Torch, Summer 2001

Spring Quarter Events Enliven Campus T he Cedarville University campus played host to a number of special events during the Spring Quarter. “ Understanding C.S. Lewis ,” a two- day workshop of instruction, discussion, and discovery of the mind and works of the late British author, was held April 19-20. The conference featured lectures and dialogue led by Dr. Bruce L. Edwards (right) , professor of English at Bowling Green State University. On April 21, Junior Jam (right and below right) welcomed 2,476 third through sixth graders from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, and Kentucky for a day of fun, Bible-focused activities. “Through creative presentations and hands-on activities, students learned that trust in God is the only way to survive the uncertainties, disappointments, and pressures they face in school, at home, and within their own hearts,” Janice Supplee, Junior Jam coordinator, explained. This year’s Junior Jam would not have been possible without the volunteer efforts of 500 Cedarville University students. The May 4-5 Parents Weekend (above) kicked off with an Honors Day chapel service on May 4. Ninety students received various scholarships and awards for their academic achievements, character, and service at this ceremony. The concert chorale and men’s glee club performed in the afternoon, and the day closed with a pops concert and a theatre performance of Pirates of Penzance . On Saturday, parents could test their skills in a golf scramble or cheer on Cedarville athletes at the National Christian College Athletic Association track meet held on campus. Contemporary Christian performers Dick and Mel Tunney delivered a moving evening concert. An estimated 350 parents were on hand to share a weekend at Cedarville with their children. In response to the many differing opinions on the popular Harry Potter science fiction children’s books, the Tau Delta Kappa (TDK) honors organization and Timalathians group of Cedarville University held the forum “ Christianity & Harry Potter ” on May 7. Panel members were Dr. Eddie Baumann, Cedarville associate professor of education; Dr. James Bjornstad, Cedarville professor of philosophy; Dr. Bruce Edwards, professor of English at Bowling Green State University and widely recognized scholar on C.S. Lewis; and Amy Belding, Cedarville chemistry major and member of the Timalathians. On May 18-19, Cedarville University hosted 1,000 junior high students in the sixth annual CedarMania event—a weekend activity of fun spiritual challenges. The weekend’s events were guided by 350 Cedarville student volunteers. Photo by D. McCoy Summer 2001 / TORCH 19 T he annual fund is a great way to invest in students, for it bridges the gap between what each student pays and what it truly costs Cedarville to provide an education. Cedarville University offers four giving programs for those who want to invest in Cedarville students: Torch Club: $120 per year Charter Society: $500 per year President’s Associates: $1000 per year Chairman’s Council: $5000 per year Each program encourages an annual commitment to be paid in whatever manner is convenient for the giver. The Torch Club is set up to encourage gifts of $10 each month, and the others are set up as annual gifts to be paid in whatever time frame is most convenient. Friends can even give via Cedarville’s electronic funds transfer program, called MaxIm. To inquire about the annual fund giving programs, contact Jeff Brock at 1-800-766-1115 or brockj@cedarville.edu . You may also find out more by visiting www.cedarville.edu and clicking on “Financial Partners.” Annual Fund Annual Fund G iving P rograms