http://www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz Your source for what's new and exciting at Cedarville University en-us This work is Copyright © 2008 by Cedarville University Cedarville University ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 webmaster@cedarville.edu Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:10:08 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/rss/images/whatsabuzz.gif http://www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz 200 31 http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Step_into_the_Spotlight_at_Theatre_Day/2132272376 Cedarville, Ohio—Stage makeup, costume changes, applause - all in a day’s work, right? Come explore a career in theatre at Cedarville University’s upcoming Theatre Day on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will open with introductions from faculty specializing in all areas of drama, including stage performance, technical theatre, design, dramaturgy and theatre education. You will get an all-access backstage pass to visit the scene shop, makeup studio and dressing rooms; and may also... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Step_into_the_Spotlight_at_Theatre_Day/2132272376 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Homecoming_Scheduled_for_Take_Off/2132272373 Cedarville, Ohio—Cedarville University invites alumni, friends, and family to come celebrate and share during Homecoming 2008. “The Sky’s the Limit,” will take place Oct. 3 and 4 on Cedarville’s campus. Returning graduates and guests will have the chance to walk through the new Center for Biblical and Theological Studies (CBTS) and interact with the current student body. They are also encouraged to take part in the many events scheduled, including the Homecoming... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Homecoming_Scheduled_for_Take_Off/2132272373 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Vocal_Master_to_Perform_Classics_at_CU/2132272372 Cedarville, Ohio—“Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge.” Ludwig van Beethoven spoke those words in the 1800s, and Dr. Jack H. Coldiron, a distinguished professor and singer with more than 50 years of experience, will bear witness to those words during a recital at Cedarville University. Over the last five decades, Coldiron, aged 82, has cultivated his baritone voice, keeping it youthfully vibrant by performing and teaching. His recital,... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Vocal_Master_to_Perform_Classics_at_CU/2132272372 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Area_Residents_Join_Students_for_Some_Home_Cooking_/2132272370 Cedarville, Ohio—What does “loving thy neighbor” really mean? Most people realize it’s not about giving cards, chocolate, jewelry or flowers. Sometime, it’s about giving food —especially during a power outage. On Thursday, Sept. 18, Cedarville University asked faculty and staff members to invite neighbors who were still without power to enjoy complimentary meals at the University’s dining hall, affectionately known as “Chuck’s.” Donald... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Area_Residents_Join_Students_for_Some_Home_Cooking_/2132272370 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Sink_or_Swim_151_Engineering_Students_Defy_All_Odds/2132272369 Cedarville, Ohio—Imagine competing in a boat race. Imagine having to build your own boat for the race. Now imagine being able to use only cardboard, tape and your imagination to construct the boat. Well, that’s exactly what this year’s freshman class of engineers at Cedarville University has to do for Homecoming Weekend. The annual cardboard canoe race will take place on Oct. 3 on Cedar Lake. Each engineering team can use 40 feet of cardboard and 55 yards of wide tape to... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Sink_or_Swim_151_Engineering_Students_Defy_All_Odds/2132272369 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/High_Winds_Lead_to_Soaring_Service/2132272366 Cedarville, Ohio—Hurricane Ike’s violent winds made their way to the Midwestern states, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power, including Cedarville University. The lack of electricity, however, did not squelch Cedarville students’ desire to serve, as dozens of them abandoned their Wii’s, laptops and iPods to help neighboring Cedarvillians clean their yards of the fallen debris. Some groups were organized by Cedarville staff and professors, while other... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/High_Winds_Lead_to_Soaring_Service/2132272366 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Financial_Freedom_Conference_Coming_to_Campus/2132272362 Cedarville, Ohio—Whatever your income level, find financial peace by attending the upcoming Journey to True Financial Freedom conference at Cedarville University. The evening seminars focus on the foundational principles set out in the Bible of how to manage resources and minimize debt. Attendees will discover how to navigate troublesome areas such as credit card debt and mortgages, and find freedom in giving money back to God. All of the lessons are grounded in practical, fast-paced... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Financial_Freedom_Conference_Coming_to_Campus/2132272362 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Walk_N_Roll_to_Support_Disability_Outreach/2132272364 Cedarville, Ohio—If Saturday mornings are your time to sleep in or be lazy, how about a change of pace? Get out of bed, put on your shoes, and roll over to Cedarville University. The Ohio area ministry of Joni and Friends, a disability outreach of Joni Eareckson Tada, will sponsor a Walk ’n Roll marathon on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Cedarville University that is open to the general public. Athletes and non-athletes alike can walk, run or roll around the Doden Field House track at... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Walk_N_Roll_to_Support_Disability_Outreach/2132272364 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/OSU_Football_Star_to_Share_Testimony_with_Students/2132272355 Cedarville, Ohio—Faith on the football field doesn’t pertain only to Hail Mary passes. Joel Penton, former defensive tackle for The Ohio State Buckeyes, will be visiting Cedarville University to share his personal story - one that combines his passion for public service, spiritual outreach, and four years as a football hero. Since graduating in 2006 from The Ohio State University, Penton has traveled nationwide as a faith-based speaker, talking to thousands of people about the need... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/OSU_Football_Star_to_Share_Testimony_with_Students/2132272355 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/_Loving_Monday_Author_Speaks_at_CU_Series/2132272359 Cedarville, Ohio—John D. Beckett, author of “Loving Monday: Succeeding in Business Without Selling Your Soul” and chairman of the R.W. Beckett Corporation, spoke as part of Cedarville University’s Department of Business Administration Distinguished Business Speaker Series on Sept. 9 and 10. The Distinguished Speaker Series brings prominent senior executives to campus to equip Cedarville business students to serve as successful professionals in the 21st century... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/_Loving_Monday_Author_Speaks_at_CU_Series/2132272359 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Investing_in_the_Spiritual_Side_of_Education/2132272358 If there’s one thing we can learn from personal social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace, it’s that people want to be known … and they want to be known for what makes them different. Questions like “Do I stand out? Am I special?” seem to cry out from every page. “Why be like everybody else?” asks Cedarville University President Dr. Bill Brown. “At Cedarville, we don’t look around at what others are doing; we think God wants us... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Investing_in_the_Spiritual_Side_of_Education/2132272358 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/That_s_For_Us_to_Know_And_You_to_Find_Out/2132272357 It’s probably the most famous secret at Cedarville University. For two weekends every spring, another two every fall, and once during the summer session, students in Dr. Jeff Cook’s Introduction to Urban Ministry class spend three days homeless and immersed in poverty. And that’s all they know about it … until they get there. “Part of the experience is the unknown factor,” says Cook, an associate professor of Bible at the University. “But it’s a... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/That_s_For_Us_to_Know_And_You_to_Find_Out/2132272357 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Pulitzer_Author_to_Speak_at_Cedarville/2132272356 Cedarville, Ohio—She has detailed the coming of age of two sisters from the town of Fingerbone, crafted a series of essays on modern thought, weaved together the last words of a pastor from Gilead, Iowa, and now Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson is pushing her plot forward with a speaking engagement at Cedarville University on September 12. The world first heard Robinson’s fictional voice in 1980 with her award-winning novel “Housekeeping.” Twenty-four... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Pulitzer_Author_to_Speak_at_Cedarville/2132272356 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/First_STEPS_/2132272352 Cedarville, Ohio—According to TIME magazine, total church membership in America now equals 60.3 percent of the population. With the recent rise in church attendance, the need for quality spiritual leaders increases daily. Cedarville University recognizes the need and looks to equip local church leaders through the STEPS program. STEPS, which stands for Seminar Training to Equip People for Service, is an affordable, practical certificate program designed to walk bi-vocational ministers and... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/First_STEPS_/2132272352 News http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Engineers_Partner_with_Dayton_Children_s_Hospital/2132272343 Cedarville, Ohio—Cedarville University students are learning how to use their coursework to better the lives of others. A Cedarville engineering team recently won the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Student Design Competition, alongside four other universities. The contest focused on creative and innovative designs intended to assist individuals with disabilities to function more independently. Of the 62 submissions, the... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.cedarville.edu/newsrelease/2008/Engineers_Partner_with_Dayton_Children_s_Hospital/2132272343 News