Torch, Spring/Summer 2008

Great Advice Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International honored Jay Kinsinger, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Cedarville University, with the 2007 SAE Faculty Advisor Award. Kinsinger (middle) has served as faculty advisor to the University’s student chapter of SAE for eight years. “I was pleasantly surprised,” shared Kinsinger, “since the nominations were initiated by students.” In addition to his work at Cedarville, Kinsinger serves as vice chair to a committee of the Dayton, Ohio, professional chapter of SAE. Center Stage Approaching adulthood can be alarming, as Alice knows full well. Lewis Carroll’s classic childhood story Alice in Wonderland , adapted into a play by Alice Gerstenberg in 1921, was staged at Cedarville University in late January and early February. Audiences joined Alice’s antics as she met the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, and other fantastical characters on “the other side of the mirror.” The play was directed by Dr. Diane Conrad Merchant, professor of communication arts, and was produced by the Cedarville University Theatre Program. Real Investments What would you do if you were given $75,000? If you ask Cedarville University’s finance majors, they already have a plan. On February 14, Cedarville University provided $75,000 for the Department of Business Administration in honor of the new Student Managed Investment Fund. “This generous donation from the University will allow finance students to manage real money,” said Dr. William Ragle, associate professor of finance. “It creates a great learning environment where students are given the responsibility to make investments that will post real gains or losses, as opposed to managing an imaginary portfolio online.” Fountain ofYouth It’s been said that youth is wasted on the young. But for a group of Cedarville-area residents, being young is all a matter of perspective. They’re called the Senior Jackets — a group of older men and women who gather for exercise and fellowship. Twice a week, these seniors work their bodies, refresh their spirits, and strengthen their hearts, literally and figuratively. Several University students help the seniors with their exercises, assisting Dr. Dee Morris, adjunct instructor of exercise and sport science, who works out the individual routines. “This program is bettering the quality of life of these men and women,” said senior exercise science major Mary Stockdale. “Still, as much as I try to encourage them through exercise, they end up encouraging me even more.” Masterpiece A masterpiece was on the move, and at its reins was a world-class maestro. The Cedarville University choirs and orchestra combined under the direction of Neal Gittleman, director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, for a special February 1 performance of Handel’s renowned MESSIAH . The free concert featured the famous Hallelujah Chorus . “We were excited to present the Easter portion of this masterpiece,” said Beth Cram Porter, interim chair of the Department of Music and Art. “We knew it would be a blessing to all who came to hear.” Everlasting Love In early February, Cedarville University faculty, staff, and students, along with others from the community, were invited to learn more about what the Bible has to say about love and romance. The Everlasting Love Conference took a frank approach to relationships through the lens of an underappreciated biblical book, the Song of Solomon. The sessions included topics ranging from the art of attraction and dating to commitment. Visit www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz and click on “Torch Articles” to read the latest news from Cedarville University! 32 TORCH