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Sandy uses airbrush makeup to prepare sophomore Joseph Simpson
for a dress rehearsal. Photo: Robert Stuber

Wig and costume department head teaches BJU’s sole makeup course

Madison Floyd March 12, 2021

Dan Sandy, a faculty member in the Division of Communication and head of the Rodeheaver wig and costume department, found his passion for makeup from Stage Makeup, a book by Richard Corson that had never...

Lacey enjoys sudoku puzzles like those in The Collegian.
Photo: Heath Parish

Charles Lacey discovers love for teaching in BJU’s math department

Ethan House February 26, 2021

Charles Lacey, a BJU faculty member in the department of mathematics, never expected to end up in a teaching position; however, God had other plans. Originally, the Florida native thought that after he...

Cook works in his office beside a family photo. Photo: Andrew Pledger

Cook advocates for adoption

Collegian Staff February 19, 2021

Dr. Brent Cook, a faculty member in the Division of Biblical Studies and Theology, is renowned for his apologetics and worldview class, often cited as one of the most influential classes in the BJU core. Cook...

Keila Cueto said her theme verse for quarantine was Joshua 1:9. Photo: Andrew Pledger

International students face travel difficulties because of COVID-19

Katelyn Lain February 12, 2021

Over Christmas break of 2020, many international students faced difficulties returning home or had concerns about travel constraints preventing them from coming back to BJU, leading 23 international students...

Kao shan tea, an oolong tea variety, is grown in the mountains of
central Taiwan. Photo: Lindsay Shaleen

Small businesses provide Asian cuisine

Katie French February 12, 2021

For students who want to experience authentic international foods, two local markets offer them the chance to purchase products not typically available in American grocery stores. Saigon Market sells...

Highest Potential, hosted by Steve Pettit, currently has 25 released episodes. Photo submitted

Podcasts build new communities

Vicki Olachea February 12, 2021

BJU podcasts involving art, theology and the University president connect students and faculty in discussions during an ongoing pandemic. ArtBreak: An M&G Podcast is a recent project from the Museum...

Solomon discusses a group editorial assignment with juniors Ruby Manville and Jewel Schuurmans and
senior Victoria Vaughan in her Opinion Writing class. Photo: Mark Kamibayashiyama

Journalism professor advises students for over four decades

Olivia Thomas November 20, 2020

Anyone who has stepped into the journalism department may have met Betty Solomon, a faculty member in the department of journalism and mass communication, as she walks through with a Diet Dr Pepper in...

Senior Alexandra Pierre-Pierre plans to return to Haiti to teach.
Photo: Olga Manyak

Fall graduates give thanks for time at BJU despite pandemic

Katie French November 20, 2020

For the 100+ seniors graduating this fall, having their last semester at BJU amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge, but they are still grateful for their time at BJU and for the memories they...

Lanpher rises early to fit hobbies into her work & family schedule.
Photo: Lindsay Shaleen

Lanpher runs nursing division, hospital rounds, half-marathons

Katie French November 13, 2020

Chair of the Division of Nursing Megan Lanpher leads a multi-faceted life, balancing family, work and personal responsibilities. At BJU Lanpher teaches nursing students both inside and outside of the...

Drs. Don and Tammie Jacobs were married in July of 1978. Photo: Olga Manyak

Jacobs’ lives show God’s leading

Jessica Lovely November 6, 2020

BJU School of Education faculty members Don and Tammie Jacobs both acknowledge they traveled an interesting path to get back to their alma mater, never thinking that God would lead them to the positions...

Aside from his work, Burk enjoys playing guitar.
Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

New assistant aids student life

Collegian Staff October 30, 2020

“The saying is, ‘the lights never go out at Student Life,’” Aaron Burk, the new assistant men’s director of student life, said. Even though his work keeps him busy, Burk said he is excited for...

Kathryn Gamet teaches one of her two sections of Fundamentals of Broadcasting in the JMC department TV control room. Photo: Olga Manyak

Gamet balances ministry, family

Ashley Dougherty October 23, 2020

Kathryn Gamet, recently named head of the journalism and mass communication department, guides students along their career aspirations in JMC and works to incorporate her family into that ministry. Since...

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