Columbia International University (CIU) News

CIU Student to Swim around Key West – Again

bholmes — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:10:36 +0000

May 21, 2013

At age 52, Bill Haselden has lived a lot of life. After earning an MBA from the University of South Carolina, he went on to develop a successful business career, first with Fortune 500 manufacturer Rockwell International, and then founding Pet Lover’s Warehouse, a chain of pet supply stores, which he sold several years ago.

Class of 2013 Celebrates

bholmes — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:25:52 +0000

May 20, 2013

At two May 18 commencement exercises, 214 members of the Columbia International University Class of 2013 receive degrees from bachelor’s to doctoral. The ceremonies took place in Shortess Chapel on the campus of CIU.

The Beauty of the Arts Points to Christ

bholmes — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:57 +0000

May 13, 2013

“Beauty is not a thing, but a Person. We can’t analyze beauty; it is Someone we come to know.”

Those are the words of Columbia International University professor Steve Baarendse who has been contemplating beauty and its origins – from a biblical perspective. Baarendse, a professor of English and Humanities, writes that “Jesus is the end of beauty, which means that beauty, wherever we find it, always points to him.”

CIU Professor Weighs-In on Bible Translation Controversy

bholmes — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:05 +0000

May 13, 2013

Translating the Bible into the languages of people in Muslim cultures has been a controversial endeavor, especially when it comes to explaining the familial relationship between the divine Son and His Father. New guidelines recommended by the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) are designed to guide Wycliffe Bible Translators and others through the translation process without compromising the basics of the gospel message.

CIU Students have a “Ball” at Disney Extravaganza

bholmes — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:29:44 +0000

May 06, 2013

By Melissa McCutchan

CIU Student Writer

As far as we know, Cinderella got home before midnight and was in class on Monday. So was Goofy and every other Disney character that ventured off campus for a Friday night of fun at the Disney Extravaganza held at St. Andrews Evangelical Church.

CIU students and faculty members donned their most creative attire for the May 3 event sponsored by the Student Senate.

Senate Vice President Tim Caiello said the goal was for students to “chill” and “unwind a bit” before finals.

What is the Gospel?

bholmes — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:03:46 +0000

May 02, 2013

The new executive director of the Lausanne Movement, Michael Oh, who was the featured speaker at CIU’s recent World Christian Week, has released a video on the subject of “What is the Gospel?” His presentation is refreshing, biblically sound, and should be an encouragement to all of us working toward one of CIU’s core values: world evangelization. Check it out at the Lausanne website:

CIU to Celebrate Two Commencements May 18

bholmes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:29:37 +0000

April 26, 2013

The morning of May 18 will be full of celebration on the campus of Columbia International University (CIU) as 214 students receive diplomas recognizing degrees from bachelor’s to doctoral during two commencement exercises. The commencement exercises begin at 8:30 a.m. for graduate students and at 11:30 a.m. for undergraduate students. Both ceremonies will be held in Shortess Chapel.

South Carolina Quarterback Encourages CIU Students to “Read the Bible Out Loud”

bholmes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:00:59 +0000

April 25, 2013

University of South Carolina football standout Dylan Thompson addressed a Columbia International University Chapel service, sharing his Christian testimony and encouraging CIU students to join him in a Web-based Bible reading project.

Thompson, a quarterback for the Gamecocks, made headlines at the 2013 Outback Bowl on Jan. 1 when he came off the bench to lead his team to an upset of Big Ten powerhouse Michigan.

Spring at CIU: Elegance and Chocolate Syrup

bholmes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:57:12 +0000

April 23, 2013

April events include a formal and a bath in syrup

A little Friday night stress relief from studies at Columbia International University includes guys in ties and ladies in long flowing formals. It also includes a bath in a kiddie pool filled with chocolate syrup.

Prayer for the Nations

bholmes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:08:32 +0000

April 17, 2013

By Melissa McCutchan

CIU Student Writer

Columbia International University’s Student Mission Connection (SMC) hosted a week of prayer for the nations, April 15-19.

SMC erected a makeshift prayer tent outside of the G. Allen Fleece Library. Students signed up for a 15-minute time slot inside the tent, and prayed for a specific country based on prayer requests found in Jason Mandryk’s “Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation.”