Welcome Lancer Family, In this issue
January 26, 2024
Publishing
Research Articles
Jennie Riad
Jennie Riad, director of curriculum in educational effectiveness: Curriculum Management in Higher Education: An Analysis Using the Four Frames Model. Curriculum and Teaching (Nov. 1).
Dr. Kristin Mauldin
Dr. Kristin Mauldin, associate professor of sport and performance psychology, Bailey Thompson and Keisha Hart, now CBU alumni: Personality and Mental Toughness of the Marathon Maniac. Open Journal of Social Sciences (Dec. 26, 2023).
Dr. S. Jeannette Guignard, professor of organizational leadership, and Dr. Elisa Shepard, professor of psychology: Perspective: Professional Learning Communities as a Strategy for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Online Higher Education, in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Teacher Leadership (Vol. 7, No 1).
Dr. Hyun-Woo (Andy) Park, professor of biology, and Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi, professor of biology: Structure of Lysinibacillus sphaericus Tpp48Aa1 pesticidal protein elucidated from natural crystals using MHz-SFX. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Nov. 28, 2023, 120, 49). They also will continue to serve as section board members for the journal Toxins this year.
Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi
Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi, professor of biology: The chitin-binding domain of Bacillus thuringiensis ChiA74 inhibits Gram-negative bacterial and fungal pathogens of humans and plants. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (January 2024).
Dr. Christy Gonet
Dr. Christy Gonet, assistant professor of theology: No Salvation without Christ’s Sinlessness: Revisiting Satisfaction in Cur Deus homo. Saint Anselm Journal (Vol. 19, No. 1).
Books
Tracing the Line
Dirk Dallas, associate professor of graphic design, had work featured in a new book Tracing the Line: The Art of Drawing Machines and Pen Plotters (Vetro), which showcased the works of 100 contemporary artists who use drawing machines in their practice.
Dr. Chris Morgan
Dr. Chris Morgan, dean of the School of Christian Ministries, co-authored Salvation (B&H Academic, 2024). The book is part of the Theology for the People of God series, co-edited by Morgan.
Articles
Dr. Elaine Ahumada
Dr. Elaine Ahumada, professor of political science: Reset the Practitioner Mindset for Career Performance and Growth. PA Times (Jan. 12, 2024).
Fiction and Poems
Dr. Erika Travis
Dr. Erika Travis, professor of English: poem Awaiting the Dawn. Inlandia: A Literary Journal (Fall 2023, Vol. 14).
Presentations
Dr. Elizabeth Morris, professor of education and mathematics, and Jennifer Riad, director of curriculum: Are Students at the Center of Your Institution? A Case Study of Educational Effectiveness. Hawaii International Conference on Education in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, on Jan. 3.
Jeff Tennis, director of student success coaching, Grace Brown, director of student success coaching, and Zakiya Glasco, associate director of student success coaching: panelists for the Inland Empire Big Brothers Big Sisters and College Bigs Program on Jan. 10-11. The College Bigs program is a volunteer mentorship opportunity that connects college students from California Baptist University, University of California, Riverside and La Sierra University with local high school students. The panel covered topics like exploring majors, understanding graduation requirements, navigating the transition from high school to college and the college experience.
Joel Balzun
Joel Balzun, adjunct professor of music: True North: A Case for Canadian Art Song. National Association of Teachers of Singing Cal-Western Region Conference in Salt Lake City on Jan. 13.
Dr. S. Jeannette Guignard, professor of organizational leadership, and Dr. Elisa Shepard, professor of psychology: Removing Barriers for Diverse Student Populations in Online Learning Environments. Hawaii International Conference on Education in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, on Jan. 5.
Dr. Christy Gonet
Dr. Christy Gonet, assistant professor of theology: Anselm’s Anthropology: Connecting the Image of God to the Debt Humans Owe God. Evangelical Theological Society’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 14-16.
Dr. Jeff Mooney
Dr. Jeff Mooney, professor of Old Testament: Lamenting the Loss of Lament. Evangelical Theological Society’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 14-16.
Dr. Sam Welbaum
Dr. Sam Welbaum, associate professor of philosophy: Perpetual Flatness: Heideggerian Boredom and Mankind’s Need for God. Evangelical Theological Society’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 14-16.
Dr. Tim Mosteller
Dr. Tim Mosteller, professor of philosophy: Christian Ethical Essentialism and Christian ‘Wokeness.’ Evangelical Theological Society’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 14-16.
Dr. Chris Morgan
Dr. Chris Morgan, dean of School of Christian Ministries: Grateful for Christian Higher Education. Panelist on Christian Higher Education Panel. Evangelical Theological Society’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 14-16.
Professional Accolades
Christopher Kern, associate professor of photography, was selected as a juror for the 2023 AIAIC Architecture Photography Competition. This competition was administered by Keelan Kaiser, professor of architecture and interim executive director of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Inland California.
Joel Balzun
Joel Balzun, adjunct professor of music, made his debut with the Los Angeles Opera as the Sergeant in The Barber of Seville, conducted by Louis Lohraseb and directed by Rob Ashford on Oct. 21-Nov. 12. Additionally, he was a finalist in the Vincerò World Opera Competition, held in Verona, Italy, in December.
Christine Lee Smith
Christine Lee Smith, lecturer of photography, has two photographs – Untitled and I Can’t Breathe – in the exhibit Ways of Seeing at the Earl & Virginia Green Gallery at Biola University Jan. 16-Feb. 16.
Student Highlights
Sticky Rice for Lunch
Jacob Singhavong, a Master’s in Social Work student, published a book, Sticky Rice for Lunch (Dec. 2).
Humility and Grit Community Appreciation Award
Zackary Littman and Ken Schemmer, MS sport and performance psychology students, received the Humility and Grit Community Appreciation Award on Dec. 15 from the Riverside Police Department for their work as interns with the department’s Explorers Program in 2023. The Explorers engaged in several mental skills workshops designed by CBU’s sport and performance students that touched on topics such as self-confidence, team communication, understanding body language, leadership, and mindfulness. Other interns with the Explorers were Teresa Garcia, Matthew Mascio, Elizabeth Knof and Heather Humes.
Personnel Changes
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