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Students Meeting Needs Of Underserved In Dayton, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students at Cedarville University will support two local organizations for the 2015-16 Student Government Association’s (SGA) philanthropy project.

“The 937” is an SGA initiative to support Target Dayton and Shoes for the Shoeless. Both organizations reside in the 937 area code, the reason behind the project’s name. Target Dayton and Shoes for the Shoeless provide for individuals living in poverty, which includes 34.7 percent of the population of the city of Dayton, according to the U.S. Censes Bureau. The state of Ohio’s poverty index is 15.8 percent.

“Cu In The Morning” Educates Pharmacists, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy is hosting monthly continuing education (CE) programs for local pharmacists who serve as preceptors for the university. Preceptors are practicing pharmacists who partner with Cedarville to teach professional pharmacy students during clinical rotations.

The CE program has been named “CU in the Morning” and takes place from 7-8:30 a.m. off campus in the Miami Valley area. Locations for meetings have yet to be determined.

Love Triumphs Over Racism In Woodlawn, Mark D. Weinstein

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The movie “Woodlawn” opens October 16 in theaters nationwide, telling the true story of how love and unity overcame hate and division in the early 1970s in Birmingham, Alabama. The story follows football player Tony Nathan and fellow African-American students as they struggled for acceptance after the integration of Woodlawn High School in 1973.

The movie, directed and produced by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin, includes the work of several Cedarville University graduates. The Erwin brothers also produced “Moms’ Night Out” and “October Baby.”

Parker Adams and his wife, Kara (West) Adams, both 2014 graduates of Cedarville, along with Ben …

Impact Of Marijuana Discussed At Community Forum, Mark D. Weinstein

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A community forum to discuss Issue 3 and the impact marijuana would have in Ohio, if the proposed legislation is passed this year, will be held at Main Elementary School on Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek onThursday, Oct. 22. The event, which is open to the public, begins at 7 p.m.

The forum is sponsored by Soin Medical Center and Cedarville University. Panelists include Janet Neal, DNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing from Cedarville University’s School of Nursing, Mark Pinkerton, MD, assistant professor of pharmacy practice from Cedarville’s School of Pharmacy, and Mike DeWine, Ohio’s Attorney General. A fourth panelist, ideally …

Largest Career Fair In Cedarville On Wednesday, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students and unemployed individuals looking to enter the workforce will find a slew of opportunities at Cedarville University's fall career fair on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Fair is expected to bring 94 companies to the university--it will be the largest career fair for Cedarville University.

Trustees Approve $4 Million In Projects; Approve Nine Faculty, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Board of Trustees approved two projects totaling $4 million at its regularly scheduled meeting on campus September 30-October 1. The Board also approved the hiring of nine faculty members.

The largest project approved by Trustees is the $3 million renovation to the Jeremiah Chapel, originally built in the Dixon Ministry Center in 1996. Since its construction, it has been the centerpiece of campus. But now, with enrollment around 3,700 students, having more space and better technology is essential.

Students Take Bus Ride Toward Civil Rights, Mark D. Weinstein

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As recent events across the nation have led to an increased awareness of race relations, Cedarville University’s department of history and government has organized a civil rights bus tour that will take students to some of the most important sites of the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

Greg Dyson, director of intercultural leadership, and Murray Murdoch, Ph.D., senior professor of history, will serve as the tour guides to sites in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.

Humility, Faith In Christ Leads Surgeon To “Save” Young Boy, Mark D. Weinstein

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It began with a series of headaches. It ended with two brain surgeries – the last of which was performed by world-famous surgeon and 2016 presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson – and a new lease on life.

Foster Care Student Receives Scholarship, Mark D. Weinstein

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Since 2013, Cedarville University has provided a full-tuition scholarship to a student who has come through the foster system in Ohio. Luke Combs, of Springfield, is the recipient this year and expects to major in ministry.

To be considered for the scholarship, a student must be in the custody of a foster home in Ohio or a ward of the state of Ohio, meet regular admission requirements and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).

School Of Nursing To Celebrate 30-Year Anniversary, Mark D. Weinstein

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A new school year means new milestones, especially for the Cedarville University School of Nursing, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

As part of the celebration, the school of nursing will host a special alumni event during homecoming weekend on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m. The celebration will honor the program’s founding professors: Dr. Irene Alyn, Dr. Lois Baker, Dr. Jan Conway and Mark Klimek. Klimek is currently an associate professor of nursing at Cedarville, while the other three have retired.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Krauthammer Addresses Cedarville University Constitution Day, Mark D. Weinstein

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Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist and Fox News analyst, will speak at Cedarville University’s Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center. The event is sponsored by the Center for Political Studies at Cedarville University.

Students, Faculty And Staff Contribute $17,764 To Miami Valley Women’S Center, Mark D. Weinstein

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In a time when college students seem to focus more on their academics and social life than anything else, it is refreshing to see Cedarville University students partner with faculty and staff and come together to support a cause that positively impacts women in southwestern Ohio.

Cedarville’s student body of more than 3,600 students, as well as faculty and staff, contributed $17,764 during the annual Fall Bible Conference that opened the 2015-16 academic year. The funds will be donated to the Miami Valley Women’s Center (MVWC), which is an organization that values life, supports families, and demonstrates Christ’s love.

100 Percent Of Industrial And Innovative Design Grads Making A Difference, Mark D. Weinstein

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Industrial and Innovative Design (IID) graduates from Cedarville University have demonstrated their ability to put their education into practice. Since its beginning in 2012, the program has grown from three students to 90 — and there is hope for continued growth with the success of each graduate.

Currently, the department has a 100 percent graduation rate and graduates are finding employment with some of the nation's top companies. Recent graduates have been hired by Honda, Continental Office Environments, Integrated Packaging Machinery, Worthington Christian Schools and Verbarg’s Furniture & Design.

Another Record Enrollment For Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University posted its ninth consecutive record enrollment. The university reported a total enrollment of 3,711 students — an increase of 2.5 percent from last year — in its undergraduate and graduate programs.

First Doctoral Graduation For School Of Pharmacy, Mark D. Weinstein

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This is an important year for the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. The professional program, like all programs nationally, can receive accreditation soon after it graduates its first class of pharmacists. That graduation ceremony is scheduled for May 2016.

Chapel Program Now Available On World-Wide Stream, Mark D. Weinstein

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As the 2015-16 academic year opened last week, Dr. Thomas White, president, reminded the student body that “chapel is the heartbeat of Cedarville University.” Chapel is held five days a week at Cedarville University and is attended by students, faculty, and staff.

In order to share this “heartbeat” broadly Cedarville’s marketing, web services, and Christian ministries departments developed a program that allows all chapel programs to be streamed live on the Internet. Now it doesn't matter where people are living, they can listen or watch the 50-minute chapel Monday through Friday.

New Facility Improves Education Opportunities, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University chemistry and biology students can now conduct experiments and tests in a state-of-the-art chemistry center. The $5 million expansion project was completed in time for the start of the 2015-16 academic year. Classes began on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and the first lab classes took place today, August 24.

The new facility, located along the southwest edge of campus, has six new laboratories: two for biology, two for chemistry, one for general chemistry and a research lab. The labs have the greatest hood capabilities available, providing better air quality in the facility.

Washington Monthly: Cedarville No. 15 Among Top 100 Baccalaureate Colleges, Mark D. Weinstein

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For the second consecutive year, Washington Monthly's top 100 baccalaureate colleges in the United States includes the highly-ranked Cedarville University. Cedarville is ranked No. 15 in the national ranking and is one of just six Ohio schools in the top 100 list.

Following Cedarville University at No. 15 are the University of Mount Union (No. 35) and Ohio Northern University (No. 38).

New Virtual Tour App Aids College Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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With easy access and mobility in mind, Cedarville University will launch a new virtual campus tour in August to help prospective students learn more about the university without having to travel.

The tour will be fully mobile compatible so anyone, anywhere can take advantage of all features to gain a better understanding of what makes Cedarville so special.

Anticipation Builds For Getting Started Weekend, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will come to life on Friday, Aug. 14 when 933 freshmen and transfer students (830 freshmen) drive onto campus to move into their new residences. The annual move-in weekend is the launch for the university’s 128th year.

The students will begin their Cedarville University experience on that day with a lot of fanfare--and assistance with moving luggage into rooms--from returning students, faculty, and staff. New student registration runs from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Fridayand 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Getting Started features a mix of orientation sessions, activities and workshops for new students and their parents. …

Best Christian Online Mba Programs Announced, Mark D. Weinstein

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Graduates with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree are highly sought after by employers, and according to financial statistics, MBA graduates earn significantly more than those with only undergraduate degrees.

To help individuals interested in pursuing an MBA degree, christianuniversitiesonline.org announced the 50 best Christian online MBA programs for 2015. Mississippi College gained the top billing, but four Ohio institutions are ranked in the top 25.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is the highest-ranked school in the Buckeye state at No. 1, followed closely by No. 13-ranked Cedarville University. Malone University is ranked No. 16 and Ohio Christian University is …

Flipped Classroom Turns Nursing Education Upside Down, Mark D. Weinstein

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The merit and strategies of “flipping a classroom” and its usefulness in higher education courses will be addressed for members of the Dayton Area Nurse Educators and all school of nursing faculty at Cedarville University on August 11. The event will be held in the university’s Health Sciences Center and led by Tim Bristol, Ph.D., founder of NurseTim Inc.

Healthiest Colleges Selected For 2015, Mark D. Weinstein

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The 20 healthiest colleges and universities in the United States, according to website-based picallies.com, was recently released and three Ohio institutions are listed in the top 20. The highest ranked university in southwest Ohio is Cedarville University--ranked #2 overall, while the University of Akron is viewed as the healthiest in the country. Cincinnati State College placed #11.

Yellow Jacket Now Flies Over Cedarville University Campus, Mark D. Weinstein

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For the first time in Cedarville University's 128-year history, the Yellow Jacket can now be seen flying over the campus. That's because of the marketing department's initiative to have the school's mascot (a Yellow Jacket) painted on the top portion of the water tower, which is located on the northern edge of campus.

Riding For Life Stops In Cedarville, Mark D. Weinstein

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Exercise and relationship building will be immediate benefits to an upcoming three-day bicycle ride for 25 Miami Valley residents. But the ultimate goal is to raise awareness for pro-life issues when the riders embark on a three-day, 178-mile trek across Ohio July 31-August 2. The event is sponsored by the Dayton Right to Life.

Dayton Right to Life is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to protecting the rights of the unborn, elderly, mentally handicapped, disabled and terminally ill. Proceeds from registration fees, corporate sponsorships and donations will directly benefit the organization’s initiatives in the Miami Valley.

Wright State-Cedarville Collaboration Leads To National Award, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students from the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will be recognized by the American Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AACP) for their community service at its annual meeting on July 14 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Cedarville University is one of just four schools nationwide to be named as a recipient of the 2014-15 Student Community Engaged Service Award. Joining Cedarville as winners of the Student Community Engaged Service Award are Chicago State University, Creighton University and Union University.

Since the fall of 2012, students from the school of pharmacy have worked with the Students Teaching Educational Plans for Success (STEPS) …

Residence Hall Upgrades Benefit Bed Brigade, Mark D. Weinstein

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New construction or renovations to Cedarville University campus while students are on summer vacation is typical for the physical plant staff. This summer, however, the employees have been collecting 200 mattresses and 80 bedframes that will be donated to the Bed Brigade, a Columbus-based ministry of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Representatives from Bed Brigade and Cedarville University will come together on July 24 at Cedarville University to load the mattresses and frames on a truck so they can be given to lower income people in Columbus. The mattresses and bedframes were used by college students in Johnson, Palmer, and …

Published Theologian Joins Bible Faculty, Mark D. Weinstein

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Gifted theologian and author Christopher R. Bruno, Ph.D. will join the Cedarville University as assistant professor of Bible and theology in the fall. Bruno previously served as associate vice president for academic administration and assistant professor of biblical studies at Northland International University.

Just A Normal Day At The Office: Flying At 7gs With The Air Force, Mark D. Weinstein

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When Jonathan Case declared graphic design as his major during his junior year at Cedarville University, he figured he’d work at a graphic design firm in his home state of California following graduation.

“I came to Cedarville not really knowing where I would end up or what I’d ultimately be doing after graduation,” he recalls. “Once I started down the path of graphic design, my heart was kind of set on designing graphics for surfboards and snowboards.”

He had no idea his path would lead him into the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet, taking photos and …

Robotics Team Places Third At National Competition, Mark D. Weinstein

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A team of freshman and sophomore engineering students from Cedarville University placed third at this year’s Model Design Competition at the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference, which was held in New Orleans June 26-29.

More than 20 teams from around the country participated in the annual competition, which Cedarville had won in each of the previous three years.