1994-1995 Cedarville College Annual Report

D iscipleship opportunities, social interaction, and lasting friendships formed in the dormitory environment make the Cedarville College residence hall program a distinctive and an essential part of the Cedarville education. After all, it is in the residence halls that God-honoring, lasting friendships develop. In response to the growing student population and a desire that all students be able to benefit from the residence hall experience, the College constructed two 125-bed residence halls, one for men and one for women. A common conference center, named in honor of Robert Miter, a long-time friend of the College, connects the two dormitories. The center provides a recreation/meeting area for students which fosters fun times and deeper friendships. Cedarville's Student Services Division advances the mission of the College by offering programs and services consistent with the College's objectives. Student services is composed of personnel who provide assistance and direction in the areas of career services, ( . ,. w· , _$,tudent. ~ife '- ~~ \ counseling, residence hall life, financial aid, campus activities, and health services. Each of these offices plays an important role in students' lives, whether it be providing them with wholesome activities while they are on campus, offering adv ice about careers, or finding just the right roommate. Dorm devotions provide the ideal informal setting for fa culty to both challenge and encourage students spiritually. Dr. Richard Blumenstock, assistant professor of biblical education , uses dorm devotions as an extension of his classroom ministry. "Ute have a lot offan together in my residence hall; but mor.e importantly, we challenge each other spiritually through our unit devotions and we constantly check up on each other. Pr.overbs 27:17 says, :its i ron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance ofhis friend. ' f really enjoy that type ofaccountability.. And I know my friends at Cedarville are genuine; they are friends who will stick by me no matter what the circumstances. " Chuck Quarles Junior Communication Arts/Music Performance major Richmond, Virginia + The Campus Activities Board brought these performers to campus: The African Children's Choir, harpist Greg Buchanan, The King's Singers, The A.D. Players, Leon Bates, and Max McLean. The college family also enjoyed the annual Prism Concert, Symphonic Band, Brass Choir, Oratorio, Lab Band, and Chamber Music Night, as we ll as these drama productions: The Diary of Anne Frank, Talley's Folley, and Much Ado About Nothing. + Thursdays Live offers students a unique opportunity to discuss the practical app lication of bib lica l principles to their lives. Started in 1991, Thursdays Live incorporates humorous skits and lively, moderated discussions to teach biblical responses to current issues. Between 850 and 1,000 students attend each Thursdays Live session. + Fit To Be Tied, a premarriage counseling program offered by the College's counseling staff, gives engaged and preengaged student couples a chance to evaluate their readiness for marriage. Currently, 43 student-couples are enrolled. + McKinney Hall and McChesney Hall-res idence halls named for the first two presidents of Cedarville College, Drs. David McKinney and Wilbert McChesney- were opened to students for the 1995-96 year. Each room is equipped with a computer workstation that connects to CedarNet.