Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2017

integrated into each design aspect, along with a large yellow jacket displayed on the wall. There will be new and varied seating, including booths, community tables, and bar stools. The Hive entrance will also be moved to better accommodate lines of customers. “This is a wonderful opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends of Cedarville University to invest in the lives of students,” said Rick Melson, Vice President for Advancement. “The project provides a greatly expanded and renovated space for the campus community to gather, not only for meals, but for ongoing conversation, study, and discipleship.” Commitment to the project is high. The class of 2017 devoted its Senior Class Gift to help fund The Hive expansion, including a mosaic tile to be displayed on the floor leading up to the counter. “We decided to contribute to The Hive expansion because the hallmark of our four years at Cedarville has been the amazing community,” said Senior Class President Jonathan Lyons ’17, a music education major. “This mosaic will represent the class of 2017’s commitment to seeing those who come after us enjoy the Cedarville experience to the fullest.” “I am very excited about the upcoming renovation to The Hive,” said Donna Fifer, Manager of the Hive. “I believe current and prospective students as well as alumni will be impressed when it is revealed in the fall.” Alana Haslow, the interior designer for Cedarville’s Health Sciences Center, contributed ideas to the project, along with students from the International Center for Creativity (ICC), where Cedarville’s third- and fourth-year industrial and innovative design students take classes. “ S t u d e n t s n e e d to experience actual project parameters in order to be effective on the job someday, and these types of collaborative projects are so valuable for that type of experiential learning,” said Jim Stevenson, President of ICC. “It was a fun and very valuable experience.” “The ideas ICC gave us were a good launching off point to show how the space could be used,” said Jackson. Kayla McConnell ’17 was the project lead for the team of ICC students. “Our goal was to transform this space from a quick pass-by on campus tours into the grand finale,” said McConnell. “While The Hive will always be the setting of some of my favorite memories from Cedarville, I am excited to see it transition into its next chapter of life.” Now, your gift can help provide a community- enhancing gathering s p a c e f o r a who l e n ew g e n e r a t i on o f Ye l l o w J a c k e t s . To l ea rn mo r e abou t t he r enova t i on and v i ew a 3D video rendering, visit cedarville.edu/hiverenovation . You can give to The Hive renovation and expansion campaign by visiting cedarville.edu/hiverenovationgift . Natalia Kirychuk ’19 is a student writer in the Cedarville University Public Relations office. Cedarville Magazine | 23 ADVANCING CEDARVILLE