Torch, Fall 1992

Cedarville Dedicates New Academic Building A s part of Homecoming ceremonies October 17, Dr. Paul Dixon led in the dedication of the new Engineering/Nursing/Science Center. Approximately 4,000 people toured the facility Homecoming weekend as many students showed friends and family the exceptional facilities the students use on a daily basis. Cedarville's nursing students take their first clinical courses in the College's simulated hospital wing before gaining practical experience in hospitals in a five-cou nty area. The exceptional faculty in the Department of Science and Mathematics give students personal attention in the classroom and independent study laboratories. Engineering Department Named C edarville College has named its Department of Engineering students use advanced technology, including an AeroLab wind tunnel and INSTRON Universal Testing Machines, in various department laboratories. Engineering in honor of the late Dr. Elmer W. Engstrom, an internationally known engineer and president of RCA who actively shared his faith in Jesus Christ. The recipient of 18 honorary doctorates and two knighthoods, Dr. Engstrom pioneered the development of electron radio tubes, television, radar, airborne television electronics, acoustics, and color television. He helped found and received the highest honors from several national and international professional engineering societies. Dr. Engstrom was an active board member of the New York Bible Society and wrote many articles for Christian publications, the most popular being "A Scientist's Beliefs" which has been distributed around the world. Before his death in 1984, Dr. Engstrom established a charitable trust, the trustees of which made a major grant to underwrite the expenses of launching Cedarville's engineering program. Itineraries Dr. Paul Dixon, President Canton, Ohio Canton Baptist Temple December 6 Chardon, Ohio Chardon Baptist Church December 13 St. Petersburg, Florida Moody Keswick Bible Conference January 16-23, 1993 Rochester, Michigan First Baptist Church January 31 Hazel Park, Michigan Tabernacle Baptist Church February 7 Boca Raton, Florida Winter Bible Conference February 28-March 5 Dr. James T. Jeremiah, Chancellor Dayton, Ohio 95th Anniversary, Emmanuel Baptist Church December 11 El Cajon,California Shadow Mountain Community Church December 13 Torch 5

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