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What is Christian Education?
 Dear OVU Alumni & Friends,
Why does Ohio Valley University exist? Why should parents and students consider a Christian university? Is it worth the cost?
Christian education might be explained in several ways. Let me propose three areas in which Christian education soars above other kinds of higher education.
Purpose: Most schools say they study only the facts. Professors must not raise issues of faith. Secular society demands that the two, faith and facts, be rigidly separated. A Christian education insists that life makes sense only when they are combined.
At OVU professors link the principles of their disciplines with the Christian worldview. This integration allows a holistic view of life. Life is not just about making money, but about making a difference. We don't work a lifetime just to retire; we work to establish a legacy. Christian education has a unique purpose.
Principles: Most schools reflect the standards of our secular society. A Christian school upholds the standards of God. Daily chapel forms the core of this principle. At chapel the entire campus community comes together to express allegiance to God and His standards for life. The academic study of Scripture lies at the core of the curriculum as a source of these standards.
At OVU we seek to embody the ethos of Christ. Our goal is to transform young lives into the image of the Savior. Life is not simply about pleasure and accumulation, but about satisfaction and service. We don't work a lifetime just to build up a bank account; we exist to build up a heritage.
People: Most schools employ those who are experts in their disciplines. A Christian school seeks those who excel in their fields of study but who also embody the Christian faith. The majority of universities admit students based on academic achievements. A Christian school seeks bright students who also have a heart for God.
At OVU the faculty, staff and student body affirm the purpose for which the school exists. They also embrace the principles of the Christian worldview. We don't just seek any community, but we aim for a Christian community that creates a place where young lives are transformed by the integration of faith and learning and service to God and humanity.
Two final thoughts: First, while we seek these goals we sometimes fail to reach them. Yet we do not give up. Join us in our effort to create a Christian school with its lofty purpose, its godly principles and its wonderful people. Second, if you want to read more, you will find these three basic points outlined in Robert Benne's Quality with Soul (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).
Incidentally, it's worth the cost. Dr. Harold ShankPresident
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Dimick Named New Executive Vice President
 Jeffrey A. Dimick, engineering and program manager for The Boeing Company, has been named the new executive vice president at Ohio Valley University. Dimick will begin the transition to the post immediately and will move to Vienna, WV, in June.
OVU President Harold Shank noted, "Jeff Dimick brings an extensive skill set to Ohio Valley University. He is a deeply spiritual man that can guide a faith-based institution. He is a visionary thinker which will help us move to the next level in higher education. His analytic skills will help us refine the way we function as a university. He is a team player in a career marked by successful efforts at collaboration. I am delighted to partner with him as we transform lives in a Christian academic environment..."
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OVU Joins President's Honor Roll for Community Service
 The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) recently honored Ohio Valley University as a leader among institutions of higher education for its support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.
OVU was admitted to the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its students, faculty and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community. It is one of only six universities within the state of West Virginia to receive the honor...
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Alumni Association to Welcome New 2012 Alumni!
Ohio Valley University will conduct its 51st traditional graduation Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 10:00AM. in the Alumni Gym on the OVU Main Campus. One hundred two (102) graduates with bachelor's and master's degrees will join the ranks of the OVU Alumni Association in 2012. OVU's education department will award its second round of master's degrees in education with 22 being the largest number of graduate degrees earned since the master of education degree program began in January 2009.
The commencement speaker will be Gerald Isom of Penn Valley, PA. He is a former OVU board of trustee member and former Cigna Corporation property and casualty president...
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Special Message to Students
 Save the Date: August 25, 2012
The buzz on campus has already begun: who will room with whom, what dorm will you be staying in, who will be in your circle of friends? Move-in day will be here before you know it! On Saturday, August 25th, faculty, staff, and OVU friends will be on campus to help you move into your dorm room. You are just a few steps away from unloading your car...
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Fighting Scots Lacrosse Program Joins New NCAA Division II Conference
 It was announced March 27 that a new eight-team men's lacrosse conference would be formed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The new conference will be called the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division II Lacrosse League. The league will begin play with the 2013 season, culminating with a year-end tournament to determine the ECAC champion in a "final four" format.
Ohio Valley University Athletic Director Dennis Cox indicated the Fighting Scots will serve as one of the new conference's founding members...
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Inman Biblical Preaching Seminar
 There is a competition that is visible only to those who preach and teach. It is almost unwinnable, because we compete with ourselves to stay fresh, relevant, and knowledgeable. Leading a group of people in study without refilling the reservoirs of our minds through study is draining and frequently frustrating to teachers and students. Personal, individual study is essential, but there is nothing quite as refreshing and reassuring as working with someone who has delved deeply into a specific topic or area of the Word. The synergy of working with a group to build knowledge and skills is reminiscent of Ecclesiastes' statement that a chord of three strands is not easily broken...
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. . . The Barnabas Brotherhood
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Following the OVU Bible Lectureship series, a new program called the Barnabas Brotherhood was launched. Aimed at ministers in churches of Christ who are under the age of 40, the meeting offered encouragement to those working in ministry.
Twenty-three (23) preachers and youth ministers along with their spouses attended this initial meeting. OVU President Harold Shank and his wife, Sally, facilitated the sessions. The ministers talked about their experiences in ministry and the challenges they faced.
Two more sessions are planned for the fall. One will be on the OVU campus and another will be in Philadelphia. Dates and places will be announced soon. Any young minister in churches of Christ is invited to one or both of these sessions. Contact Glenna Harrison at 304.865.6003 or glenna.harrison@ovu.edu or email Harold Shank at harold.shank@ovu.edu for more information. Bible Quick Links:
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OVU Church Relations Events
4th Annual OVU Gospel Quartet Concert
June 9, 2012 - 5:30PM | OVU Main Campus, Alumni Gym
$5.00 admission (free for children 12 and under)
This year's program will include six groups:The Miller Brothers, One-A-Chord, Distant City, Vocal-A-Chord, Valley Voices, and a special appearance by OVU Express. Concessions will be provided by OVU Stepping Stones.
Tickets available through Stepping Stones members or contact Pam Sailor (304.865.6256, pam.sailor@ovu.edu). For more information, contact Tom Butterfield, Director of Church Relations (304.210.4046, tom.butterfield@ovu.edu).
August 4, 2012 - 8:00AM-2:30PM | OVU Main Campus $20 per person (includes lunch)
Presenter for this one-day event is Thomas C. Miller, well-known minister in the Ohio Valley. The focus of this day will be on "Solomon and Leadership." Cost is $20 per person. Churches are encouraged to pay for this training which promises to be of mutual benefit to the individuals attending and the congregations they represent.
To register, contact Pam Sailor (304.865.6256, pam.sailor@ovu.edu). For more information, contact Tom Butterfield, Director of Church Relations (304.210.4046, tom.butterfield@ovu.edu).
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