Alumnotes, Summer 2013

On May 4, nearly 650 new Cedarville alumni entered the world! It’s bittersweet to see incredible students we’ve worked with for four years leave our campus, yet so exciting to see how God will use them to further His kingdom. Some have already begun new jobs and careers, while others are patiently waiting to see where God will lead. Our recent grads are in a time of transition. It was also bittersweet to mark Dr. Bill Brown’s transition from President to Chancellor. We are so grateful for the Browns’ 10 years of leadership and service, yet we’re excited for what God has in store for Cedarville’s future under Dr. Thomas White’s leadership. Cedarville University is in a time of transition. Music is a big part of my life, and I often share songs that have ministered to me, like this one by the worship group Israel & New Breed: Who is like You, Lord, in all the earth? Matchless love and beauty, endless worth Nothing in this world can satisfy ’Cause, Jesus, You’re the cup that won’t run dry Your presence is heaven to me Your presence is heaven to me Treasure of my heart and of my soul In my weakness You are merciful Redeemer of my past and present wrongs Holder of my future days to come During times of transition, we need others to help us through the changes we are facing. I hope you will make plans to join us October 4–5 for Homecoming 2013: Together. We will celebrate Dr. White’s inauguration and together move forward to further God’s kingdom. We need our alumni in Admissions. Share your story with prospective undergraduate and graduate students, and encourage them to consider Cedarville. At cedarville.edu/visit , prospective students can learn about special opportunities to visit campus and explore their interests. We need our alumni in Career Services. Join CareerNet and be a resource or referral to help students and alumni jump-start their careers. Notify Career Services about jobs and internships in your area, encourage your company to recruit at Cedarville, or serve as a contact in your region. Contact Jeff Reep ’79, Director of Career Services, at reepj@cedarville.edu or call 1-888-562-4811 to learn more. We need our alumni in Advancement. Give in honor of your favorite professor. Give to encourage an MIS team. Give to keep your academic program strong. Give to help a struggling student finish her degree. Visit cedarville.edu/giving to support anything you care about with a gift of any size. We need to come together to honor God, further His kingdom, and move Cedarville forward. I look forward to seeing you in October for Homecoming 2013: Together. Jeff Beste ’87 Director of Alumni Relations A L UMNOT E S SUMMER 2013 share your news Did you get promoted? Direct a play? Publish your memoirs? Earn a degree? Receive an award? Climb every mountain? Ford every stream? Follow every rainbow ’til you found your dream? Visit cedarville.edu/magazine for deadlines and to learn how to submit your updates and photos. Alumni Relations Director Jeff Beste ’87 Coordinator for Regional Events and Services Mark McDaniel ’05 Alumni Council President Jason Atwell ‘98 Vice President John Wambold ‘95 Secretary Lydia (Baker) Gaddis ‘05 Members Nick Awabdy ’94 Tom Chmura ‘78 Alison (Kearney) Clemans ’10 David Dykema ‘91 Lori Greenawalt ‘84 Sandi (Welch) Harner ‘64 Sarah Johnson ‘07 Amy (Dennis) Lett ’09 Scott Mills ‘92 Tisha (Tapp) Smith ‘01 Latice (Strickland) Spann ‘07 Jeff Summerlin ’83 Kevin Waiters ‘78 Geoff Walker ‘82 MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER