Inspire, Fall 2003

8 Fall 2003 Faculty Make the Grade As if there were any doubt about the caliber of Cedarville University faculty, here is a sampling of recent faculty achievements. Cedarville University has its first Fulbright Scholar! Dr. AndrewWiseman , assistant professor of Spanish, is one of nearly 800 U.S. academicians selected to lecture and conduct research in foreign countries through this prestigious program. Andrew will travel to Uzbekistan during Spring Semester 2004. Butch, who was named Staff Member of the Year, is the supervisor of the automotive department. A 10-year employee of the University, he has led MIS trips to Arizona and co-led a Jamaica team. Butch’s talents are many and his interests diverse, noted Joseph, as seen in the fact that he has directed maintenance at a Bible camp, was foreman of a cattle ranch, preached at inner-city ministries in Denver, Colorado, and served as a worship leader. He has been a member of the Cedarville Fire Department for six years and is president of the Cedarville Township Volunteer Firemen’s Association. According to Joseph, students describe Butch as “an example of godliness” and “a humble man.” They also appreciate how he often fixes students’ cars at no charge. Butch was joined on the platform by his wife, Carolyn, his three children (including daughter Becky Gleason Cunningham ’01), and numerous members of his family for his award. Jerry “Butch” Gleason and Joseph Reno ’03 Do Christian teenagers feel like they fit in at their public schools? Does using the word “please” make a difference in how people comply with your request? These were just a few of the research projects which 26 Cedarville University psychology students presented recently at the Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Conference, the Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, and the Interdisciplinary Conference for the Behavioral Sciences. According to Dr. Michael Firmin, chair of the department of psychology at Cedarville University, presenting at a student conference is a significant milestone for psychology majors. “This year six students have been accepted into doctoral programs in clinical psychology, and three psychology majors have been accepted into law schools,” he said. “Student participation in research conferences has significantly contributed to our alumni entering competitive programs after graduation.” Cedarville students made a total of 12 presentations among the three conferences, which, according to Conference Milestones for Psychology Students Campaign Reaches $11 Million Mark; Kresge Foundation Issues Challenge Grant This past summer, Cedarville University’s $12.8 million campaign to build a new Recreation Center reached $11 million. One consequence of surpassing the $10 million mark was the issuance of a $600,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan. The challenge is for the campaign to reach $12.2 million by the end of 2003. “We’re grateful to God and to those people who’ve made this possible,” said Dr. Paul Dixon ’94H, chancellor, “especially (continued from previous page)