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Wh e n
ma n y
students and recent
g r ads t h i nk of
cinnamon rolls, they
think of Dr. Carl
Ruby. For years, he
and the Student Life
staff held an annual
pre-Thanksgiving
all-nighter, baking
the rolls from scratch
and serving them to
students hot from the oven. This is just one
of the tangible ways Ruby showed students
that he cared.
In January, Ruby concluded more
than 25 years of service at Cedarville,
including 12 years as Vice President for
Student Life. “I have
more than 30 years of
great memories, either
studying or working
here,” said Ruby. “My
prayer is that God
will continue to bless
Cedarville, filling it
with people who are
like Jesus.”
One of Ruby’s
initiatives that significantly influenced
campus culture was the Critical Concern
Series. Since 2009, this annual conference
format has drawn nationally known
speakers to campus to address difficult
topics from a biblical perspective. The 2011
G92 Immigration Conference has since
been replicated on three campuses.
On his last day on campus, students
honored Ruby by declaring it “Ruby
Tuesday,” with hundreds of students
wearing red. At the end of the day, they
lined the route between his office and his
car and cheered him as he said farewell.
On January 31, 2013, Kirsten Gibbs was
namedActing Vice President of Student Life
through at least the remainder of the school
year. She has held previous roles as Associate
Dean, Dean of Students, and Associate Vice
President for Student Life.
Throughout her career, Gibbs says
Ruby was intentional about giving her
opportunities to grow beyond her job
de s c r ipt i on and
positioning her for
successive levels
of leadership. “He
was one of my
biggest professional
s upp o r t e r s and
advocates,” she said,
“but not just me
alone; he invested in
each member of his
staff as he put together his team.”
The Vice President position will be
formally filled after a new President
is named, which could happen by this
summer. In the meantime, Gibbs is
confident that Ruby’s passion for students
will carry on in the team that he personally
built. “The foundation for everything we
do in Student Life is keeping Jesus at the
center,” said Gibbs. “That’s a priority Carl
instilled in each one of us.”
Upcoming Events
March
13
Pastor Appreciation Day
15
CU Friday
16
Allied Health and Pharmacy
Preview Day
16
CedarMania
22
Masterworks Concert
April
4–14
Spring Play:
Tartuffe, or
The Imposter
8
Pastor Appreciation Day
13
Social Work and
Psychology Preview Day
15
Academic Honors Day
15
Concert Chorale,
Men’s Glee Club, and
Vocal Arts Ensemble Concert
16
Symphonic Band and
Brass Choir Concert
18
Women’s Choir Concert
19
Orchestra Concert
23
Opera Concert
24
Jazz Band Concert
27
ELLIV
May
2
Celebration of Service for
Dr. and Mrs. Brown
4
117th Annual
Commencement
28
Cedarville Scholarship
Golf Open
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Gibbs Continues Ruby’s Vision for Student Life
Jan. 6:
@CedarvilleNews
Looking forward to former
@cedarville
admissions counselor Mike Dorsey on NBC’s
Biggest Loser tonight at 9 EST.
#biggestloser
Feb. 25:
@CedarvilleNews
Making college more affordable drive
@cedarville
action of adjusting costs.
#financialaid #collegecosts
.
Jan. 9:
@CedarvilleNews
@Cedarville
University Announces Large
Solar Power Installation--now the largest
solar power unit at any Ohio Univ.
Mar. 1:
@cedarville
During spring break, 14 teams are doing
ministry around the country and world.
Pray for the 130 students, faculty, and staff
as they serve.
Jan. 29:
@CUYellowJackets
Honored Sat for milestone
#CUJackets
wins: Doug Walters 100, Kirk Martin 300,
@
CoachEstepp
100.
Feb. 21:
@CUMensHoops
BIG thanks to our fans for coming to Central
State last night and watching us win the 1st
ever GMAC title!
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