Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2014

28 | Cedarville Magazine Commencement 2014 On May 3, 2014, Cedar ville graduated its largest-ever class w i t h 7 1 7 und e r g r a du a t e s , 10 M.S.N. graduates (pictured right) , and 16 M.Ed. graduates receiving diplomas. President Thomas White delivered his first commencement address for the ceremony. Kristin Wright ’14 and Corbin Edmonds ’14 (pictured left) received the President’s Trophy Award for excellence in academics, leadership, service, and Christian character. The undergraduate class of 2014 enrolled right after Cedarville made significant financial aid changes to make tuition more affordable, and the past four years have brought the University’s largest freshmen classes. C r a s h Course e A test drive of the classroom experience (without the final exam) TITLE Model U.N. ADVISOR Dr. Frank Jenista ‘68, Professor of International Studies, formerly a United States diplomat for 25 years DESCRIPTION Model United Nations (U.N.) combines the real-world skills of research, debate, negotiation, persuasive speaking, and diplomacy. Students attend intensive regional and national conferences where they simulate the role of U.N. delegates from an assigned country. With about three months to prepare, students must know their country inside and out on issues such as health care, national security, and foreign policy. Top students are invited to participate based on faculty recommendations. They must pass a rigorous interview and demonstrate exceptional discipline, character, and commitment. BIG IDEA The national competition, sponsored by the U.N. in New York City, attracts 2,500 delegates from 250 universities on five continents. Cedarville first competed in the regional Model U.N. in 2002 and has advanced to the national competition six times. Representing Paraguay, Cedarville won second place as a “Distinguished Delegation” at the 2014 National Model U.N. Conference. The team of 14 brought home eight individual awards, including four “Outstanding Delegates” and others for research and writing. LEARN MORE nmun.org “Model U.N. allows students from every academic background to engage people from a multitude of cultures and life experiences and discuss real- world issues that our government leaders are talking about right now. It not only gives us the opportunity to experience diversity and develop academically, but also engage the world through critical thinking from a Christian perspective.” Ian Devins ’14 Team Captain Campus News