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CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY JANUARY 2011 • VOLUME 56 • ISSUE 1 Graphic design program helping designers develop a powerful voice message from the president DR. RONALD L. ELLIS Dear Alumni and Friends: Welcome to the second decade of the 21st Century! The previous issue of The Roundtable announced Of course that depends on when one calculates the the start of Lancer athletics’ transition to membership decade to have begun. But whether you belong to in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) the school that holds the new decade begins this Division II. In this issue we are pleased to present year or one that computes the start from 2010, the next step in the continuing journey toward NCAA there’s no escaping one fact: another calendar year D-II membership – CBU’s acceptance of an invitation has passed with almost blinding speed. to join the Pacific West Conference (pg. 15). Happily, 2010 delivered another wonderful measure CBU has long been a top competitor in the National of growth and development at California Baptist Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), University. Enrollment at CBU posted a record capturing 19 NAIA national championships while increase of 610 over fall 2009 figures, reaching a new continually producing top-ranked teams and scholar- milestone of 4,715 students enrolled at the start of athletes. Since 1994, the institution’s enrollment the current academic year. It was the largest one- has grown five-fold, revenues have increased nearly year numerical increase in the institution’s 60-year ten-fold, and the depth and breadth of our academic history. One of the outstanding academic programs offerings and resource base have significantly helping to drive enrollment growth at CBU is the increased as well. This has produced a university Graphic Design & Digital Media major featured in the profile more similar to the majority of NCAA Division II cover story of this issue (pg. 8). members than it is to the majority of NAIA members. While this shift will present new challenges, it Rapid growth presents a variety of challenges represents an important step in positioning California in areas such as parking and food service at an Baptist University for even greater national visibility institution like CBU. To meet those challenges, six and recognition as a premier comprehensive new temporary parking areas have been placed in Christian university. I am excited about the prospect service this academic year. Plans are underway to of CBU helping the PacWest Conference become add a large number of permanent parking spaces the top NCAA D-II athletic conference. Go, Lancers! by next fall. Also, a beautiful and convenient new dining facility, Brisco’s Village Café, is serving This issue of The Roundtable goes to press less more than a thousand meals a day in the recently than one month before our 2011 Homecoming renamed “Village at CBU”, formerly Rose Garden celebration, featuring the second annual CBU Village. I would be remiss if I did not give credit and Homecoming Block Party and, weather permitting, thanks to the California Baptist University students, a bonfire and pep rally on the front lawn. See the faculty and staff for their patience, understanding display on page 31 for details on how to register and encouragement as we work to provide the for the exciting activities of Homecoming Week at enhanced facilities needed to create and maintain an CBU. I look forward to welcoming back many alumni outstanding “CBU experience.” and friends who represent such a valued part of the heritage of California Baptist University. Just before the 2010-2011 academic year began, the CBU community was stunned by a tragic accident May the Lord continue to bless! that claimed the life of a beloved coach and three other persons, and injured a dozen CBU student Ronald L. Ellis, Ph.D. athletes (pgs. 24, 29). I spoke at the campus President memorial service for Wendy Rice, CBU cheer squad coach, who died in the traffic collision. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Coach Rice’s family and all of those affected by this tragedy. 0 2 I 0 3 index of contents JANUARY 2011 the roundtable CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY JANUARY 2011 • VOLUME 56 • ISSUE 1 EDITOR: Dr. Mark A. Wyatt MANAGING EDITOR: Yvonne Hester ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Jeremy Zimmerman ART DIRECTOR: Edgar Garcia PHOTOGRAPHY: Tom Householder, Trever Hoehne. Eric McFarland, Caleb Hill, Joe Adcock, Kenton Jacobson, Michael Sampson CONTRIBUTING WRITER(S): Yvonne Hester, Erin Phillips, Lindsay Mingee Cicero, Carrie Smith, Maryann Pearson 04 06 SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES: CBU NEWS MIND [BODY] AND SPIRIT California Baptist University Division of Institutional Advancement Elizabeth Herrity [email protected] 951.343.4805 ALUMNI AND DONOR INFORMATION: Division of Institutional Advancement 800.782.3382 www.calbaptist.edu/ia ADMISSIONS AND INFORMATION Department of Admissions 08 13 8432 Magnolia Avenue PIXEL PERFECT FALL COMMENCEMENT Riverside, CA 92504-3297 877.228.8866 The Roundtable is published three times annually for the alumni and friends of California Baptist University. Third Class Postage at Riverside, California Postmaster, Please send address change to: California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504-3297 14 16 Non-profit permit No. 268 ATHLETICS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS www.calbaptist.edu www.calbaptist.edu/facebook/home ON THE COVER CBU graphic design students and faculty expanded the concept of traditional landscapes by participating in an underwater photo shoot at the CBU Aquatic Center. Photo by Trever Hoehne. See story page 8. 18 20 WORLDVIEW INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT THE ROUNDTABLE REPRINT POLICY Contents copyright 2011 by California Baptist University. All rights reserved. EDITORIAL INQUIRIES OR ARTICLE REPRINTS: Contact Yvonne Hester 951.343.5067 [email protected] None of the content in this issue of The Roundtable may be reproduced in part or in whole without written permission from California Baptist University’s Marketing and 24 26 Communication Division. To obtain permission, please ALUMNI RELATIONS ALUMNEWS send your request to [email protected]. cbunews JANUARY 2011 GRIT AND DETERMINATION The Lancers, ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Preseason Series with the help of Garrett Rau pictured in the photo Top Coaches’ Poll, began the 2011 season January above. Following the end of the season, Rau was drafted 27th with a home game against Simpson College. by the Boston Red Sox in the 12th round of the 2010 Major Last year, the Lancers advanced to the NAIA World League Baseball Draft. CBU RECEIVES GRANT FROM CITY OF RIVERSIDE FOR SOLAR POWER STUDY The City of Riverside recently approved a $100,000 grant to the California Baptist University (CBU) School of Engineering. It will help fund the first phase of a three-phase study on new and existing solar power air conditioning systems. The Energy Innovations Grant (EIG) is made possible through Riverside Public Utilities’ public benefits funds. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Ziliang Zhou Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Michael McLellan, Riverside Public Utilities Senior Account Manager; CBU President Ronald L. Ellis; and Dr. Anthony Donaldson, Dean of the School of Engineering. 0 4 I 0 5 cbunews CBU I CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY JANUARY 2011 STUDENTS PUBLISH PURSUIT ALMOST, MAINE COMES TO CBU THEATRE California Baptist University journalism students have traditionally used their writing, editing, photography, and design skills producing the Angelos yearbook and the Banner newspaper. Recently, journalism and design students focused their talents on a new publication and launched Pursuit magazine in September. Christian Cannon and Kira Kramer perform a scene from Almost, The magazine debut was met with enthusiasm Maine at CBU’s Wallace Theatre. Almost, Maine and Man of La from an audience hungry for information on Mancha were the Fall 2010 CBU Theatre Arts Productions. The student life, faith, and the CBU experience. spring theatre production schedule features The Taffetas and The publication also proved to be a highlight for The Tragedy of Macbeth. Katherine Seipp, editor in chief of Pursuit. “Having the opportunity to bring a new publication to the student body, for the first time in more than 50 years, is definitely the highlight of my education at CBU,” said Seipp. “I’m looking forward to seeing how God is going to use the magazine in the lives of each individual who come into contact with it.” The new magazine was conceived after a number of students completed a magazine writing class taught by Dr. Maryann Pearson, assistant professor of Communications and Visual Arts, and faculty adviser for CBU’s student-produced TRANSFER AGREEMENT SIGNED publications. Magazine development was soon BETWEEN CBU AND CHAFFEY COLLEGE underway and included an advisement faculty California Baptist University and Chaffey College have team of Pearson, Sandra Romo, Michael Berger, developed a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) agreement and Trever Hoehne from the Communication and that will provide an enhanced and seamless process for Visual Arts Department. The student team included students. The agreement was signed on November 15, 2010 Seipp, Krista Goodman, Jenny Miner, Shayna by Dr. Henry Shannon, Superintendent/President of Chaffey Moreno, Michael Sampson, Clint Heinze, and College and David Poole, CBU Vice President for OPS. Zac Mullings. Poole said the partnership will allow Content and design issues were important to the students to continue their studies student team as they developed the magazine, immediately, and to reach their goals but selecting the right name for the publication conveniently through the university’s was equally important. Ultimately, the students accelerated degree completion selected the name to embody the journey to live programs available online, in-person, your purpose. and via hybrid courses. The next issue is scheduled to be released in March 2011. David Poole (right), CBU Vice President of OPS, and Dr. Henry Shannon, President of Chaffey College, sign the TAG agreement. mind, [body] and spirit..