Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2017

Thirteen faculty with a combined total of 360 years of faithful service to Cedarville retired at the conclusion of the academic year. After these beloved professors were honored in chapel on April 13, alumni and friends took to social media to share stories and notes of appreciation. We pray God’s blessings as each one enters this next phase of the Lord’s plan for their lives. A Legacy of Faithful Service Clevenger Farewell Concert Packs the House Standing room only — that was the scene at the farewell concert for Chuck Clevenger, Senior Professor of Music, on April 24 in the Dixon Ministry Center. Faculty, staff, students, friends, and alumni filled the Recital Hall, lining the walls and sitting on the edge of the stage. Clevenger is stepping down from full-time to part-time status at Cedarville. Among other selections, he performed an original five-part composition inspired by Florence, Italy by colleague Steve Winteregg, Professor of Music. Pictured front row L–R: Charlie Pagnard , Senior Professor of Music, 40 years; Wes Baker , Distinguished Professor of Communication, 40 years; Rebecca Baker , Associate Professor of Theatre, 18 years; Sandra Harner , Senior Professor of Technical Communication, 36 years; Kathy Freese , Associate Professor of Kinesiology, 26 years; Lynne Funtik , Information Services Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library Science, 23 years; and Steve Gruber , Professor of Education, 17 years. Back row: Galen Smith , Professor of Economics, 36 years; Mike Lopez , Professor of Communication, 33 years; Terry Chamberlain , Associate Professor of Fine Art, 20 years; Bob Clements , Associate Professor of Theatre, 14 years; Harry Anderson , Assistant Professor of Accounting, 14 years; and John McGillivray , Associate Professor of Kinesiology, 43 years. HeartSong teams recorded a live album March 25 in the Dixon Ministry Center, with close to 900 students, local community members, and other friends of Cedarville in attendance. Praise the King was HeartSong’s first major recording in the Jeremiah Chapel since its renovation last summer. Songs include Your Love Awakens Me , by Phil Wickham, Resurrecting by Elevation Worship, and the title track, Praise the King , by Corey Voss. “The album is centered on bringing praises to the Almighty King, glorifying His name over self,” said Ashlynn Kelly, Ministry and Event Coordinator for HeartSong Ministries. Downloads of Praise the King are available through iTunes, Spotify, and CD Baby. You can also order CDs from mkt.com/cuheartsong. Proceeds will be used to continue HeartSong’s ministry at churches, schools, and camps. HeartSong Live Album Lifts Jesus High CAMPUS NEWS 26 | Cedarville Magazine