Torch, Fall 2006

A New Era The recent decision by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC) National Conference to end official partnership with Cedarville University marks a new era. We value the many years of formal partnership with the GARBC and appreciate the rich heritage of relationships built with GARBC churches, pastors, and families. We are continuing our commitment to foster and build on those relationships as we move ahead. Fall Bible Conference As guest speaker for the 2006 Fall Bible Conference, Dr. Voddie Baucham Jr. made articulate and stirring presentations on a number of topics, including biblical leadership in the church as well as how and why believers should contend for the faith. Best Drama Senior electronic media major Joren Kandel recently received an award for “Best Drama” at the NextGen Film Festival, sponsored by the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE). Kandel’s entry was chosen from 300 international submissions based on his creativity, innovation, appropriateness to the drama category, and overall execution of the film. Adopting a Village Cedarville University and its Women of Vision (WOV) chapter have partnered to “adopt” a village in Zambia, Africa. The isolated Fisheni community faces a lack of clean water, low literacy rates, and a high number of AIDS infections. CU and WOV hope to raise $30,000 this year to help improve the village’s water, education, and health situations. Debate Fiesta The Cedarville University Debate Team took first place in parliamentary debate at the recent Western Kentucky Debate Fiesta at Western Kentucky University. The team topped some formidable opponents, including the nationally recognized debate teams of McKendree College, Belmont University, and The University of Texas-San Antonio. White House Interns The White House had 100 summer internship openings this year, and Cedarville University alumni snagged two of them. Now that the summer internships are complete, these Class of 2006 grads have gone on to accept positions in the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and the White House. Clark Honored as NAIA Coach of Character Former Lady Jacket volleyball coach Teresa Clark was officially honored in chapel on October 5 as the 2006 recipient of the NAIA Coach of Character Award. She was selected out of more than 4,000 coaches in the association and was presented her award by Rob Miller, NAIA Director of the Champions of Character Initiatives. Elvin R. King Cross Country Course Dedicated The Elvin R. King Cross Country Course was dedicated during Homecoming Weekend festivities on October 7. The new home site, located at the north end of campus on 150 acres of property east of State Route 72, was designed and built under the direction of King (women’s cross country coach) and Athletic Director Pete Reese. Center for Bioethics In the midst of societal wrangling over cloning, stem cell research, assisted suicide, and the environment, Cedarville University announced the opening of its new Center for Bioethics on October 6. The Center’s director, Dr. Dennis Sullivan, explained, “The purpose of the Center for Bioethics is to teach students to understand bioethical issues from a biblical perspective and to engage and influence the broader American culture.” Joining Sullivan are Center Associates Dr. John Silvius (senior professor of biology) and Dr. Susan Salladay (professor of nursing). Silvius will specialize in environmental ethics while Salladay focuses on clinical ethics. For information about the Center, visit www.cedarville.edu/bioethics . Visit www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz and click on “Torch” to find out more about these stories and what’s going on at Cedarville University! 30 TORCH / Fall 2006 MARCOS SANTOS / STOCKXCHANGE