Inspire, Spring 2009

2 spring 2009 what’s abuzz your source for what ’ s new and exciting at C edarville U niversity Academics are one thing, but even the hardest working student, if honest, needs some downtime. Enter — the Cedarville Experience. With concerts, movies, and art exhibits, the Cedarville Experience has a wide variety of activities that everyone can enjoy. Many of these options existed before the Cedarville Experience was formed, but now they are grouped under one umbrella and a single mission. “We are all about building community, not events or programs,” said Brian Burns ’95, associate dean of student life programs and director of the Cedarville Experience. “God designed us as relational beings, and that is what the Cedarville Experience encourages.” ■ Interruption A concert series highlighting the musical talents of Cedarville students Interruptions are held in The Hive, on the lawn outside the Stevens Student Center, and in the new Center for Biblical and Theological Studies. ■ Art in the Open An opportunity for art and graphic design students and faculty to display their artistic creations The University family and local community enjoy viewing artwork such as paintings, sculptures, pottery, and photography. ■ The Alternative A weekend event that provides on-campus activities as an alternative to going out to dinner, a movie, or a coffee shop Also known as The ALT, students donate the money they would have spent off campus to help a featured ministry or nonprofit organization. ■ Films That Matter Intentionally chosen films that go beyond entertainment and address significant cultural issues An optional 30-minute talk-back follows each film for students to discuss the positive and negative themes from a biblical perspective. ■ Concert Series Local, regional, and national artists performing for the University community Previous concerts include Kutless, Jeremy Camp, Toby Mac, Building 429, Sanctus Real, Steven Curtis Chapman, Unspoken, Third Day, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, and the David Crowder Band. ■ Night at the Movies Bringing all types of movies to campus — complete series, new releases, old releases, and even pre-DVD releases With free popcorn and a theater- sized screen, these weekend movies are a great way to spend an evening with friends. Experience Cedarville, One Memory at a Time