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Flipping Book Software, Gregory A. Martin

Library Faculty Presentations

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Cedarville Vs. Alderson Broaddus, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

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Cedarville Vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, Cedarville University

Softball Programs

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The Woman Composer: Culture And Social Ideologies Behind Her Success In Music Composition, Julia K. Brummel

Music and Worship Student Presentations

Music is an art that has been enjoyed since almost the beginning of time. This art has carried many traditions and ideologies with it that are still prevalent today. One such idea that began early on and is still an attitude that must be fought in today’s musical culture, is that women are unable to be quality composers. For as long as music has been composed, men have dominated in writing and performing their own works. The lack of women composers throughout history is a subject that has interested many music historians. There are reasons behind this issue and many …

Commission Awards Cedarville Student With Fulbright Scholarship, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

For the first time in Cedarville University history, a student has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. Katie Goehring, a senior from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, was named a Fulbright Scholar for 2015-16 and will study in Germany along with 139 other recent college graduates. Goehring will live and work in Hessen from June 2015 until August 2016.

Cedarville University currently has a faculty member, Andrew Wiseman, associate professor of Spanish and director of international programs, who was awarded a Fulbright in 2004. At the time, Wiseman taught English and Spanish at a university in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He followed his experience by …

Cedarville Vs. Ursuline, Cedarville University

Softball Programs

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Journals From 1844 On Display At Centennial Library, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

An historic display of the life of Martha McMillian, a resident of Cedarville who was born in 1844, is currently available for the community to see at Cedarville University’s Centennial Library through May 2. The display is open to the public and there is no admission fee.

McMillan lived in Cedarville and was faithful in recording events of her life through journaling. These journals, donated to Cedarville University by her grandson more than 30 years ago, were reviewed by students in the American Women Writers class this year, with some of the journals transcribed by the students.

Application Surge Exciting For Cedarville Admissions Team, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

While the national trend predicts college enrollment to decline, Cedarville University is experiencing an increase in prospective student applications.

Roscoe Smith, associate vice president of university admissions, said that from late October to December, Cedarville received a lower-than-expected number of applications. In order to increase applicants, Cedarville adopted a new strategy that has generated a significant amount of applications.

Cedarville Vs. Miami-Hamilton, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

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Health Experts Host Immunization Panel, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will host an immunization and public health expert panel on April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Biblical and Theological Studies building, room 115.

This event, open to the public, is being hosted by Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) Community Outreach Committee, comprised of pharmacy students. This panel will discuss the debate of the government’s interference in public health concerns and the right to civil liberties.

'We Need Some Light': Seeing Identities After Grief In Next To Normal, Kathy S. Roberts

English Seminar Capstone Research Papers

Next to Normal, a 2010 musical with lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, portrays a family who appears normal, but a closer look indicates that the family is crumbling in a variety of ways. The family attempts to heal itself through a variety of tactics and treatments, all of which prove insufficient. However, the musical ends optimistically with the characters believing they will find “some light” to shine into their darkness. According to grief theorist Dennis Klass, the light that the Goodman family in Next to Normal seeks is a healthy continuing bond with Gabe. Since the …

Cedarville Vs. Urbana, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

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Engineering Students Set For "Showdown In Motown" With Supermileage Cars, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

A student engineering team from Cedarville University will compete in the 2015 Shell Eco-marathon in Detroit, Michigan, April 9-12. This is the first year the competition will be held in Detroit, as the teams race the streets alongside the Cobo Center.
The Shell Eco-marathon Americas is an event where college and high school students race ultra-energy-efficient vehicles. Leading up to the competition, students seek ways to solve current and future energy challenges. To introduce the public to the Eco-marathon, Shell invited Cedarville to the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in January to demonstrate “Urbie,” its Urban Concept car.

Cedarville Vs. Davis & Elkins, Cedarville University

Softball Programs

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The Right To A Safe And Healthy Birth, Rebecca D. Neff, Liz C. Widman, Leslie A. Lopez, Brittany M. Cowart, Rebecca L. Aviles

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

The right to a safe and healthy birth is included in the declaration of human rights- the intrinsic allowances that humans are obligated to be protected by on a global scale. These rights, however, for some pregnant women have been submersed by lack of transportation, education and skilled birth attendants. Financial constraints and difficulty in obtaining adequate healthcare are also issues of concern. A review of literature pertaining to three different countries, the United States, China and India will be examined in light of safe and healthy birthing techniques for women worldwide. These countries were chosen due to their diverse …

Suicide Tourism, Emma L. Anderson, Bethany J. Ebben, Abby L. Sherman, Johnna R. Vanstrom

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

The number of people traveling to other locations, including Switzerland, or different U.S. states, for the sole purpose of receiving assisted-suicide is increasing. This phenomenon is known as suicide tourism. Switzerland is a major destination for recipients globally, as noted by Saskia Gauthier, Julian Mausbach, Thomas Reisch, and Christine Bartsch (2014) in the article, Suicide tourism: a pilot study on the Swiss phenomenon. The influx of recipients travelling to Switzerland for the purpose of committing suicide is largely due to the country’s lack of regulation in who might receive assisted-suicide. This issue is relevant in the United States, as Oregon, …

The Woman Composer: Culture And Social Ideologies Behind Her Success In Music Composition, Julia K. Brummel

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Music is an art that has been enjoyed since almost the beginning of time. This art has carried many traditions and ideologies with it that are still prevalent today. One such idea that began early on and is still an attitude that must be fought in today’s musical culture, is that women are unable to be quality composers. For as long as music has been composed, men have dominated in writing and performing their own works. The lack of women composers throughout history is a subject that has interested many music historians. There are reasons behind this issue and many …

Social Media Advocacy, Jennifer G. Langton, Ashtyn B. Bush, Samantha M. Stacy, Kaitlyn C. Howard, Kelly J. Schaffter

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Our research project’s purpose is to inform the local community on the ethics and effectiveness as well as the exploitive power of using social media to promote international and domestic causes. We will educate the public and professionals on the responsible use of social media in advocacy and the consequences of its misuse. We will achieve this goal by researching social media movements and their lasting effects in academic journals and major news outlets. We will then share these findings in a presentation, educating our audience and providing them with the knowledge necessary for responsible use. The presentation will compare, …

A Queer Poet In A Queer Time: John Milton And Homosexuality, Adam J. Wagner

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Scholar David Hawkes refers to John Milton as a “Hero of Our Time.” Milton’s written works, including his poetry and political treatises, contain cultural and theological insight applicable not only to his 17th Century English culture, but 21st Century American culture as well. As homosexuality continues to enter the public sphere in Western society, many scholars are uncovering past insights about how sexuality has evolved. Milton’s literary texts provide insight into his own sexual orientation and how people viewed human sexuality post-English Renaissance. Homosexuality is a broad topic, but Milton’s works give insight into three main areas—homosexual sex, sexual orientation, …

Community Education On Mtm Services, Jacob M. Davis, Kristin Lessig, Lindsay M. Mailloux, Samantha A. Smolinski, Stephen K. Yeboah, Aleda M.H. Chen, Ginger D. Cameron, Thaddeus T. Franz, Jenna G. Lawhead

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Background: Medication nonadherence, defined as “the number of doses not taken or taken incorrectly that jeopardizes the patient’s therapeutic outcome,” is a major health problem with about 43% of the general population nonadherent to their medications. Medication nonadherence accounts for an estimated 125,000 deaths per year in the US, 33-69% of medication-related hospital readmissions, and an estimated $100 to $300 billion in direct and indirect medical costs. Medication therapy management (MTM), defined as “a distinct service or group of services that optimize therapeutic outcomes for individual patients,” has been found to reduce medication nonadherence. However, many individuals eligible for MTM …

2015 Symposium Overview, Cedarville University

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

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Psychological Readiness Effect On Return-To-Play In Collegiate Athletes, Kurt Gruenberg, Kurt D. Beachy

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Psychological readiness has been studied extensively over the past 20 years.2,4,6 It is becoming increasingly important to understand completely how athletes psychologically deal with a physical injury. Current research has identified specific intrinsic and extrinsic factors that have shown to present negative effects on athletes.1,4,5 They have also identified specific psychological factors that play a major role in the rehabilitation process.2,3,5 However, current research has not studied the entire psychological experience of athletes and their determining factors. They also have not used surveys that allow for both qualitative and quantitative data to be collected. Therefore, the purpose of this study …

Ohio Athletic Trainer's Reactions To New Ohio Concussion Legislation, Alexander K. Heaton

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

This research examines the effects that concussion legislation has had on how Certified Athletic Trainers practice medicine in the state of Ohio. In the spring of 2009, the state of Washington passed a bill that would change how concussions are handled in youth sports. According to the legislation, all athletes who display any signs and symptoms of a concussion are to be removed immediately from play and are not able to return to play until cleared by a licensed professional health care provider. Since then, concussion legislation of some form has been passed in every state, with Ohio passing its …

The Impact Of Developmental And Humanitarian Aid In The Nation Of Haiti, Hannah J. Chitty, Jessie A. Comeau, Esther R. Fluhart, Lauren N. Mullahy, Katherine A. Ward

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Short term aid has numerous benefits and limitations in contrast with sustainable development. For this project sustainable development is defined as: utilizing the resources in communities and encouraging indigenous leadership to promote well being for future generations. The impact of short term relief is determined by various factors. The focus of this research will be the impact of humanitarian emergency assistance and developmental assistance in the nation of Haiti. The research findings obtained through literature review educates the local community on how to effectively assist developing communities both domestically and abroad to become self-sustaining.

Premarital Sex In College Students: Factors That Influence Their Attitudes And Practices, Kara Nonnemacher, Chi-En Hwang, Leah Furrow

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Sex education continues to be a controversial topic in the United States. This study examines the relationship between sex education styles and actual sexual practices of students from several Midwest universities (n=1042). More specifically, this study looks at the difference in effectiveness between parent and teacher sex education, the effectiveness of safe sex education, and the sexual behavior perceptions of those who practice abstinence. Results showed that parents had a greater influence over their children than school-based sex education, that safe sex education promotes protected sex, and that the perceived acceptance of non-intercourse sexual behavior correlates negatively with abstinence education.

Shattered Silence: Unmuting The Voices Of Syrian Refugees, Denida Chapman, Laura Klodnicki, Megan Lowry, Abbie E. Patzke

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

The Syrian conflict has affected over 12 million people in the past five years resulting in one of the most devastating forced migrations in global history. Through literature reviews and further research, this presentation will define the context that fostered the refugee crisis, as well as outline the current conditions experienced by refugees remaining in and outside of Syria. After exposing the cause of this catastrophe as well as highlighting present injustices, presenters will examine the impact of this event on refugees and explore future implications of the crisis. Finally, insight will be provided as to how individuals can become …

Simulation-Based Interdisciplinary Team Learning—Pilot Study, Brian C. Patterson, Adam H. Altman, Brittani H. Purkeypile, Bethany Sibbitt, Zachary Ilgiovine, Nicholaus Christian, Phillip J. Wenzell, Natasha Mehta, Raymond Ten Eyck

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Background: Currently, interprofessional education (IPE) is becoming widely integrated into healthcare professional education with regulating bodies including IPE as a curricular requirement. Although recent studies have concluded that students value IPE, there are a number of challenges associated with initial engagement. Many schools are unsure how to approach this interdisciplinary integration. In addition to IPE, simulation has become an important tool in the education of health professionals. As the first exercise at Wright State University involving interprofessional groups composed completely of undergraduates, interested students from the Boonshoft School of Medicine, the WSU College of Nursing and Health, and the Cedarville …

Birth Order And Humor Styles, K. C. Pugh, Milton E. Becknell, Di Wu

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Humor can be used in a multitude of ways. Previously, Rod Martin has developed four distinct categories of individual humor style, which describes the way in which an individual uses humor on an everyday basis. The four styles are affiliative, self-enhancing, aggressive, and self-deprecating. The question is what factors may be related to one’s humor style. It has been found that humor styles are correlated with one’s personality score on Five Factor Personality test. It has also been found that one’s order of birth is related to one’s personality. Therefore, it is reasonable to propose that one’s birth order may …

2015 Baseball Roster, Cedarville University

Baseball Rosters

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Digitalcommons@Cedarville Statistical Report For March 2015, Cedarville University

DigitalCommons@Cedarville Monthly Reports

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