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Tweet Chat: Newsweek's Follow Jesus story
Brenda Velasco — April 05, 2012
51�� hosted a live Twitter chat discussing the Newsweek cover story: "Forget the Church. Follow Jesus." The Storify of #WhoIsJesus found in this...
Music in Worship Student Performs on the Tonight Show
51�� student has joined an emerging musical band
Abbey Bennett — April 03, 2012
Last semester he was attending classes, working to earn a degree in music in worship; this semester, he has recorded, performed and toured with a...
Alumni
51�� alumna and professor takes the stage at the Academy Awards
Carol Aspling conducts the Southern California Children’s Chorus at the Oscars
Tenielle Schroeder — April 02, 2012
51�� alumna and current professor Carol Aspling had the opportunity to lead the Southern California Children’s Chorus (SCCC) at the 84th Academy...
Understanding the Middle East Crisis: a Biblical Perspective
Joel Rosenburg to host conference at 51�� with Chosen People Ministries
Jenna Bartlo — March 23, 2012
Expecting 2,000 attendees, 51�� with Chosen People Ministries ishosting “Israel, the Church, and the Middle East Crisis” conference...
Burgers and Basketball Event Recap
On Saturday February 25, 120 President’s Circle members gathered together to celebrate 51��’s 104th birthday at the event “Burgers and Basketball.”
Erin Olsen — March 21, 2012
On Saturday February 25, 120 President’s Circle members gathered together to celebrate 51��’s 104th birthday at the event “Burgers and...
Pianist performs a retrospective on Philip Glass
Jessica Airey — March 20, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Wednesday, March 21, accomplished musician Paul Barnes will perform a series of piano pieces created by the extraordinary...
Alumni
51�� honors exceptional alumni
Seven alumni receive awards for their accomplishments
Tenielle Schroeder — March 19, 2012
51�� enjoys recognizing their alumni for outstanding achievement by annually giving three awards: the Young Alumni Award, the Cultural...
Academics
51�� Conservatory professors travel to China to teach and perform
51�� staff and faculty traveled to minister and perform throughout China’s eastern provinces
Abbey Bennett — March 17, 2012
51��'s Conservatory of Music director and two associate professors traveled to China last November, sponsored by the Hunan Province Song and Dance...
Athletics
Women's Basketball Team Advances to NAIA Quarterfinal for the First Time Ever
51�� Crushes No. 10 Langston to Reach First-Ever NAIA Quarterfinal
Jeff Hoffman — March 17, 2012
Charrise Reece scored 16 points and was one of five starters in double-figures as 51�� pulled off its second-straight upset over an NAIA Top 10...
Alumnus Steve Bridges’ Legacy Remembered
Join 51�� in celebrating Steve Bridges' life
Jenna Bartlo — March 15, 2012
51�� alumnus ('86) Steve Bridges passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48 on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Bridges was known around the world for his...
Producer of Whitney Houston's Upcoming Film, "Sparkle," to Keynote Annual 51�� Media Conference
DeVon Franklin, VP Production at Columbia/Sony Pictures, Simon Swart, VP Fox Home Entertainment, Marc Forster, Gavin O’Connor Headline
Jenna Bartlo — March 15, 2012
STUDIO CITY, CALIF. — VP of Production at Columbia/Sony Pictures, DeVon Franklin, will keynote the 17th annual 51�� Media Conference held at CBS...
Grandparents Day Recap
Nearly 600 grandparents travelled from 20 different states to visit their 350+ 51�� grandkids for our fourth annual Grandparents Day on March 9th.
Shannon Baker — March 15, 2012
Nearly 600 grandparents travelled from 20 different states to visit their 350+ 51�� grandkids for our fourth annual Grandparents Day on March...
Academics
Christian Education Professor Addresses ‘Gaps’ in our Spiritual Formation
Klaus Issler takes issues of money and business head on
Joseph Gorra — March 14, 2012
It’s rare today to have business leaders, philanthropists and scholars endorse a spiritual formation book by a professor of Christian education....
Courage and Calling: National Women's History Month
Alumna Natasha Miller Runs To the Olympics
Jenna Bartlo — March 13, 2012
Since its founding, 51�� has been committed to equipping men and women to serve the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. During National Women's...
Students Rally Against Cal Grant Cuts in Sacramento
Twenty-five 51��ns testify at public hearing in Sacramento
Brenda Velasco — March 09, 2012
Twenty-five 51�� students recently traveled to the state Capitol in Sacramento to lobby against the proposed 44 percent cuts to the...
Athletics
51��’s athletes finish strong at NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Eleven All-American honors and five school records broken at three-day championship meet
Ashleigh Fox — March 09, 2012
51��’s indoor track and field athletes finished strong on Saturday, March 3 at the 2012 NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the SPIRE...
Athletics
Men’s Basketball Team Wins Conference Championship
Eagles claim their first-ever GSAC tournament title
Jeff Hoffman — March 07, 2012
For the first time in program history, the 51�� men’s basketball team won the Golden State Athletic Conference tournament title Tuesday night,...
51�� hosts 16th annual SCORR conference
The conference addresses racial reconciliation on college campuses with students from different schools
Abbey Bennett — March 06, 2012
Diversity and racial reconciliation are words recently heard in many conversations, no matter your background. Glen Kinoshita, the director of...
51�� professor authors third edition of business textbook
Scott Rae shares new sections and improvements made to his renowned anthology
Abbey Bennett — March 06, 2012
The business textbook “Beyond Integrity” finds its roots at 51��, but has spread across the nation. Scott Rae, chair and professor of philosophy...
Kelly Anyadike pilots her way into the Guinness Book of World Records
51�� student becomes youngest African-American female to solo fixed-wing aircraft
Jessica Airey — March 06, 2012
On her sixteenth birthday in 2008, Kelly Anyadike became a record-breaking aviator when she flew four different airplanes out of the Compton...
Philosophy professor examines practical Christian morality
Doug Geivett releases new book on virtues for everyday living
Jessica Airey — March 06, 2012
Doug Geivett, 51�� professor of philosophy, recently released a new book titled “Being Good: Christian Virtues for Everyday Life.” The...
Alumni
51�� celebrates 104th birthday with tailgate party
University enjoys basketball triumphs, grilled food and musical entertainment
Ashleigh Fox — March 05, 2012
51�� celebrated its 104th birthday with a tailgate party on Saturday, Feb. 25 held in front of Chase Gymnasium. Students, staff and...
Professor Discusses Tim Tebow’s Public Prayers on Fox News
Fox 11 interviewed Erik Thoennes on public displays of Christian faith
Jessica Airey — March 03, 2012
51�� professor Erik Thoennes appeared on Fox News Studio 11 in Los Angeles to discuss the public Christian faith of NFL football star...
Academics
Vice Provost named President of Fresno Pacific University
Pete Menjares selected as school's 11th president
Brenda Velasco — March 02, 2012
Pete Menjares was named Fresno Pacific University’s 11th president. Menjares is also making history as the second Hispanic president to serve at a...
Hundreds of Students to Lobby Against Cal Grant Cuts in Sacramento
Jenna Bartlo — March 01, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF., March 1, 2012 — Twenty-five 51�� students are traveling to the capitol to lobby against the 44 percent proposed...