Cedarville Magazine, Fall 2013

4 | Cedarville Magazine C r a s h Course e A test drive of the classroom experience (without the final exam) Campus News PROGRAM TITLE Semester at The Contemporary Music Center (CMC), Nashville, Tennessee INSTRUCTORS Dr. Andrew Wiseman, Director of International Programs; Jim Leightenheimer ’80, Associate Professor of Communications DESCRIPTION Students pursuing careers in music performance, promotion, or production spend 10 weeks in Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of America’s music scene. This experience is one of 10 unique study programs offered through BestSemester, a division of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. BIG IDEA Students take 16 hours of course work in one of three tracks: artist, business, or technical. Students have access to key professional contacts in the music industry through the program’s faculty. The semester culminates in a concert that students publicize, engineer, and perform. Participating students stay enrolled at Cedarville, and all their financial aid is applied to the CMC program. LEARN MORE bestsemester.com/nashville “The amount of equipment at our disposal and the hands-on training we received were incredibly beneficial. The CMC provides the best industry-standard tools so students will be ready once we enter the job market.” Ben Salzmann ’13 Technical Track “I learned ways to improve my writing and how to arrange and perform my songs. This program inspired me to work hard, chase after my dreams, trust God, and always be teachable. I would go back and do this semester all over again.” Darris Sneed ’13 Artist Track Cedarville Chapel Honors Bob Rohm ’68 In September, the Cedarville family honored Pastor Bob Rohm ’68 in a special chapel service. Rohm announced his retirement on August 1, 2013, after 27 years of service at Cedarville. Rohm initially joined Cedarville’s staff as Director of Gift Planning. For nine years, he was an advocate for students on the road, working with donors to fund scholarships and key academic programs and securing resources for the University’s future. He transitioned to the Christian Ministries Division in 1995 and served as vice president for the next 18 years. As a Cedarville graduate himself, he understood the significance of daily chapel and helping students live out a Christ- centered education in ministry. His vision and influence were evident in the way he and his managers ledMission Involvement Services (MIS), Community Ministries, Discipleship Ministries, HeartSong Ministries, and more. The September 16 chapel service featured some of Rohm’s favorite music, tributes from former Presidents Dr. Paul Dixon andDr. Bill Brown, and Rohm’s own personal remarks. Cedarville President Dr. Thomas White opened the chapel programwith an overview of Rohm’s impact at Cedarville throughout his career, noting his roles in chapel programming, missions, mentoring, and guiding the Education Resource and Assistance Program (ERAP). “Saying Bob Rohm is well loved is an understatement,” White said. “Cedarville University is a better place because of his service.” In a written statement, Dixon said naming Rohm to the vice president position was “one of my better decisions as President.” He commended Rohm for his faithful and fruitful service, saying, “His life centered around God and students. He and his wife, Lynn, opened their hearts and their home to literally hundreds of young men and women.” Brown continued the tributes, saying, “He was a leader, but he did not need or want the perks ... He was there to serve. I’ve never met anyone who was more trusted and respected on a college campus than Bob Rohm.” Pastor Rohm’s ministry touched: • 31 students he led on MIS teams to the Amazon • 37 student members of the Chaplain’s Council • 40 staff members in the Christian Ministries Division through the years • 76 student members of the Advisory Seven • 200+ alumni teaching English in China through ERAP • Countless students, alumni, faculty, staff, and parents Visit cedarville.edu/rohm to view a video of the special chapel and add your own tribute.