http://www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz Your source for what's new and exciting at Cedarville University en-us This work is Copyright © 2009 by Cedarville University Cedarville University ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 webmaster@cedarville.edu Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:57:49 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/rss/images/whatsabuzz.gif http://www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz 200 31 http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Whitmore_Presents_Controversial_Discoveries/2132272653 Dr. John Whitmore, associate professor of geology at Cedarville University, recently presented a paper on his Grand Canyon research during the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA) in Portland, Oregon, October 18-21. This annual meeting attracts thousands of geologists who converge to share their scientific work with one another. Whitmore has been studying the Coconino Sandstone for about 10 years and is making some controversial discoveries. The Coconino Sandstone is a... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Whitmore_Presents_Controversial_Discoveries/2132272653 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Brass_Choir_Concert/2132272658 On November 23 at 7 p.m., Cedarville University’s Brass Choir will be performing a free concert, directed by Charles Pagnard, the principal trumpet of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. The selections include a special arrangement of “Scarborough Fair,” the overture “Ruslan and Ludmilla” by Glinka and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen.” The Brass Choir will also present “Ite Missa Est,” a new four-movement work about the life of... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Brass_Choir_Concert/2132272658 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Cedarville_Announces_M_S_in_Nursing/2132272657 It is estimated that by 2025 there will be a national shortage of nearly 260,000 registered nurses. In response to this impending shortage and the need for nurses with higher levels of education, Cedarville University is pleased to announce the addition of a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) to the University’s graduate degree offerings, beginning fall 2010 pending accreditation and approval by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Cedarville_Announces_M_S_in_Nursing/2132272657 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Childrens_Choir_to_Perform_at_Cedarville/2132272655 World Help invites you to a special performance by Children of the World on Nov. 19 at Cedarville University. Children of the World is an international choir comprised of orphaned and disadvantaged children. Their performance will feature inspiring songs and personal testimonies in order to raise awareness about the desperate needs of children. All over the world civil war, famine, poverty, unclean water and preventable diseases devastate families, especially children. A video presentation... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Childrens_Choir_to_Perform_at_Cedarville/2132272655 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Veterans_to_be_Honored/2132272639 Retired Army Air Corps Lt. Colonel James B. Cheney enlisted so he could serve his country. But it wasn’t until after he was captured during WWII that he realized what Nathan Hale meant when he said, “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” In honor of the sacrifice and dedication given by men and women like Cheney, Cedarville University is holding its sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on November 11. During the ceremony, Alex Mol, a senior... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Veterans_to_be_Honored/2132272639 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/A_Week_Filled_with_Music/2132272651 Cedarville University invites the community to attend any of five music events to be held the week of November 8-14. Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m.: The Instrumental Chamber Music Concert will feature student chamber groups under the direction of Charles Pagnard, the principal trumpet of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Pagnard has been at Cedarville University since 1977. Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.: The University Orchestra will perform several selections including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/A_Week_Filled_with_Music/2132272651 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Choir_Concert_and_Recital_to_be_Held/2132272650 On Tuesday, November 17, Cedarville University will present two free concerts. The general recital at 4:30 p.m. will feature a variety of vocal, violin, clarinet, trumpet and piano performances by the Cedarville Music students. At 7 p.m., the Women’s Choir will present a concert titled “How Sweet the Sound.” It promises to be an eclectic evening, with musical selections dating from the 1600s up through today. The choir will perform pieces by Schütz, Bach, Ramsey,... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Choir_Concert_and_Recital_to_be_Held/2132272650 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Student_Presents_Research/2132272652 Geology student Kristen Baechtle recently presented research on the Nebraska Sand Hills during the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA) in Portland, Oregon, October 18-21. This annual meeting attracts thousands of geologists who converge to share their scientific work with one another. Baechtle, a sophomore at Cedarville, is part of the University’s new geology program that began in 2009. She is working with Dr. John Whitmore, associate professor of geology. The... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Student_Presents_Research/2132272652 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/_NYT_Best_Selling_Author_to_Visit_Cedarville/2132272634 Most of us have heard the story of the Christmas shoes—you know, the one where a little boy doesn’t have quite enough money to buy his dying mother gold slippers for Christmas? Or maybe you’ve watched the made-for-TV-movie, or heard the record-setting song. The author of the best-selling novella, “The Christmas Shoes,” Donna VanLiere, will be speaking at Cedarville University on Tuesday, November 3. VanLiere, a 1989 Cedarville alumna, will speak about crushed... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/_NYT_Best_Selling_Author_to_Visit_Cedarville/2132272634 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Sean_McDowell_to_Speak_at_Cedarville/2132272649 Educator, author and speaker Sean McDowell will speak at Cedarville University on Nov. 17 and 18. With a passion for young people, McDowell currently leads Worldview Ministries (www.seanmcdowell.org). an organization committed to teaching teenagers how to have a biblical worldview in a changing world. Sean is also the head of the Bible department at Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, where he teaches courses on philosophy, theology and apologetics. He has authored and co-authored a number... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Sean_McDowell_to_Speak_at_Cedarville/2132272649 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Reformation_Works_on_Display/2132272642 From the 14th through 17th centuries, a series of men led and organized a movement back to the Scriptures as the sole standard for faith and practice. Living during times when a Bible written in common language was often illegal, these men committed to place readable Bibles into the hands of everyone who desired to understand the Scriptures. Cedarville University honors and celebrates the leaders of the Protestant Reformation through its new exhibition in the Biblical Heritage Gallery. Through... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Reformation_Works_on_Display/2132272642 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Students_Invited_to_Career_Day/2132272645 Cedarville University will host two events for high school students looking to pursue careers in business, science or mathematics. Business Day kicks off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, with registration and an introductory session about Cedarville University and the business department. Attendees will then enjoy a coffee break and meeting other guests. Students in Free Enterprise will present about the various career opportunities available in business. During the afternoon, current business... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Students_Invited_to_Career_Day/2132272645 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Spotlight_on_Local_Candidates_and_Issues/2132272637 The Cedarville University Center for Political Studies and the Cedarville Area Chamber of Commerce invite the public to a Local Candidate and Issue Forum. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m. in the University’s Center for Biblical and Theological Studies (Room 104). Local candidates will address a number of scripted questions related to the upcoming general electorate vote. There will also be an audience Q & A time to follow. This event is free and open to the... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Spotlight_on_Local_Candidates_and_Issues/2132272637 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Auction_to_Benefit_Swaziland/2132272633 As you read the words on this page, Pumi strains to see the medical forms in her hands. The long line of people in front of her is a blur—not because of the blistering heat and sun, but because of her poor, untreated vision. She waits for hours to see an optometrist and a doctor. With the highest HIV infection rate in the world, and a life expectancy of 32 years, Swaziland requires urgent medical attention. That’s where two 1996 Cedarville University graduates come in. Dr. Harry and... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Auction_to_Benefit_Swaziland/2132272633 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Critical_Concern_Series/2132272629 In the last 11 months, eight states have significantly altered their stance on gay marriage — three banning it, five permitting it. With state laws varying across the country and changing at such a rapid pace, same-sex attraction is a crucial issue in society. Recently, the American Psychological Association issued a directive generally discouraging counselors from helping gay clients seek to change their sexual orientation. That is why Cedarville University has invited Dr. Stanton Jones,... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2009/Critical_Concern_Series/2132272629 News