Inside Story: Recent Articles

Job Change

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:16:04 -0800

Eileen Velasquez (School of Business) has accepted the position of Department Secretary. She previously served the School of Business as Receptionist. This change became effective on Monday, August 3. Eileen has served Biola since September of 2006.

"A Christmas Bazaar" Rehearsal Nov. 30

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:37:05 -0800

Are you interested in participating in our first-ever Faculty & Staff Christmas Choir for "A Christmas Bazaar," this year's Employee Christmas Party on December 3? Join us for a rehearsal on Monday, November 30 at 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. in Sutherland Auditorium. All are welcome, no experience required! If you would like to participate, just let us know you're coming by emailing events@biola.edu. Hope to see you there!

"Artistan Auction" Donations

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:24:36 -0800

Do you have a talent for making jewelry, crafts or homemade gifts? Do you want to help support students through the Biola Fund?

We are collecting donated items for the "Artisan Auction" at "A Christmas Bazaar," this year's employee Christmas party on December 3. These donated items will be featured at a special silent auction table with all proceeds going to the Biola Fund for student scholarships!

If you are interested in donating, please contact Victoria Smith at events@biola.edu for more information. Please respond by Friday, November 27. All donations are welcome!

2010 Payroll Schedules Now Available

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:31:42 -0800

2010 payroll schedules are now available for 01, 02, and 03 Biola employees. These schedules can be found in the Resources section of Inside Story Online under Human Resources.

H1N1 Vaccine

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:48:27 -0800

We are following the CDC's guidelines to provide vaccine to health care and emergency services personnel. We will offer these first doses to campus safety officers and cadets, student nurses and the Health Center staff. Although we do not have a date, we do anticipate more vaccine and will let the Biola community know when more doses are received. Please remember that the City of La Mirada will be offering the H1N1 vaccine at no charge on Tuesday, December 1st and Tuesday, December 15th between the hours 1 pm - 9pm.

Christmas Fire Code Regulations

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:18:32 -0800

Christmas time is here, but you can’t have Christmas at Biola without first considering the Fire code. This is just a friendly reminder from Facilities Services regarding Christmas decorations on campus. Please feel free to call Facilities Services at extension 4897 if you have any questions.

Christmas Trees Christmas trees are a big part of the holidays. State and county fire codes require that all live trees be fireproofed. This applies to all buildings on campus. Live trees must be purchased from a vendor who can treat and tag the tree and issue a fireproof certificate. Using a can of fire retardant spray will not meet the fire code. The vendor’s tag must remain on the tree and the certificate must be presented to Facilities Services before the tree is taken into the building.

Christmas Lights You may also be planning to brighten things with strings of holiday lights. Fire code does allow for the temporary use of extension cords for Christmas decorations. However, a maximum of one extension cord may be used per outlet to avoid overloading electrical circuits. If you have any questions about the electrical load capacity in your area, please contact Facilities Services. The fire code also states that no cords may go through doorways, ceiling panels, windows, across hallways, other traffic areas, or under any carpets or rugs. Outdoor lights may not be used indoors. No lights may be hung near water sources. Please also be sure to unplug all extension cords and lights before leaving for the Christmas holiday.

Christmas Decorations If you are trying to liven up trees or halls with Christmas decorations, please make sure you also comply with the following – All decorations must be of a fire retardant material. Decorations (including lights) shall not be attached to the ceiling or be placed within 12” of the ceiling. Decorations are not to be placed on doors labeled as “fire doors” at any time and must not obstruct doorways, hallways, or exit signs in any way. Indoor use of candles or open flames, with the exception of dripless candles, is prohibited unless approved in advance by Facilities Services. In accordance with the Student Housing Handbook, the burning of candles and/or incense is not permitted in student housing areas at any time.

Please keep in mind that these rules and regulations are for your safety and for the safety of those around you. We want to thank you in advance for your compliance with these requirements.

-Facilities Services-

Mail Merge Basics Training

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:40 -0800

If you want to learn how to easily create form letters and mailing labels in Microsoft Word using data stored in spreadsheets created in Microsoft Excel, you are invited to attend Microsoft Word: Mail Merge Basics on Wednesday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Library 140 (Mac classroom). This is a great opportunity to learn about tools already available on your computer which will help you save time and become more efficient in your mass mailing tasks.

To register, please use the Training Seminars channel in the Portal, or call Josh Smith at extension 4766.

Faculty Researchers of Diversity Meeting

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

We will be having our monthly meeting on Nov. 16th from 12:30-2pm in the Education Conference Room. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.

Discussion will be on the naming of the group along with article and journal possibilities. Should you have any questions feel free to contact Fred Ramirez at fred.ramirez@biola.edu.

Postal Holiday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

The United States Post office celebrates November 11, 2009 as Veteran's Day and will be closed this coming Wednesday November 11th.

There will be no incoming or outgoing mail to and from Biola on Wednesday November 11th. Please plan your mailings accordingly. Biola's Mail and Parcel Services will be open the regular hours of 8:00 am to 3:15 pm for your convenience.

2009 Hoffman Awards Ceremony Nov. 20

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

You are cordially invited to the 2009 Hoffman Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Calvary Chapel. President Corey will be present to announce this year’s award recipients. The ceremony will also feature special music by The King’s Men.

Please mark your calendars for this special time to honor your fellow staff members who have demonstrated excellence in their work over the past year.