Inspire, Winter 1991

JackSimons Assistant Professor of English John Whitmore Instructor of Geology Dr.W.Philip Bassett Assistant Professor of Education Dr.John M.Cassidy Associate Professor of Finance Dr.Robert Chasnov Associate Professor of Engineering •7147 44.2...v.447,,Nnee \ Jeremiah Teaches Worship "Twentysomething" The annual Fall Bible Conference,featuring Dr. David Jeremiah, kicked off the 1991-92 school year. Dr. Jeremiah brought a series of messages on worshipping God which inspired the student body,faculty, and staff not to overlook this important activity of the Christian life. The week intertwined music, scripture, prayer, and stories of the Jeremiah household when Dave was a young boy. Cedarville Continues Growth Cedarville College enjoyed a fall enrollment of 2,046 students, the largest in its 104-year history. The enrollment represents an increase of73% since 1978,the first year of Dr.Paul Dixon's tenure as president. Cedarville students come from 45 states and 15 foreign countries. The incoming 535 freshmen include a record number of top scholars. The average freshman scored in the top 25 percent of college-bound students on college entrance exams. Sixty-one scored in the top two percent of the nation, qualifying them as President's Scholars. Seven were finalists and three were semi-finalists in the National Merit or National Achievement programs. Cedarville has expanded facilities and added faculty to accommodate the increasing student population. When the $7 million Engineering/ Nursing Center is completed next fall,95% of the College's classrooms will have been built or refurbished in the last ten years. Left back...A11 ahead...Protect your bucket...Belay on...Belay off..."Lift yourfeet, Bill!"... "What is your gift?" This fall a group of26 from Cedarville College,including 3 staff and 23 students, headed for the hills of West Virginia. Their mission was not only to make the transition from varied summer experiences back to a Cedarville College mind-set, but also to come together as a team. This team, "Twentysomething," would then provide direction for small group leaders and new students during Getting Started '91,the orientation program for new students and their parents. The white water rafting, rappelling,camp fires, van tides, and eating together all became vehicles to draw the team together. The experiences shared made memories for a lifetime. These memories,now triggered by the words and phrases above, may have little meaning without the context of being there. But if you were there,"Give It The Kutasch" or"G.I.T.K." had special meaning as you went"over the edge." Engineering/Nursing Center Update Contractors plan to have the new Engineering/Nursing Center under roof, bricked, with glass installed by December 1. Completion date is August 1, 1992. We thank God for the $3.7 million already committed to the project and look toward the goal of having $4.7 million committed by January 1992. The building will provide general education and additional science classrooms as well as service the Engineering and Nursing Departments. Lisa Davidson'89 Instructor of English Dr.Cheryl Fawcett Assistant Professor of Christian Education Betty Orme Assistant Professor of Office Technology Chris Miller Assistant Professor of Bible Ruth Martin'80 Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library Science Keith Francis Assistant Professor of Engineering Dr.Chi-en Hwang Assistant Professor of Psychology Kathleen Freese Assistant Professor of Physical Education Dr.Rex Rogers '74,the 1991 Alumnus of the Year recipient, was recognized for his significant contribution to and support of education. Rex served on the faculty of Cedarville College and was named vice president of academic affairs at The King's College,New York in 1988.On August 6, 1991,Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary announced the appointment of Dr.Rogers as president. Dr. Dwayne Frank '60 received the Distin- guished Service Award for 1991. Dr. Frank has served for 23 years in the Education Department at Cedarville College. His work with teaching English programs in mainland China helped open the wa),for alumni and students to travel and to teach in that country. Dr. Frank is currently negotiating a similar program with the governments of Yugoslavia and Romania. Dr. Gerald Smelser was named Honorary Alumnus ofthe Year. He served 10 years with Baptist Bible Institute before it acquired Cedarville College. From 1951 until 1991 he was a member of Cedarville's board of trustees. Dr. Smelser's 50 years of service earned him the title of Trustee Emeritus.