Inspire, Fall 1998

Heritage Corner Retired Teachers Gather At Cedarville College Thirty-two retired educators who attended Cedarville College met on Monday,July6for a wonderful luncheon, program, and time offellowship. Marge Lott Bodwell'42 gave an insightful presentation entitled "The American Eagle in History and the Bible." Marge brought porcelain pieces from her American bald eagle collection to be used as centerpieces. Bernice Bryant Roberts'31 celebrated her 80th birthday with Roommates Revisit D uring the June Heritage Alumni outing to Ye Ole McDonald Homestead and Farm, est. 1801 in Xenia,Ohio,family homestead of Margaretta Lott Bodwell'42,a wonderful reunion took place. The day began with 17 Ce(1,11\ IIIC College Heritage Alumni ready to enjoy an old- fashioned summer picnic. Marge gave a tour of the outside and inside of the homestead, the original cabin,the original spring house, tool workshop,and barn. She also shared many stories of family history, priceless collectibles, and renovation woes and wows.In one particular room, which Marge calls the Iris Room, Marge revealed to her guests that her Cedarville College roommate from Mansfield, Ohio had assisted in hanging the wallpaper for the room. Then Marge introduced former roommate Emma Mae Stebbins Barber'42 to the group as Mae entered through the back door. Mae had driven from Mansfield for the outing! All enjoyed the day touring the homestead and reminiscing about Cedarville College. Marge Lou Bodwell '42(sitting) and Mae Stebbins Barber '42 enjoy the opportunity to get together at Marge's home. her fellow educators during the luncheon,and she was presented with a wonderful birthday bouquet to take home. Helen O'Bryant'44 and her cousin Bea O'Bryant Thompson '45 are planning a delightful time for the group's next meeting, scheduled for July 12, 1999. Take Me Out To The Ballgame! The Cedarville College Heritage Alumni group traveled to Cinergy Field in Cincinnati on July 30, 1998 to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves.The Reds were defeated 13 to 4. Eleven alumni enjoyed lunch on Mike Fink's Riverboat Restaurant before the game. Calendar of Events October 16 Homecoming Luncheon Banquet President's Dining Room, College (enter Join your classmates and friends Friday for the State of the College Address at 10 a.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center. The luncheon will follow. After the meal, the group will tour the Technology Resource Center (retrofitted chapel). For more information on these events, call the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566. Summer Studies 1998 Thirty-nine students, having just completed their junior year of high school,entered Cedarville College to be a part ofthe Summer Studies program. Designed so that students can receive college credit by taking classes ranging from earth and space science to racquetball, the benefits ofthe program go beyond the classroom experience. Living in the dormitory provides the students with firsthand experience of college life. Additional activities, including trips to Kings Island, a Cincinnati Reds game, the epic outdoor drama Blue Jacket, and Captain Bogey's, offered many opportunities to relax and develop lasting friendships. Worship times in area churches on Sundays and together as a group on Wednesday nights served as a spark to ignite many areas of spiritual growth. Ultimately,in addition to developing friendships, the students experienced academic and spiritual development, providing what alumni have come to know as "the Cedarville experience." G enesis 2:7 "And the Lord God formed the man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being." God gave man life, and therefore life is precious. Last fall, Dr. Dixon delivered a series on the sanctity of life, reaffirming the College's stand on issues such as abortion, capital punishment, suicide, and euthanasia. For audio tapes of the series, contact CDR Radio at 1-800-333-0601. For video tapes of the series contact Cedarville College Audio-Visual Services at 1-937-766-7853. The Council on Social Work Education has granted initial a«reditation to the Cedarville College social work baccalaureate degree program. This accreditation is retroactive to the 1995-96 graduating class and is valid until June 2002. At that time, the program will be reviewed for continued accreditation. Accreditation will enable students to sit for the social work licensure exam in all 50 states and to qualify for advance standing graduate programs. Academic Vice President Dr. Duane Wood says that accreditation "will greatly enhance the professional job opportunities"for students. Cynthia Sutter-Tkel, director of the social work program, and the social work faculty are to be commended for achieving this significant milestone in the development of their program. T he technology planning committee of Cedarville College announced the following grants as part of a faculty incentive program for 1998. Of the eight stipends made, four were granted to professors in the Department of Science and Mathematics. The potential impact on a large number of students and the potential cross-departmental impact were factors considered in selecting recipients. Those who earned the grants will be reporting the results of their work in the fall. The grants range from $500 to S1500. *W. Philip Bassett, Education Enhancing and Expanding the Classroom through Web Pages •Lee Eimers, Science and Mathematics Sharon Eimers, Education Inquiry through Technology *Joseph W. Francis, Science and Mathematics Construction of Interactive Web Pages for Classroom Use and Distance Learning •Chi-en Hwang, Psychology A Pilot Study on Multimedia Learning of Statistics *Sharon Johnson, Business Administration Bert Wheeler, Business Administration Rick Wolf, Business Administration Ethics Simulation Project 'Barbara Loach, Language and Literature Supplemental Website for "Understanding Hispanic Cultures" 'John E. Silvius, Science and Mathematics Computer-Assisted Instructional Program to Facilitate Distance Learning in Biology and Botany 'Dennis M. Sullivan, Science and Mathematics A Histology Web Site for Anatomy and Physiology C onstruction aimed at retrofitting the former chapel building into a high-tech classroom facility by fall quarter 1998 continues. When completed,the Center will include two 84-seat general classrooms,four computer classrooms, a commuter lounge,and space for two of Cedarville's newest initiatives—distance learning and graduate programs.The former chapel building was used for offices and other activities following the October 1996 completion of the new Jeremiah Chapel in the Dixon Ministry Center. The retrofitted Technology Resource Center further positions the College as a leader in campus computer networking. 5FALL'98