Torch, Spring 2004

Spring 2004 / TORCH 19 Hundreds of High Schoolers Learn to Lead F our hundred energetic high school students came to campus January 23-24 for the annual High School Leadership Conference. The conference, titled, “Making Sense of Your World,” showed students how to engage their culture and make a difference. Dr. Bill Brown, president of Cedarville University, served as keynote speaker. His humorous and thought- provoking presentations included “Engaging Your World: The New Weird Order,” “Making Sense of Your World: Thinking Worldviewishly,” and “Harry Potter, Eminem, and Beyoncé: Engaging Your Culture with the Heart and Mind of Christ.” Students attended break- out sessions for learning practical leadership skills and enjoyed music by The Upper Room, a popular campus band. Like many other students at the conference, Kyle Jackson of Carlisle, Pa., was a repeat attender. “The Cedarville Leadership Conference equipped me with the tools needed to go into my school with confidence,” he said. “It provided me with vital information for living a Christian life in today’s society and gave me memories that will last a lifetime.” The conference is sponsored by The Leadership Institute of Cedarville University. Each year the Institute conducts events designed to enhance the character traits, skills, and knowledge base of developing student leaders. New Trustee Named C edarville University has named Mary Howard, CFO and executive vice president of Nu-Way Industries, as its newest trustee. Howard will serve a three-year term. Dr. Bill Brown, president of Cedarville University, stated, “Mary Howard is one of those unique individuals whose astute business sense is only superceded by her love for Christ. She is an exciting addition to the Cedarville board.” A 1981 graduate of Cedarville, Howard holds a J.D. from DePaul University and is a licensed attorney. A resident of Arlington Heights, Ill., she serves her community as a member of the Des Plaines Economic Development Commission. She is active in her church, where she teaches Sunday school and serves as an Awana leader. Lynne Cheney Delivers 108th Commencement Address L ynne V. Cheney, author, scholar, and wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, delivered the commencement address for Cedarville’s 108th Commencement on May 1. Cheney, who has a reputation as a forceful advocate for improving education in America, offered the graduates five secrets to success. She challenged them to act with self-confidence, find true expertise, hold to a base of conviction, be aware and respectful of others’ convictions, and know what success is. “Success,” Cheney told the graduates, “almost certainly will be connected with work that you love, work that involves you deeply quite apart from whatever rewards it may bring.” Nearly 6,000 people filled the Doden Field House for the ceremony. Six hundred and forty-six seniors received degrees, and the Medal of Honor was presented to U.S. Rep. David L. Hobson (Ohio 7th Congressional District) in recognition of his integrity, compassion, and leadership. Cedarville University, a comprehensive, primarily undergraduate, Christian university of arts, sciences, and professional programs, invites applications for the position of vice president for development. The vice president for development provides executive leadership for the Development Division, which includes alumni relations; annual fund; donor and development services; gift planning; public relations; and the CDR Radio Network. Other development areas of accountability include scholarship development; academic, athletic and special fund development; and corporate and foundation relations. The vice president for development is expected to engage in fund development activities on behalf of the University as well as provide assistance as needed to the fund development activities of the president and the chancellor. The vice president for development is directly accountable to the president and serves as an officer of the University. Candidates should be prepared to affirm and articulate the University’s doctrinal statement. Preference will be granted to candidates with a graduate degree in a related field and at least ten years experience in development-related activity. Experience in development in higher education is preferred. 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. Please send application letter and CV/resume to: Mr. Tim Bosworth VP for Development Search Cedarville University 251 North Main Street Cedarville, Ohio 45314 Vice President for development Cedarville University www. ceda r v i l l e . edu