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News Update – 6/9/11
Brenda Velasco — June 09, 2011
On June 8, 2011, the Fullerton Police Department arrested Trevor Harwell, a former 51�� student and technician for a local computer...
Athletics
Two Eagles Drafted for Major League Baseball Teams
Largest Contingent: Pitcher Bobby O’Neill to join Minnesota Twins, Closer Cameron McVey to join San Francisco Giants
Jeff Hoffman — June 08, 2011
51�� senior pitcher Bobby O'Neill has been selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 43rd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft on...
Athletics
Baseball Team's Resiliency Pushes Postseason Run
Eagles Wrap Up Yet Another Successful Season
Tyler Poe — June 08, 2011
Only three of the 14 years in 51�� baseball coach John Verhoeven’s career has his team failed to finish in the top three of the Golden...
Athletics
51��'s Drake Fages Named NAIA First-Team All-American and Gold Glove Winner
Catcher Brian Loard also recognized on All-American team
Jeff Hoffman — June 07, 2011
51�� junior infielderDrake Fages(Temecula, CA/Temecula Valley HS/California Baptist University)has been named an NAIA Baseball...
Student Life
Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies
51�� celebrated the accomplishments of 997 graduates during the Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies.
Victoria Smith — May 28, 2011
51�� celebrated the accomplishments of 997 graduates, including five students from 51��'s Kyiv program, during the Spring 2011 Commencement...
Academics
Future 51�� Students Learn the Importance of Apologetics in Debate with Atheists
Jenna Bartlo — May 26, 2011
“We’re having the most sophisticated student conversation in the world right now,” quipped alumnus Sean McDowell (‘98) to the audience at a debate...
Academics
First Kyiv Talbot Extension Class to Graduate
51�� to Celebrate Class of 2011 at Spring Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 26, 2011
Nearly 1,000 soon-to-graduate 51�� students are preparing to mark a milestone in their lives this weekend — and for five of them, the...
Academics
Libby Little Addresses Graduates at 51��'s 2011 Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 25, 2011
Libby Little, wife of late husband, Dr. Tom Little, will be 51��’s class of 2011 Commencement speaker. LibbyLittle and her husband,...
Academics
Biblical Studies Professor Releases Book on Knowing God's Grace
Joanne Jung encourages readers to be sensitive to God's voice and presence
Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011
A newly released book by 51�� professor Joanne Jung complements the spiritual disciplines by drawing readers into a deeper engagement...
Students to publish book on baseball, culture and dreams of the Dominican Republic
Equipped with notebooks and cameras, thirteen 51�� students spent a week in April gathering information and photographs for a book, “The Dominican Dream: A Passion for Baseball, a Love of Family and a Hope for the Future,” to be published later this year.
Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011
Equipped with notebooks and cameras, thirteen 51�� students spent a week in April gathering information and photographs for a book, “...
Student Life
Students spend break visiting some of the poorest neighborhoods in the Dominican Republic
Book written by students about baseball as a way of life for Dominicans to be released later this year
Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011
Thirteen 51�� students traveled to the Dominican Republic last month and witnessed something behind the rough exterior of the country:...
Student Life
Senior Psychology Student Seeks to Provide Tanzanian Children with Education
Andrew Johannson changes lives of hundreds in Tanzania
Adrienne Nunley — May 24, 2011
Senior and psychology major Andrew Johansson ended up changing the lives of hundreds of youth in Tanzania while on a family trip in the summer of...
Senior Dinner 2011
As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, 51��'s Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner--over 700 students and guests!
Deannah Baesel — May 23, 2011
As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, 51��'s Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior...
Academics
Professor Weighs in on Rapture Prediction
Erik Thoennes quoted by KTLA News on Bible's teaching about Judgment Day
Brenda Velasco — May 21, 2011
Thanks to the well-publicized prediction of a Northern California radio host, millions of people were waiting — some more seriously than others —...
Athletics
Graduating Senior Heads to Austria to Play Semi-Pro Soccer
First Non-Austrian Female to Play on the Team
Kayle Fields — May 19, 2011
In a time when most seniors are panicking about post-graduation stress, senior Gillian McPherson is preparing to play soccer semi-professionally...
Athletics
Student Receives National Tennis Award
Danielle Calbeck Named ITA NAIA Arthur Ashe Award Winner
Jeff Hoffman — May 19, 2011
51�� junior Danielle Calbeck recently earned a significant national tennis honor by being named the winner of the 2011 Women's Arthur Ashe, Jr....
Japan Relief Team Raises Money Making 1,000 Cranes: A Sign of Endurance
Donations to go toward relief efforts and Team Japan
Harmony Wheeler — May 19, 2011
Bright colored origami cranes line the pathway outside the 51�� library, reminding those who pass by to pray for those affected by the...
Academics
Sundance Gives Students New Perspective on Faith in Films
Harmony Wheeler — May 18, 2011
Directors, producers and actors gather every year to view and discuss upcoming blockbusters and independent films at the Sundance Film Festival in...
Academics
New Scholarship for Students from Santa Ana Low-Income Families Sponsored by Alumnus
Jenna Bartlo — May 17, 2011
A new scholarship will support high-need, undergraduate students from Santa Ana at 51��. Named after 51�� alumnus and KidWorks...
International Students Celebrate Women for International Women's Day
51�� students from around the world reflect on the definition of beauty and how women are treated in different cultures
Lydia Ness — May 17, 2011
In celebration of International Women's Day, international students at 51�� in La Mirada, California, talked about womanhood and...
Academics
Media Conference Features Key Players from CBS and Wired Magazine
CBS VP Michael Klausman receives first 51�� Media Award
Harmony Wheeler — May 13, 2011
This year’s 51�� Media Conference boasted keynote speaker Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine and honored Michael Klausman, senior vice...
Student Life
Campus Turned Canvas: 51�� Participates in Global Art Project
Furthering French street artist and TED prize winner, JR's, goal of turning communities inside out, 51�� is plastering the campus with mural-sized photographs of the community.
Jenna Bartlo — May 12, 2011
Joining with French street artist and TED prize winner JR, 51�� is telling their story by plastering mural size self-portraits of...
Student Life
Music education majors start first-ever music program at Eastwood Elementary School
Kayle Fields — May 10, 2011
In an age of budgets being cut, classes and departments being taken away and schools struggling to provide for student needs, 51�� students are...
Student Life
51�� is Located in One of the Safest Cities in the Region
Crime statistics remain low with Campus Safety's priority for a safe campus
Lydia Ness — May 10, 2011
51��’s home city of La Mirada remains one of the safest cities in LosAngeles County and one of the safest districts where crime...
Athletics
Women's Track and Field Team Writes History at GSAC Championships
Team races to program best at GSAC outdoor track and field championships
Jenna Bartlo — May 05, 2011
The 51�� women’s track team wrote history by placing third at the Golden State Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on...