Study to Show Thyself Approved The graduating class of 2009 selected a cast-bronze sculpture depicting a Bible opened to 2 Timothy 2:15. It reads: “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Lance Jost of Orange County designed the sculpture located in the James L. Stamps Courtyard. This is the second piece of artwork he has created for the campus. He also was commissioned to design the title mural on the south facing gym exterior wall.
Record year for CBU Scholarships With a little research and an abundance of donor generosity, California Baptist University was able to award more than $146,500 in private scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. That’s nearly a 40 percent increase from the previous year. A final report from the CBU Office for Institutional Advancement marked another record for the University—100 percent scholarship assistance. This year all 137 student-applicants met the respective criteria for one of the various scholarships. “Private scholarships are true gifts to the students who receive them,” explains Kim Cunningham, manager of Donor Relations at CBU. “They represent financial assistance that the students will not have to repay.” According to Cunningham, some of the students who applied for CBU scholarships this year had not planned to attend a private university. However, with public institutions of higher education limiting enrollment in response to state funding cuts a
number of students chose CBU to pursue their desire for post-secondary education. Thanks to University scholarships funded by private donors, corporations and foundations, those students’ educational dreams are becoming a reality through debt-free assistance that helps them offset the cost of tuition, books and fees. Even with the record number of scholarships awarded this year the need for financial assistance likely will continue for growing numbers of students. Recessionary economic conditions and projected growth in student enrollment are expected to drive the demand for scholarship dollars. The CBU Scholarship Committee is already researching new funding opportunities, redefining scholarship criteria and increasing student notification efforts. For more information on how you can support student scholarships, please contact the CBU Office for Institutional Advancement at (951) 343-4227 or online at www.calbaptist.edu/give. The scholarship application period for the 2011-2012 academic year began January 1, 2011. Currently enrolled students may contact the CBU Financial Aid Department for more information (toll-free) at (800) 782-3382 ext. 4236.
“These scholarships are true gifts to the students who receive them.” – Kim Cunningham, CBU manager of Donor Relations