This year marks the 25th anniversary of a Riverside tradition held at the historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa that brings the city’s community together through holiday spirit, sweet treats and plenty of illuminated decorations. Since 1992, the Festival of Lights has brought people of all ages together to celebrate the start of the holiday […]
Author: Olivia Quebe
UCO featured in TV program
The University Choir and Orchestra at California Baptist University was given the opportunity to showcase their talents Nov. 15 through a taped performance at Trinity Broadcasting Network. The group was a part of the Christmas-themed program hosted by Bobby Schuller and guest evangelist Ray Comfort. Jacob Arreola, CBU and UCO alumnus, works for TBN in […]
Career fair brings jobs to students
The Career Center is made available to students to help them feel confident as they make the transition out of college. The Fall Career Fair, sponsored by the Career Center of California Baptist University, took place Oct. 25 in the Recreation Center with 104 companies represented at the fair. This event gave students the opportunity […]
Orchestral music raises standard of excellence
The purpose statement of the Collinsworth School of Music is inspiring students to the highest standards of musical craft and personal character, preparing them for success in music. Changes and improvements have been made to enhance the professionalism and credibility of the program. Smaller ensembles within the larger groups have been formed such as quartets, […]
Service projects build community pride
An outlet for community service and personal growth is available for Riverside residents to improve and contribute to the city. The program, Love Riverside, will host an annual Serve Day, Oct. 21, where collaboration and diversity merge with those who participate. Love Riverside was founded by Lynn Heatley in 2015 and is a part of […]
Spiritual Life restructures ISP
Mobilization adapts service opportunities, includes all student body. Since last school year, changes have occurred such as new buildings, new Chapel times and new housing and lastly, a change made to Spiritual Life, specifically Mobilization. In the past year, 36 International Service Projects were offered and students traveled to multiple continents. This year, ISP will serve as the umbrella […]
L.A. fires threaten student homes
A total of 626,216 acres are covered in ash because of the 6,409 acres that have torn across California since the start of 2017, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Los Angeles and Riverside counties were affected by five of the fires, which included the largest brush fire in L.A. history. […]
Student government connects through service, relationships
ASCBU strives for effective engagement, ideas from student body. The new school year means new goals and improvements for student success. One of the organizations on campus that aims to meet these expectations is the Associated Students of California Baptist University. ASCBU is the campus student government that strives to provide quality service to each […]
Welcome Weekend inaugurates new year
The 2017–2018 school year started with a flurry as new students flooded California Baptist University. Welcome Weekend served as the main event to kick off the year and allowed incoming students to build relationships, become informed, and celebrate with their peers. Hours of preparation, prayer and perspiration went into planning this year’s Welcome Weekend. This […]
Students lead fellowship through study of Scripture
One of the key ways to engage with students during the year is through the opportunities offered by The Office of Spiritual Life at California Baptist University. Whether it is discipleship or compassion ministries, the overall purpose of these groups is gospel outreach and fluency. Discipleship ministries have Tribes, which are usually 20–60 students who […]