The Department of Aviation Science at California Baptist University purchased new planes from Piper Aircraft to help students learn more advanced aircraft systems and cut down on logistical costs. The new fleet, consisting primarily of Piper Archer aircraft, offers a new computer system that increases situational awareness and makes it easier to maintain than the […]
Campus fundraiser feeds families
Students filled Stamps Courtyard April 2 at California Baptist University to help pack boxes for the Children’s Hunger Fund for the third year in a row. Similar to Operation Christmas Child events, students came together to pack boxes for families in need. This time, however, the boxes were full of nonperishable food items. The Children’s […]
Students celebrate Earth Day 2019
Earth Day started out as an American movement but is now an international event. California Baptist University holds events to promote being environmentally friendly with various activities such as Arbor Day and city clean up days throughout the year. Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-MD) in 1963 told Congress that politicians need to take charge of raising […]
Prospective students experience CBU
Prospective California Baptist University students had the opportunity to get a taste of CBU’s environment and community April 9 at the annual Lancer Day. Lancer Day is an event designed and targeted specifically at students who have been accepted for the Fall 2019 semester. At the event, students are provided the chance to do activities […]
Public Safety Services responds to speed bump concerns
Since spring break ended, the most-discussed issue on California Baptist University’s campus is the newly installed speed bumps. Students said they are concerned about inconvenience and damage to their vehicles, which has caused many to drive around speed bumps or through the Yeager Parking Lot to avoid them. There are at least 55 speed bumps […]
ASCBU hosts annual Stress Relief Week
California Baptist University’s annual Stress Relief Week will be held April 15-18 by the Associated Students of CBU. Students can look forward to playing with puppies, receiving massages and entering a carnival experience complete with funnel cake, interactive rides, and acai bowls from JuJuBar or street tacos made to order. Every day of the week […]
Ambassador visits campus, speaks at forum
Dr. Robin Renee Sanders, former U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Congo (2002-2005) and Nigeria (2007-2010), visited California Baptist University March 25, to talk with students, staff and faculty about her life and mission helping those in need. Sanders has a degree in communications and is a political analyst by skill craft. She worked overseas […]
Martirez impacts CBU golf
Samantha Martirez, junior journalism and new media major, has contributed to the women’s golf team at California Baptist University for three years. Martirez is originally from Manggahan Pasig City, Philippines. She was introduced to golf by her father when she was 10 years old. “I remember watching Tiger Woods on TV and I was like, […]
Essaybot helps students write their essays
Artificial Intelligence has been helping people correct spellings of words on their phones for years, but now, it can write full essays. This new AI is called Essaybot. When arriving at essaybot.com, one is prompted to give Essaybot a title or topic. Essaybot then takes this information and gathers articles, stories and essays in common […]
Sign language minor added to curriculum
California Baptist University recently announced a new minor in American Sign Language. This new minor will focus on teaching not only the words and grammar of ASL, but fluency in deaf culture. Dr. Daniel Blair, director of the Center of Deaf Studies, said the ASL minor offers many benefits, including enhancements to career fields, including […]