Fresno Pacific University

Congratulations to FPU’s Spring 2021 Outstanding Graduates! Each school from the university and from the seminary selected 10 grads who excelled in and outside of the classroom. Visit fpu.edu/outstandinggraduates to read their stories!

"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." -Colossians 3:15 We are praying for all of our students as they take on Finals Week!

As we near the end of the semester and graduation approaches, take a moment to celebrate a graduate, a professor, or a friend! Leave a congratulatory message or thank you note at the link below as we celebrate the Class of 2021 together!

Become an expert in your business by connecting with faculty from FPU’s School of Business and taking a fresh approach in targeting today’s market. From enhancing your recruitment efforts to business succession planning, discover how you can #PartnerWithUs to build a stronger Valley and improve your business endeavors. Visit fpu.edu/partnerwithus for workshops, trainings and professional business insights today.

Thanks to all who participated in our FPU Earth Day events! From planting trees to reflecting on talks about restoration and regeneration, we know each event was fruitful in its own way!

Applications for the FPU Samaritan Scholarship Program for undocumented students will open next Monday, February 1st. The Samaritan scholarship is for undocumented, academically prepared, first-time freshman or transfer students who have completed their high school education in California. The Samaritan scholarship program provides leadership development, mentoring, career internship opportunities and cultural events/conferences that scholars can lead and attend. Students must be admitted to the university in order to apply. For more information please visit the link below!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 Have a great semester, Sunbirds! We are praying for each and every one of you.

Happy Monday! We’ve got a full College Hour schedule this week, and we can’t wait to see you at one of our events. If you have any questions regarding an event, or College Hour in general, DM us or email us at [email protected]

Launch Central Valley, a new program developed by the Center for Community Transformation (CCT) at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, offers nine sessions over as many weeks covering topics like marketing, sales, loans and how to deal with attorneys, accountants and government officials. Learn more about the new session beginning January 26 here!

The January/February 2021 Christian Leader (the U.S. Mennonite Brethren magazine) includes contributions from several authors with connections to FPU in an issue on racism in the MB church and its institutions. Check out the complete list in the article below.

We're proud to announce that Fresno Pacific University’s California Zeta Chapter isfor the 15th consecutive timeamong Alpha Chi’s Star Chapters for 2019-2020. Click below to learn more about our Alpha Chi chapter and this great distinction!

Save the date for this year's annual Janzen Lectureship in Biblical Studies featuring Dr. Safwat Marzouk. The event is free and open to the public. Click below for more info!

The Fresno Pacific University community is saddened by the death of Billie Jean Wiebe, Ph.D., associate professor of communication and English and director of the communication program. Billie Jean was a favorite among students for her care and interest in their lives as well as their education, and a respected voice among the faculty. The university community has set aside a time Thursday, January 21, 2021, from 12:40-1:50 p.m. to gather virtually to remember Billie Jean and to provide an opportunity for any who wish to share memories, thoughts, or reflections. More details will follow next week.

FPU's priority deadline is less than one month away! Submit your application before December 1 and get an early admission decision with access to exclusive scholarships and the ability to register for the classes you want before everyone else. Visit fpu.edu/FPUapp to apply!

The Christmas season will be here before you know it. Join us for Making Spirits Bright, a Christmas drive-through experience on December 4th and 5th. Enjoy an evening of Christmas lights and holiday treats all from the comfort of your vehicle. Visit fpu.edu/makingspiritsbright to RSVP and for more details.

Melanie Howard, Ph.D., assistant professor and program director of biblical & theological studies, published the article Jesus’ Healing Ministry in New Perspective: Towards a Cultural Model of Disability in Anabaptist-Mennonite Hermeneutics in the Spring 2020 issue of The Conrad Grebel Review. This article looks at Anabaptist readings of Jesus’ healings with a cultural model of disability. Read the article at: uwaterloo.ca//publications/conrad-/past-issues/issues/3585

FPU has partnered with the Central California Blood Center for a blood drive this week. If you're in the Visalia area, join us in donating! Visit donateblood.org/ to sign up.

Don't forget to join us this Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6 as Christian, Muslim, Jewish and other speakers discuss the election and going forward as part of 2020 Election: What the Results Mean for America’s Faith Groups. Both day's virtual sessions are free but you must register ahead of time. View the link below for more info and to sign up. This interfaith conference sponsored is Fresno Pacific University, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, the Fresno State Muslim Student Association, Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society and Neighborly Faith.

We are excited to announce that the construction documents for the Culture and Arts Center have been signed! We will be partnering with Quiring General and Paul Halajian Architects. For more information about the Culture and Arts Center, visit fpu.edu/togetherwebuild. #TogetherWeBuild

As we near the end of Christian Higher Education Month, take a moment to reflect on the special influence that #ChristianHigherEd and FPU have had in your life.

Campus visits are back at FPU. Read the article below to see how we're working to safely bring prospective students to campus. Schedule your visit today!

The kinesiology program addresses concepts from a variety of disciplines and applies them to solving problems in the areas of human fitness and performance. The curriculum is very hands-on and seeing a student understand something taught in a classthe 'light bulb turning on'and getting excited about it, is such a memorable experience! Dr. Don Diboll, Kinesiology #TeachThursday