamin Michael Longinow
Jessie HiuWing Luk **~§λ∆ Corey A. VanHuystee **§ Natasha Anne Lubansky
Andrea Nicole Martinez ***~ Denise Marie Wood Kristen Elizabeth Ludt
44 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY Yi Tak Man ** Alexandria Diana Williamson Jane Elizabeth Kerner
Alexa Anne Marino * Kelly Soyoung Kim SOCIAL SCIENCE Azlin Martinez Patrick Kim *** Rachel Elizabeth Andersen Madison Kelsey Mcginness Marc Andrew Morgan Jessica Anne Hopkins *** Elizabeth Ann Meyer Chad Christopher Pace
Eliseo Morales Sarah Elizabeth Ramirez SOCIOLOGY Nicholas Glen Morvan Charrise A. Reece Tracy Elizabeth Adams π Nicole Winona Negrete Deshaye Lettis Sells Paul Heejae Ahn Dale Michael Norton ** Amanda Elizabeth Talley **§∆ Ana Rebeca Aulie * Samuel Soonwoo Oh ** Alexia Nicole Williams Amy Michelle Beck Kanoko Paula Ohashi Taija Rae Ziegenfuss Joseph Ryan Bejar **π§ Kaitlin M. Patton ** Sarah S. Bermudes SPANISH Sally Julie Pereira Carissa Lynn Bowman ** Nicole Marie Riha Heather Hope Perrin Alexandra Kaye Brooks ***π Je$rey Edward (uessenberry Dianey Burgos Portia Diandra-Nicole Rhodes Cara Brianne Cain Jacqueline Christine Rice * Lindsey Ann Cornthwaite ***∆ Kendall Dena Robins *~ Bradlianne Christina Dinsmoor Haley Ann Rocha * Jessica Joyce Fabela Ashton Winslow Russell Brittany Nicole Gilmore **π Jayson Christopher Schivley Ti$any Anne Gilmore Andy Monsies Smith Patricia Anna Harper * Stephanie Sulea Cassandrea Marie Heckel Kimberly Joy Swenson Aurora Viorica Hein π Miguel Venegas * Sarah Lesley Irish ≈ Candace Janin Washington * Rachel Marie Jallins Emma Faith Wiersma ** Michelle Eva Jung * Paige Marie Wilke
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 45 B A CHELO R OF MUSIC B A CHELO R OF S C IENC E * Courtney Lynn Bergk
MUSIC COMPOSITION BIOCHEMISTRY ** Joshua Stewart Black
**~ Evan Matthew Eliason Rebekah Jane Carlson Lana Leigh Brewster
*∆ Matthew Keefe Haggerty **§ Edward Sung Cho Joshua L. Brubaker
***§ Benjamin Warwick R. Gusto Alex Scott Brueske
MUSIC EDUCATION Derek Matthew Gutierrez Gabriella Nicole Cacanindin
**~ Evan Matthew Eliason Justin Michael Harrington Brian Holmes Chambless
** Amanda Jean Hall * Jennifer Kay Hatton ** Christie Sook-Yin Chan
Daniel Nathan Martensen ***§∆ Richard Charles Lindsey Daniel Mark Christianson
Winsey Irene Tang ** Philip James Whiteman John Michael Curtin
Tyler Robert Wigglesworth Paul Kyung-Seol Yoon * Eva Coral Divers
MUSIC PERFORMANCE Erika Megumi Doggett
Hye Eun Chang BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Bryan Townsend Dunckel
Olivia Yvonne Cottrell Natalie Maureen Bistline * Richard Nathanael Emenaker
Arnold Livingston Geis Kristen Anette Engevik Aaron Michael Fenlason
***∆ Rachel Lauren Hellerman Rocio Martinez Jared Charles Fenlason
Naoko Kamata ** Sith Riantawan Zachary M. Figueroa
Matthew Ryan Kellaway * Ethan Cole Stupfel Joseph Allen Finrow
** Sarah Rose Lawson Ryan Mark Freudenburg
Eunhye Lee BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Daniel Erwin Giese
* Daniel Clayton Summers ** Gabriel Gerald Aeschliman ** Keith Stefan Gilbert
** Melia Vanda Edward Aaron Alonzo * John Mark Graham
Matthew Ray Arroues * Joshua Michael Hansen
*** Brain Christopher Aukshunas Esther Her
Christopher Hyun Baek Benjamin Anthony Hernandez
** Samantha Kay Baker * Timothy Daniel Higgins
* Owen Joseph Baldrica *** Blake Alexander Houghton
* Abigail Ruth Bergen * Benjamin #ad Kopec
46 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY ** Hilary Marie Larkins ** Laura Jean Stanley * Penny Jessica Lopez
Nicole Michelle Leon Anil Xavier #undiyil *** Rachel Elizabeth Malfo
* Amelia Christy Lingkam Melanie Hui-dru Tong * Ashley Renee McKnight
Kari Ann Lofvendahl ** Travis Alan Topp *** Erin Marlene Olsen
* Blaire Kelsey MacRae Kayla Deann Vandekamp Susie Si Park
**∆ Erica Renae Martinez * Jessica Jonna Wagenbach * Laura Phillips
John McVey Mervine III Jordan Christine Walters Jennifer Paige (uigg
Brett David Miller * Katie Elizabeth Whittaker ** Katharine Leigh Rall
Norma Melissa Miro * Ian Mark Williams *** Kristin Faye Rodgers
Tony Daniel Montalvo ** J. Carter Witt IV ** Stephanie Abadiez Saari
Jessica Lapid Morales Justin James Yeutter * Paige Emily Stoecklein
** Bethany Michelle Munson ** Allegra Anne Taylor
*** Natalie Nicolette Musial COMMUNICATION DISORDERS * Carissa Renee TenBerge
* Jennifer Christine Northway * Jessica Lynn Baker *** Kayla Stephanie Wedel
Matthew #omas Olsen ** Hilary Jane Clarke * Haley Faith Wren
** Benjamin Patrick Otte * Angela Assunta Dodero Stephanie Mae Young
* Tyler James Otte ** Ellen Rose Drechsel
Kevin Alan Patrick * Sara Ann Dunn COMPUTER SCIENCE
Joey Raymond Tabije Pilaro Brooke Elizabeth Forsi ***~§∆ Leah T. Chatkeonopadol
*** Je$rey Joshua Poon *** Jennifer Dianne Hong ** Kevin #omas Chin
* Nicholas Andrew Price * Colleen Elizabeth House * Bryan Russell Engler
Rebecca Michelle A. Ramos * Jessica Rose Howell ** Ryan Edward Hall
** Matthew Michael Samsvick Christina Louise Hutson *** Jonathan Edward McCann
Corey James Scott Joyce Adejola Ike
Chanel Monet Sedberry Katharine Breae Jenks
** Katherine Aann Sikkelee Katherine Elizabeth Juranek
*** Samuel William Singery Amber Nicole Kiel
*** Allen Hyunshik Song **§ Kerry Anne Kiser
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 47 ENGINEERING PHYSICS Alyssa Moana Santos Emily Barranco
* Bethany Hope Wikfors Alison Marie Seek Shantel Jene Brissette
** Travis Asher Wylde Samuel Kiyoshi Toma Celinda Doran Brown
≈ Seung Ah Chun
HUMAN BIOLOGY MATHEMATICS ** Chelsie Lynette Corwin
Christine Cho ** Kylie Lynn Campbell Jessica Lauren Dixon
** Stephanie Lynn Dirks ** Brenda Cardona ** Rebecca Carey Douglas
*† Nychele Elizabeth Fischetti Kyle Benjamin Chinn * Eva Marie Dunbar
Jessica Margaret Mills *** Laura Elizabeth Evans *** Jessica Diane Garcia
Lindsey Nicole Sartain *** Darius Hernandez * Laura Elizabeth Gi$ord
Diana Rivera Silva * Kristy Marie Mueller * Amy L. Hackbarth
* Meagan Christine Strodel Danielle Janine Sabia Amanda Celeste Ho$man
Samantha Weng *** Jessica Lynn Shirley Jessica Marie Johnson
**∆ Kelsea Marie Yates ***§ Joy Marie Talcott **≈ Ruth Renelle Langworthy
Marnie May Younger * Mackenzie Anastasia Lynn Teevens * Stephanie Meredith Larson
** Courtney Turek * Lance Lawry Lewis
KINESIOLOGY MUSIC Lauren Noelle Liposchak
Chantel Carise Anthony Brian Christopher Albright * Danielle Denise Loumagne
Gregory Steven Bodine *** Christopher Michael Elliott * Darrah Chieko Lovelace
Tara Lynn Closs ** Minwoo Kim Kesslyn Jo Martin
Kristianna Karole Gilbert * Stephen Jonathan Liu *** Aryn Danae McCall
Lauren Nicole Gustafson * Bryson Scott Rankin Christopher Gerard Negrete
Troy Daniel Holland Alexander James Valencia * Geo$rey Allen Nelson
Michael Anthony Lopez ≈ Candace Janin Washington Kristin Ann Oscarson
* Christine Alice Martinez ***∆ Lindsay Ruth Young * Lydia Lee Perez
**§ Kathryn Ann McLeland NURSING ***§ Alyssa Nicole Reece
Allison Merrill Reynolds ** Rachel Jo Aspinwall Joseph Andrew Rosales
Hannah Sacro Neo Angelo Santos Atienza Allison Helene Ryman
48 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY Christopher Changco Santos
Leah Jane Schwartz
* Jessica Jean Slegers
Brianna Elaine Stewart
Katherine Grace #ede
**§ Emily Maren Williams
Kelsey Lynn Zirges
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Chelsea Rae Ayala
Ruth Constance Cook
** Sarina Jaclyn Coutin
Aaron Nathan Croskrey
Ibzan Gamaliel Vidaurre
Amanda Jo Volk
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Andrew Michel Andrawes
***~§∆ Leah T. Chatkeonopadol
***∆ Riley Edward Keeton Gilmore
**§ Clarissa Eileen Kenney
Micah Richard Perryman
***§∆ Timothy Stephen Plett
STUDIO ARTS
Katharine Carmela Acosta
*∆ Candace Rebeca Arce-Lindsay
* Elizabeth Jade Martinez
**∆ Amy Lee Sco"eld
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 49 U NDERG RADUATE HO N O RS AND NOTATIO NS
* Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.69 GPA ** Magna Cum Laude 3.70 - 3.89 GPA *** Summa Cum Laude 3.90 - 4.00 GPA
† Graduating in Absentia
§ Elected to membership in Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, the Biola University Scholastic Honor Society
∆ Graduate of Torrey Honors Institute
‡ Elected to membership in Phi Alpha #eta, the International Honor Society in History
λ Elected to membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the International society in Political Science
π Elected to membership in Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
δ Elected to membership in Lambda Pi Eta, the National Honor Society in Communication Studies
∞ Elected to membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the International Honor Society in English
~ Double Major
≈ Double Degree
Degrees awarded in the ceremony are conditional upon completion of all course requirements in accordance with University policies.
Honors recognized in the graduation ceremony may be changed based on the processing of "nal grades.
50 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE R E C E P TIO NS
BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Haqq Plaza, Talbot East
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES Talbot Student Lounge
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Crowell Music Building Courtyard
COOK SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Marshburn Hall Lobby
HUMANITIES (ENGLISH, HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, SOCIOLOGY) Sutherland Courtyard
ROSEMEAD SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY (TICKETS REQUIRED) Biola Café
All receptions will be held immediately following commencement for program graduates and their guests.
C O MMENC EMENT D V D S PRING 2012
Biola’s professional !lm crew will be !lming the graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies of the Spring 2011 class. Each ceremony will be captured and produced into a DVD of the memorable day.
!e DVD includes the following features: `!e commencement ceremony, featuring a close-up of each graduate receiving his or her diploma, as well as the commencement addresses given by Mako Fujimura. `Scene selection menus, allowing you to jump directly to a speci!c major. `Bonus features, including highlights of Biola's campus and messages from university representatives.
DVDs are now available for $34.99, including shipping. Sales tax applies to orders shipped to California.
Buy One Get One Free! SPECIAL OFFER If you purchase a DVD today, you will receive one bonus DVD for each DVD purchased. Orders may be placed at the DVD tents on the four corners of Metzger Lawn.
www.biola.edu/commencement/dvd
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 51 ACA D E M I C DRESS
Contemporary academic dress is clearly derived from the robes It is possible for the skilled observer to decipher the degree held worn by teachers in European medieval universities and is based from the robe and also to discern the subject area and the university upon clerical garb, since the clergy were the "rst university teach- of its wearer according to the mix of colors on the hood. #e velvet ers. Today, academic dress does not serve its original functions of band around the neck of the hood is frequently colored according providing warmth and/or distinguishing one’s religious order, but it to the scheme below to indicate academic area, and the lining of does serve to identify the degree held, "eld of study and the univer- the hood appears with the o&cial colors of the degree-granting sity from which the wearers received their advanced degrees. institution.
#e American university robe comes in di$erent shapes to identify Caps and tassels also vary. Most American and many foreign uni- its wearer as holder of the Bachelor, Master or Doctor degree (three versities employ the black mortarboard, while some American and velvet stripes on each sleeve further identify the doctoral robe) and foreign universities are further identi"ed with unusual shapes and is usually a closed gown in black. #e foreign university robe is o%en types of caps. #e tassels are usually black, although some universi- open in the front and is frequently found in the Doctor version in a ties vary there also, employing silver and gold. color other than black, such as red.
T HE C OLOR S OF T HE FIELD S OF ST U D Y
Dark Blue ...... History / Philosophy Lemon ...... Library Science Scarlet ...... #eology / Divinity Peacock Blue ...... Public Administration Gold ...... Mathematics Drab ...... Business Administration Gold-Yellow ...... Science Sage Green ...... Physical Education Royal Blue ...... Political Science White ...... Sociology Brown ...... Fine Arts White ...... Arts, Letters, and the Humanities Citron ...... Social Science White ...... Missiology Pink ...... Music White ...... Intercultural Studies Light Blue ...... Education Gold ...... Psychology Copper ...... Economics Apricot ...... Nursing Crimson ...... Journalism
52 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY C H R ONOLOG Y
1908 Founding of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles 1909 Hunan Bible Institute established as the Bible Institute of China 1911 First class graduates with six students 1912 Dr. R.A. Torrey called as "rst dean 1913 Cornerstone laid for the Institute building at Sixth and Hope streets in downtown Los Angeles Lyman Stewart appointed president of the board 1921 First three-year course o$ered 1929 Dr. W.P. White assumes o&ce as "rst president 1932 Dr. Louis T. Talbot becomes second president 1935 Paul Rood becomes the president 1936 First four-year courses o$ered 1938 Dr. Talbot assumes presidency a second time 1945 Beginning of the School of Missionary Medicine founded by Dr. Leonie Soubirou 1952 Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland appointed "%h president Talbot #eological Seminary inaugurated with Dr. Charles L. Feinberg as "rst dean 1957 Groundbreaking ceremonies held for new La Mirada campus 1958 Sutherland Hall completed as the "rst building on new campus 1959 O&cial move to new campus 1966 Institution renamed Biola Schools and Colleges 1970 Dr. J. Richard Chase selected as sixth president 1972 Institution renamed Biola College 1977 Programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology acquired 1981 Biola College becomes Biola University 1982 Dr. Clyde Cook inaugurated as seventh president 1983 Addition of the School of Intercultural Studies and World Missions 1985 New university structure completed with four schools now named: School of Arts and Sciences, Talbot School of #eology, Rosemead School of Psychology and School of Intercultural Studies 1987 Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classi"es Biola University as a Doctorate Granting II Institution (now Research/Intensive) 1993 Addition of Crowell School of Business 1994 Addition of the School of Professional Studies 2001 New library is completed 2003 Hope Hall is completed 2006 New "ve-story Horton Hall replaces original two-story building 2007 School of Business Building completed and renamed Crowell School of Business 2007 Addition of the School of Education 2007 Dr. Barry H. Corey inaugurated as eighth president 2009 Renaming of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies 2011 New Talbot East building is completed
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 53 H IST O R I C AL SKE TCH
Biola University traces its origins to the Bible Institute of Los Angeles established in 1908 by Lyman Stewart, founder and president of the Union Oil Company, and the Rev. T.C. Horton, two men of extraordinary vision and commitment to Christian higher education.
Dedicated to combating the moral decay and faithless liberalism of their day, Stewart and Horton established the Institute to educate and equip men and women with a relevant Christianity that would impact society at home and abroad. #e Institute’s in!uence was felt along the entire Western Seaboard from Mexico to Canada and across the Paci"c to China. By 1909, over 540 extension courses were sponsored by the Bible Institute.
#e following decades produced immense growth, development and outreach. #e school moved from a two-year to a four-year program o$ering degrees in theology, Christian education, and sacred music, and a one-year program in missionary medicine. By 1949, the Bible Institute had become a !ourishing Bible College and in 1952 launched Talbot #eological Seminary to further serve the Christian community. In 1959, Biola received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
In the ensuing years, Biola College broadened its curricula in the arts, sciences, professions, and seminary o$erings while maintaining its strong foundation in biblical studies. #roughout the 1960s and 1970s the program base further expanded, and in 1977 the Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology was acquired.
Biola College became Biola University on July 1, 1981, composed of the School of Arts and Sciences, Rosemead School of Psychology, and Talbot School of #eology. #e School of Intercultural Studies, with its outstanding program in world missions, was established in 1983 and renamed the Cook School of Intercultural Studies in 2009. #e School of Business was added in 1993 and renamed the Crowell School of Business in 2007. #e School of Professional Studies was added in 1994 and a seventh school, the School of Education was added in 2007.
Ranked by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a Doctoral / Research- Intensive Institution, Biola University o$ers four undergraduate degrees in 40 undergraduate majors with more than 120 emphases, 17 master’s degrees and eight distinct doctoral degrees. With an outstanding faculty, the University has distinguished itself in scholarship and academic excellence.
54 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY Experiential programming is a hallmark of Biola University. National and international opportunities are available where students live and learn in diverse cultural settings. Some of the programs are University-based, while others are held in conjunction with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). Domestic programs are o$ered in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Berkeley, New York City, Utah and Colorado Springs. Students also have the opportunity to study internationally in Australia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Uganda, Oxford, London, Russia, New Zealand and Honduras. Educational programs are o$ered in #ailand, Lithuania and Ukraine, and exchange programs are maintained with schools in Korea and Japan.
Biola continues to a&rm its commitment to creating signi"cant academic programs that engage our community with some of the most in!uential thinkers of our time, while assuring the spiritual and moral development of our students. Examples include the Master of Arts degrees in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Christian Apologetics and Organizational Leadership.
Since 1908, Biola has stood as a beacon of hope for the intellectual, spiritual and moral growth of its students. As the only national university to require a Christian commitment of its faculty, students and sta$, Biola University is building on its legacy of impacting the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 55 BIBLICALLY CENTERED GRADUATE PROGRAMS TO HELP YOU SERVE THE WORLD FOR THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
Biola’s graduate schools equip you to impact the workplace and the world, offering rigorous training from respected faculty who have real-world experience. And you’ll learn Talbot School of Theology in an evangelical Christian environment that cares for your Crowell School of Business spiritual growth as well as your intellectual development. Rosemead School of Psychology
School of Education Discover how your career can make a difference for
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Christ - discover the graduate schools of Biola.
For more information visit www.biola.edu/grad or call 562-903-4752.
56 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY President’s Circle Members play an essential role in our mission.
The President’s Circle is made up of friends, alumni, past and current parents, who support Biola through their finances, prayer, and connect deeper with Biola Univeristy through events and communications each year. In appreciation for their commitment to Biola, President’s Circle members are invited to special “insider” events and opportunities for interaction with University leadership.
Become a President’s Circle Member today.
giving.biola.edu/presidents-circle
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 57 BOARD OF TRUST EES
#e role of the Board of Trustees of Biola University is to serve as #e responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include a&rming faithful stewards of the mission of the institution, and to serve Biola’s mission, upholding the Statement of Faith, overseeing long God and Biola by lending the unique talents and experience of each range strategic planning, and approving major policies and pro- individual as part of a team. grams. #e Board is responsible for ensuring that the mission of Biola University is accomplished and for exercising all corporate powers of the institution.
Stanley Jantz, "hair Dwight L. Hanger Hannah Lee Jerry Rueb Wayne Lowell, #ice "hair Promod Haque Bryan Loritts John Sie/er William H. Bauer Carol Hawkins Michael Maples Kennith #ompson Dean Bursch Raymond A. Johnson Al Mijares Walter Warkentin* G. Bradley Cole David Karnes David Mitchell
Barry H. Corey Allan Kavalich Gorden Romberger * Honorary Member
58 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY E V ENT INFORMA T ION
S ATELLITE S ITE R EFRESHMENTS Additional seating is located in Mayers Auditorium (34 on map), Refreshments are available for purchase adjacent to the Library Sutherland Auditorium (39 on map) and Giumarra Courtyard (37 on map) and Eagle’s Nest (26 on map), Common Grounds (adjacent to the Library, 37 on map) via live satellite broadcast of the (26 on map) and the Biola Bookstore (28 on map). Commencement Exercises. BIO LA BOOKSTO RE P HOT OGRAPHY Graduation presents, congratulation cards, diploma frames and Please take pictures from your seat only. Grad Images will take Biola logo items (including alumni clothing and license plate professional photos of your graduate and will contact each graduate frames) are available at the bookstore until 9:00 p.m. (Friday) with photos for purchase. and 12:00 p.m. (Saturday).
D V D R ESTROOMS Biola University will be producing a professional DVD recording Restrooms are located in the following buildings: of today’s event. #e DVD will include the entire ceremony as well r5BMCPU&BTU#VJMEJOH PONBQ as every graduate as they cross the stage and receive their diploma. r4VUIFSMBOE)BMM PONBQ #e DVDs may be purchased for $34.99 at the four corners of r#FUXFFO.BSTICVSO)BMM PONBQ Metzger Lawn. For every DVD purchased today, guests will receive and Soubirou Hall (36 on map) an additional copy for free! r#JPMB$BGFUFSJB PONBQ răF#PPLTUPSF#VJMEJOH PONBQ r4UVEFOU6OJPO#VJMEJOH HSPVOEĔPPS PONBQ
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3 MAP L E G END 39 Sutherland Hall (Satellite Location) 23 Cafeteria 41 Rose Hall 26 Student Union Bldg. 43 Metzger Hall 4 5 28 Bookstore/Student Service 45 Talbot East 34 Marshburn Hall / 46 Calvary Chapel Mayers Auditorium 6 (Satellite Location) ML Metzger Lawn 35 Student Health Ctr. (Commencement) 9 (Nursing Station) SL Sycamore Lawn 7 36 Soubirou Hall (DVD Sales)
37 Library / Giumarra Courtyard Restroom (Satellite Location) Parking Lots are indicated 11 using the letters A - R 12
13 39 23 16 32 45 33 47 25 46 41 15 27 26 18 SL ML 35 34 28 36 20 49 43 37 38 50 44 22
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60 BIOLA UNIVERSITY 58 B | 58 62 58 A 60 63