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Cedarville University Education Helps Graduates With Earning Power, Cedarville University

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The Educate to Career (ETC) College Rankings Index – an outcomes-based college ranking of 1,222 colleges and universities--was released in April and Cedarville University received the highest rating among Southwest Ohio universities. Cedarville is also ranked 13th in Ohio.

Cedarville Women Fit Shoe Stereotype, Crystal Goodremote

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The stereotype that women wear uncomfortable shoes to be fashionable was put to the test and found to be true by five Cedarville undergraduate pharmacy students.

Geology Students Assist With New Allosaurus Exhibit At Creation Museum, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Creation Museum in rural Cincinnati (Hebron, Ky.) will display the bones of Ebenezer, a world-class Allosaurus specimen on Saturday, May 24. The remains of the dinosaur were excavated from the Morrison Formation of northwestern Colorado.

John Whitmore, Ph.D., professor of geology at Cedarville University, was invited by Dr. Andrew Snelling of the Creation Museum to investigate the collection site in Colorado. Dr. Whitmore brought seven advanced geology students from Cedarville to help with the work. The work in Colorado, which allowed the students to learn more about the rocks where the dinosaur was found, provided a better interpretation of …

School Of Pharmacy Serves The Underserved: Students And Faculty Pursue Global Vision, Nathan Pilling

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As Jeff Lewis, associate dean of the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, runs through a mental list of places where pharmacy faculty members and students have been involved or plan to be involved serving underserved people groups, it’s clear that the school’s vision for service is not a small one.

“Cambodia, Swaziland, Kenya, other places in the Caribbean and the Central Americas…,” he begins, launching into an overview of the many areas students and faculty members are putting both their pharmacy practice skills and their faith into action. That list includes locations both domestic and abroad.

This global vision stems …

Economics Professor Publishes Online Textbook, Cedarville University

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Jeff Haymond, Ph.D., associate dean of the school of business administration undergraduate programs and associate professor of economics, has just released an online textbook titled “No Free Lunch – Economics for a Fallen World.” This introductory economics text is written from an explicitly Christian worldview and is completely online.

World-Wide College Students Build Solar Boats For Competition And Learning, Cedarville University

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With the home of the Wright Brother’s first bicycle shop as a backdrop, Dayton will host the 20^th annual World Solar Splash competition on June 11-15 at Eastwood Park in Dayton, Ohio. The event will bring universities from all over the world together to participate in a five-day on-the-water competition.

Cedarville University is the most decorated participant in Solar Splash history, having won the Collegiate World Championship seven out of the last ten years. Dr. Tim Dewhurst, senior professor of mechanical engineering and faculty advisor for Cedarville’s solar boat team, led the effort to bring the Solar Splash to …

Playing For Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cedarville Students Compete On The American Bible Challenge, Kat Meakem

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A team of three Cedarville students will compete on the TV show the “American Bible Challenge.” The show will premiere on May 22 and Cedarville's team will compete on the June 26 show. The show is aired on the Game Show Network.

Heartsong Releases New Album, Cedarville University

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Immediately after its special praise chapel on April 16, Cedarville University’s HeartSong Ministries released its newest album, “Reign in Us,” adding to its significant collection of favorite Cedarville compilations. HeartSong is composed of four traveling bands that promote the work of the Gospel in teenagers’ lives across the country. They also speak about the educational and musical opportunities available at the University.

Pharmacy Research Grants, Cedarville University

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The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy received several impressive research grants during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Faculty And Staff Of The Year Awards: Bill Ragle And Becky Stowers Honored, Cedarville University

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William Ragle, Ph.D., associate professor of finance, and Becky Stowers, dean of women, were recently awarded Cedarville University’s Faculty and Staff of the Year awards. These awards are among the highest awards given to faculty and staff and are conferred by the Student Academic Advisory Board (SAAB) each year.

Alumnotes, Spring 2014, Cedarville University

Alumnotes

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Digitalcommons@Cedarville Statistical Report For April 2014, Cedarville University

DigitalCommons@Cedarville Monthly Reports

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Cedarville Magazine, Spring 2014: Excellence With A Gospel Purpose, Cedarville University

Cedarville Magazine

Cedarville University boldly stands “For the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.” These words, etched on its seal, reflect the core of Cedarville’s mission. In 1936, President W.R. McChesney urged graduates to “enlarge the power of Cedarville College for the service of fellowmen and the glory of God.” In 1966, President James T. Jeremiah urged students to “give ourselves to the Lord and accomplish the utmost for Him as we serve.” A generation of alumni recall President Paul Dixon’s familiar declaration that everything a Christian does for the Lord should have “quality stamped all over it.” And …

Book Review: Forensics, Gregory A. Martin

Library Faculty Publications

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Cedars, April 2014, Cedarville University

Cedars

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Centennial Library E-News, March/April 2014, Cedarville University

Centennial Library Shelf Life

Articles in this issue: Two staff receive Dean awards, Collection milestone, Recognitions dinner awards, Career exploration program, MediaPLEX summer closure, Library summer schedule, University faculty in print, University alumni in print

New Ultimate Frisbee Team Competes In National Tournament Series, Jenni Hodges

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In its first full season of Ultimate Frisbee, Cedarville University’s team was ranked fifth in the nation for Division III and qualified to compete in the USA Ultimate College Series this past weekend. Now, with a strong showing in the College Series, Cedarville’s team will compete in the national tournament in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17.

Record-Size Class To Graduate From Cedarville, Jenni Hodges

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Cedarville University’s largest-ever class will graduate May 3, with 717 undergraduates receiving diplomas. President Thomas White will deliver his first address for the 118th commencement ceremony, held at 10 a.m. in the Doden Field House.

Cedarville Vs. Trevecca, Cedarville University

Softball Programs

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Cedarville Vs. Trevecca, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

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Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tennis Championship, Cedarville University

Women's Tennis Programs

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End Of Year Extravaganza Showcases Student Talent, Kat Meakem

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Cedarville students will flood into the Jeremiah Chapel for Elliv, the biggest student life event of the year, on April 26.Elliv is a student run, student planned, mock awards show that celebrates campus culture, campus life and student talent.

Building Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Is Goal Of Cedarville Engineers, Josiah Clemons

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Racing in supermileage car competitions has been the norm at Cedarville Univesity since 1991. In these competitions, first with SAE (1991-2010) and now with Shell (since 2007), the teams of Cedarville engineering students have gained practical learning knowledge while winning awards in the process.

2013-2014 G-Mac Men's Golf Championships, Cedarville University

Men's Golf Statistics

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International Leadership Event To Broadcast Live To Cedarville University, Cedarville University

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Ohio residents can now register to attend the 2014 Leadercast at Cedarville University and hear from renowned leaders including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Malcolm Gladwell and Laura Bush. The event will be simulcast from Atlanta, Ga., on May 9 and shown from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center Recital Hall.

Cu Alumni Making Movies, Emily Finlay

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Several Cedarville University alumni are involved with films that are due to be released in 2014. These films include a documentary on the wheat harvest in America, a modern-day retelling of the parable of the prodigal son and a family-friendly comedy starring Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton and Trace Adkins.

The Political Affiliation Demographics Of The Student Body, Daniel Nelson, Glen M.E. Duerr, Chi-En Hwang

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

There is little question that higher education within the United States is largely perceived as a liberal organ. Indeed, within both the professorate and the student body, the liberal demographic has maintained a steady and often dramatic majority. A modest liberalization effect has been found among students across the nation, and those within the social sciences have exhibited greater-than-average liberal-to-conservative ratios. Stemming from both stereotypes and general data, many politically conservative affiliates have trumpeted their political ideologues as the alienated, maligned, and even persecuted minority. From accusations of liberal indoctrination to the dismissal of opposing views, many conservatives have heatedly …

Webcam Child Sex Tourism: An Emerging Global Issue, Emily Puffer, Kelly Mcdonald, Madison Pross, Deanna Hudson

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Increased globalization through access to the internet has made it easier than ever for child perpetrators to exploit children overseas from the comfort of their couches. Webcam Child Sex Tourism (WCST) occurs when an adult pays to direct and view live-streaming video footage of a child in another country preforming sexual acts in front of a webcam. Currently this issue resides mainly in the Philippines where there are tens of thousands of child victims. According to a study conducted by Terre des Hommes, an advocacy organization based in the Netherlands, many child victims of WCST suffer psychological symptoms consistent with …

Prison Abuse And Mental Health, Hayley R. Wolfe, Shelby Haas, Candace Olley

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Abuse among mentally ill inmates is a relevant issue in prison systems worldwide. This presentation will focus on the pervasiveness and severity of this abuse in the US and abroad. Pertinent statistics regarding the prevalence of abuse among the mentally ill in prison systems, as well as the obstacles to obtaining such statistics will be presented. Following the major deinstitutionalization of mental hospitals in the 1970s, the mentally ill inmate population has seen exponential increase in the United States. Abuse statistics of the mentally ill in United Kingdom prisons will also be presented and analyzed, including concerns in prison staff …

Bullying Of The Lgbtq Community, Bethany R. Green, Alicia A. Mcleod, Ashlynn Kelly

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Our group did a literature review and identified that bullying of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning populations occurs worldwide and is becoming a more prominent global issue. Our group researched and identified bullying in the United States of America, South Africa, Uganda, and Russia. We address these specific countries because of the attention that they have recently received in the media in regards to treatment of people who identify as LGBTQ. We examined this topic and, explored the bio-psycho-social effects of LGBTQ bullying and provided different ways that people can address the problem of bullying of the LGBTQ …