Event Recaps Archive
Les Miserables
On Friday, August 8, 2008, Alumni Relations hosted an event at the Hollywood Bowl. Over 250 alumni gathered for an evening filled with the music of Les Miserables.
Student Send-Off Events
Alumni Relations held their annual Student Send-off events throughout the months of July and August. Over 600 people attended the eleven events in eleven different cities including Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Inland Empire, and Denver.
Wheatstone Academy Conference
Biola University hosted a conference for Wheatstone Academy on the week of July 6-11. The conference was attend by students ages 15 to 19, who are passionate about diving further into their faith.
1960s Alumni Reunion
Over 200 alumni celebrated their journey "From the 60s to Our 60s" at a 1960s Decade Reunion held on the Biola campus July 4-6.
2008 Centennial Commencement
Biola's 2008 centennial commencement, held on Friday May 23 and Saturday, May 24, featured the largest graduating class in Biola's history with nearly 1000 graduates total from the University.
Case For Christ
Nearly 1,500 people from all over southern California descended on the Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 27 to see Lee Strobel, J.P. Moreland, Mike Erre, and Craig Hazen present the “Case for Christ.”
Closing Ceremony Centennial Chapel
Borrowing a page from the Olympic Games, Biola brought its centennial year to an end May 14 with a regal “closing ceremony” chapel that encapsulated the year’s many events.
Five Sacred Crossings Book Release
Hundreds of people from all over Southern California filled Sutherland Auditorium to celebrate the breakout new book by Craig Hazen, Five Sacred Crossings on Thurs., May 8.
Biola Media Conference
Over 450 people representing 21 states and two foreign countries attended the 2008 Biola Media Conference, held on Saturday, May 3 at the CBS Studios in Studio City, Calif.
Apologetic Debate
The gym was packed with 2,500 people on Friday, April 25 to hear Dinesh D'Souza debate Peter Singer on the existence of God.
Intelligent Design: Science or Science Fiction Q-and-A
Dozens gathered at Biola University on April 28 for a topic too taboo for many scientists: Intelligent Design.
President Emeritus Clyde Cook Memorial Services
More than 6,000 people celebrated the life of President Emeritus Clyde Cook with laughter and tears during two separate memorial services held the week after his passing.
29th Annual Biola Hispanic Conference
An enthusiastic audience of 600 pastors, lay-leaders, youth, and children, enjoyed worship, plenary messages, workshops and other special programs on April 12th.
Steps From Hope
Hundreds attended the downtown Los Angeles shoe drive and block party organized by Biola and the Union Rescue Mission.
Ruby Slippers Luncheon
The luncheon hosted 300 women and men celebrating Women’s History month and Biola women over the past 100 years.
Biola Birthday Bash
Hundreds packed Chase Gymnasium on Feb. 24 for a New Years Eve-style countdown to the University's 100th birthday, featuring a concert by Switchfoot.
Centennial Legacy Gala
Biola celebrated its centennial in style on Feb. 23 at Los Angeles' Millennium Biltmore Hotel, just a block from the original Bible Institute building.
Alumni Awards Chapel
Alumni Weekend was kicked off by the 2008 Awards chapel honoring three Biola alumni.
Biola Centennial History Colloquium
Biola University's School of Arts and Sciences hosted an all day event to celebrate Biola's rich history.
Women's Character Makeover Luncheon
January 11, 2008 – Biola University hosted a women’s luncheon featuring best-selling author, Katie Brazelton, and co-author, and Biola alumna, Shelley Leith.
Fall 2007 Commencement
December 14, 2007 – Biola University celebrated the accomplishments of over 350 graduates at the Fall 2007 Commencement Ceremonies.
Biola Honors California Teacher of the Year
Biola alum, Michael Long, was honored for his service to the field of education.
Apologetics Conference
The event united nearly 800 attendees to hear from 30 of the leading minds in Christian academia and informed of the latest apologetic challenges.
Biolafest 2007: A Homecoming Revival
On November 3rd Biola celebrated its Centennial with a day of free music and fun featuring a concert by MercyMe.
Presidential Inauguration
With pomp and pageantry, Biola University formally installed Barry H. Corey as the eighth president in its 100-year history Friday morning.
Annual Ladies' Fall Tea
October 4, 2007 – Over 240 women of all ages enjoyed the event, hosted by the wives of the Biola Board of Trustees.
Parent Weekend 2007
October 5, 2007 – Over 530 family members attended Parent Weekend 2007.
Heart Walk
September 30, 2007 – Biola partnered with AHA for the Heart Walk in LA.
Dodger Day
September 16, 2007 – Over 2,000 Biolans cheered as President Corey threw out the first pitch.
Red Line Runway Show
August 31, 2007 – Biola celebrated their 100th anniversary in style with the first runway show on Biola's campus.