Dr. Daryl Neipp

Dr. Daryl Neipp, adjunct professor of education: Facilitating & Measuring Faith Integration. Journal of Faith in the Academic Profession (Volume 4, Issue 1).

Dr. Alex Chediak

Dr. Alex Chediak, professor of physics and engineering: a book review on Modern Technology and the Human Future: A Christian Appraisal. Journal of Faith in the Academic Profession (Volume 4, Issue 1).

Dr. Teresa Hamilton

Dr. Teresa Hamilton, professor of nursing: Presence in Teaching-Learning: Witnessing Unfolding. Nursing Science Quarterly (Volume 38, Issue 3).

Dr. Alex Chediak

Dr. Alex Chediak, professor of physics and engineering: Stewarding Our Talents. Ligonier Ministries’ Tabletalk (August 2025).

Dr. Robert Pate

Dr. Robert Pate, professor of psychology: co-presented Clinical Training Issues, Remediation, and Discipline in Evolving Times; Student and Faculty Mental Health Needs Affecting Programs and the Impact of Domestic Issues; and Doctoral Psychology Admissions: Evolving Needs and How to Choose. National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology in Denver on Aug. 5-6.

Dr. Melissa Croteau

Dr. Melissa Croteau, professor of film studies: Screen Shakespeare and the Double-Auteured Film. European Shakespeare Research Association Conference in Porto, Portugal, on July 9-12.

Dr. Humberto Gallegos

Dr. Humberto Gallegos, professor of civil engineering, presented at the grand opening of Casa Blanca Elementary School in Riverside on Aug. 5. He also was the lead technical facilitator for the drafting merit badge workshop on Aug. 2 and the land surveying merit badge workshop on March 8, both held for Boy and Girl Scouts.

Dr. Virgo Handojo

Dr. Virgo Handojo, professor of psychology: Healing Adverse Childhood Experiences. School Teachers Conference sponsored by Tunas Bangsa School, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 9. He also presented at the 18th Indonesian Family Counselor Conference at Petra University, in Surabaya, Indonesia, on July 10-12. Keynote: Multicultural Counseling: Adapting Techniques and Expectations in the Indonesian Context; Mental Health Habits and Knowledge to Be Transmitted Across Generations in Every Family; Loneliness in Leadership: Addressing Emotional and Social Health in the Practice of Leadership; Marriage Counseling: Conceptualizing and Safeguarding Marriage and Family in the Context of Liberalism and Relativism; and Abandoned Heart – Therapeutic Approaches for Clients from Broken Home.

Kent Dacus and Brandon Whittman

Brandon Whittman, assistant director of recruitment, was named employee of the month for September. His nomination included the following statements: “Brandon has increased campus visits for our undergraduate online students and continues to work on building strong relationships with our community college partners. He sees this role as his ministry to further the Kingdom. Brandon brings such positivity and a ‘we can do it’ attitude. He is the first to check in on you when you are going through something and will rally the troops to pray. He is nothing short of a joy to work with.”

Sangmin Kim

Dr. Sangmin Kim, professor of health sciences, earned a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Western Governors University on July 28.

Marissa Casas' Certificate of Recognition

Marissa Casas, lab and simulation specialist for the department of physician assistant studies, received a certificate of recognition from the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors on Aug. 9. She was recognized for her work as a case manager with Angels Over Cliffs, an organization dedicated to helping the homeless.

Dr. Cathy Letherer

Dr. Cathy Letherer, associate professor of physician assistant studies, received the Excellence in Scholarship Award from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine during the hooding ceremony on Aug. 2.

• $125,000 endowment gift from a local church to establish a new endowed scholarship fund, to be matched by a private donor, and then matched by CBU institutional funds – creating a $500,000 endowment
• $100,000 estate gift commitment to establish an endowed scholarship in the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
• $100,000 gift to an endowment fund, to be matched by CBU institutional funds
• $62,232 gift commitment for Lancer Athletics STUNT program
• $30,000 gift to an existing endowed scholarship fund in the Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
• $25,000 gift to an existing endowment fund in the School of Christian Ministries, to be matched by a private donor, and then matched by CBU institutional funds – increasing this endowed fund by $100,000
• $25,000 gift to establish an endowed scholarship fund for the School of Christian Ministries, to be matched by a private donor, and then matched by CBU institutional funds – creating a $100,000 endowment

• $19,435 gift to an existing endowed scholarship fund in the School of Christian Ministries, to be matched by a private donor, and then matched by CBU institutional funds – increasing this endowed fund by $77,740
• $10,165 gift to the Lancer Athletics' Excellence Fund and Basketball Tip-Off Dinner
• $10,000 gift for men’s basketball
• $10,000 gift to an existing endowed scholarship fund in the College of Arts and Sciences
• $10,000 gift to an existing endowment fund in the School of Christian Ministries, to be matched by a private donor, and then matched by CBU institutional funds – increasing this endowed fund by $40,000
• $10,000 gift to the Lancer Athletics' Excellence Fund

Students watch their rockets launch

This summer, the Bourns College of Engineering partnered with a number of STEP (Science Technology Education Partnership) Summer Learning Labs to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. On June 16, the Aviation Science program hosted the STEP STEM in Defense lab’s opening day, giving high school students an introduction to flight through simulators and guidance from CBU faculty. Alums Nicholas Sayegh and Kaytie Carrasco guided testing of rockets. Dr. Phil van Haaster, dean of the College of Engineering, Autumn Wassink, outreach coordinator, and alums Alexander Kowalewski and Carrasco served as judges for the student presentations for STEM in Defense. On July 7–11, the college partnered with Riverside Public Utilities to host STEP STEM in Public Utilities Summer Learning Labs, introducing students to a range of STEM disciplines. Larry Clement, assistant professor of engineering, gave a presentation. Cesar Portugal, assistant professor of aviation science, and Cameron Singh, assistant professor of aviation science, judged at the STEM Leaps Summer Learning Labs on July 18.

Campus Recreation partnered with Facilities and Planning on a campus beautification project on Aug. 15. Over 40 Campus Recreation workers helped clear old plants and mulch. The project included putting in new plants along Magnolia Avenue. The service project was planned by Campus Recreation as part of the student lead training.

David, Emilie and Olivia Miller

Emilie Renaud Miller, lecturer of allied health, and her husband, David, welcomed a daughter on Aug. 6. Olivia Miller weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches.

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