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The Dynamics Of Military-Police Relations In Post-Authoritarian Indonesia (1998 To 2020), Bayu A. Yulianto

Masyarakat, Jurnal Sosiologi

Among myriad significant institutional changes in post-authoritarian Indonesia (1998-present) is the split of Indonesian police (POLRI) from the armed forces (ABRI, renamed into TNI after 1999). No longer locked in a dominant-subordinate configuration, the interaction between both institutions intensified in areas where they intersect. Drawing upon the theory of Strategic Action Field (SAF), this study attempts to capture the dynamics along the newly-established trajectory. It shall be argued that far from being one-dimensional, the relationship between both institutions has been marked by conflict, competition, and cooperation; depending on the SAF. Finally, this research proposes a new framework to assess the …

“Narimo Ing Pandum”: How Highlander Women Perceive Poverty As A Destiny In Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Wasisto Raharjo Jati

Masyarakat, Jurnal Sosiologi

The Javanese proverb “narimo ing pandum”exemplifies a belief among poor people to accept their impoverishment as the Divine will of God. This belief, however, has the adverse effect of habituating people to accept poverty. Such perception is conditioned, among others, by the availability of state-provided social aid as well as family or community support, which has helped the poor to stay afloat in moments of crises. In a patriarchal society, poverty poses even more risks and challenges for women, who are often conditioned to be reliant on men to survive. As such, poor women are likely required to find …

Madrigal Choir Concert, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Madrigal Choir from Cedarville University will provide a concert on Monday, Nov. 13 in the Dixon Ministry Recital Hall. The concert, which begins at 5 p.m., is open to the public and free of charge.

Career Fair Prepares Nurses For Success, Mark D. Weinstein

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One hundred percent of nursing graduates from Cedarville University in 2022 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Helping the graduates achieve this feat was the work of the career services office, which annually hosts a career fair for students pursuing a degree in nursing.

Phi Kappa Phi's Honor Benefits Education Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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Dr. Megan Brown, assistant professor of education at Cedarville University, was recently awarded a distinguished award and a $1,000 grant from Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest all-discipline honor society in the United States.

Celebrating 10 Years Of Bach’S Literacy, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Department of Music and Worship and School of Education and Social Work is celebrating 10 years of its Bach’s Literacy Concert Series on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with two concerts in the Dixon Ministry Center’s Recital Hall. The free concerts, which are open to the public, take place at 2 and 3:30 p.m.

Students' Perceptions Of Professional Short-Messaging Education In Undergraduate Courses, Seth S. Frei, Allison M. Alford, Ashly B. Smith

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

The popularity of short-messaging formats, like text and chat, is on the rise in the workplace with many employees preferring this style over long-form options like email. While many businesses expect employees to communicate using short messages, students may be ill-equipped to effectively use these methods due to a lack of formal training. This study sets out to understand students’ experience, confidence, and education related to professional short messaging. Results indicate a correlation between confidence and experience levels in writing text and chat messages. Further, the participants who indicated they had training on writing short messages, indicated they learned it …

Worshipping The Creator At The Ark Encounter, Mark D. Weinstein

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One of the leading Christian college expos for middle and high school students—the Creation College Expo — will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. And, in the midst of the event leading worship will be Cedarville University’s Jubilate choir. The expo will connect more than 1,500 students in grades 7-12 with representatives from Christian colleges from across the country who adhere to biblical authority and teach young-earth creation. Students will also experience Bible history up close as they tour the Ark Encounter — a life-size representation of Noah’s Ark.

Calm In Crisis: Cedarville Students At Greene County’S Violence-Free Futures, Mark D. Weinstein

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Two Cedarville University international students, Esther Ramireddy, a junior psychology major from Dubai, and Corynn Brock, a senior psychology and pre med major from Peru, are working as crisis intervention specialists at Greene County’s Violence Free Futures (VFF), formerly known as the Family Violence Prevention Center.

Pharmacy Innovation: Students Becoming Innovators, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy aims to be at the forefront of research and innovation, and nothing conveys this dedication more than the Center for Pharmacy Innovation (CPI). First launched at the start of 2018, the Center for Pharmacy Innovation serves as a research and collaboration space that uses professional pharmacists’ knowledge and experience to find new methods and avenues for improving health care in the United States.

A-10 Cross Country Championship Running At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Atlantic 10 (A-10) cross country championship is returning to the Elvin R. King Cross Country course at Cedarville University for the 2023 championships on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event is hosted by the University of Dayton with the men's 8K races scheduled for 10 am followed by the women's 6K race at 10:50 am.

Connections For The Gospel: A Professor’S Service For “The Holy Sexuality Project”, Mark D. Weinstein

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One year ago, Cedarville University associate professor of communication Jeffrey Simon was presented with an opportunity to consult on a multi-million-dollar media ministry project that could make a difference worldwide and have an immediate impact with his college students.

Simon, who teaches broadcasting and digital media, connected with Dr. Christopher Yuan, a renowned author and speaker on topics including human sexuality and biblical authority. Simon’s role was to help Yuan from a digital media and broadcasting perspective to adapt his book, “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel,” into a new media project using modern technology. In the process, Simon …

Keeping Athletes Safe As Athletic Trainer Demand Increases, Mark D. Weinstein

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Understanding this need, Cedarville University began its first cohort of the Master of Athletic Training program in 2022 to equip students to meet an increasing demand for athletic trainers nationwide.

Trading Places: Student Goes From Classroom To U.S. Senate Internship, Mark D. Weinstein

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Will Galkin’s semester at Cedarville University has begun like no other. The junior from Salt Lake City, Utah, has traded his Cedarville classrooms for an internship with Utah Senator Mike Lee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Crowned Chains And The Integrated Business Core, Mark D. Weinstein

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Starting a business is difficult, but for 10 Cedarville University students, launching the jewelry company Crowned Chains has had a very successful start.

As part of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business’ Integrated Business Core (IBC) program, the students created jewelry products, and within 20 minutes of their launch, sold $1,300 worth of products. The high volume of sales represented the largest amount of revenue for any IBC startup since the program began in 2002.

International Relations: Adopted Into A New Hope, Mark D. Weinstein

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Melissa Brown, assistant professor of social work at Cedarville University, doesn’t just teach caring for others, she lives it.

This September, she and her husband, Tom, adopted a boy from China. The Browns have four children between the ages of 7 and 13, the oldest of whom is Joey, the newest addition to their family.

Family Finds Mentor During Crisis, Mark D. Weinstein

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A year ago, during Cedarville University's homecoming weekend, Carson Levenson sat down outside the Cedarville bookstore to avoid the crowd. Little did he know sitting at that table would change his life and his family’s lives for the better.

Students Create Autonomous Ambulance Concepts, Mark D. Weinstein

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Although the semester is just getting started, Cedarville University industrial and innovative design seniors have already wrapped up a five-week transportation design project with the aim to save lives. For their most recent project in transportation design, senior students looked at a real-life problem and explored innovative possibilities. This project began with a concept developed by Tom Balliett, CFO, Co-founder and Instructor at the International Center for Creativity (ICC). The industrial and innovative design students' laboratories are located at the ICC in Dublin, Ohio.

Trustees Approve New Graduate Certificate Program, Five Faculty, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new graduate certificate program in biblical and theological studies and the appointment of five new faculty members at its annual fall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5. The trustees also approved academic scholarship levels for 2024-25 new students and officially created a vice president for athletics position.

Standing With Giants: Josiah Kareck’S Journey With Theatre, Mark D. Weinstein

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Standing on a stage in front of hundreds of people has never been a foreign concept to Cedarville University fifth-year theatre student Josiah Kareck.