2015-2016 Cedarville University Annual Report

This summer, Cedarville expanded and renovated the Jeremiah Chapel. After 20 years of faithful use, the chapel showed signs of wear and could no longer accommodate the growing student body. With gifts from many generous donors already in place, the men from Brock Hall quickly removed chapel pews during finals week of spring semester, and the renovation began. With Getting Started Weekend as the pressing deadline, construction crews worked hard all summer to complete the renovation and expansion. The chapel was completed just in time for students to return in August, and the first chapel was held August 22 as part of Fall Bible Conference. The renovation and expansion included: New carpet and paint New and additional seating Updated sound system New lighting Thank you to the entire Cedarville family for your generosity toward the chapel renovation. Because of your faithfulness, students will be impacted through daily chapel for many years to come. CELEBRATING THE CHAPEL CAMPAIGN IN MEMORIAM It is with gratitude that we remember individuals from the William Gibson Society who passed away during the 2015–16 year. We express our sincerest condolences to their family members: Helen Amstutz Dwight Allerton Clyde* and Jean Autio Linda Bartlett Minnie Miller Helen O’Bryant ‘44 Clifford Shattuck Robert Wilhite LASTING LEGACIES The William Gibson Society was established to express gratitude for those who, like William Gibson, have elevated Cedarville to family status by including us in their estate plan. Members of this distinguished group often give long-term investments in order to provide for the future of Cedarville BY THE NUMBERS Number of individual members: 542 . New members committed $1,090,736 . PLAN FOR THE FUTURE To help prepare for Cedarville’s next century of impact, we are offering a complimentary service we believe will bless you and your family. Cedarville has partnered with PhilanthroCorp, a Christ-centered organization that can help you think through your wills and estate documents from a biblical worldview. They do not sell products or manage your money, so nothing they do is intended to replace your current advisers. Your personal information will be held in confidence and will not be shared with the University. The process begins with a phone interview by PhilanthroCorp where they learn your story, including your wishes and hopes for future generations. PhilanthroCorp then provides tools that can guide you to legacy decisions within the privacy of your home. Based on those decisions, PhilanthroCorp will design a plan that can be easily implemented by your advisers, or by an attorney in their network at reduced rates. Cedarville Advancement will provide the services of PhilanthroCorp to you free of charge. Simply call 1-800-876-7958, and an estate specialist from PhilanthroCorp will help you determine a plan that fits you best. * Clyde Autio passed away in 2017. Cedarville Magazine | 35