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Masterworks Festival Provides Summer Entertainment, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Music will fill the air this summer at the annual MasterWorks Festival, hosted by Cedarville University. The festival, which begins June 19 and concludes July 17, is an intensive, four-week program for advanced students of the classical performing arts.

Each year, 250 students from around the world participate in this unique festival that combines artistic excellence and biblical teaching. The opening concert is a faculty recital at on Sunday, June 19 in the Dixon Ministry Center’s Recital Hall. Faculty recitals will be held each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. throughout the festival.

Solar Boat Team Gets Vip Treatment, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Cedarville University’s solar boat team got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most innovative vehicles when Solar Impulse 2, an experimental solar-powered aircraft, landed at Dayton International Airport on Saturday evening.

Although the plane was not made available for public viewing, the solar boat team was granted special access at the request of Dayton mayor Nan Whaley. In addition to getting a tour of the aircraft, the solar boat team was also able to meet the crew of Solar Impulse 2 and ask questions about the plane.

Cybersecurity Track Adds To Computer Science Offerings, Mark D. Weinstein

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As cybercrimes become increasingly more common and sophisticated, Cedarville University is responding by adding a cybersecurity track to its computer science major. The new track, available in August with the start of the 2016-17 academic year, is based on five core courses that will equip students to better respond to the growing cyberattacks.

Music Professor Featured On New Album, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

When Cedarville University music professor Steve Winteregg, D.M.A., was approached by a friend about recording some of Winteregg’s previously unrecorded compositions, he was excited to share his work.

But when Winteregg received a phone call from a record company in January of last year, what started as a collaboration between two longtime friends turned into a full-fledged studio album.

Draime Earns First Academic Fellowship Of Its Kind, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Just weeks after graduating its inaugural class, the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will launch a new initiative when Juanita Draime (Vandalia, Ohio), a member of the class of 2016, begins Cedarville’s first academic fellowship.

Mark Caleb Smith Named Chair Of History And Government, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D., professor of political science and director of the Center for Political Studies, has been named chair of Cedarville University’s Department of History and Government. Smith replaces Tom Mach, Ph.D., professor of history, who was recently appointed assistant vice president for academics.

Decisions Expected To Advance Cedarville University’S Impact, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

One day before Cedarville University graduated its largest class in the institution’s history, the board of trustees approved several key initiatives that will continue to advance the university’s mission and impact.

Major actions included affirming both a new vision statement and strategic plan, appointing a vice president for advancement, creating the Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity, enhancing Master of Science in Nursing program options, approving seven new faculty members and constructing a new residence hall.

Nurse Educator Track Added To Online M.S.N., Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University School of Nursing is expanding its online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program by reinstating a revamped nurse educator track.

Currently, the online M.S.N. program has 63 students and offers a family nurse practitioner (FNP) track that focuses on primary care for people of all ages as well as an online global public health nursing (GPHN) track that focuses on population-based care locally and globally.

The nurse educator track is designed to prepare students for a career in an academic setting, allowing them to help prepare future nurses to work in the health care industry.

Governor Kasich Seeks Help From School Of Pharmacy, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Substance abuse is a growing concern in the United States. That’s why Ohio Governor John Kasich has made it a priority to put in place programs that can slow it down in the Buckeye State.

The initiative “Start Talking!” is a youth drug prevention campaign created by the governor and First Lady Karen Kasich to prevent drug use before it ever starts. Based on national research, children are 50 percent less likely to use drugs when their parents or a trusted adult talks with them about drug use.

Visual Rhetoric: A Case For Visual Literacy In The Classroom, Kaitlyn J. Tomlinson

Professional Writing and Information Design Capstone Projects

We live in a visual age in which we find visual information surrounding us on every side. The persuasive power of the visual has long been recognized by scholars, but there is a lack of emphasis in the classroom on how to effectively create an effectively persuasive visual. Professors at the collegiate level need to teach their students to be visually literate, to make them responsible users and creators of images.

Prestigious Prism Awards Presented To Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s public relations department was awarded two PRism Awards by the Public Relations Society of America (Dayton Chapter) Thursday, May 5. Dayton PRSA awarded 17 PRism awards and 7 Awards of Merit at its annual recognition lunch at the Dayton Art Institute.

Nccaa Men's And Women's Tennis National Championships, Cedarville University

Men's Tennis Programs

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Depending On Brand Of “Juice” E-Cigarettes Pose Risks, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

According to a 2015 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, electronic cigarettes have surpassed traditional cigarettes as the most commonly used tobacco product among high school students.

A group of four students at Cedarville University began researching the chemical compounds in two brands of e-cigarette flavoring in January to see if they contain harmful ingredients. A previous study at Marquette University found that e-cigarette flavorings, commonly called “juice,” contain harmful ingredients such as diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione–both have been linked to lung disease.

Cedarville Vs. Davis & Elkins, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

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Super-Mileage Team Shines At Eco-Marathon, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

The Shell Eco-Marathon challenges students to design, build and drive ultra-energy-efficient vehicles. The Motor City was the backdrop to this competition that featured universities and high schools throughout the world.

By the time the competition concluded, Cedarville University’s super-mileage car team continued its demonstration of excellence in developing fuel-efficient vehicles at the 2016 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas with a second place finish in the Urban Concept division and sixth place in the Prototype Gasoline category. The event was held April 23-24 event in downtown Detroit.

Educator Of The Year Honored At Graduation Celebration, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s School of Education will present the inaugural Excellent Educator of the Year Award to Denny Morrison, superintendent of Xenia Community Schools, during its graduation celebration at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 6, in the DeVries Theatre. At the ceremony, Morrison will serve as the motivational speaker to this year’s class of 56 graduates from the school of education.

Digitalcommons@Cedarville Statistical Report For April 2016, Cedarville University

DigitalCommons@Cedarville Monthly Reports

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Repository Additions, April 2016, Cedarville University

DigitalCommons@Cedarville Monthly Reports

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Brittany Ferguson Earns Young Leader Scholarship, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University and the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association (FBFA) have named Brittany Ferguson as the recipient of this year’s James D. Parker Sr. Young Leader Scholarship.

Risk Factors For Concussion In Collegiate Ncaa Division Ii Men's And Women's Soccer Athletes, Isaac S. Beckler, Michael S. Weller

Allied Health Faculty Publications

Objective: To identify risk factors for concussion among men's and women's college soccer athletes, and determine the likelihood of concussion based on those risk factors. Design and Setting: A short electronic survey was sent out to NCAA Division II universities in Ohio. Survey questions included demographics, soccer-related questions, and concussion-related questions. Participants: Men's and women's soccer athletes from division II universities in Ohio participating in varsity or junior varsity soccer at their respective universities who were at least 18 years of age. Intervention: An online survey. Main Outcome Measurement: Number of concussions sustained. Results: …

Centennial Library E-News, March/April 2016, Cedarville University

Centennial Library Shelf Life

Articles in this issue: StAR Award Winner, Distinctive Service Recognition, Library Scholarship Awarded, Dean's Honor Roll Addition, Library Book Sale, Recognitions Dinner Awards, University Faculty in Print, University Alumni in Print, Library Summer Schedule

Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tennis Championship, Cedarville University

Women's Tennis Programs

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Inaugural Hooding Ceremony For Doctor Of Pharmacy Grads, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

After a decade of planning, transformation and growth, the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will recognize its first Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) graduates during a hooding ceremony on Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville.

Scholarship Created To Honor Retiring Music Professor, Mark D. Weinstein

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As a way to honor longtime faculty member Michael DiCuirci for nearly 40 years of service to Cedarville University, a group of donors have created a scholarship endowment in his name. DiCuirci will retire next month as senior professor of music following four decades at Cedarville.

Art Student Honored By Aicuo, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Claire Harvey, a senior studio art major from Cedarville University, has been recognized by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO) for her work in visual arts.

Cedarville Vs. Ashland, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

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Medication Safety Initiative Reaches Elementary Students, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Students from Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy are launching a new initiative to educate elementary school students and their parents about the dangers of misusing over-the-counter (OTC) medication.

The OTC Medicine Safety Campaign will launch with sessions for fourth and fifth graders at Cedarville Elementary School from April 26-27. The program is part of a larger collaborative effort between the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), McNeil Consumer Healthcare and Scholastic Corporation.

Online Master’S Programs Ranked Among Nation’S Best, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

A pair of online master’s programs at Cedarville University have been named as two of the nation’s best, according to Affordable Colleges Online (ACO). Cedarville’s online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and its global health track for nursing majors both received the recognition from the national organization.

Cedarville Vs. Ohio Valley, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

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Cedarville Vs. Ohio Valley, Cedarville University

Softball Programs

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