OUR MISSION is biblically centered education ... - Biola University
OUR MISSION is biblically centered education ... - Biola University
OUR MISSION is biblically centered education ... - Biola University
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C O MMENC E M ENT S P EAK E R<br />
& H ONOR A R Y D O CTO R A T E R E C I P IENT<br />
MAKOTO FUJIM URA<br />
Makoto Fujimura <strong>is</strong> a Japanese-American painter and the founder of the International Arts Movement, one<br />
of the leading Chr<strong>is</strong>tian arts organizations in the world. Living in close proximity to Ground Zero, Fujimura<br />
was one of the rst art<strong>is</strong>ts to respond to the events of 9/11. Out of th<strong>is</strong> American cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong> Fujimura forged “a new<br />
kind of art about hope, healing and redemption.” H<strong>is</strong> ambitious goal <strong>is</strong> to see “more evidence of the world that<br />
ought to be, a world where all corners of culture—museums to malls, galleries to grocery stores—are lled<br />
with good, true and beautiful works of art.” Mr. Fujimura will be receiving an honorary doctor of ne arts<br />
degree at Friday’s ceremony.<br />
MESSAGE FROM THE<br />
ALUM NI ASSOC IAT ION<br />
S ENIO R D IREC T O R<br />
Welcome to the heritage of unique and extraordinary <strong>Biola</strong> degree holders, inuencing and aecting the world<br />
for the Lord Jesus Chr<strong>is</strong>t. A degree from <strong>Biola</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>is</strong> an achievement that you will cher<strong>is</strong>h for the rest of<br />
your life. It <strong>is</strong> a signicant testimony to your intelligence, academic skill and diligence to reach th<strong>is</strong> great mile-<br />
stone. Your degree <strong>is</strong> also a testimony to what you believe, arming your calling to live your life for the Lord.<br />
As <strong>Biola</strong> graduates, we recognize the benet of our <strong>Biola</strong> experience, and are thankful to all who helped make<br />
it possible. Whether through volunteer, prayer or nancial support, every year thousands of alumni express<br />
their appreciation and desire to give back to enhance the <strong>Biola</strong> experience. e power of numbers, giving even a<br />
little, can make a huge dierence for future graduates.<br />
I encourage you to make <strong>Biola</strong> part of your future. e relationships built with students, faculty and sta are<br />
a powerful long-term global resource. On behalf of tens of thousands of <strong>Biola</strong> alumni around the world, wel-<br />
come to the Alumni Association and the heritage that <strong>is</strong> <strong>Biola</strong>!<br />
Rick Bee<br />
Senior Director, Alumni & Friend Relations<br />
COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2012 | 5
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