Bulldog Bites

The University of Redlands proudly graduated more than 1,670 undergraduate and graduate students at its 109th Commencement ceremonies, April 19 to 21, 2018, at the Alumni Greek Theatre on the Redlands, California campus. 

As an alumna whose ties to the University of Redlands go back generations and as a teacher of future Bulldogs, I wanted to invite University community to a phenomenal production of The Music Man opening this weekend at Citrus Valley High School.

On April 21, the School of Business was the final University of Redlands school to hold its 2018 Commencement ceremony, graduating 626 students with bachelor’s or master’s degrees.

In the University of Redlands’ largest graduation ceremony of the year, 705 students from the College of Arts and Sciences walked across the stage of the Greek Theatre to receive their diplomas and celebrate and be celebrated for their accomplishments. 

As part of the University of Redlands 2018 Commencement ceremonies on April 19, the School of Education graduated 340 students.

In her second interview with a faculty member teaching in the University of Redlands’ popular study abroad program in Salzburg, Austria, Carolyn Swint ’18—herself a Salzburg Program alumna—interviews Professor Kathy Feeley, who will be teaching the Global Cinemas class in Salzburg next spring. 

It’s that time of year! Graduates are packing up their dorm rooms, decorating their graduation caps, and saying temporary goodbyes to lifelong friends they met at the University of Redlands.

How do you create high-performing businesses and organizations? Scientist, author, and popular speaker Paul Zak provided one compelling answer at a recent talk at the University of Redlands: build trust within your team.

Last summer, thanks to the Schroeder Summer Language Scholarship, I was able to study German intensively for eight weeks on-site in Berlin, Germany. Now, as a Harris Summer Opportunity Scholar, I am preparing to head back to that city and seize another wonderful opportunity to expand my horizons!

This year, biology and chemistry double major Amma Adomaa-Fordjour was chosen to speak during the College of Arts and Sciences Commencement.

The Office of Professional Development recently hosted its first annual Next Chapter Event to congratulate members of the Class of 2018 on their past achievements and support their future plans.

On Tuesday morning, Professors Raúl Acero and Qwist Joseph of the Studio Art Department and Professor Dustin VanOverbeke of the Biology Department—representing two seemingly opposite ends of the liberal arts and sciences at the University of Redlands—found themselves together in the field adjacent to Ann Peppers Hall.

Over the past 58 years, more than 3,000 University of Redlands students have studied in Salzburg, Austria. Students reside in the Marketenderschlössl, a nearly 500-year-old Renaissance building set among forests and meadows overlooking the ancient heart of Salzburg and the snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps in the distance.

I identify as a special education teacher and a critical (dis)ability studies scholar. This means, more often than not, I find myself having conversations with pre- and in-service special educators helping them to unlearn what it means to be in special education.

(AABLI) Board Leadership Program last Friday and Saturday. This training was designed for professionals who have or currently serve on boards and want to increase their effectiveness as organizational leaders. 

The last show of the semester recently opened at the University Gallery. The annual senior art show, this year titled Pieces of Mind, features the final projects created by the graduating seniors in the studio art major.

The Spatial Learning, Research, and Community Service Symposium last week celebrated the work of students, faculty, and administrators in University of Redlands programs. 

The program accurately called the discussion “a 21st-century conversation.”

School of Education Counseling Professor Tamara Tribitt chatted with Katie Olson of U of R’s Bulldog Blog about why she came to the University of Redlands, the instructional theory she uses to train future counselors, and the importance of advocating for students of all ages. 

It’s hard to believe, but our little girl is growing up!