Inspire, Summer 2008

c amp u s e v e n t s August 15–17 Getting Started Weekend 18–21 Fall Bible Conference September 13 Social Work Day 24–25 Crown Financial Ministries Seminar 26 CU Friday Campus Visit Day 27 Walk ‘n Roll — Joni and Friends October 2–4, 9–11 Fall Play, An Ideal Husband 3–4 Homecoming 11 Junior Jam 24 Legacy Banquet 31 CU Friday Campus Visit Day November 1 Business Day 14–15 Parents/Grandparents Weekend 21 CU Friday Campus Visit Day 22 Science and Math Day For more events and information, visit www.cedarville.edu/events . (All dates subject to change.) Campus Welcomes New Administrators Dr. John Gredy has been named Cedarville’s first provost. The establishment of a provost position to assist the president strategically advances the University community. Dr. Gredy is responsible for Cedarville’s academic, student life, and enrollment management and marketing divisions. Assuming the role after three years as Cedarville’s vice president for enrollment management, Dr. Gredy has 30 years of experience in college administration, providing leadership to both public and private universities in the areas of enrollment management, marketing, and university relations. He holds an Ed.D. in higher education and M.S. in counseling and guidance from Indiana University and a B.S. in psychology from Albion College. “John is a gifted motivator,” said Dr. Bill Brown, Cedarville president. “He has demonstrated a passion to build an authentic community, to collaborate to accomplish objectives, and to pursue new dreams and opportunities. I am looking forward to partnering with John.” Cedarville is also delighted to welcome Bill Bigham to the University family as the vice president for advancement. Bill earned a history degree from Roberts Wesleyan College in 1995 and a master’s degree in public administration from The State University of New York in 2001. For the past 11 years, Bill served at Roberts Wesleyan College/Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, New York, first as the director of donor relations and later as the advancement vice president. He helped lead fundraising campaigns totaling nearly $44 million, and in 2005 the Rochester Business Journal named Bill one of its “Top 40 Under 40.” “He not only brings to Cedarville his skills and experience as a successful fundraiser and administrator,” said Dr. Brown, “but he also is committed to service in Christian higher education.” Dr. John Gredy Bill Bigham When a group of women gathers with one goal, something’s bound to happen. Take, for instance, Women for Scholarship (WFS) — a program designed to spiritually, socially, and financially encourage both female and male students at Cedarville. This growing organization of volunteer women was founded this past January by Cedarville’s First Lady Lynne Brown. She explained her vision, stating, “I know so many wonderful students on campus who are faced with growing debt and limited scholarship assistance. A group of women and I began to consider ways we could help make college more affordable.” Bingja Grace (Zhang) Phillips ’08 is an example of the kind of person WFS desires to help. After coming to Christ as a student in China, Grace felt the need for a solid biblical education. She arrived at Cedarville with only $2,000 to her name, but God was faithful. Through the generosity of others, Grace completed her education and is now prepared to give back. She gladly became a charter member of WFS in January, along with 30 other area women, including Debby (Zaller) Stephens ’78, the group’s first president. The group endeavors to raise awareness of student need and to explore opportunities to expand scholarship funds. WFS is working to publish CU in the Kitchen , a recipe book complete with photos and alumni memories. In addition, a fashion show and silent auction are scheduled for September 27 in the Dixon Ministry Center. For more information, contact WFS by e-mailing wfs@cedarville.edu . “A group of women and I began to consider ways we could help make college more affordable .” Lynne Brown