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Retired Lt. Gen. Loren Reno Inducted Into Hall Of Fame, Beth Ford

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will induct retired Lt. Gen. Loren Reno, dean of the school of business administration at Cedarville University, into its Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held on July 31, 2014, at McNamara Auditorium in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Roboboat Team Earned Judge’S Award In International Competition, Beth Ford

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For the fourth consecutive year, Cedarville University’s robotics team competed in the International Roboboat Competition in Virginia Beach and came away with an award. The June 8-13 competition featured boats that performed various water maneuvers. Cedarville's team was awarded the “Biggest Bang for the Buck” honor for its accomplishments as a smaller team on a limited budget.

Engineering competitions challenge the students to think more critically and initiate excitement for technology, science, engineering, and mathematics. Cedarville competed against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Villanova University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and many other nationally recognized engineering schools.

Packing Love For Foster Care Children, Beth Ford

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More than 800 High school and middle school students, attending LIFT camp at Cedarville University this week, are making a difference in our local communities. Tonight, in a 7 p.m. program in the Dixon Ministry Center at Cedarville University, more than 100 suitcases will be given to children in the foster care system from Butler County, Ohio. There are 455 children in the foster care system in Butler County and 130 are waiting to be adopted.

Cedarville University is partnering with LIFT camp and Butler County Children’s Services to raise awareness for foster care children and families. Butler County Commissioner …

Cedarville Robotic Team Wins Second Consecutive Championship, Mark D. Weinstein

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For the second consecutive year, a team of Cedarville University engineering students won the American Society of Engineering Education’s (ASEE) Autonomous Robotics competition. The event was held in Indianapolis.

The annual competition is open to freshmen and sophomore engineering students. Each team is required to build and program a robot that completes a task, which is selected to be specific to the host city. This year teams had to race their robots around a miniature track in honor of the Indianapolis 500. For last year’s competition in Atlanta, robots were required to collect orange golf balls in honor of Georgia …

Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2014: Biblical Leadership, Cedarville University

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There are roughly as many definitions of leadership as there are books, seminars, TED Talks, and blogs. While these resources can inspire and shape best practices, the bedrock foundation for leadership is Scripture. Jesus taught — and lived — that “whoever would be great among you must be your servant” (Mark 10:43). The Omnipotent Creator turned the world’s top-down power structure on its head and “did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant” (Phil. 2:6–7). His ultimate act of service to humankind was taking our sin upon …

Cedarville Competes In International Roboboat Competition, Cedarville University

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Cedarville University’s Robotic Boat team will be spending July 8-13 in Virginia Beach. But instead of working on their tans, the four team members will be preparing their boat for the three on-the-water challenges that it will face during the International RoboBoat Competition.

The International RoboBoat Competition began in 2008 and draws universities from all over the world to compete including large schools like Virginia Tech and the University of Michigan. About 15 teams race student designed autonomous surface vehicles through an aquatic obstacle course including detecting underwater pings, navigating around buoys and autonomous docking. The events are completed autonomously …

Office Of Civil Rights, Cedarville University Connect On Shared Resolution, Mark D. Weinstein

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A successful resolution between Cedarville University and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has been achieved on a 2013 Title IX complaint according to an official letter from Meena Morey Chandra, acting director of OCR’s Region XV. The letter was dated on June 23, 2014.

Elementary Education Is Elite In United States, Mark D. Weinstein

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Public and Private universities in Ohio are known for providing excellent teachers. According to the National Council on Teacher Quality, some of the elite elementary education programs are in the Buckeye State.

Programs at eleven Ohio institutions, including Ohio State, Miami University, University of Dayton, and Cedarville University were awarded a "Top Ranked" status for overall strength of the program. Only 107 programs in the nation were listed and Cedarville University’s program is ranked #4 in Ohio and #22 nationally. It has the highest ranked elementary education program among all Christian university in the State.

Cedarville University Education Helps Graduates With Earning Power, Cedarville University

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The Educate to Career (ETC) College Rankings Index – an outcomes-based college ranking of 1,222 colleges and universities--was released in April and Cedarville University received the highest rating among Southwest Ohio universities. Cedarville is also ranked 13th in Ohio.

Cedarville Women Fit Shoe Stereotype, Crystal Goodremote

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The stereotype that women wear uncomfortable shoes to be fashionable was put to the test and found to be true by five Cedarville undergraduate pharmacy students.

Geology Students Assist With New Allosaurus Exhibit At Creation Museum, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Creation Museum in rural Cincinnati (Hebron, Ky.) will display the bones of Ebenezer, a world-class Allosaurus specimen on Saturday, May 24. The remains of the dinosaur were excavated from the Morrison Formation of northwestern Colorado.

John Whitmore, Ph.D., professor of geology at Cedarville University, was invited by Dr. Andrew Snelling of the Creation Museum to investigate the collection site in Colorado. Dr. Whitmore brought seven advanced geology students from Cedarville to help with the work. The work in Colorado, which allowed the students to learn more about the rocks where the dinosaur was found, provided a better interpretation of …

Economics Professor Publishes Online Textbook, Cedarville University

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Jeff Haymond, Ph.D., associate dean of the school of business administration undergraduate programs and associate professor of economics, has just released an online textbook titled “No Free Lunch – Economics for a Fallen World.” This introductory economics text is written from an explicitly Christian worldview and is completely online.

School Of Pharmacy Serves The Underserved: Students And Faculty Pursue Global Vision, Nathan Pilling

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As Jeff Lewis, associate dean of the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, runs through a mental list of places where pharmacy faculty members and students have been involved or plan to be involved serving underserved people groups, it’s clear that the school’s vision for service is not a small one.

“Cambodia, Swaziland, Kenya, other places in the Caribbean and the Central Americas…,” he begins, launching into an overview of the many areas students and faculty members are putting both their pharmacy practice skills and their faith into action. That list includes locations both domestic and abroad.

This global vision stems …

World-Wide College Students Build Solar Boats For Competition And Learning, Cedarville University

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With the home of the Wright Brother’s first bicycle shop as a backdrop, Dayton will host the 20^th annual World Solar Splash competition on June 11-15 at Eastwood Park in Dayton, Ohio. The event will bring universities from all over the world together to participate in a five-day on-the-water competition.

Cedarville University is the most decorated participant in Solar Splash history, having won the Collegiate World Championship seven out of the last ten years. Dr. Tim Dewhurst, senior professor of mechanical engineering and faculty advisor for Cedarville’s solar boat team, led the effort to bring the Solar Splash to …

Heartsong Releases New Album, Cedarville University

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Immediately after its special praise chapel on April 16, Cedarville University’s HeartSong Ministries released its newest album, “Reign in Us,” adding to its significant collection of favorite Cedarville compilations. HeartSong is composed of four traveling bands that promote the work of the Gospel in teenagers’ lives across the country. They also speak about the educational and musical opportunities available at the University.

Playing For Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cedarville Students Compete On The American Bible Challenge, Kat Meakem

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A team of three Cedarville students will compete on the TV show the “American Bible Challenge.” The show will premiere on May 22 and Cedarville's team will compete on the June 26 show. The show is aired on the Game Show Network.

Pharmacy Research Grants, Cedarville University

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The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy received several impressive research grants during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Faculty And Staff Of The Year Awards: Bill Ragle And Becky Stowers Honored, Cedarville University

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William Ragle, Ph.D., associate professor of finance, and Becky Stowers, dean of women, were recently awarded Cedarville University’s Faculty and Staff of the Year awards. These awards are among the highest awards given to faculty and staff and are conferred by the Student Academic Advisory Board (SAAB) each year.

Cedarville Magazine, Spring 2014: Excellence With A Gospel Purpose, Cedarville University

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Cedarville University boldly stands “For the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.” These words, etched on its seal, reflect the core of Cedarville’s mission. In 1936, President W.R. McChesney urged graduates to “enlarge the power of Cedarville College for the service of fellowmen and the glory of God.” In 1966, President James T. Jeremiah urged students to “give ourselves to the Lord and accomplish the utmost for Him as we serve.” A generation of alumni recall President Paul Dixon’s familiar declaration that everything a Christian does for the Lord should have “quality stamped all over it.” And …

Centennial Library E-News, March/April 2014, Cedarville University

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Articles in this issue: Two staff receive Dean awards, Collection milestone, Recognitions dinner awards, Career exploration program, MediaPLEX summer closure, Library summer schedule, University faculty in print, University alumni in print

New Ultimate Frisbee Team Competes In National Tournament Series, Jenni Hodges

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In its first full season of Ultimate Frisbee, Cedarville University’s team was ranked fifth in the nation for Division III and qualified to compete in the USA Ultimate College Series this past weekend. Now, with a strong showing in the College Series, Cedarville’s team will compete in the national tournament in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17.

Record-Size Class To Graduate From Cedarville, Jenni Hodges

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Cedarville University’s largest-ever class will graduate May 3, with 717 undergraduates receiving diplomas. President Thomas White will deliver his first address for the 118th commencement ceremony, held at 10 a.m. in the Doden Field House.

End Of Year Extravaganza Showcases Student Talent, Kat Meakem

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Cedarville students will flood into the Jeremiah Chapel for Elliv, the biggest student life event of the year, on April 26.Elliv is a student run, student planned, mock awards show that celebrates campus culture, campus life and student talent.

Building Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Is Goal Of Cedarville Engineers, Josiah Clemons

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Racing in supermileage car competitions has been the norm at Cedarville Univesity since 1991. In these competitions, first with SAE (1991-2010) and now with Shell (since 2007), the teams of Cedarville engineering students have gained practical learning knowledge while winning awards in the process.

Cu Alumni Making Movies, Emily Finlay

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Several Cedarville University alumni are involved with films that are due to be released in 2014. These films include a documentary on the wheat harvest in America, a modern-day retelling of the parable of the prodigal son and a family-friendly comedy starring Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton and Trace Adkins.

International Leadership Event To Broadcast Live To Cedarville University, Cedarville University

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Ohio residents can now register to attend the 2014 Leadercast at Cedarville University and hear from renowned leaders including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Malcolm Gladwell and Laura Bush. The event will be simulcast from Atlanta, Ga., on May 9 and shown from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center Recital Hall.

Cedarville’S Partnership With Sbacs “Bridges Gap” In Christian Education, Cedarville University

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Cedarville University’s School of Education and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) are partnering to bridge the gap between Christian education in K-12 schools and higher education. As a result of the partnership, two qualified students will receive full tuition scholarships from Cedarville University.

Cedarville Model U.N. Team Achieves Record Success, Nathan Pilling

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Cedarville University’s Model United Nations team earned the second place team award of “Distinguished Delegation” at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference last week in New York City. Additionally eight of 14 members from Cedarville’s team received individual recognition, a new school record. The team competed against 2,500 students from over 200 universities on five continents.

Cedarville Students Participate In A Real-World Trading Competition, Cedarville University

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Over spring break, four Cedarville students participated in the Third US University Trading Challenge hosted by Fordham University on March 7, 2014.

Student Pharmacists Do Medication Reconciliation, Cedarville University

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Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy is partnering with regional hospitals to meet a need for medication reconciliation through a program with student pharmacists.