You Can Make A BIG Impact At CBU! The "Fill-The-Gap" Fund provides funds specifically to deserving students who need financial assistance to remain enrolled at CBU and continue on pursuing their dreams of obtaining their degree in higher education. YOU can 'Fill the Gap' for our deserving students by making a gift today!
You Can Make A BIG Impact At CBU! The support of the Lancer family has been remarkable this year. We are excited to continue in our 2022-2023 annual giving program, moving from Lancers Forever into March Gladness, the spring week of giving! Lancers Forever, which ran from the Fall of 2022 through the Winter of 2023, has made a significant impact on CBU students, schools, colleges, programs, and athletics. Our Lancers Forever campaign received over $150,000 last fall, which is sure to change the lives of Lancers forever. We are excited to keep the momentum going as we launch CBU’s spring giving event: March Gladness. By supporting the program or project you are most passionate about, you are laying a foundation for the next generation of Lancers and making a positive, transformative impact at CBU. "It is such an encouragement and blessing to know that there are people out there that support young students like me." – Owen Colombo, Class of 2024 "My experiences have greatly influenced my interest in working in the public health sector, and I am inspired by the opportunity to make a difference." – Crystal Escobar, Class of 2022 "I feel so blessed to know you believe that with a little help, I will be something really amazing." – Danielle Juranek, Class of 2023 FAQ’s: March Gladness What is March Gladness? March Gladness is a university-wide giving event designed to inspire the CBU community to make their best gift to their favorite program, project or initiative. This year, March Gladness is March 27 – March 31. Where does my gift go? Your gift, your choice. You may choose to designate your gift to the CBU area of your choice. Just click “Make a Donation” and select where you’d like to designate your gift. Do I need to wait and make my gift during March Gladness (3/27 to 3/31)? No, anyone can give today. Any gift made specifically for March Gladness before 3/27 will be counted towards the overall results of the giving event. Is there a minimum gift amount? Yes, there is a minimum $5 donation amount for March Gladness. Can I split my gift? At this time, you can only give to one fund per gift transaction. To give to multiple funds, please complete separate transactions for each fund you wish to support. Is my gift tax-deductible? California Baptist University is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and as such, you may be able to receive a tax deduction for your gift to the university. Please contact your tax advisor for further information. Can I make a gift of stock, cryptocurrency, by wire transfer, or through my donor-advised fund? Yes! Please contact us at givetocbu@calbaptist.edu, and we will be happy to assist you. Have a question not listed above? Please contact us at givetocbu@calbaptist.edu.
Did you know that nearly half of all businesses in the Inland Region of Southern California are family-owned? The CBU Family Business Center exists to equip, train, and connect family-owned businesses. Our center director, Dr. Keanon Alderson, has nearly 20 years of experience in the second-generation of his family business. He is all too familiar with the benefits and challenges that come with the territory. Your donation will help us maintain our bi-monthly meet-ups, where we interview family business leaders to gain insight into how they have been successful. You can find out more at https://calbaptist.edu/school-of-business/family-business-center.
The Photography Program at California Baptist University needs your financial support. Through last year’s fundraising efforts, we were able to fund 100% of our $30,000 costs to produce this second annual spring show. Please help us in funding next year’s spring show. We’ve set another goal of $30,000. 100% of your tax-deductible donation impacts the students’ success. In 2024, we’re looking to maintain the benchmark set in 2022 and maintained here in 2023. Becoming that beacon of Light in the Photographic and Local Community. Sending our students out into the world; academically prepared, biblically rooted, globally minded, and equipped to serve. For the 2023 Spring Show, 6 seniors, 16 juniors, and 11 sophomores installed their photographic work as vinyl works in twelve 6x6x6’ structural cubes. The photographic work was on display from April 13th to 27th. On Saturday, April 22nd, we welcomed 500+ guests to our VIP Reception. Students, Friends, Family, Faculty, Staff, Administration, Community, and Industry. A true Feast of Fellowship. We're still processing the overwhelming success of our second annual Spring Show. It was truly a spectacle and a humbling experience to feel the love and support of so many. Over the course of two weeks, our students' photographic work was appreciated by an additional 1,000 viewers. One of the many highlights of the Spring Show was our Portfolio Reviews. On Saturday, April 22nd, six seniors and a junior shared their printed portfolios and websites with eight industry and academic professionals over the course of 3 hours. Additionally, they presented their work via Zoom to seven additional viewers on Thursday, April 20th. Simultaneously, we hosted a series of three Artist Talks from top Industry and Academic professionals, welcoming hundreds of guests from our program and the greater local and photographic community. These professionals were generous with their time and expertise - traveling as far as Santa Barbara and San Diego to speak to the next generation of photographic professionals. We are thankful for the support from our professional organization, American Photographic Artists - San Diego, and our academic organization, the Society of Photographic Education. About CBU Photography The Photography Program at California Baptist University in Riverside, California, explores the practice and theory of photography via technical understandings and methodological explorations of the photography medium as applied to commercial, fine art, and social practice. Through the introduction of narrative, conceptual development, and Christian worldview - students will acquire a unique stylistic aesthetic and photographic voice, leading to a professional portfolio. Best practices, latest technologies, ideation, craft, and business acumen are embedded into the instruction and mentorship - all with the intention of sending graduates out to make an impact for the Kingdom.
Do you look around and wish that Christianity could shape culture more? Your investment in CAVAD students will effectively shape of Christian culture makers! Your gifts to the College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design during Lancers Forever will support dynamic programs like the Center for Creativity and Christian Witness and the Fellowship of Faithful Creatives (https://calbaptist.edu/cccw/) which prepare talented creatives to shape and steward contemporary culture for Christ. California Baptist University's Center for Creativity and Christian Witness is dedicated to illuminating the intersection of creative practice and gospel witness in contemporary culture. The Center brings together scholars, creative practitioners, and CBU students to develop and propagate cutting-edge thinking on: How Christianity provides a foundation for a flourishing creative person, process, product, and purpose. How contemporary culture influences current thinking about creative practice. How a Christian creative can commend the gospel as plausible and desirable in contemporary culture through their creative person, process, or product.
YOU can help Lancers pursue their calling and prepare to live for something greater. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the largest and most diverse academic unit on campus, with 60 academic programs ranging from chemistry to criminal justice. With seven robust departments, we have over 85 full-time faculty and staff dedicated to serving our students. The College of Arts and Sciences serves as the core of CBU’s liberal arts education while preparing our students for competitive professional careers. We currently have CAS alumni working in many different professions like lawyers, teachers, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and law enforcement officers to mention only a few. There are several ways you can make an impact with your financial support for CAS. Learn more below about the opportunities to give. If the program is not listed, select 'Other' and enter the name of the initiative of your choice. Dr. Bruce Prins Endowed Scholarship Honor Dr. Bruce Prins’ 20 years of service by supporting an endowed scholarship that will provide financial assistance for the students in the program he cares so much about. Creative Writing Students in the creative writing program at CBU hone their creative craft, practice sharing their voice and gifting with others, and consider how the action of creating brings glory to the Creator. Funds given to the creative writing program empower students' learning and development by supporting a variety of high-impact student experiences: Creative writing contests, The Dazed Starling (https://calbaptist.edu/modern-languages-and-literature/dazed-starling/), student literary journal, Licensing for industry-specific software, and guest speakers. Mock Trial Team Help us prepare our students through Mock Trial as they begin developing the skills necessary for success in a legal career. We have set the establishment of a mock trial team as a strategic goal for the College of Arts and Sciences, with the target of the 2024-2025 academic year as our first year of competition. Your giving can help accomplish this goal! Donor funds will be used to compensate an attorney-coach for the team, pay the fees necessary to compete in regional (and hopefully) national competitions, and help students cover the cost of travel to competitions. Broadcast Studio and Journalism The Broadcast Journalism degree program equips our students to excel in the ever-expanding and dynamic multimedia landscape. With the inclusion of the Broadcast Studio and this degree, we are poised to enhance the impact of our Christian media outlets, CBU TV and Lancers Noticias, by producing higher-quality content more frequently. Through the generous support of our donors, we will acquire essential resources like LED screens, a Control Room, Unreal Engine software, and a robust media studio capable of creating multimedia content reaching a wider spectrum of audiences.
Be the Difference With your partnership we are able to support our students and empower them as difference makers in our communities! We believe in Being the Difference in our communities. Students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences are not only well-educated in the classroom but also empowered to be agents of change in their local and global communities. Partner with us to support our students through scholarship opportunities. More than 90% of our students require support through financial aid and scholarships in order to pursue higher education. For some, an award of just $500 can make the difference, allowing them the needed support to close the gap financially. Student scholarships help our students to gain access to educational opportunities AND persevere through to graduation. Five individuals each giving a gift of just $100 will together provide one of these much-needed scholarships. Together, we can make a difference! About the CBSS Home to 22 major and minor offerings, three centers, and a community-based clinic, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is one of the oldest and largest colleges of CBU. The CBSS prepares students to live their purpose by offering excellent academic instruction, diverse training sites, and a service-oriented approach to making an impact within the community. Each year, CBSS students complete over 200,000 hours of internship placements with over 200 community-based organizations providing much needed mental health services, education, and spiritual support to our neighbors throughout the Inland Empire. By providing a spectrum of programming related to the Behavioral Sciences, students prepare to seek careers in the helping professions that promote the mental health and wellbeing of historically marginalized populations. In addition, students engage in research projects that aim to promote innovative strategies to address the complex needs of individuals, communities and organizations locally, nationally and globally. The CBSS seeks your support to continue to educate and train the next generation of world changers to Be the Difference in the lives of the individuals they will serve. Please consider supporting our efforts to deliver hope and healing to individuals and communities in need.
YOU can give engineering students exceptional technical training within a Christian context and biblical worldview. The Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering at California Baptist University is a top Christian engineering college in California and is growing rapidly in terms of both students and facilities. In addition to our six areas of study, students and faculty are focusing their research efforts on the following areas: green technologies, rehabilitation technologies, and technologies designed to improve life in developing parts of the world. Partner with us in supporting The Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering and make a gift today. YOU can also support the NSBE and make a difference! At CBU, NSBE's mission is to increase the amount of culturally responsible engineers who excel in the academics surrounding STEM. We strive to cultivate a community where members are given the opportunity to grow and reap the many benefits NSBE has to offer. Members learn to develop interpersonal skills and public speaking while serving the local and global community and strengthening their spirituality.
YOU can help students explore their talents and calling from God as they prepare for a life of service in the health professions. The College of Health Science invites you to be a part of a culture of health, wellness, and healing that we have created on the CBU Health Science Campus! Thousands of students apply and compete each year to join our MS in Physician Assistant Studies program (PA), which provides much-needed healthcare practitioners to the Inland Empire and beyond. The graduate students in PA, Speech Language Pathology (SLP), and Athletic Training (AT) have dominated their respective professional knowledge bowls, bringing home the gold against colleges and universities from across the country. AT program alumnus Marissa Figueroa was recently honored as part of the medical staff that saved the life of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin. CBU Kinesiology alumni are now counted in the thousands and are spreading good health practices throughout California and around the globe. This is a GREAT time to be a College of Health Science student and also a GREAT time to be a CHS supporter!! Thank you for supporting us financially and/or praying for us regularly!!
The need for academically prepared nurses has never been greater. The CBU College of Nursing provides students with state-of-the-art nursing equipment. Our comprehensive environment prepares our students for the nursing field. Your gift is an investment in the lives of future nurses.
Donate today and be a part of our journey to transform aviation education! We invite you to join us in realizing our vision of a world-class aviation program that goes beyond technical excellence. Your support will help us graduate aviation professionals who not only excel in their field but also think critically, communicate effectively, and lead ethically – all grounded in a strong Christian foundation. Every contribution you make brings us one step closer to shaping individuals who will not just navigate the skies, but also inspire others with their values and integrity. Your generosity fuels our mission to produce aviation leaders of the highest caliber. Join us in building a future where aviation professionals soar to new heights with character, purpose, and excellence. Together, we can make this vision a reality. For more information, please visit https://calbaptist.edu/department-of-aviation-science/ Our Vision Statement: World-class state of the art aviation program graduating aviation professionals who think critically, communicate effectively, and lead ethically with excellence built on a strong Christian foundation. "It is such an encouragement and blessing to know that there are people out there that support young students like me." – Owen Colombo, Class of 2024
Thank you for your financial support of CBU Athletics that drives our mission to provide a top-tier Christ-centered NCAA Division I student-athlete experience. It is an exciting time for our student-athletes as they now have the opportunity to compete for NCAA Division 1 National Championships. Last year, Lancer Nation came together to celebrate our Men's Soccer team's triumphant victory in the WAC Men's Soccer Tournament earning them a spot in the NCAA National Tournament. Our Women's Track team also achieved a historic feat by clinching a national silver medal in the 3000M steeplechase. As we look ahead, we eagerly anticipate more Lancers qualifying and excelling in the NCAA Division 1 postseason. In this pivotal moment, your financial support for CBU Athletics has never been more crucial. Join Lancer Nation and be a part of the TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM. Together, we can ensure that our student-athletes have every opportunity to live their purpose for Christ. Lance Up!
We believe that communities, organizations, and society need competent and virtuous leaders. The Dr. Paul and Annie Kienel Leadership Institute is an interdisciplinary think tank and service provider that equips emerging and established leaders to excel in their personal and professional pursuits for the betterment of society. The Institute provides a range of initiatives and programs to develop competent, virtuous, and engaging members of society who make the right things happen the right way. Due to the generosity of benefactors, the Institute Fellows pursue a range of initiatives and provide programs to develop competent, virtuous and endearing leaders who in turn will have enduring legacies of goodness in their collectives. The Leadership Institute works to create good leaders through 5 tangible objectives:1. Create and host customized leadership development modules, seminars, camps, and retreats for local, regional, national, and international leaders serving in a variety of ministries, organizations, and governmental agencies.2. Develop and coordinate formal mentoring networks and curriculum for emerging and established leaders.3. Provide scholarships for students in the undergraduate and graduate programs in leadership studies.4. Discover and disseminate original research and best practices related to leadership from special and general revelation.5. Host forums and develop publications that promote wise debate and judicious engagement on critical social issues. How YOU Can Make An Impact: The Leadership Institute uses funds for a variety of leadership development endeavors. Your giving will help to fund students engaging in various on- and off-campus leadership development opportunities. These include leadership development seminars and participation at international leadership conferences in countries like India and China. The LI has hosted over 100 seminars since 2018 and continues to do so regularly. One seminar-related initiative is the LI’s annual “Leadership Seminar Series” in which professionals from a variety of backgrounds come to CBU campus to attend a planned schedule of seminars throughout the year. This is a forum in which participants can continue learning the skills of leadership and dialogue with others in similar positions.
We believe that business can honor God and people while still making a profit. YOU can help prepare students with business and technical acumen, soft skills, and ethical grounding to successfully live out their purpose in the modern marketplace. Our programs are created with a distinct global and entrepreneurial mindset. Grounded in traditional business theory and blended with contemporary thought, CBU's business programs are further enhanced by Judeo-Christian values, where we merge a biblical perspective with global impetus and entrepreneurial practices. With your help, we are building God's Kingdom and preparing students to make a positive difference in how business is done.
YOU can help train a new generation of Christian leaders who will actively serve Christ and His church. The mission of CBU’s School of Christian Ministries is to train a new generation of Christian leaders who will actively serve Christ and His church. Some programs are designed specifically for those who plan to enter vocational ministry. Others are designed for students preparing for other careers. Many CBU students who select other majors still choose to double major or minor in one of our programs. They can add a double major or minor in Christian Studies, Intercultural Studies, or Philosophy. Or they can add a minor in Ethics. This allows them to grow in their insight into the Bible and Christian worldview, and strengthen their ability to serve the church and the world.
YOU can help the Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education support future educators in completing their credentials to live their purpose of serving students in our community and around the world. The Metcalf School of Education's mission is to prepare educational leaders of high moral character who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive, lifelong learners throughout the world. We live in a globally connected world where constant change is the new normal. It is within this context that the Metcalf School of Education prepares educators. The need for educators – teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, educational specialists, and more – is real. Our communities need well-prepared, caring educators, and CBU and donors like you can make a difference in meeting that need. About School of Education programs The SOE at CBU offers an innovative four-year undergraduate program in Elementary Education that allows candidates to complete their content coursework and credential, including student teaching during that time. We are excited to support these future teachers in living their purpose. The SOE offers graduate programs that prepare teachers for multiple subject, single subject, and special education classrooms. In addition, we offer programs in School Counseling, School Psychology, Higher Education Leadership, and Early Childhood. Thank you for your part in supporting these amazing future educators!
Imagine a spiritually vibrant community where top-tier academic and artistic preparation converges with intentional personal and professional development … this is the vision of the Collinsworth School of Performing Arts at California Baptist University. With an educational environment distinguished by rigorous scholarship, rich musical diversity, vibrant teaching, a prolific performance culture (featuring over 300 musical and theatrical performances annually), and a strong emphasis on the building of personal and professional competencies, the School of Performing Arts at CBU stands as a unique academic institution dedicated to inspiring students to the highest standards of craft and character, preparing them for success as the next generation of actors, musicians, educators, producers, technicians, and worship leaders. Your generosity can inspire students to reach the highest standards of craft and character, equipping them to make a lasting impact on the world through careers in the performing arts. This year, when a gift is made to the Dean's Excellence Fund, support will go directly to the 'CBU Christmas Outreach Program'.
YOU can make an impact on the spiritual growth and development of every CBU student. At Spiritual Life, we are investing in lives to develop followers of Jesus. Our unique process helps students come to know that their extrinsic worth and eternal value can be secure in Jesus Christ, and as a result, they will live out God’s purpose in community by becoming disciple-makers. In the context of Christ-like community, we desire for students to: Explore the gospel and what it means to be known by Jesus. Establish a relationship with and commit to following Jesus. Expand their faith by pursuing opportunities to grow in relationship with Jesus and to strategically serve others. Engage with others by developing a strategic personal ministry.
