Inspire, Spring 2008

6 spring 2008 what ’s abuzz yellow jacket sports Cedarville University added four members to its Athletic Hall of Fame on January 18, 2008. Three-sport athlete Karen DeMars ’73 was a four-year letter winner in women’s volleyball and basketball and won two letters in tennis. She was also named the Cedarville College Female Athlete of the Year in 1973. A member of the Lady Jackets’ OAISW state championship team, she led the program in rebounds for two seasons. Currently living in Columbus, Ohio, Karen has a degree in elementary education. She is now retired after 31 years of public school teaching. Three-time team MVP David Cox ’82 is one of only three soccer players in school history to be voted conference Player of the Year when he earned the Mid-Ohio Conference J. Albert Turner Award in 1980. Selected an NAIA All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, David was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player at the NCCAA Championship. Graduating with a preseminary Bible degree, David now serves as a missionary in Brazil. He and his wife, Cindy (Ulmer) ’83, have four children. Dino Tsibouris ’90 racked up a 105-25 career singles record as a member of the men’s tennis program. He also enjoyed a 103-21 doubles mark while being named to the All-NAIA District 22 and All-Mid-Ohio Conference teams four times each. While he was a student, the Jackets boasted a four-year record of 142-13, including an unblemished 57-0 record at home, three district titles, and three conference trophies. Dino earned a business degree and currently owns his own law practice, Tsibouris & Associates, in Columbus, Ohio. Dino and his wife, Kendra (King) ’88, have two sons. Race walker Chad Eder ’96 became Cedarville’s first men’s NAIA National Champion by winning the 5K walk and was a three-time All-American in the event. Chad, who still owns the school records for the indoor 3K and outdoor 5K, participated in prestigious events including the U.S. Olympic Trials, U.S. Indoor Championships, U.S. Outdoor Championships, Penn Relays, and the Millrose Games. He was champion of the Collegiate Nationals in 1995. After earning his degree in finance, Chad became an investment advisor and now owns his own business, Eder Investment Services. He lives in Richland, Washington, with his wife, Rebecca (Seguin) ’94, and their two children. The Cedarville University Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1984. With the latest induction, the Hall includes 66 members. For more information, visit yellowjackets.cedarville.edu/halloffame . Left to right: Dino Tsibouris ’90, Chad Eder ’96, Karen DeMars ’73, David Cox ’82 Cedarville to Launch School of Pharmacy It’s a billion-dollar industry. As of fall 2005, it was the chosen vocation for 210,000 men and women. Due to an aging “baby boomer” population, it is projected there will be a shortage of 150,000 pharmacists by 2020, despite the fact the 103 schools that offer a pharmacy degree in the United States consistently fill to capacity. With that in mind, Cedarville University announced plans last fall to open a School of Pharmacy, beginning with undergraduate, prepharmacy students in 2009. The four-year, professional pharmacy program is scheduled to enroll its first class in 2012. “Pharmacists are more directly involved with patients now,” said Dr. Andy Runyan, associate vice president for academic administration at Cedarville. “Many pharmacists say they counsel people all day — and some can influence the direction of research on new medications.” This kind of impact — combined with Cedarville’s emphasis on integrating biblical principles — makes the University an ideal arena for a pharmacy degree. And, interest is already strong. The school’s reputation for launching successful professional programs is attracting inquiries from parents and prospective students. The University is pursuing accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, the Ohio Board of Regents, and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The search for a founding dean is also underway. For more information, visit www.cedarville.edu/pharmacy .