October 4, 2018

"If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God." -- 1 John 4:15 (NIV)

Campus Notes

Welcome to Katelyne Herrington

The Department of Athletics is excited to announce Katelyne Herrington as the new head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving team. The third head coach in the history of FPU swimming and diving, Herrington spent the last two seasons as an assistant at the University of the Pacific and brings an impressive resume as a coach and former student-athlete to Fresno.

"We are pleased to welcome Katelyne to the Sunbird family," said Henderson. "We are looking forward to where she is going to take this program as she uses her previous experience as a successful student-athlete and assistant coach. She is passionate about leading and growing young men and women, and we are excited to have her here."

Herrington played an integral part in...

Submitted by: Matt Mazzoni

ASC Study Weekend

The Academic Success Center (Marpeck 105) is hosting a study weekend October 13th & 14th from 5:00PM to 10:00PM both days. Tutoring will be available in the following subjects: writing, math, biology, chemistry, and academic coaching. Encourage the students you know to take advantage of this opportunity!

Submitted by: Francisco Carrillo

Mid-Term Study Weekend

Midterm exams are approaching, and students might need a quiet study space where they can focus and prepare for the exams.

The ALAS Intercultural Learning Center (SCC 122) will be open on October 13th-14th from 9AM to 9PM and ALAS staff members will be available for tutoring.

Please, spread the word among our Sunbirds.

Submitted by: Manuela Gabriel

Believers Church Lectures Video Links

Did you miss the Believers Church Lectures, “Bridging the Racial Divide” with Dr. Christena Cleveland? We have you covered – check out the links below!

Dr. Cleveland is a social psychologist, public theologian, author and professor. She is an associate professor of...

Submitted by: Beth Hatch

SFS Highlights

Student Financial Services highlights:

What’s happening in Student Financial Services? A lot! Below are just a few highlights from the last several months of ways that my team has been hard at work, regularly reviewing processes and procedures and looking for ways we can improve and grow to best meet the needs of our students in the areas of student accounts and financial aid.

Back End Processing Team: Led by Bryan Taylor Associate Director of Processing and Accounts, Jamie Jones SFS Analyst, Nicholas Swan SFS Analyst, Tanisha Mannings SFS Analyst, Lisa Cloeters SFS Analyst, Paula Seminario Loan Coordinator

2018-2019 Award (10/3/18)...

Submitted by: Stacie Benedict

Athletics Schedule 10/1-10/7

The Fresno Pacific men’s basketball team will host its annual alumni game on Saturday at the Special Events Center. Come on out and Back the Birds!

Submitted by: Jordan Herrod

Manna Moments: Missions Emphasis Month

Greetings Sunbirds!

Grace and joy to you, please join us for Missions Emphasis Month where we fellowship together and encourage one another as students, faculty and staff. Just click on the link below...

Submitted by: Office of Spiritual Formation

FPU Carolers for Hire

The Christmas Season is quickly approaching! As you, your churches, and your communities begin to plan gatherings in December, you may want to consider having live music. Hire FPU Carolers for your holiday parties and gatherings. We operate on a free-will donation policy, with all proceeds going to the department and to the carolers who come to sing. Make your reservations before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2018. Contact Dr. Bethany Alvey to make a reservation, or for any additional inquiries, at bethany.alvey@fresno.edu.

Submitted by: Bethany Alvey

What's News 10/4

What’s News—a collection of updates from the media and our own news website
10/4/18

News

Chris Janzen, MFA, assistant professor of art, was featured in an October 3 article on local art exhibits by Donald Munro, community arts writer munroreview.com/2018/10/03/5-picks-for-arthop-fresno-pacifics-chris-janzen-gets-personal-at-fig-tree/

Faculty member Janice Leppke won a...

Submitted by: UCM Team

Director Of Health Services

Please join us in welcoming the new Director of Health Services/Campus Nurse Cheryl Nichols. We are happy to announce the new health center hours:

Monday -Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please stop by the health center and say hi to Cheryl.

Submitted by: Lynn Reinhold

Upcoming Events

Cultural Awareness Night: Colombia

Come expand your Cultural Horizon! The International office will be hosting a Cultural Awareness Night on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 5:30pm in SCC 103. Our presenters, come all the way from Bogotá Colombia from Colegio Internacional Camino a la Cima and will share traditional music, authentic food, and a presentation on the culture. Please encourage students to attend this event. See you there!

Submitted by: Angela Chapa

Opening Reception of Recent Works

Assistant Professor of Art Chris Janzen, MFA, invites FPU community members to the opening reception of his exhibit Recent Works on Thursday, October 4 from 5-8pm. The Art Hop event will take place at Fig Tree Gallery, 644 Van Ness in Downtown Fresno, and will showcase a series of large scale paintings and drawings created over the past three years. Janzen's "Menno Pop Surrealist" approach to art-making combines objects and experiences from daily life resulting in dream-like compositions where imagery from advertising and social media collide. The painting Sick Kid, for example, renders...

Submitted by: Chris Janzen

“Voix de Femmes”

FPU’s Women’s Chorale will be joined in concert by Soli Deo Gloria and other women’s choirs in our area on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:30 p.m. at University Presbyterian Church (1776 E. Roberts, Fresno). Admission is $5, payable at the door / admission is free to FPU community.

Submitted by: Judy Cockerham

6th Spiritual Care Summit: Spirituality and Addiction

All Clergy, Spiritual Leaders, Veterans, Health Care Workers, and All Interested, are invited to join us for a special half-day Summit on October 25th as we learn more about the importance of Spirituality in relation to addiction and recovery. Addiction is really a deep spiritual hunger—a yearning for fulfillment, connectedness, meaning, and wholeness. A state of...

Submitted by: David Black

Classifieds

Truck for Sale

2008 Ford F-150 for sale
5.4 L V8
Automatic 2 WD
253,000 miles
Seats 6
Ice Cold A/C
$5,999
Contact Angela Valley at 260-9141

Click on title to see more pictures.

Submitted by: Angela Valley

Got Wheels?

Hi FPU family!

Do you have a bicycle that is no longer being used? Would you be willing to let a student borrow it?

We have two ministry students serving at our neighboring elementary schools, Olmos and Lane Elementary. The two lady Sunbirds have been walking to the schools from FPU’s campus to help lead Saturday Sports with Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP). Our freshmen are...

Submitted by: Vicencia Abundis

Christmas Special in Kau'ai

Christmas Special: Two condos for Dec. 23-30 in Kau'ai. Each one sleeps 4-6, + kitchen/laundry so you can take your whole family, or split costs with another family. For more details text/call 559-994-3394 or call home phone 559-229-3645 or email delores.friesen@fresno.edu

Submitted by: Delores Friesen

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