Inspire, Winter 2004

Ohio Nu received the $500 scholarship for three consecutive years of complete and on-time chapter reporting. During those three years, three different sets of officers efficiently turned in reports such as officer 8 Winter 2004 Alumnus Changing VP Seats at CU After eight years as Cedarville’s vice president of enrollment management, David Ormsbee ’78 has become the University’s vice president for advancement. The move fills the VP position formerly held by Dr. Martin Clark. As vice president for the Advancement Division (formerly known as the Development Division), Dave will lead the annual fund, alumni relations, CDR Radio Network, advancement services, gift planning, and public relations offices. “I look forward to serving the University in this new role,” remarked Dave. “The opportunity to work even more closely with Cedarville’s marketing plan and to serve those who faithfully support the school is exciting.” Dave has worked at Cedarville for 25 years. As vice president of enrollment management, he was responsible for the admissions, external relations, financial aid, academic services, and academic assistance functions of the institution. He holds an M.B.A. from Syracuse University. Dave lives in Cedarville with his wife, Joni, and sons, Daniel (2) and Benjamin (one month). While campaigning in southwest Ohio, President George W. Bush and his entourage passed by campus along State Route 72. Hundreds of onlookers crammed the parking lot of the Apple Technology Resource Center and nearby sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the president. He was seen waving from his bus and greeting the crowd. President Bush Rolls Through Cedarville Honor to Whom Honor is Due Karen Green, Kristyn Manaresi, and Emily Wheeler; and juniors Rachel Gray, Jennifer Quidor, Samantha Slusher, and Rebecca Widener. OhioHealth is a Columbus-based, not-for-profit charitable healthcare organization encompassing a family of hospitals, health and surgery centers, a home health and medical equipment service, insurance products, and other health services in Ohio. “By providing these scholarships,” said Debra Plousha Moore, senior vice president of human resources at OhioHealth, “we are increasing the opportunities for more people to pursue healthcare careers to meet the growing healthcare needs in our community.” Engineering Group Wins Commendation Scholarship Cedarville University’s Ohio Nu chapter of the Tau Beta Pi (TBP) national engineering honor society has received a TBP Secretary’s Commendation Scholarship. The award was announced at the 99th annual TBP convention in Orlando, Florida, October 7-9. Pat McDaniel, director of communications and development at TBP, commented, “The Ohio Nu chapter was chartered on March 3, 2001, so this is an exceptional achievement for such a young chapter.” Tau Beta Pi (TBP) President Matthew W. Ohland, Ph.D., presents Cedarville University’s Matthew P. Sterner, president of Ohio Nu student chapter of TBP, with a Secretary’s Commendation. Photo Credit: Raymond Thompson/Tau Beta Pi continued from page 7