Dr. Mark A. Wyatt, California Baptist University’s vice president for Marketing and Communication, announced Oct. 15 that he will be retiring, effective Jan. 31, 2020. Wyatt, also an assistant professor of communication arts, has worked at CBU for 18 years, leading the school’s Division of Marketing and Communication since Aug. 1, 2002. Wyatt said he […]
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Magnolia Church hosts Halloween block party
Magnolia Church’s Halloween Block Party on Oct. 31 was a free event that allowed the community to come together as one. The party provided a place for families to come and trick or treat, eat and participate in fun activities such as carnival games. Magnolia Church, located on the corner of Magnolia and Adams streets, […]
High school seniors spend 24 hours at CBU
Many students at California Baptist University recall what it was like to be a high school senior and the tough decision they faced to select a college to attend after graduation. The new year is just around the corner, which means incoming freshmen are starting to scout potential options. CBU and student leadership aid in […]
Campus holds Commuter Thanksgiving event
The Office of Community Life at California Baptist University is hosting a Commuter Thanksgiving Lunch in the Staples room Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Commuter Thanksgiving Lunch will offer large turkey legs for all commuter students who want one, as well as other Thanksgiving classics, such as stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry […]
Amazon rainforest fires threaten native communities and wildlife
More than 70,000 fires have broken out in the Amazon rainforest since the start of 2019, according to a report by The Washington Post. The Amazon rainforest spans eight countries, making up about 40 percent of South America. While there is no definitive explanation as to why the fires started, Brazil’s National Institute for Space […]
Clinical Education Center hosts annual Halloween event
The Clinical Education Center hosted its annual Halloween event Oct. 30 at California Baptist University’s Health Science Campus to help speech therapy patients engage their fine and gross motor skills through fun activities. The CEC invites all of its patients and their families to take part in Halloween-themed events. Kids can trick or treat for […]
CBU cleans up campus to celebrate Arbor Day
Every fall semester, hundreds of California Baptist University students gather on campus to plant trees on Nov. 2 at the annual Arbor Day event. While the event has previously focused on the importance of planting trees, this year, CBU students have taken the opportunity to focus on a variety of environmental matters. One matter addressed […]
Fortuna Bowl showcases intramurals
The annual flag football season at California Baptist University energizes many students across campus with anticipation for the upcoming Fortuna Bowl Nov. 9 during CBU’s Parent and Family Weekend. The 2019 intramural flag-football season started on Sept. 16 and continued through Oct. 24. Flag football is one of the most popular intramural sports CBU offers, […]
Couch’s Corner dining options comes to CBU
Couch’s Corner in Lancer Plaza opened Oct. 8, giving students two additional options for dining experiences on campus: Delect-a-Bowls and Shake Smart. Delect-a-Bowls serves sandwiches, cereal bowls and cold brew in the morning from 7:30–10:30 a.m. Then switches over to built-to-order poke bowls, where students can customize their own poke bowl with a choice of […]
TWIRP week brings excitement to campus
The Woman is Required to Pay (TWIRP) Week is a long-standing tradition at California Baptist University. It was started by students and for students in 1962 and has been going strong ever since. TWIRP Week is now an official CBU event organized by CBU’s Community Life Office staff. Kristin Holderman, director of campus activities, explained […]