Welcome Lancer Family, In this issue
December 15, 2023
Publishing
Research Articles
Dr. Bonjun Koo
Dr. Bonjun Koo, professor of environmental science: Accumulation and Origin of Phosphorus and Heavy Metals in Citrus Orchard Soils in Jeju Island, South Korea: Potential Ecological Risks and Bioavailability. Water (Nov. 14, 2023).
Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi, professor of biology, Sarah Rudd (‘16, not pictured), Leticia Silva Miranda (’23, ‘24), Hannah Curtis (’21) and Dr. Hyun-Woo (Andy) Park, professor of biology: The Parasporal Body of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis: A Unique Phage Capsid-Associated Prokaryotic Insecticidal Organelle. Biology (November 2023).
Dr. Kristin Mauldin
Dr. Kristin Mauldin, associate professor of sport and performance psychology: Imagery and flow: Using imagery to induce flow states. Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity (October 2023).
Dr. Russell Dahl
Dr. Russell Dahl, adjunct professor of chemistry: Positive Allosteric Modulator of SERCA Pump NDC-1173 Exerts Beneficial Effects in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease (July 2023). Positive Allosteric Modulators of SERCA Pump Restore Dendritic Spines and Rescue Long-Term Potentiation Defects in Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Model (September 2023). International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi
Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi, professor of biology: Thurincin H is a Nonhemolytic Bacteriocin of Bacillus thuringiensis with Potential Applied Use. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins (August 2023).
Dr. Teresa Hamilton
Dr. Teresa Hamilton, professor of nursing: The Art of Teaching-Learning the Humanbecoming Paradigm. Nursing Science Quarterly (Volume 37, Issue 1).
Dr. Jiliang Li
Dr. Jiliang Li, assistant professor of civil engineering and construction management: Deterministic and Probabilistic Rock Plane Slop Stability Analysis. Geo-Risk 2023 (July 20, 2023).
Books
Dr. Shawn Wilhite
Dr. Shawn Wilhite, associate professor of New Testament: co-edited the book “The Teaching of these Words”: Intertextuality, Social Identity, and Early Christianity, Essays in Honor of Clayton N. Jefford. Authored a chapter in that book: “You Must Love Those Who Hate You”: Oppression and the Sectio evangelical in the Didache’s Two Ways (Brill Publishing, 2023).
Shakespeare on Screen: Romeo and Juliet
Dr. Melissa Croteau, professor of film studies: authored a chapter Guns, Rasa, and Roses: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram-Leela (2013), a ‘Desi’ Romeo and Juliet, in Shakespeare on Screen: Romeo and Juliet (Cambridge University Press, October 2023).
Fiction and Poems
Dr. Gretchen Bartels-Ray
Dr. Gretchen Bartels-Ray, professor of English: poems Sand Has No Business Being So Sturdy and Kayak; A love poem. Inlandia (Fall 2023).
Dr. Joshua S. Fullman
Dr. Joshua S. Fullman, professor of English: poem Johannes de silentio Speaks in the anthology Homage to Soren Kierkegaard: Poems in Memory of Ronald Marshall (Wiseblood Books, 2023).
Presentations
Dr. Heather Ontiveros, associate professor of physician assistant studies, and Mary Ann Stahovich, assistant professor of physician assistant studies: poster Perseverance Under Pressure: Are Athletes Better PA Students? PA Educator Forum in New Orleans on Oct. 13.
Karen Genco
Karen Genco, associate professor of physician assistant studies, and Ashley Whitaker (’23) and Rosie Chacon, PA student: The Path to Physician Assistant. Future Medical Scholars Symposium in Riverside on Oct. 14.
Dr. Ed Garrett
Dr. Ed Garrett, professor of sport and performance psychology: Impacting the Body by Empowering the Mind. The Bullying Prevention Conference sponsored by the Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation on Nov. 17.
Dr. Shawn Wilhite
Dr. Shawn Wilhite, associate professor of New Testament: In Service of the Church: A Model and Hermeneutic for Theological Retrieval. Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 14-16.
Dr. Kristin Mauldin
Dr. Kristin Mauldin, associate professor of sport and performance psychology: Flow and Exercise. Association of Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 18.
Dr. Julie Goodman-Bowling
Dr. Julie Goodman-Bowling, associate professor of anthropology: closing keynote The Power of Culture: The Struggle is Real and breakout sessions Gender and Identity: Perception, Performance, and Possibilities. Intersect 2023: Identity Culture conference in Ontario, California, on Nov. 2.
Professional Accolades
John Freese and Dr. Ronald L. Ellis
John Freese, director of Safety Services, was named employee of the month for December. His nomination included the following statements: “John consistently demonstrates performance above expected levels. He effectively blends professionalism, caring, and compassion to members of the campus community. He also routinely takes time to listen to and pray for his staff, provide assistance to individuals who demonstrate a need, and share his faith through words and actions.”
Dr. Matthew Pitts
Matthew Pitts, adjunct professor of music, won the inaugural scholastic award from the Center for Classical Theology. His essay was published the Journal of Classical Theology (November 2023). It is titled Whether the Beatific Vision Will be Experienced Bodily by the Saints?
Dr. Effat Zeidan Hatoum
Dr. Effat Zeidan Hatoum, associate professor of natural and mathematical sciences, was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Interactive Science Educators Award. The award is from Interactive Science.
Making an Impact
STEPCon
California Baptist University had representatives at the inaugural STEPCon Counselor Conference for school counselors at Bourns Inc. in Riverside on Nov. 8. Presenters included Dr. Phil van Haaster, dean of the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering, Dr. Dan Grissom, professor of computer science, Dr. Jay Lee, professor of construction management, Kelsie Byrd, assistant professor of nursing, and Dr. Bruce Prins, professor of biology. Kaylee Garcia, a CBU mechanical engineering graduate of 2020, was the keynote speaker. Jenna Olechnowicz, a nursing student, and Hannah Thompson, an engineering student, participated in a panel discussion.
Dr. Amanie Abdelmessih
Dr. Amanie Abdelmessih, professor of mechanical engineering, served as track co-organizer in heterogeneous integrated systems for the 2023 ASME InterPACK Conference in San Diego on Oct. 24-26. The American Institute of Mechanical Engineers gave her a certificate of appreciation for her services.
Dr. John Marselus
Dr. John Marselus, professor of aviation science, led the Missionary Aviation Leadership Summit at Nampa, Idaho, on Nov. 28-29. Mission Aviation Fellowship US is the largest missionary aviation organization in the world. During the summit, the group discussed issues pertaining to missionary aviation worldwide.
Dr. Christopher Kern
Christopher Kern, associate professor of photography, mentored six photographers, age 18-30, through an American Society of Media Photographers program from July 11-Nov. 18. CBU photography students supported the Bridge LA Mentoring Program in various ways, including the printing and installing of the final show on Nov. 18 in Los Angeles at Naked Eye Studio. Over 100 works were installed, presented and removed for a one-night show, which CBU Photography helped facilitate.
Environmental Science Club and Botany Club
The CBU Biological Sciences Department, Environmental Science Club and Botany Club held an annual Arbor Day event in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation as a certified Tree Campus USA. Dr. Bonjun Koo, professor of environmental science, supervised the event. Nearly 160 people participated. On Dec. 1, students joined the Urban Agriculture Lab, taught by Dr. Jacob Lanphere, professor of environmental science, at Lancer Farm and Gardens to plant three trees. On Dec. 2, students Cynthiana Rangel, Jacob Trinidad Kelsey Bechler, Kylie Williams and Eric Luera led teams to plant additional trees and pick up trash on campus and along Monroe Street and Diana Avenue.
Campus News
Kristin Beinschroth
Kristin Beinschroth, assistant professor of radiologic sciences, hosted the California Society of Radiologic Technologists annual conference at the College of Health Science on Nov. 4-5. She is the vice president of the group. About 90 people attended, and nearly 20 CBU students served as volunteers. Elizabeth Kerns, adjunct professor of mammography, lectured on Navigating the OR: Tips, Tricks and Strategies for a Safe and Smooth Case.
Student Highlights
CBU Cardiac Engineering Team
The CBU Cardiac Engineering team took third place at the first artificial heart competition, Heart Hackathon, in Dallas on Oct. 29. Six CBU biomedical engineering students competed: Ryan Krippner, Gavin Boone, Joshua Lute, Grace Santrach, Silas Sheffer and Karoline Greenwood.
Undergraduate students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences presented research posters at the Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research at California State University Fullerton on Nov 18. The students were Grace Barnes, Julia Mendoza, Dakota Whitmire and Abigail Butler. Dr. Sophia S. Mun, assistant professor of behavioral and social sciences, mentored them.
Dr. Christopher Kern
Christopher Kern, associate professor of photography, presented the CBU program, and five photography students — Nico Carrillo, Elizabeth Wahl, Austin Elliott, Josiah Grant and Jaydon Miller — presented their photographic work alongside industry professionals to the Red Bull photography department at its headquarters in Santa Monica on Nov. 29.
Dr. John Marselus
Dr. John Marselus, professor of aviation science, took his aerodynamics students to the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino on Dec. 2. Lisa Collinsworth, CBU alumni and daughter of the Collinsworth family whom the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of the Performing Arts is named after, sponsored the visit.
Personal Milestones
Sebastian Rodriguez
Dr. Brittany Lytle-Rodriguez, assistant professor of social work, and her husband, Erik, welcomed a son on Aug. 1. Sebastian Rodriguez weighed 7 pounds, 1.9 ounces and measured 20.47 inches. He joins Elijah, 9.
