Inspire, Spring 2012

A Voter’s Guide to Voting Scott Borling ’96, Sarah Murphy ’10, and Dr. Thomas Mach ’88 provide an insider’s perspective that could help you at the polls. 10 features Seeking a Seat Running for local school board seats taught Birgit (Kass) McQuiston ’85 and Lisa (Brovont) Babb ’92 what it means to serve. 14 It Takes a Village University librarian Jan Bosma learned what it takes to start a grassroots campaign. 18 How My Town Became Our Town Being elected mayor of your hometown has its challenges and opportunities, according to George Gibbs ’89. 20 alumni news 28 Director’s Chair 29 Alumnotes 40 Alumni Album in every issue 2 Letters 3 Campus News 8 Overheard 16 My Cedarville 24 Chapel Notes 25 A Moment in Time 26 Advancing Cedarville 42 Faculty Voice 44 President’s Perspective 45 Serendipity 10 18 20 14