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Students Bring Hope To Troubled Teens At Ranch Of Opportunity, Mark D. Weinstein

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Ten Cedarville University nursing students reached troubled teenage girls this fall through a new ministry at Eastway’s The Ranch of Opportunity in Fayette County. Students invited the girls to hang out, play games, pray and hear testimonies each Sunday afternoon. The ministry will continue next semester as well.

Cedarville School Of Education Making Global Impact, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s School of Education is preparing its professional educators for the challenges of today’s global classroom. Many Cedarville education faculty members travel around the world to provide professional development opportunities for teachers and build international relationships.

Students Complete More Than 1,000 Service Hours For Advocacy, Mark D. Weinstein

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Most college courses include notes, papers and exams, but for some students it involves another unique requirement: community service. Cedarville’s Advocacy Communication class requires students to complete 30 hours of service during the semester with a nonprofit organization of their choice.

Cedarville Business Professor Conducts National Research On Employee Communication, Mark D. Weinstein

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When introducing new, and possibly anxiety-inducing, technology to a workplace, what’s better -- a formal memo or a coffee break chat? Dr. Phoebe Tsai, assistant professor of information technology management at Cedarville University, wanted to find out.

Law Prof Shares “Presidential Perils” At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Brad Jacob, professor of law at Regent University, will present “Pardons, Impeachment, and Other Potential Perils for the President” on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Cedarville University’s Center for Biblical and Theological Studies Room 104. The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by Cedarville’s center for political studies.

Ouachita Trustees Adopt Five-Year Strategic Directions That Highlight "Faithful Excellence", Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Positioning Ouachita Baptist University for future growth and impact, the Ouachita Board of Trustees unanimously approved the university’s five-year strategic plan during their quarterly board meeting held Dec. 14 on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus.

Morgan Taylor Named Winner Of Ouachita's 2017 Mcbeth Concerto Competition, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University junior Morgan Taylor was named this year’s winner of the W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Dec. 8. She performed Pequeña Czarda by Pedro Iturralde with pianist Susan Monroe.

Cedarville U. Graduate In Command Of America's Tank Division, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University alumnus U.S. Army Lt. Col. Micah R. Hutchins assumed command of the 501st Brigade Support Battalion in the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas.

Cedarville Students Collaborate With Gm On Future Car, Mark D. Weinstein

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The automobile of the future could be shaped, in part, by Cedarville University industrial and innovative design (IID) students. This fall, senior design students completed an extensive academic design of a Chevrolet-branded, 2+2 battery electric concept car under the supervision of an instructional design team from General Motors Design Center in Detroit.

Cedarville Business Major Connects Talents With Ministry Passion, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University senior business management major Timothy Marvin is passionate about using his talents in business for ministry purposes. This is what led him to serve at Wycliffe Bible Translators headquarters last summer.

Young Teachers Meet A Hunger Need With Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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Philo-Hill Magnet Academy sits in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where poverty affects almost a quarter of its population. Rachel Thorpe and Brittany Palmer, 2016 Cedarville University early education and special education, respectively, now teach at Philo-Hill.

Tutoring Services Grew 110% Over Six Years At Cedarville U., Mark D. Weinstein

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For 13 years, Cedarville University has offered free tutoring services for students through the academic enrichment center, also known as The Cove. And demand has been fierce. From fall 2011 to fall 2017, there has been a 110% increase in student tutoring hours.

Chandler Blake And Chris Clark Win Ouachita Business Plan Competition, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Hickingbotham School of Business hosted its annual Business Plan Competition on Dec. 6. Chandler Blake, a senior finance and business administration major from Frisco, Texas, and Chris Clark, a senior finance and business administration major from Arkadelphia, Ark., placed first in the competition with their business, WinterTerm.com, and received a $4,000 cash prize. Blake and Clark were advised by Bryan McKinney, dean of the Hickingbotham School of Business.

Ouachita Visiting Professor Publishes Children’S Book, Sarah Davis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Benjamin Utter, Ouachita Baptist University visiting assistant professor of English, has published a children’s book titled “Gladys the Grayish-Green Dragon” with Bowen Press.

Internships With Speaker Ryan, Rep. Turner And Davidson Are Highlights To Dc Semester, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University students experienced U.S. domestic and foreign policy firsthand as they spent the semester working, living and learning in Washington, D.C.

Ouachita Honors Dr. Raouf Halaby With Art History Classroom, Sarah Davis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University dedicated the newly named Dr. Raouf J. Halaby Art History Lecture Classroom and honored Dr. Halaby, Professor Emeritus of Visual Arts and English, during a reception held Dec. 5. The classroom in Moses-Provine Hall honors Dr. Halaby for his 42 years of service at Ouachita.

A Checklist For Mortals: Preparing For Death’S Arrival, Becky Daniel

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We learn everything from our parents—how to walk, talk and treat potential life partners. Yet our culture in the United States makes it difficult to talk to our parents about death and those consequences have a real impact. Closing a loved one’s estate can stretch from months to years without proper planning. While death is constant, the death industry is not. It is ever changing. And while all lives have equal value, there are many preparations that one person may need (veteran, parent, lotto winner) while another does not. The best way to prepare for death is to know its …

Full-Tuition Scholarship Focuses On Bringing "Heaven On Earth", Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University is partnering with the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association (FBFA) to provide a three-quarter or potentially full-tuition scholarship for a student from an FBFA church who enrolls at Cedarville.

3d Printing Of Human Tissue Scaffolds Provide Learning Opportunity For Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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Collaborative research by Cedarville senior biomedical engineers and the school of pharmacy shows that 3D printing of human tissue scaffolds has tremendous potential for regrowing bone. Their research will be published by the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS) in March 2018.

Danny Prescott Resigns After 14 Years As Ouachita Head Volleyball Coach, Ouachita News Bureau

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Coach Danny Prescott, who has served as Ouachita Baptist University’s head volleyball coach for 14 seasons, has announced his resignation effective Dec. 31.

Health Care Education Is Focus Of Cedarville, Ud And Wsu, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s school of pharmacy has started an interprofessional education (IPE) initiative designed to prepare students for work with other health care professionals. This year, the school has participated in several IPE events with students in various health profession programs at the University of Dayton and Wright State University.

Heartsong Inspires The Global Church, Mark D. Weinstein

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For more than a decade, Cedarville University’s HeartSong Ministries has used its music to proclaim the gospel to thousands of students at churches and youth camps across the nation. Now, through social media, HeartSong’s impact is expanding around the world, as evidenced by the high number of views for its version of “A Mighty Fortress” on YouTube.

Students Visit “White House” For Christmas Celebration, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University students will celebrate the Christmas season with a special event at the “White House,” the home of university president Dr. Thomas White. The celebration will take place December 7 from 6-9 p.m.

Kennedy Center Honors Cedarville Theatre Production, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Kennedy Center American Theater Festival recognized Cedarville University’s fall production, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” with five certificates of merit and two Irene Ryan Acting Award nominations.

Volunteer Yearbook 2017, Centracare Health

Volunteer Yearbook

• VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY BOARD pg.1
• JUNIOR VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COUNCIL pg.1
• VOLUNTEER AWARDS pg. 2-5
• AREAS of SERVICE 6-11
• VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SUMMARY pg. 12
• WAYS to GIVE pg. 13
• SUMMARY of OPERATIONS St. Cloud Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary pg. 14
• PROJECTS FUNDED pg. 15
• FEATURED PROJECTS 16-17
• VOLUNTEER SNAPSHOTS 18-22
• MILESTONES of SERVICE 23-25

Cedarville Family Nurse Practitioner Program Ranked Among Most Affordable, Mark D. Weinstein

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According to the Nurse Practitioner Schools website, Cedarville University’s family nurse practitioner (FNP) program is one of the most affordable in the United States.

Students Host “Virtual Dementia” Experience, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University nursing students will host a community presentation called “Decoding Dementia” at the Madison County Senior Center in London, Ohio, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 1 pm. It is free and open to the public.

Ouachita Responds To Professor's Article, Ouachita News Bureau

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In response to Associate Professor Tully Borland's article published earlier today on TheFederalist.com about Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, Ouachita Baptist University affirms that it does not endorse political candidates or condone sexual assault.

Cedarville Professor Presents At Nation’S Largest Pharmacist Conference, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University associate professor of pharmacy practice Dr. Melody Hartzler will present at the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Her session is titled “Managing Prediabetes: Beyond the Basics.”

Ouachita Theatre To Present One-Act Play Festival Dec. 7-8, Addy Goodman, Ouachita News Bureau

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The Ouachita Baptist University Department of Theatre Arts will host its student-directed One-Act Play Festival in Verser Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 8. The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.