• Student Radio Station – Media and Applied Communications,
• Theatre – Art, Design, and Theatre, page 37
Music Groups
Students with musical abilities may utilize their talents in any
one of a number of musical groups. Membership in any of these
musical groups is determined through auditions, which occur
during Getting Started Weekend.
Instrumentalists may participate in the Symphonic Band, Brass
Choir, University Orchestra, Jazz Band, Flute Choir, Yellow Jacket
Pep Band, or various chamber ensembles.
Vocalists may sing with the Concert Chorale, Men’s Glee
Club, Women’s Choir, Opera Ensemble, Jubilate Ministry Choir,
OneVoice Gospel Choir, or one of the many small ensembles
directed by the Christian Ministries Division.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Cedarville University provides intercollegiate competition
for men in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and
outdoor track, soccer, and tennis. Intercollegiate sports for women
include basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track,
soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Cedarville is a member
of the NCAA Division II, the Great Midwest Athletic Conference
(G-MAC), and the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Students interested in participating on an intercollegiate athletic
team should visit the Cedarville University Athletics website
(
yellowjackets.cedarville.edu
). Click the team sport you are
interested in and fill out a prospective athlete questionnaire.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation provides safe and exciting recreational
facilities as well as a wide variety of programs and services to
help meet the fitness and recreational needs and interests of our
University family. Our outdoor recreational facilities include 20
acres of field space, two sand volleyball courts, and one disc golf
course. Our indoor recreational facilities include a 60,000-square-
foot field house, three racquetball courts, an exercise studio, a
free weight room area, two separate circuit weight training areas,
over 50 cardio machines, and a 36-foot indoor rock climbing wall.
Our programs include over 20 intramural sports, various outdoor
pursuit trips, fitness programming, and special events. For a
complete list of recreational activities and additional information,
visit
cedarville.edu/recreation
.
Student Life Programs
Student Life Programs provides cultural, social, educational, and
recreational activities. Programs include Christian concerts with
groups like Gungor, Owl City, Switchfoot, Newsboys, and Third
Day; musical/talent nights; all-school parties; special interest trips;
movies; topical discussions; and guest speakers. Involvement
in campus organizations provides additional opportunities for
learning and social interaction.
Leadership Opportunities
Student Life Programs provides opportunities for leadership
development. FOCUS Leadership at Cedarville University is
designed to enhance the character traits, knowledge base, and
skills of developing student leaders. The philosophy of FOCUS
assumes that inherent leadership potential varies in individuals
based on personality strengths, intellect, and spiritual giftedness,
but that all students can increase their leadership ability over time.
Opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• The Excel Initiative – Workshops for all students who desire
enhanced leadership skills.
• The Character Forum – Panel discussions, chapel series, and
awards develop and recognize strong character.
• Mentoring Programs – Veranda Life (women) and MMM (men)
connect students with proven leaders for personal reflection
and accountability.
Organizations
Student Government Association (SGA) exists to provide a
means by which the student body can express their thoughts and
desires to the administration. SGA also orchestrates activities,
chapels, organizations, and leadership opportunities for the benefit
of the student body.
Academic
Accounting Society
promotes accounting awareness,
establishes relationships with professionals in the accounting
vocation, provides tutoring for students, and promotes fellowship
among accounting students.
Alpha Delta Nu
is an organization that supports students
majoring in criminal justice.
Alpha Sigma
is devoted to promoting critical thinking through
philosophical and theological inquiry into issues central to the
Christian worldview and our contemporary culture.
Athletic Training Organization
promotes educational activities
to develop closer contact with those involved in the athletic
training/sports medicine profession.
Cedarville University Chemistry Club
provides opportunities
through professional associations and alumni to become better
aquainted with the exceptional field of chemical science, to
provide a platform for development in preparing and presenting
technical material before interested audiences, to promote a spirit
of excellence toward chemical learning and practice, and to foster
an awareness of the social impact, environmental responsibilities,
and challenges of the modern chemist.
Cedarville University Pharmacy Class Council
supports the
class to the best of their ability with any spiritual, professional, or
academic issues that arise.
Chi Delta Epsilon
provides fellowship and seeks to stimulate
professional interests and encourage professional growth among
future teachers.
Chi Theta Pi
provides advice and relevant experiences for
students interested in the health-science professions.
Christian Nurses Association
promotes spiritual and
professional development for nurses and service for the
community.
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