Inspire, Fall 1997

A major component of any engineering program is a solid background in mechanics,the relationship between forces and motion. In order to help students understand Newton's second law, the "ball-catcher" project was integrated into Cedarville's program to give students a design experience in optimization. Given only coffee stirring sticks and a small tube of Elmer's glue, students are challenged to design a lightweight structure that will span 20" and catch a baseball dropped from a second story balcony. Students earn points for a written report, as well as for creativity, weight, and reliability of the "ball-catcher." Each student's goal is to build the lightest weight structure that captures and holds the baseball. What may take hours for students to design and build is often shattered in less than a second! The first Cedarville College women's varsity soccer season kicks off this fall with 14 matches on the schedule. Dave Dillon, a 1978 graduate of Faith Baptist Bible College, has been named head coach, while Dawn Allen Wambold '96, will serve as assistant coach. During Homecoming Weekend,the Lady Jackets will host the University of Dayton club team at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17. In an ongoing effort to upgrade residence hall facilities, the College funded well over $.75 million in summer 1997 projects. The third and final phase of a major renovation to Faith Hall is pictured above. Over the past three years,the interior of "Old Faith" was totally rebuilt. Once dreary and small, the new bright and spacious rooms feature a study area separate from the rest of the room. Lounge space and bathrooms were included in the upgrades. Other summer projects included all new furniture, carpeting, and paint in the front half of Faith Hall; new carpeting in Willetts central; and the replacement of balconies at Rogers, Lawlor, and Printy Halls. The College welcomes alumni Sharon Klopfenstein Christman '92 and Scott Dixon'84 as new faculty this fall. Sharon Christman has accepted the position of assistant professor of nursing. After graduating from Cedarville, Sharon received a master of science degree from The Ohio State University in 1995. Scott Dixon is the new assistant professor of Bible. He received the master of theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1989 and is a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University. 8FALL'97 Grand Rapids,Michigan In conjunction with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches National Conference, Cedarville College hosted an alumni and friends dessert reception on Monday,June 23.The Kingsmen Quartet performed,and Dr. Dixon addressed the crowd of more than 400 alumni and friends of Cedarville College. Cedarville College trustee, William "Chip" Bernhard '77,attended the reception along with his wife, Margie(Covey '75), and children—Benjamin,Carl, and Kelly. New Life Island on the Delaware River A picture-perfect day and wonderful hospitality greeted approximately 80 alumni who gathered on New Life Island, Saturday,June 14. This day-long adventure allowed alumni to come and go as needed and to enjoy a wealth of activities on the island—swimming,river tubing, tennis, basketball,camping, and more. Our thanks to Norm MacKenzie '81 and family for planning, hosting,and preparing the meal. Thisjoint venture with New York, Philadelphia,and New Jersey Area Fellowships is destined to become an annual event. Bob Blumenstock'62N,the Regional Area Coordinator,is recruiting and working with other regional area coordinators to enable more targeted networking as well. Current records indicate 741 alumni live in the New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia areas. Columbus,Ohio Forty alumni enjoyed a day at the Center of Science and Industry(COSI)on May 10. After the lunch hour, Cedarville College alumni gathered in the Cracker Jack Exploration Room for a photo,time of fellowship,and challenge from Jane Romig Brooker'86. Jane and her husband,Scott'86,are involved with Athletes in Action in the Cincinnati area. Our thanks go to Ron Thomas'77 and Dave Bennett'87 for planning this activity. The Columbus Area Fellowship serves 677 alumni. Gull Lake,Michigan Raleigh, North Carolina The Cedarville College Lifeline Players provided entertainment for approximately 40 alumni and friends at Trans World Radio Headquarters in Cary, North Carolina on July 25.Thanks to hosts Kevin and Jan Beesley Smith '71 who arranged for the group's performance and a build-your-own ice cream sundae buffet. Regional Area Coordinators for North Carolina were also recruited at this gathering,and more definition for geographical breakdown was given to the state. Alumni records indicate that 102 alumni live in the Raleigh/Durham/Charlottesville areas. Approximately 40 alumni enjoyed interaction with Cedarville College president, Dr.Paul Dixon,at Gull Lake,Michigan on Wednesday, July 9.A reception for alumni and friends was held following the evening chapel service where Dr. Dixon addressed the group and met with alumni over dessert. Mark Kordic'87N,Dr. James Colman,and Dr. David Drullinger represented Cedarville at this event as well. p in Fellows ips 11 September 20 Columbus Zoo(Ohio) TBA Boston, Massachusetts TBA Cincinnati, Ohio TBA Rochester, New York turn Events Calendar vent Date Event September 20-21 September 20 September 22-26 September 25 October 11 October 16 October 17-18 October 17 October 18 October 23 October 29 November6 Getting Started Weekend Cedarville College Campus Alumni Regional Fellowship Columbus Zoo(Ohio) Fall Bible Conference Dixon Ministry Center Warren Wiersbe,speaker Fall Classes Begin Homecoming Royalty Banquet/Concert College Center Board of Trustee Meetings Cedarville College Campus Homecoming 1997 Cedarville College Campus Homecoming Praise Concert Dixon Ministry Center GLAD In Concert Dixon Ministry Center Career Links: Business&Comm.Arts Dixon Ministry Center Day ofPrayer Career Links: Seminaries& Grad Schools Dixon Ministry Center November 7 November 13-15 November 14 November 14-15 November 20 November 21 November 21-22 December7 December 10-12 Artist Series: Jeffrey Siegel, Pianist Dixon Ministry Center Fall Drama Production Marvin's Room Alford Auditorium Grandparents Day Cedarville College Campus Alumni Council Meetings Career Links: Engineering, Science & Math Dixon Ministry Center Wes King Concert Dixon Ministry Center Cedarville College Basketball Invitational Stranahan Gymnasium Oratorio Chorus Concert Dixon Ministry Center Final Exams For more information on these events,call the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566