2003 Miracle Yearbook

Mr Marinus Hazen Every afternoon Professor Marinus Hazen walked into class carrying his finance book and wearing a brilliant smile. Hejoked about Graeter's Ice Cream,told stories about his wife,and talked college football with his students. His laughter was infectious,and somehow he found a way to segue into accounting, which suddenly became exciting. Constantly supportive, he possessed the energy to listen to entrepreneurial ideas and advise students about their ambitions. In class,Professor Hazen often brought his students cookies and brownies made by his wife Madlyn. Before the BCS Championship Ohio State vs. Miami football game,he showed offhis grandsons to the class. Adorned in their OSU regalia, they handed out buckeyes and red and gray cookies to the sound ofthe Ohio State band. His students fondly remember his enthusiasm not only for what he was teaching, but also for many other aspects ofhis life. Outside ofthe classroom,Professor Hazen worked diligently in his church and earned a reputation for helping widows and the disadvantaged with their finances and taxes. He gave generously ofhis time and refused anything in return. He also served as treasurer for organizations in his community and his church. Sadly,Professor Hazen went home to be with His Lord on January 16,2003 after a sudden brain aneurism after 20 years ofservice at Cedarville and after more than 15 years ofworking in the business world. While at Cedarville,Professor Hazen's professional experience helped him to bring a depth and range ofexpertise to the accounting,business, and finance classes that he taught. His wife Madlyn,his daughters, and their families will greatly miss him as well. Professor Rene Hazen spent his life helping students and the members ofhis church and community with more than their financial questions; he helped them with their lives. Dr.Daniel Stevens "I can truly say that I will always remember what Dr. Stevens taught me. He taught me to think and apply Scripture and also how to study the Word to teach it more effectively." Although Dr. Stevens had only been teaching at Cedarville for one semester, he had enough time here to drastically influence the students whom he taught in class. Many students expressed their appreciation for Dr. Stevens's thoughtful insight on the Biblical subjects he taught. Another student said,"This class was the best class I have taken in regard to teaching. It has not only taught me to be a more effective teacher, but has also taught me how to be a better learner myself. Dr. Stevens has challenged me to go beyond the level ofthinking that is simply average." Not only did Dr.Stevens have a great influence on the students in his classroom, his colleagues were also appreciative ofhis love for Christ and his commitment to truth. Dr. Jack Riggs expressed his admiration for Dr. Stevens' many different attributes, saying,"Dan had an inquisitive mind. He was a visionary while preserving traditional values. He had a real interest in students individually. He was a leader." Dr. Stevens received his B.A.from Cedarville University, his Masters from Dallas Theological Seminary,and his Doctorate from The Ohio State University. His many experiences included speaking at a pastors' conference in Seoul, Korea and training teachers in Ukraine and Hong Kong. He also went on missions trips to South America and Russia. His teaching experience spanned teaching Bible over a 25-year period. His wife Sue was also a graduate ofCedarville, and they had four sons,Jon, Matthew,Benjamin,and Timothy. Although Dr. Stevens was only at Cedarville for a short time before his sudden death on January 17,2003,his ministry will be greatly missed by all who knew him. MEMORY 301