Posts by Jenna Mindel

Jenna Mindel

Jenna Wirtz (‘24) is a journalism major with a dream to uncover the stories hidden in the hearts of God’s unique image bearers. When she is not studying hard, running the yearbook or writing for GRIT, you will find her drinking a Dr. Pepper and laughing with her friends. If you are looking for someone to laugh with, cry with, or anything in-between, Jenna is your friend!

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New Testament Professor’s Book Finalist in Christianity Today’s 2024 Book Awards
Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall’s book on faith, identity and race gains attention
Jenna Mindel — March 01, 2024
51�� Professor of New Testament Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall is receiving attention for her new book. Her book, A Longing to Belong:...
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Christmas Music is More Than Just Calming, It’s Connective
Music therapy professor provides insight into why listening to Christmas music can feel so good
Jenna Mindel — December 23, 2023
Whether you begin listening to your favorite Christmas songs after the clock strikes midnight on Halloween or if you reserve your listening until...
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51�� to Launch New Post-Baccalaureate Program for Communication Sciences and Disorders
Students able to complete prerequisites required to start graduate degree
Jenna Mindel — December 01, 2023
51��’s School of Science, Technology and Health will launch a new Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and...
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Ring in the Holiday Season with 51��’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Jenna Mindel — November 27, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — For the 40th year, 51�� is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1, 2023. Guests will hear a...
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51�� Receives $750K in Grants for Two New Education Programs
51�� receives two grants to build a bilingual teaching program and an early childhood program
Jenna Mindel — November 22, 2023
51��’s School of Education has received $750,000 in grants from The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to build a new...
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Forbes Features 51�� as a Top College
51�� recognized by Forbes for professional development, spiritual growth
Jenna Mindel — November 13, 2023
51�� is a top college, according to Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges newest ranking published this fall. According to Forbes’ description...
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51�� Moves Up on The Wrap’s Top Film School Ranking
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts recognized for continued growth
Jenna Mindel — October 25, 2023
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is one of the top 50 film schools in the nation according to entertainment news site, The...
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Money Magazine Highlights 51�� for Student Success and Affordability
51�� is a top choice for students, according to the national publication’s recent rankings
Jenna Mindel — October 20, 2023
Money Magazine named 51�� a “Best College in America” in their 2023 rankings. The national publication factored in dozens of data...
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Wall Street Journal Names 51�� on 2024 Best Colleges List
51�� is one of the top three Christian colleges highlighted for student experience
Jenna Mindel — October 02, 2023
51�� is one of the best colleges in the nation, according to Wall Street Journal’s recent 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report....
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51�� Welcomes Incoming Class, Students Urged to Serve Others
Being the “greatest” looks more like serving others over oneself, President Barry H. Corey exhorts students
Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023
51�� welcomes 1,676 undergraduate and graduate students, its largest incoming class since before the pandemic, this fall. The students,...
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51�� Hispanic Conference Set to Inspire and Educate Local Church Leaders
Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — With a global increase in mental health issues, church leaders are at a crucial point in history to lead and care for others,...
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Grace & Space
Introducing our 2022-23 theme!
Jenna Mindel — November 11, 2022
God isn’t mad at you. This is hard for me to remember. As a grudge-holder myself, it is hard to grasp this whole “grace” thing. Yet, I am met with...
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Dear Returning Students
It's okay if you're stoked, and it's okay if you're not.
Jenna Mindel — September 02, 2022
I am an upperclassman. How strange! I have only lived on campus for a year, and now I only have another year after this one until I graduate. We...
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Idealizing the Past
Jenna Mindel — April 12, 2022
My camera roll is something I love to look through. It is full of sweet memories of the past few years of my life, but one thing it doesn’t have...
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Made for More
Jenna Mindel — January 19, 2022
We all have edges. Our experiences, preferences, desires, and limitations cause us to exist in a particular way. When we come into a space with...
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Moving from Disconnection to Reconnection
Jenna Mindel — December 09, 2021
Rest and reconnection is our theme for GRIT this year. I have been thinking about reconnection and what that means in light of the past year and a...
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Jesus's Example of Rest
Jenna Mindel — November 07, 2021
When your gas light comes on in your car, you know you need to stop and fill your tank. It usually isn’t followed by a lot of questioning whether...
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Rhythms of Rest
Jenna Mindel — September 17, 2021
I don’t know about you but my calendar can’t take one more thing. Between my 18 credit class schedule, my two jobs, and social life, rest is...