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Mcafee Scholarships Awarded To Cedarville Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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Two students from Cedarville University’s department of music and worship were awarded scholarships from McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning on December 7, 2014, during the University’s annual Christmas Concert. This year the event was sponsored by McAfee.

Kim Tavierne from Bryan, Ohio, and Cody Martin from Locust Dale, Virginia, were awarded scholarships worth $1,500 for the spring semester.

Alumna Chosen As U.S. Diplomat, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will add a second alumnus to the honor of U.S. Diplomat as Jerica Ward, a 2009 graduate, has been chosen for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship at Texas A&M University. She is one of 20 graduate students to be chosen for the prestigious fellowship.

Dr. Frank Jenista, professor of international studies, served as a diplomat for 25 years. He worked in the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, and New Zealand.

"Giving Tuesday" Campaign Benefits Student Scholarships, Mark D. Weinstein

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Following in the tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Cedarville University faculty and staff members joined the nation in “Giving Tuesday,” an effort to raise money for a charitable cause. In Cedarville’s case, it was for a pair of $2,500 scholarship for current students.

According to the initiative, if 65 percent of Cedarville’s faculty and staff made a financial contribution by 5 p.m. on December 2, an anonymous donor would contribute $5,000 to the University for the scholarship fund. The goal was reached 10 minutes before the deadline as 66 percent of the faculty and staff contributed to the …

Senator Appoints Three-Star General To Federal Commission, Mark D. Weinstein

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Lt. Gen. Loren Reno, retired three-star general and dean of the school of business administration at Cedarville University, was appointed to the Federal Military Jobs Commission by Ohio Senate President Keith Faber. Reno was selected for his military service, executive leadership in federal military organizations, and leadership in higher education.

As a member of the committee, Reno will help develop and maintain an ongoing strategy for retaining military agencies. He’ll also work toward preserving private sector jobs in Ohio.

“A Christmas Carol” Performed At Cedarville Opera House, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Village Radio Theater at Cedarville University will be performing and recording a live radio script of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at the Cedarville Opera House on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and December 6 at 8:30 p.m.

The production will be performed for a live audience and many members of the audience will have the opportunity to participate with the cast. The show will have live underscore music, and sound effects will be recorded with audience members.

600 Smartest Colleges In America, Mark D. Weinstein

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Schools are constantly being ranked on student satisfaction, the beauty of a campus, or the success of its alumni. These elements have merit but in a recent ranking of the “600 Smartest Colleges in America,” Cedarville University was ranked 196—tied with the University of Dayton. The survey was conducted by Business Insider.

Cedarville Highly Ranked In Educate-To-Career Index, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Educate to Career (ETC) national ranking, released in November, placed Cedarville University as the highest ranked university in the Miami Valley. Among the 1,224 universities in the nation with an enrollment of 1,000 or higher, Cedarville is ranked number 400.

Students Graduate With "Low Burden Of Debt", Mark D. Weinstein

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The fear of college debt is one of the most talked about stories in the United States for good reason—it can keep students from pursuing a college degree. Cedarville University understands the issue, which is why it held tuition for current students this year.

And, as a result of significantly increasing financial aid over the past five years, and helping students become more creative in finding outside scholarships, Cedarville University is ranked 17th out of 50 Christian colleges for having the “Lowest Debt Burden,” according to Christian Universities Online.

Community Concert Begins Christmas Season, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will host its 15th annual Community Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center. The sounds of the season will be brought to you by a variety of soloist, ensembles and bands from the department of music and worship.

Schools Of Pharmacy, Nursing Educate At Dayton Shelters, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students from Cedarville University’s schools of pharmacy and nursing are partnering with students from Dayton-area universities to educate underserved communities about physical health through the student-led Students Teaching Educational Plans for Success (STEPS) Dayton. The program promotes a healthy lifestyle among the poor and homeless.

Future Pharmacists Benefit From Specialized Career Fair, Kathryn Sill

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The school of pharmacy at Cedarville University will host its first ever career fair on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

National chains and locally owned pharmacies, including Rite Aid, The Kroger Company, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Appro-Rx, Meijer, Discount Drug Mart and Fruth will be in attendance. The event will allow individuals interested in working in this health field the opportunity to interact with representatives from the organizations. It will also allow for both the professional and pre-pharmacy students to network for preceptorship opportunities.

John Hart Named “Kentucky Colonel”, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s general counsel, John E. Hart, Esq., has been awarded the “Kentucky Colonel” recognition for his work to preserve religious liberty amongst legal issues in the context of Christian higher education.

Being named a Kentucky Colonel is the highest award given by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Recipients are commissioned for their contributions to their community. The governor recognizes Kentucky Colonels by their service and accomplishments on the behalf of others.

Student’S Philanthropy Impacts Dominican Republic, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University Student Government Association’s (SGA) philanthropy committee raised $10,002 for Makarios, a nonprofit school in the Dominican Republic, during SGA’s week of awareness November 3-7.

Makarios teaches students in pre-K through sixth grade in impoverished villages. “The school reaches out to help the students break the cycle of poverty through high-quality classroom instruction,” said Carissa Drum, director of the SGA philanthropy committee.

Professors Awarded For Excellence In Education In Ohio Magazine, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University professors Rocco Rotello, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, and Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, have been recognized for their “Excellence in Education” in the Ohio Magazine December 2014 issue.Ohio Magazine recognizes professors for achievements in research and their impact in higher education instruction. Professors are nominated by their respective universities and chosen by a panel from the magazine.

Academic Success Reflects On Cedarville Athletic Program, Cedarville University

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Cedarville University student-athletes continue to be just as impressive in the classroom as they are in the field of competition.

The Yellow Jackets remain among the best in Division II according to the recently released NCAA Academic Success Rate data.

CU tied for 12th nationally among 313 Division II schools in Federal Graduation Rate at 78 percent. The FGR computes the percentage of student-athletes, who earned their degree in the six-year window from the 2007-08 academic year through 2012-13.

Immunization Delivery Program Created By Pharmacy School, Cedarville University

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Cedarville University’s school of pharmacy will host a pharmacy-based immunization delivery training program for pharmacists in the local area who want to become immunization certified. The training will be held on November 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Health Science Center.

The training will equip pharmacists with the skills necessary to become primary sources for vaccine advocacy, education, and administration.

The event will begin by educating the pharmacists about public health concerns, diseases and vaccinations. Pharmacists will be shown “how-to” videos on the vaccination process and will spend the last two hours administering vaccinations with saline.

Basic Life Support Class For Healthcare Providers, Cedarville University

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The American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course will be held at Cedarville University onNovember 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. in the Callan Athletic Center.

“Dine Out For Hunger” Set For National Hunger And Homelessness Week, Cedarville University

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For the seventh consecutive year, Cedarville University’s social work program will lead a “Dine Out for Hunger” event in order to raise awareness of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, November 17-22.

“The goal of the event is to educate people about hunger and homelessness in our community,” said Julie Furj-Kuhn, assistant professor of social work. “It will also serve as a way to support area businesses.”

Participating restaurants will donate up to 50 percent of their proceeds during the campaign to the Cedar Cliff Ministerial Association (CCMA). The charitable organization will use the money to help fund a food …

Veterans Day Chapel Features Air Force Chaplain, Amy C. Radwanski

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For 35 years, Cedarville University has honored United States veterans through a special service held on Veterans Day. This year, a special emphasis will be directed toward military chaplains during the university’s annual Veterans Day program on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Jeremiah Chapel that seats 3,300 in the Dixon Ministry Center.

The program will recognize more than 450 veterans, representing each military branch. The university’s symphonic band will play, “The Light Eternal”, which tells the story of the four chaplains who lost their lives on the SS Dorchester after being …

White Contributes To “Nelson Annual Preacher’S Sourcebook”, Cedarville University

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The fourth volume of “Nelson Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook,” a guide for pastors with sermon starters, outlines and ideas for worship, has been published with sermons from Thomas White, president of Cedarville University and third-generation preacher. White’s contribution of sermons to this volume highlights his passion for both preaching and the local church. The publication will be released November 11.

African Children’S Choir To Perform At Cedarville University, Jennifer Taggart

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The African Children’s Choir will perform at Cedarville University Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center.The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge.

The choir is part of the Music for Life Institute, an international organization that brings humanitarian aid to African countries including Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. The organization operates out of Canada, the UK, South Africa and China in addition to the United States.

Forensic Science Students Intern With Fbi, Shannon M. Eighmey

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For two forensic science students at Cedarville University, doing an internship with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is their first step in securing a dream job.

The seniors, Danielle Banks, from Lexington, Kentucky, and Mayra Chavez, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, were chosen from a national pool of applicants for the FBI’s Honors Internship Program. Both Banks and Chavez used the past summer to begin learning from practical experience with the FBI agency in their hometown. Banks and Chavez are the first Cedarville students to be chosen for the highly competitive program.

Drone Research Part Of Remote Intelligence Work At Cedarville University, Jennifer Taggart

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Cedarville geology and geoscience students are working on two senior projects using an Unmanned Aerial System(UAS), or a drone, as part of a partnership with Remote Intelligence, LLC., in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

Remote Intelligence is partnering with Cedarville to provide guidance and material resources to students. Cedarville and Remote Intelligence are also in preliminary talks to study how UAS systems could help in the planning, construction, and monitoring of natural gas pipelines.

Ebola Forum Hosted By Pharmacy, Nursing Faculty, Mark D. Weinstein

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What is Ebola? How is it contracted, and what are some ways to prevent it from spreading? These topics and more will be shared at a special Ebola Forum on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Patterson Park Church auditorium. The event is open to the public and is free of charge.

Leading the forum is Ginger Cameron, Ph.D., epidemiologist and assistant dean of the School of Pharmacy. Other panelists include Dennis Sullivan, M.D., director of the Center for Bioethics, Randy Johnson, Ph.D., professor of nursing, and Phillip Thornton, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmacy practice.

The purpose of …

Board Members Approved By Trustees, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Board of Trustees approved the appointments of two new trustees at its October meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2. The new trustees are Daniel Akin, Ph.D., and Timothy Armstrong, D.Min.

Students Preparing For 21st Annual Cardboard Canoe Races, Amy C. Radwanski

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Students at Cedarville University have been competing in cardboard canoe races for the past 20 years to launch Homecoming Weekend. This year, the competition will be held on Cedar Lake on Friday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.

The cardboard canoe tradition started as a class assignment for engineering students but it has evolved to include students from all different majors. Each boat is made from 40 feet of cardboard and 100 meters of packaging tape. The goal is to travel from the northern to the southern part of the lake without sinking. The winning team is the group that successfully …

Athletic Trainer Competes In Half Ironman World Championship, Amy C. Radwanski

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Cedarville University athletic training instructor Hannah Stedge competed in the Half Ironman World Championship in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, on September 7 and placed placed 64th in her age group among non-professionals. Stedge hopes to use her experience to start personal ministry in local triathlon clubs.

Urban Concept Car On Display At National Conference, Amy C. Radwanski

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A team of six Cedarville University engineering students will showcase its work at the Meeting of the Minds Conference in Detroit, Michigan, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

Cedarville’s team will display its Urban Concept car that it raced in July at the Shell Eco-Marathon in Houston, Texas. Shell invited Larry Zavodney, Ph.D., senior professor of mechanical engineering, and the team to display the car and showcase the students’ design in two workshop tours on the future of urban design and mobility. Other student participants will include University of Detroit Jesuit High School students displaying its two prototype vehicles.

300 By Thirty Social Media Campaign, Beth Ford

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A new Cedarville University social media initiative, 300 by Thirty, will launch September 26. The campaign’s purpose is to generate 300 new college applications by September 30.

“Little Women” On Stage At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s theatre department will present “Little Women,” directed by Rebecca Baker, associate professor of theatre, October 2-4 and 9-12 in the Stevens Student Center Devries Theatre. Show times vary based on date.

Inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, this award-winning adaptation allows the audience to experience one year in the life of the March family. It follows family and their struggle to follow their hopes and dreams during the trials of the Civil War.