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Specialized Courses Offered For Spring Semester, Mark D. Weinstein

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This spring Cedarville University Continuing Education will be hosting a myriad of courses for students, faculty and the community. The offerings consist of practical, high caliber courses to further professional development and achieve certification. Students can register online at the Cedarville University Center for Lifelong Learning.

Health Sciences Collaborate To Serve Underprivileged Youth, Mark D. Weinstein

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Thanks to a partnership between the Cedarville University School of Nursing and Department of Exercise Science, children in Springfield, Ohio will be getting a boost in health education and exercise activities.

The initiative will be led by Rachel Parill, Ph.D., associate professor of nursing, and April Crommett, Ph.D., associate professor of exercise science. Crommett and Parill, along with several Cedarville students, will work with the Springfield Promise Neighborhood to give better access to physical activities and health resources for children in low-income households.

School Of Education Offers Exceptional Overseas Program, Mark D. Weinstein

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Through the innovative Overseas Student Teaching Program (OSTOP), the Cedarville University School of Education is giving education majors unique experiences abroad.

Since its inception in 1972, OSTOP has sent almost 15 students overseas each year. This year, 13 students will get that opportunity, including Laura Tice, a senior social studies education major from Birmingham, Alabama.

Two Students Honored With Epa Scholarship, Mark D. Weinstein

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Two Cedarville University seniors have been awarded a $2500 scholarship from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their academic and extracurricular accomplishments.

Andrea Martinson, a biology major from Springfield, Ohio, and Amiah Warder, an environmental science major from Sheridan, Wyoming, area among just 13 students from an Ohio college or university to be awarded the 2015 Ohio EPA Environmental scholarship.

Cedarville Has Most Beautiful Campus In Ohio; Fifth In Usa, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University is the fifth most beautiful campus among all Christian colleges in the nation according to Christian Universities Online. Cedarville is the highest-ranked university in Ohio--Bluffton College (No. 24) and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (No. 46) were the only other Ohio universities on the list.

The ranking described Cedarville’s campus as being “set on a rural, 400 acre campus, the area has a classic college-town feel to it with a comfortable, natural setting.” The description also highlighted Cedar Lake and the compact, modern architectural style of the buildings.

Debate, Speech Teams Help With Gospel Defense, Mark D. Weinstein

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While it would be easy for members of Cedarville University’s debate and forensic speech teams to boast about their national titles and individual honors, winning is not their primary goal. In fact, if you asked them, they’d probably tell you that winning is much farther down the list than most people would think.

News To Be Thankful: Cedarville U. Increases Scholarships, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University has announced an increase in scholarships for new freshmen students enrolling for the 2016-17 academic year. This announcement is a result of the administration’s goal of making Christian higher education more affordable for incoming students.

Since 2011, Cedarville University’s financial aid investment has increased more than 50 percent — moving from $18.1 million to $27.3 million. The increased scholarships will add another $3 million for student aid, bringing the total to more than $30 million.

Students Serve Inner-City Youth Of Dayton, Mark D. Weinstein

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 14.8 percent of people are living in poverty in the United States. In the Dayton region, however, the rate is astronomically higher at 34.7 percent.

But Dayton-based The Gospel Mission, along with the help of several Cedarville University students, is helping to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those in need.

Jenna Parker, a senior social work major from Williamson, NY, and Ashley Belles, a junior psychology major from Webster, NY, have spent several years helping at The Gospel Mission. A comprehensive inner-city mission located near the heart of downtown Dayton, the mission …

Students Benefit From Expanded Presidential Election Cycle, Mark D. Weinstein

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Glen Duerr, Ph.D., assistant professor of international studies at Cedarville University, and his Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning course are getting into the political polling world with recent and upcoming elections that will impact the Miami Valley. The course’s focus has been learning who college students favor among the Republican candidates for president.

Of the students who responded to the poll, 49 percent favored Ben Carson and 12 percent liked Marco Rubio. The other top contenders were Ted Cruz (8 percent) and Donald Trump (2 percent). Ohio Governor John Kasich did not measure in the poll, and 15 percent of those …

Cedar Cliff Partnership Enriches Elementary Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s School of Education and Cedarville Elementary School are partnering to create enrichment experiences for students in grades K-5.

Pre-service teachers, along with other Cedarville University faculty and staff, are providing hands-on enrichment sessions in the areas of science, math, language arts, theater and fine arts. Pre-service teachers are education majors involved in a school-based field experience under the supervision of a cooperating teacher.

The enrichment sessions began on Saturday, Nov. 7, and will take place once a month through March at Cedar Cliff, which is located directly across the street from Cedarville University.

Not Even A Deer Stops Cedarville Women From Winning National Championship, Mark D. Weinstein

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It was a successful weekend for Cedarville University (Ohio) this past weekend when both the men's and women's cross country teams won the National Christian College Athletic Association's national cross country championships in Houghton, NY.

The women scored 44 points to win the 21-team meet, besting Oklahoma Baptist University by a single point. But, if it hadn't been for a wayward deer on the course, the point differential could have been a little more comfortable for the Yellow Jackets.

According Kathryn Sill, who finished 16th in the race, Kayla Casaletto was running her race when a deer crossed her path …

Senior Students Conduct Study On High Altitude Training, Mark D. Weinstein

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High-altitude training is popular among many elite-level athletes as it increases hemoglobin in the blood and helps optimize the use of oxygen, aiding in endurance and overall performance.

A group of students from Cedarville University is conducting a test to see if a high-altitude training mask, meant to simulate training at high elevations, actually gives athletes the benefits of training at high altitudes.

Cu In The Community Helps Locals, Mark D. Weinstein

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With the goal of reaching out to the community, Cedarville University students will help local residents with various projects on Saturday, Nov. 14. The program, “CU in the Community,” is sponsored by students and held during a weekend each semester.

According to Keith Holcomb, assistant director of global outreach, up to 50 residents or senior citizens are helped with house projects. These projects include raking yards, washing windows and general home and yard maintenance.

Pharmacy Students Win Ohio Sshp Championship, Mark D. Weinstein

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Two teams of students from Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy took home first place in two different events at the Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists 12th Annual All-Ohio Residency Showcase Competition in Columbus on October 24.

Dine Out For Hunger Initiative Helps Local Residents, Mark D. Weinstein

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It’s estimated that nearly 50 million people in the United States live in a “food insecure” household. That’s why, for the eighth-straight year, students from Cedarville University’s social work program and the Phi Alpha Honor Society (Epsilon Omega) are partnering with local restaurants to “Dine Out for Hunger.”

The week-long event will raise awareness for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The initiative will also help the homeless as a portion of all sales from participating restaurants will go to help those in need. The initiative takes place November 16-20 at selected restaurants in the Miami Valley (listed below).

Pharmacy Career Fair Comes To Campus, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will host its second annual career fair on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Stevens Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Thirteen organizations will attend the fair, including retail pharmacies and hospitals from Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and West Virginia. These organizations include CVS Health, Discount Drug Mart, Fruth Pharmacy, Grandview Medical Center, Kettering Medical Center, King’s Daughters Medical Center, Kroger Pharmacy Cincinnati/Dayton Division, Mercy Health, Miami Valley Hospital, OhioHealth, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Target Corporation and Walgreens.

Chapel App Comes To Apple Tv, Mark D. Weinstein

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When users of the updated Apple TV unpack their new gadget and connect it to their TV they’ll be impressed by the many new features available, including a brand-new App Store like the one iPhone users have been going to for years.

One of the new apps is the Cedarville Chapel app, which gives more people access to Cedarville University’s daily chapel services. The app is free and available now at the App Store.

The Cedarville Chapel app lets users watch chapel in real time through live streaming as well as watch archived chapel broadcasts.

The new app is just …

Students Help Refugees, Immigrants Through Esl Programs, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University students are using English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to help Ahiska Turkish refugees in Dayton and Hispanic immigrants in Springfield adapt to life in the Miami Valley.

Women’S Hoops Helps Local Family, Mark D. Weinstein

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It’s nothing out of the ordinary for residents of a local community to come together and support a sports team. But on Monday, Nov. 9, the Cedarville University women’s basketball team will rally to support local newspaper writer Michael Cooper, his wife Carey and their children, Christian, Harper and Benny.

Fans who attend that night’s exhibition game against Earlham, which begins at 7 p.m., are being asked to donate to help Cooper and his family after their Springfield, Ohio, home burned to the ground on October 21. The family was unharmed, but everything they owned was destroyed.

Worship Leader Ranks Cedarville Among "Best Of The Best", Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s worship program has been honored as one of the top college and university worship education programs by Worship Leader magazine in its “Premier Resource Guide,” formerly known as the magazine’s “Best of the Best” issue.

Alumnus Petitions United Nations For World Adoption Day, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University graduate Hank Fortener is petitioning the United Nations to set asideNovember 9 as World Adoption Day. Fortener is a pastor at MOSAIC Los Angeles, founder of AdoptTogether and recently spoke at Tedx Hong Kong and Tedx Chisinau.

As a pastor, Fortener has seen many couples who want to adopt, but cannot afford it. In 2012, he founded AdoptTogether to help families bear the financial burden. Since then, the site has raised $6 million to support more than 1,400 families complete the adoption process.

Fortener began World Adoption Day last year as an unofficial day of support, celebration and …

Cedarville Gains Sara Approval, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University has been approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to participate in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

SARA is an agreement among 29 member states to standardize postsecondary distance education regulations. The program began in January 2014, and Ohio joined SARA in March of this year.

Cedarville University students can now receive supervised field placements in 28 other SARA states for clinical rotations, practicums and student teaching experiences.

Private Universities Earn Higher Marks Than Publics, Mark D. Weinstein

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A growing debate in the media continues to be over the value between public and private higher education. The perception is public education is better because universities are larger, they may cost less, and have larger operating budgets.

But are public universities superior to private institutions?

According to data provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, private colleges and universities are equivalent—or better—than the prestigious public universities.The data from Ohio's 34 private universities proves this point as they significantly outperform public institutions in four-year, minority, low-income, and first-generation graduation rates.

Five Professors Selected For Excellence In Education, Mark D. Weinstein

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Five Cedarville University professors will be recognized as “Excellence in Education” honorees in the December issue of Ohio Magazine. Each December, the publication recognizes faculty members from universities and colleges across the state for their outstanding achievements in higher education.

The honorees include Gerald Brown, Ph.D., associate professor of electrical engineering; Aleda Chen, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice; James Leightenheimer, M.A., associate professor of communications; John Mortensen D.M.A., professor of music; and Peggy Wilfong, Ph.D., professor of English.

Music Professor Named Composer Of The Year, Mark D. Weinstein

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Austin Jaquith, D.M.A., associate professor of music theory and composition, was selected as the Composer of the Year by the Ohio Music Teachers Association (MTA) on October 5.

Individuals entered the competition by submitting several of their original music compositions to the Ohio MTA for review. Jaquith’s submission included scores for clarinet, brass, piano, small ensemble and orchestra.

As the winner, Jaquith has been commissioned by the Ohio MTA to compose an original piece, which will be performed at the organization’s conference in Columbus, Ohio, in November. He will also be considered for the Distinguished Composer of the Year award …

Forum On Constitution And Same Sex Marriage, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University Center for Political Studies will be hosting a forum to discuss the relationship between the Constitution and Same Sex Marriage on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the Center for Biblical and Theological Studies building (Room 115).

Bradley Jacob, J.D., associate professor of law at Regent University, and Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D., professor of political science at Cedarville, will be speaking on the legal and moral implications of Obergefell v. Hodges for Christians as well as how the church should respond. The event is free and open to the public.

9marks Conference To Equip Church Leaders For 4th Year, Mark D. Weinstein

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The fourth annual 9Marks Pastors Conference will be held at Cedarville University on November 12-13. The conference is hosted by 9Marks Ministries, whose goal is to equip church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches.

The speakers for the 2015 conference include Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina; Kenneth Edward Copeland, lead pastor of New Zion Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois; Garrett Kell, lead pastor of Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia; and Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park …

Cedarville University Ranked No. 22 By Washington Monthly, Mark D. Weinstein

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Washington Monthly’s annual list of 100 best baccalaureate colleges in the United States was released in its September/October issue and Cedarville University is ranked No. 22.

The ranking places Cedarville as the highest ranked university in Ohio. Five other Ohio colleges made the list, including Wilberforce University (No. 25), Ohio Northern University (No. 36), University of Mount Union (No. 42), Defiance College (No. 47) and Central State University (No. 51).

Cedarville Fund Receives Grant From Stranahan Fund, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University has received a $5,000 grant from the Robert A. Stranahan Jr. Charitable Advised Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation. The grant will provide scholarships for students through the Cedarville Fund. “This award enables the university to increase both recruitment and retention by lowering the cost of tuition,” said Patricia Bennett, Director of Grants and Corporate and Foundation Relations.

The Robert A. Stranahan, Jr. Charitable Advised Fund supports many programs besides education, including social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources and the arts. Cedarville has maintained a successful donor relationship with the R.A. Stranahan, …

Civil Rights Tour Teaches Life Lessons, Mark D. Weinstein

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With the hope of gaining a better understanding of the civil unrest of the 1950s and 1960s, 14 Cedarville University students traveled with faculty to historical sites in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.

Led by Greg Dyson, director of intercultural leadership, and Murray Murdoch, Ph.D., senior professor of history, the tour was designed to bridge the gap between past and present. The goal was to give each participant the historical context for many of the social issues that are still prevalent today.