http://www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz Your source for what's new and exciting at Cedarville University en-us This work is Copyright © 2008 by Cedarville University Cedarville University ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 webmaster@cedarville.edu Mon, 12 May 2008 03:11:28 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/rss/images/whatsabuzz.gif http://www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz 200 31 http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/CU_Names_First_Provost/2132272285 Cedarville, Ohio—In a move to strengthen institutional effectiveness and position Cedarville University for future growth, Dr. John Gredy has been named the University’s first provost. He will begin his new responsibilities on July 1.     Gredy assumes the role after three years as the vice president for enrollment management. His background includes 30 years of experience in college administration, providing leadership to both public and private universities in the... Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/CU_Names_First_Provost/2132272285 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Graduates_Encouraged_to_Put_On_Their_Game_Face_/2132272284 Cedarville, Ohio—Kay Coles James, founder and president of The Gloucester Institute, reminded the graduates at Cedarville University’s 112th commencement ceremony that a complex and dangerous world awaits them.     James told the University’s graduating class, “when you take your robes off today be prepared to put on your game face.” She challenged the class to become students of culture able to defend positions based on biblical principles.... Sat, 03 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Graduates_Encouraged_to_Put_On_Their_Game_Face_/2132272284 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/President_Releases_Second_Edition_of_Book/2132272281 Cedarville, Ohio—Dr. William E. Brown, president of Cedarville University, has released the second edition of his book, “Making Sense of Your World: A Biblical Worldview.”     “When Dr. Gary Phillips and I wrote this book,” shares Brown, “it was the first textbook on worldviews from a Christian perspective that described the nature, development and application of worldviews.”     The new edition includes a forward by... Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/President_Releases_Second_Edition_of_Book/2132272281 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Students_Give_Big_to_Local_Foodbank/2132272282 Cedarville, Ohio—Spring brings baseball to Dayton Dragons Fifth Third Field, and for the third year in a row, the Cedarville University Event Planning and Management class was granted the privilege of using the professional venue to host a game between Cedarville and Earlham College.     The attendance of 700 made the event the largest to date. The event also provided students with the opportunity to give back.     "We saw the game as a huge... Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Students_Give_Big_to_Local_Foodbank/2132272282 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Students_Honor_Faculty_and_Staff_Member_of_the_Year/2132272275 Cedarville, Ohio—Cedarville University students recently honored the Cedarville University Faculty Member of the Year and Staff Member of the Year.     Dr. Jeff Cook, associate professor of Bible, was the students’ pick for Faculty Member of the Year. In announcing Cook as the award recipient, Student Academic Advisory Board President Mary Stockdale explained, he has “a passion to prepare students not only to return to academia, but also to prepare them for the... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Students_Honor_Faculty_and_Staff_Member_of_the_Year/2132272275 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Handbell_Choir_to_Present_Concert/2132272274 Cedarville, Ohio—The Elogio Handbell Choir is planning a show you won’t want to miss, promises director and Cedarville University sophomore Michelle Gilmore. A free hour-long concert featuring a variety of selections, ranging from the funky “Rhythmic Rip,” to the traditional hymn “Be Thou My Vision” and the more contemporary, “Give Me Jesus.” Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Handbell_Choir_to_Present_Concert/2132272274 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/112th_Annual_Commencement/2132272272 Cedarville, Ohio—Kay Coles James, former Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and founder of The Gloucester Foundation, will deliver the commencement address for Cedarville University’s 112th commencement on Saturday, May 3. The ceremony to confer degrees upon 651 students begins at 10 a.m. in the University’s Doden Field House.     James has experience and accomplishments in every sector of America’s economy. She has served dozens of... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/112th_Annual_Commencement/2132272272 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Orchestra_to_Present_Most_Beloved_Symphonic_Repertoire_/2132272273 Cedarville, Ohio—The Cedarville University Orchestra, under the direction of Jun Kim, will present its annual spring concert on April 24 at 8 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center.     The orchestra will play a collection of classical numbers, including Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony 7, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto no. 2, Charles Griffe’s Poem for flute and orchestra and an aria from “The Barber of Seville” by Gioachino Antonio Rossini.... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Orchestra_to_Present_Most_Beloved_Symphonic_Repertoire_/2132272273 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/CU_Academy_Brings_Higher_Ed_to_High_School_Students/2132272267 Cedarville, Ohio—Award-winning education, coupled with revolutionizing technology, provides high school students with a true taste of the college classroom. Cedarville University has developed the Cedarville Academy, an online program that allows high school juniors and seniors to jump-start their undergraduate education. Students can receive both high school and college credit in a variety of classes that include literature, history, science and math, with more course offerings... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/CU_Academy_Brings_Higher_Ed_to_High_School_Students/2132272267 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Jubilate_Sings_and_Shovels/2132272268 Cedarville, Ohio—Jubilate, a ministry team of vocalists and instrumentalists from Cedarville University, recently returned from its annual tour in the Chicago area where they performed nine concerts in five days. Dr. Roger O’Neel, director of Jubilate, says, “Our purpose is always to share our music, to be ambassadors for Cedarville, and to do ministry.” However, this year they added an item to that list. “This tour was a little unique,” continues... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Jubilate_Sings_and_Shovels/2132272268 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/LeBlanc_Named_Chair_of_DBA/2132272266 Cedarville, Ohio—Cedarville University has named Mr. John LeBlanc acting chair of the department of business administration. Currently serving as associate professor of management, LeBlanc will begin a new term effective July 2008. LeBlanc has been at Cedarville since 1999. He earned his B.S. and his M.B.A. from Southern Illinois University in 1974 and 1976, respectively. “My primary objective in accepting the acting chair of the department of business administration,”... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/LeBlanc_Named_Chair_of_DBA/2132272266 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Model_U_N_Team_Captures_Awards/2132272263 Cedarville, Ohio-Cedarville University’s Model U.N. team out-negotiated more than 100 delegates at the Dayton Model UN (DAYMUNC) Conference in February, capturing seven of the top ten awards.     DAYMUNC participants act as UN delegates from various countries, portraying typical national interests and policies. Representing India, Iran, Japan and Russia on five committees, CU students secured an impressive 11 awards, including three of the top five “Outstanding... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Model_U_N_Team_Captures_Awards/2132272263 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Professors_and_Students_Present_Research/2132272260 Cedarville, Ohio—Cedarville University will host the 22nd annual Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference(OUPRC) on Saturday, April 19.     Sponsored by a consortium of Ohio colleges and universities, the OUPRC provides a platform for undergraduate students in Ohio to present their original research in a public forum. Senior psychology students from Cedarville will also participate in the conference as they deliver their capstone research projects. ... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Professors_and_Students_Present_Research/2132272260 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Faith_Community_Nursing/2132272258 Cedarville, Ohio—Cedarville University invites nurses to consider learning about faith community nursing. Faith community nursing is a recognized field educating nurses to put knowledge and skills to work within the church community and plays an important role in promoting health and healing. Participants in Cedarville University's faith community nursing program will learn the biblical aspects of health, healing, wholeness, and health promotion; legal and ethical guidelines for faith... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Faith_Community_Nursing/2132272258 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/An_Evening_of_Poetry/2132272257 Cedarville, Ohio—Cedarville University's Department of Language and Literauture invites you to an evening of recitation featuring poet Andrew Hudgins on April 24 at 8 p.m.     Hudgins, a humanities distinguished professor in English at the Ohio State University, has published several books. His poems, scholarly articles, short stories, and personal essays have appeared in publications such as "The Hudson Review," "Poetry" and "The New... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/An_Evening_of_Poetry/2132272257 News