The Ohio Independent Baptist, October 1990

October, 1990 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 11 Grand Rapids Baptist Colleg_e and Seminary 1001 Eas• Beltline Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids. Mien . 49505 RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College stu– dent, Tyroi;ie S. Boyle, was presented with a $1000 scholarship recently by the Alma James Perry Memorial Music Scholarship. Every two years the scholarship board awards scholarships to help needy minority students continue their studies in the field of music. The funds are awarded in memory of the late Alma James Perry, a well-known Grand Rapids Area gospel singer. Tyrone Boyle is a pianist and singer at– tending Grand Rapids Baptist College and among four area college srudents receiving this honor. COLLEGE SEEKS TO FILL VACANCY GrandRapids Baptist College is seeking to fill a vacancy in Speech/Drama for 1991- 1992. The tenure-track position in– volves teaching a number of drama-related courses and directing the fall drama. Teach– ing experience required. Ph.D. preferred Those interested should contact Dr. Dwayne Cole, Chairman, Division of Humanities, at the College, 1001 E. Beltline, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505. COLLEGE TO SPONSOR EUROPEAN STUDY TQUR Grand Rapids Baptist College will be sponsoring a European study tour for sixteen students fromJune 8 to July 12. Students will visit museums, historical sites and cathed– rals, attend concerts and take guided tours in eleven countries. Cost, inclusi".e of every– thing but. lunch, is $3,000, and can include six hours of college credit in specified courses in history, education and fine arts. I;>r. Dwayne Cole and Dr. Alan O'Dell will be hosting the tour. For more information, please contact Dr. Cole at the College, 949-5300. ATHLETIC FACILITIES TO BE DEDICATED Saturday, October 13, marks the dedica– tion of new and upgraded athletic facilities on the campus ofGrand Rapids Baptist Col– lege. In conjunction with Celebration Weekend-kick-off to a year-long celebra– tion of theschool's 50thAnniversary-Tom Martin, Athletic Director, has scheduled a 1:00 p.m. dedication of the new soccer field just prior to a 2:00 p.m. game. This profes– sionally installed field comes complete with bleachers seating 800. Additional phases of the renovation pro– ject include a new softball field, scheduled to be ready for the spring season, renovation of the baseball field, and a new fitness center in– stalled beneath the gym. The fitness center, which was completed last spring, is offered free to current students, faculty, administra– tion and Comet Club members. Beginning with the 1990 class, graduates may also use the facilities free for their first year after gra– duation. Funds to cover the cost oftheproject are being provided by designated donations. 800-900 supporters who rallied to anend the first hymnsing on the lawn of Grand Rapids Baptist College campus in August. A special thanks also to the Life Action Singers and Jim Godwin for leading the hymnsing. With a turnout like this, WCSGhopes to planmore outdoor events for the summer of 1991. In July and August, WCSG participated in the Grand Valley Blood Program's "BATTLE OF THE BROADCASTERS," which is a friendly competition between se– ven other Grand Rapids top-ranked stations .to see which listeners,can donate the most pints of blood. The overwhelming response of WCSG listeners brought 362 pints of blood, giving the station second place, under the winner with 421 pints. But, WCSG took .toj>honorsforhaving 150newdonors, which was 20 above the nearest com.petitor! WCSG wishes to thank faithful listening friends for their participation, not just in friendly com– petition, but in helping to save lives through– out the area. . DISCOVER DAY OCTOBER 19 The Admissions office ofGRBC will host a Discover Day on October 19, for high school juniors and seniors to visit the cam– pus. They'll attend classes, hear presenta– tions from the Admissions and Financial Aid offices, and enjoy late night bowling. Hous– ing and meals are provided. Other Discover Days are also scheduled for November 16, 1990, January 25, March 1, and April 19 of 1991. Please call the Admissions Office.for re– servations at 949-5300, extension 307, to see how to Discover Grand Rapids Baptist College. CELEBRATION WEEKEND The faculty and students of Grand Rapids Baptist College & Seminary are celebrating the school's 50th Armiversary beginning THI ! I At Cedarville your son or daughter will receive a rigorous, recognized collegiate education combined with the opportu- nity to develop an enthusiastic, growing Christian faith. • Period. This is the balance that is distinctly Cedarville. For · your child? It can be. Consider our truly comprehensive program. Need training for an up-and-coming pastor, musician, missionary, engineer, ecologist? It's all here at Cedarville. The faculty? They're tough, but caring. Your: student will be motivated to become his or her best under this premier group of professionally qualified, committed Christians. Facilities? No short cuts. Your child will actually enjoy doing homework in the Centennial Library, one of the finest of its kind in America. And wait until you see plans for the new engineering/nursing building due in I 992. No wonder major corpora– tions recruit here annually. They know where to look for competent, productive, their year-long festivities at Celebration Weekend, October 12 and 13. Highlights of the two-day event include a Friday concert by Bobby Michaels and Saturday volleyball and soccer games followed by a cookout and rally. A Dedication Service for new athletic fields will also take place on Saturday. The Heritage 50 rally features students on screen and in "live slides" as they celebrate the past and offer a challenge for the future. NEW FACULTY WELCOMED Dr. Alan O'Dell, Grand Rapids. Baptist College Academic Dean, announced new fa– cultymembers in various departments for the 1990 fall semester. Dr. John McLean assumed instructional respons. :,ilities in the Bible/Religion/– Ministries.Division. Dr. McLean recently re– ceived his .{>h.D. in Near Eastern Studies from the University ofMichigan, having also graduated from Dallas Theological Semi– nary andDetroit BibleCollege. In addition lo his pastoral backgrounds, Dr. McLean taught for five years at William Tyndale College. Kimberly Fordyce came to the College af– ter having received her master's degree and • • Accredited Baptist liberal arts college • Over 50 areas of study • Worldwide Christian ministries • Nearly 2,000 students from 48 states • Financial aid available CEDARVILLE COLLEGE P.O. Box 601, Cedarville. OH45314 513-766-2211 FAX 513-766-2760 The Athletic Department of the College publishes a monthly newsletter called the Comet <.:onnection, which includes updates on teams, schedules and coaches' projects. · Those interested in receiving the CometCon– nection or information on becoming a Comet Club member, should call the office at 949-5300, extension 306. ethical employees. The point is...God may want your son or daughter at , --------------- WCSG SUMMER EVENTS SUCC.ESS STORIES! WCSG extends their appreciation to the Cedarville College. · · For free literature call