Inspire, Summer 1996

From sports editor to magazine illustrator to author of children's books, Cedarville College alumni are impacting our world for Christ through the written word. Please contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566 or via e -mail at " alumni@cedarville.edu " if you have aut hored a book or are involved in publishing, journalism, professional writing, or related fields. A future issue of Inspire will highlight these alumni! Cedarville College Student Services is pleased to announce that Lew Gibbs has been hired to serve as director of career services. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and management, Lew will be leaving a successful career with IBM to provide this leadership. Lew is unsurpassed in his love for Cedarville College and in his desire to be of service to students and alumni. He and his wife, Sheron, are parents of three alumni, Greg '90, Kirsten '93, and Brent '96. Sheron works in the Campus Activities Office.Together, Lew and Sheron give leadership to the Parents Organization and operate a historic guest house designed to serve Cedarville College alumni and parents. Sean Cottrill, a senior broadcasting major from Frankfort, Ohio, is also a member of the 269th Combat Communications Squadron of the United States Air Force. He spent some of his winter quarter—from December 25,1995 until January 30, 1996—atTaszar Air Force Base in Hungary.Sean's unit was involved with the installation and operation of communication systems for the Air Force in support of Operation Joint Endeavor.Taszar Air Force Base is a staging area for the U.S. Army as they send units to Bosnia via Air Force transport aircraft. Sean's opportunity to serve his country also brought opportunity to witness.Sean states,'While I had little contact with the people of Hungary, I was able to share my faith with my roommate who had many questions about the Bible." Sean appreciates the prayers and support from his friends and family. Eight alumni, all of whom serve with mission agencies,joined Director of Alumni Relations Jane Adams Smith '84 for breakfast in the President's Dining Room on March 28.These alumni returned to campus for Missions Emphasis Week during spring quarter and were available to talk with students concerning missions opportunities. 8SUMMER'96 In Sebring,Florida Over40alumni and friends of Cedarville Collegejoined the Yellow Jackets Track and Field team at Camp Sparta on March 19 in Sebring, Florida for dinner and a college update. Hosted by Steve Young'75 and Bernice Mick'55,the group enjoyed getting a first-hand update from current students as they trained before their busy and competitive track season. Students were also happy to share their stories ofTWIRP Week,the 1990s equivalent ofSadie Hawkins Day held on campus in the 1950s. In Beijing,China On April 13,ten Cedarville College alumni enjoyed a time offellowship and food in Beijing, China. Hosted by Todd Entner'95, who is currently teaching English at The People's University in Beijing,each alum received a Cedarville College alumni T-shirt from the Alumni Office. The week following the gathering,our graduates were visited by Dr. Dwayne Frank '60, Mrs.Pat Dixon'94H,and Dr.Don Callan'84H who traveled to China for the 10-year celebration banquet held in honor ofthe program which provides teachers of English at Beijing Institute ofLight Industry(BILI)and The People's University. In Charles City,Virginia Cedarville graduates,family,and friends gathered for a fun-packed day on the Kittiewan Plantation in Charles City, Virginia on April 27. Approximately 70enjoyed a family picnic luncheon,tours ofthe original plantation home,visits to civil war battlefields,canoe expeditions,and a rousing game of volleyball. Hosted by Bill'74 and Leslie Leapline Potter'75,the group also received a college update from Mark Kordic'87N,CDR Radio development director. In Chicago,Illinois Scott'90 and Carla Curry Poling'89 hosted an alumni gathering in conjunction with their church missions emphasis conference on May 13. Dr. David Warren '64,associate professor of Bible at Cedarville College, was guest speaker for the conference. Following Monday night's closing session, he gave a challenge to Cedarville College alumni at the gathering. Over 20alumni and friends enjoyed the time offellowship and a dessert reception. In Washington,D.C. Hosted by Laura Tuorinsky '94,10 alumni and their families in the Washington D.C. area enjoyed a dessert reception and college update.The gathering took place at Montrose Baptist Church in Rockville, Maryland on April 29. Rachael Reno,daughter of Loren '70 and Karen Chrestensen'74 and a member of next year's freshmen class, was excited to take home a college T-shirt from the Cedarville grab bag. In Grand Rapids,Michigan Hosted by David "Kelly" Fath 91,alumni in the Grand Rapids,Michigan area enjoyed a dessert reception and devotional from Harold Green.One ofthe largest gatherings in attendance, 120 alumni met at Berean Baptist Church on the north side of Grand Rapids on April 23.Thanks also go to Steve'89 and Becky Davis Dye'89 for their help in organizing the location and refreshments. ban Evrnfs Calendar Date June 17-July 6 Event Place Summer Studies Program Campus Date Event Place October 18-19 Homecoming 1996 Campus July 8 Heritage Alumnae Alford Annex The Ministry Center Dedication Educators Luncheon For more information on these events, July 12 Family Night at Cincinnati, Ohio contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-837-2566. Riverfront Stadium July 18-26 Baptist Mid-Missions Campus August 15 Candidate School Heritage Alumni Day at Riverfront Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio Cedarville College Summer Sports Camps Sept. 5-6 Cedarville College Reid Park July 8-12 Boys Cross Country Camp (grades 9-12) Open GolfTournament Springfield, Ohio July 15-19 Boys Basketball Camp (grades 5-12) Sept. 13-14 Northeast Ohio Alumni Camp Patmos July 19-21 Father/Son Basketball Camp Weekend Getaway Sandusky,Ohio July 22-26 Girls Volleyball Camp (grades 7-12) Sept. 23-27 Fall Bible Conference Chapel Sept.26 Fall Classes Begin For more information,contact the Athletic Office Sept. 28-29 New England Alumni New Life Island at 513-766-7755. Weekend Getaway New Jersey 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111E