Torch, Summer 1989

T hrough the generosity of donors, the College is the recipient of three fine paintings by American artists: "The Coast of Brittany" by Randolph Coates ( 1891-1957), "The Waterwheel" by George Aldrich ( 1872-1941 ), and "Still Life– Apples, Grapes and Bananas" by Henry Farre (1871-1934). Dr. Paul Dixon has commissioned Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rietveld , Mrs. Pat Dixon, Dr. Charles Clevenger, and Dr. Clifford Johnson, members of The Art Acquisition Committee, to oversee the acquisition and exhibition of the College art collection. The paintings presently are on display in the President's Dining Room, and a public exhibition is scheduled for Homecoming Week in October. The Committee invites alumni and friends of the College to consider giving or funding fine art for the collection. The works of American and Midwest artists presently are being sought, but a broader represention will be included in the future. Those interested in the project may contact any of the Committee members at the Co llege address. D r. Daniel E. Wetzel, Professor of Physics and Mathematics, has been named Chair of the Depart– ment of Science and Mathematics. He is program coordinator and instructor in the pre-engineering program at the College and chaired the Engineering Feasibility Committee, which recommended adding electrical and mechanical engineering to Cedarville's curriculum in the fall of 1990. Dr. Wetzel chairs the Design Task Team to expand the Science Center and to provide facilities for the nursing and engineering programs. . After eight years in industry, he joined the Cedarville faculty in 1963. He holds a B.S. degree in Physics from Morehead State University, an M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Ci ncinnati, and a Ph.D. in Physics from The Ohio State University. Dr. Donald Baumann, who chaired the department for 22 years , continues at Cedarville as Professor of Biology and Chemistry. F riends of the College are invited to consider two travel opportunities in 1990. Dr. Robert Gromacki, chair of the Biblical Education Department, will lead a tour group to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt March 12-20. Dr. James McGoldrick, professor of History, will lead a tour August 4-18 to the major Refor– mation sites in East and West Germany, culminating at Oberammergau, where the group will attend the Passion Play, which is presented one season each decade. For more information, please contact the Development Office, Cedarville College, P.O. Box 601, Cedarville, OH 45314, 513/766-2211, ext. 240. D r. Charles Clevenger, Associate Professor of Music, has been named chair of the Cedarville College Department of Music. He chairs the Fine Arts Facilities Design Team, has been an adv isor to the Honors Program, serves as co-editor of the Music Department Newsletter, and is a member of the Art Acquisition Committee. Dr. Clevenger joined the Cedarville College faculty in 1982. He holds a B .A. in Music from Bob Jones University, and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. David Matson, who chaired the department for 18 years , continues at Cedarville as Professor of Music. D r. Erwin Lutzer, pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, will present a series of messages for the Fall Bible Conference September 25-29. He has authored numer– ous books and is the featured speaker on "The Moody Church Hour" and "Songs in the Night" radio programs. T he Cedarville College Artist Series will welcome back The Empire Brass and pianist Misha Dichter for concerts on November 16, 1989, and February 2, respectively. Other special concerts will feature the duo-piano team of Nielson and Young, vocalists Buddy Green and Mark Lowery, and the comedy team of Hicks and Cohagen.