Torch, Fall 2004

Fall 2004 / TORCH 19 DBA Kicks Off Distinguished Speaker Series T he Cedarville University Department of Business Administration opened its 2004-2005 Distinguished Speaker Series with a visit from Fred A. Buehler on September 27. Buehler is vice president and general manager of performance chemicals at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tenn. At Eastman, Buehler manages a specialty chemicals business with sales revenue in excess of $300 million, more than 1,000 employees globally, and manufacturing operations in the U.S. and Europe. In two sessions, he spoke to Cedarville University students about strategic and career planning. The Distinguished Speaker Series is designed to bring prominent senior executives to campus to meet with students and faculty. The purpose is to challenge business students with the executive’s perception of keys to success in the 21st century. In addition, the speaker’s insights aid the faculty as they mold and shape the curriculum to prepare students to meet today’s business challenges. Additional speakers taking part in the series are Cedarville graduate Carol Rivetti, former U.S. vice president and general manager of Westcon Group North America; Russ Weir, services delivery executive for IBM Global Services — ITS Public Sector; and retired American Electric Power executive William J. Lhota. For more information, contact the department of business administration at 937-766-7910. Broadway Bound C edarville University opened its 2004- 2005 theatre season in October with the popular Neil Simon comedy Broadway Bound . Broadway Bound poignantly blended humor and tenderness in its portrayal of American family life in 1949. The play also took an honest look at the pain and joy of family relationships. Directed by Rebecca Baker, assistant professor of communication arts, the production featured students Justin Keller, Rebecca Wolff, Kristin Sando, Joshua Cobb, Eric Mishne, and Colin Luther. The 2004-2005 Cedarville University theatre season also includes Spoon River Anthology (January 27-29; February 3-5) and Camelot (March 31- April 2, 7-9). Call 937-766-4491 for more information. Junior Jam Welcomes 1,000 Guests C edarville University hosted approximately 1,000 people at its biannual Junior Jam event on September 18. Junior Jam is an all-day event for third through sixth graders and uses games, videos, and lessons to illustrate a particular theme. This year’s theme was “Underwater Expedition: Finding Friends in Fishy Waters” and focused on how to find and be a good friend. Roughly 800 children and several hundred adult sponsors came from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee to attend. Activities for the children included “The O’Bay Challenge,” a giant game board that teaches respect for authority; “Pressure Pier,” a “build-your-own-adventure” that teaches how to deal with peer pressure; “Shipmate Shake-up,” a game that teaches acceptance of others; and “Operation: Cooperation” games that teach the value of teamwork. Cedarville graduates Bob and Dannah Gresh (founders of the ministry Pure Freedom TM ) talked to boys about responsibility and discretion in media choices and to girls about the importance of modesty and finding significance in Christ. A variety of workshops and training seminars were provided for the adults. Approximately 450 Cedarville University students volunteered at Junior Jam by preparing events, serving lunch, and leading games and small groups. Junior Jam 2005 is scheduled for April 9 and September 17. To obtain information about this event for your church, visit www.cedarville.edu/juniorjam . Cedarville University is a comprehensive, primarily undergraduate, Baptist, Christ-centered university of arts, sciences, and professional programs with more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students. The Academic Vice President provides executive leadership for the Academic Division, which includes four academic schools, intercollegiate athletics, library, summer school and continuing education, academic and administrative computer services, graduate programs, and the academic assistance center. The University offers more than 100 academic majors and programs and employs 217 full-time and 70 adjunct faculty. The Academic Vice President is the administrative officer charged with the administration and overall supervision of all academic affairs under the direction and supervision of the President. Candidates should be able to affirm and articulate the University’s doctrinal statement and abide by University standards of conduct. Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate or terminal degree in the field and at least ten years of management experience in higher education. Submit a letter of application and a complete CV/resume with the names and contact information of four professional references who may be contacted. Additional materials may be requested. A review of all materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is July 1, 2005. Please send application letter and CV/resume to: Dr. William Brown, President Cedarville University 251 North Main Street Cedarville, Ohio 45314 Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ACADEMIC Vice President Cedarville University www.cedarville.edu