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The latest headlines from the Olivet campus and around the globe
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Babies, weddings and accomplishments of the Olivet community
Olivet: The Magazine is the official publication of Olivet Nazarene University OLIVET: THE MAGAZINE is published quarterly by the Office of Marketing Communications under the direction of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Reproduction of material without written permission is strictly prohibited. EDITORIAL BOARD Heather (Quimby) Day ’02/ ’12 E.M.B.A. Brian W. Parker ’93/ ’11 Ed.D. George Wolff ’93 ART DIRECTION George Wolff ’93 GRAPHIC DESIGN Matthew Moore ’96 Monique Perry ’03 Donnie Johnson
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VOLUME 80 ISSUE 3 (USPS 407-880) (ISSN 2325-7334) Copyright © 2013 Olivet Nazarene University One University Avenue Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2345 PRESIDENT Dr. John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M.A./’06 D.Div., Ed.D., D.Min. VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE Dr. Douglas E. Perry ’68/’95 Litt.D., M.B.A. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Dr. Walter “Woody” Webb ’86/’89 M.A.R./’08 D.Div. VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Dr. Brian Allen ’82/’05 Litt.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Gregg Chenoweth ’90, M.A., Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Dr. Ryan Spittal ’99/’04 M.B.A., D.B.A.
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Finding Joy Together Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Dr. Dale Oswalt and Dr. Brian Parker are finding joy in ordinary times and places.
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Olivet takes another quantum leap forward on its course to offer a superior student experience. cover PHOTO: MARK BALLOGG
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THE MAGAZINE We are delighted that the HOPE issue is now in hands and homes and that this new voyage of Olivet: The Magazine has begun. Thanks to so many of you for your feedback, encouragement and input! Your thoughts are important to us as we endeavor to publish a quarterly magazine that inspires great things for good and for God. Now, we center our thoughts on the topic of JOY. May your heart be warmed, your spirit lifted, your mind renewed and your life enriched as we encounter this unspeakable JOY — afforded to all of us through our excellent God, His Son and the Holy Spirit — in a brand new way. As the great American poet Robert Frost wrote in his poem simply entitled Joy, “Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by.” May we be somehow startled by JOY once again this day! - The Editorial Board
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oliveteditors@olivet.edu Next Issue: Gratitude Many Olivet graduates are grateful for the influence of a particular professor, or an experience that had a profound impact on their lives. Share your story. oliveteditors@olivet.edu
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The Road to Joy University President John C. Bowling
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Olivet is located in the Village of Bourbonnais, Ill., which is a neighboring community to the county seat of Kankakee. If one were to drive west from Kankakee on Illinois Route 17 and just keep going for 176.6 miles, he or she would come to a little town in rural western Mercer County, not far from the banks of the Mississippi River. It is a quiet and peaceful place, a kind of “All American” town. Yet, in reality, there is not much to set the town apart except for its name. That tiny town is called Joy. Joy, Illinois. Not many people live there. At last count the population stood at 418. However, I have been thinking recently that even if you don’t live in a town with that name, anyone could live in Joy. Joy is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart. It is a settled sense of contentment, confidence and hope. Therefore, any of us can live in joy, regardless of geography or circumstance, if we choose to do so. In fact, when I recently checked my GPS, I realized that I live in Joy right here on the Olivet campus. For those of us at Olivet, there are several pathways to joy. The Joy of Learning. The academic life of the University is a vibrant avenue for personal development and the preparation of men and women for lives of service. Our various academic programs are challenging and therefore rewarding. As I talk with students, their faces often light up as they describe the projects, papers and presentations they are working on. They love to learn! The Joy of Accomplishment. The Olivet faculty and staff are mentors who foster the joy of accomplishment as well as the joy of learning. In addition to their academic programs, students participate in a myriad of projects to help others. They build houses with Habitat for Humanity, work in the inner city with compassionate ministry centers such as Shepherd Community, volunteer with Youth for Christ at local schools, collect needed items in response to national and regional disasters, and spend their spring breaks on mission fields. The Joy of Living in Community. Olivet is a community. Students from around the world share a set of experiences that enrich their lives as well as their learning. The newly constructed Student Life and Recreation Center is just one venue for building the bonds of friendship. Joy can be found in nearly every corner of the campus as students live, work, study and worship together — in community. The Joy of the Spirit. St. Paul faced a life filled with challenges, yet his letters, even the ones from prison, overflow with joy. He often admonishes us to rejoice — to be joyful. He reminds us that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22– 23). Joy comes as we walk faithfully with God. I thank each of you who share in the life of Olivet for your help in creating and sustaining the University as a place of joyful learning, life and service. Sister Mary Rose McGeady, who spent her lifetime working among the homeless, wrote, “There is no greater joy or greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life.” Olivet makes a difference, and each of you who helps support this work touches thousands of lives daily. What a joy!
Dr. John C. Bowling serves as the 12th president of Olivet Nazarene University. An Olivet alumnus and Harvard University Fellow with two master’s and two earned doctorate degrees, he is a best-selling author, a prominent national speaker, and is internationally recognized as an outstanding leader in higher education and the Church. His forthcoming book, Revision, published by Beacon Hill Press, provides “Thirteen Strategies to renew your work, your organization and your life.” Dr. Bowling is married to alumna Jill (Cheeseman) Bowling ’70 — an accomplished designer, creator, developer, strategist and leader in her own right — an integral part of the life and emergence of Olivet.
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NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
Being named the 2012 NAIA National Coach of the Year and the NSCAA-NAIA Women’s National Coach of the Year were just the two latest and greatest honors for ONU Head Women’s Soccer Coach Bill Bahr ’96/’02 M.B.A. In a year when he took his team all the way to the National Championship Game, Coach Bahr has been recognized as “Coach of the Year” by just about every regional and national sporting organization that bestows the title. In his 14-year coaching career, Bahr has amassed a 187-105-23 record, ranking him 11th all-time among active NAIA coaches. He has been named the CCAC Coach of the Year three times, including this year. He has coached 12 NAIA All-Americans and 36 AllCCAC players. He has also had 49 players named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.
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“I am very excited for Coach Bahr,” commented senior defender Devin Johnston ’13. “He is a great spiritual leader, positive role model, and always wants the best for each of his players. He has such a passion for the game, but more importantly, he helps his players to follow Christ and represent Him on and off the field.”
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Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) recently honored Olivet for placing sustainability at the heart of its newest construction project, presenting the University with $276,476 in financial incentives through ComEd’s Smart Ideas for Your Business® New Construction Service. The 168,000-square-foot Student Life Center features numerous “green” features — including an advanced geothermal system for efficient heating and cooling — that will achieve an estimated annual energy savings of more than 2.7 million kilowatt hours.
What started as a classroom assignment resulted in $60,000 in funding for a local homeless shelter when Ashley Miller ’14 employed skills she’d learned in her “Fundamentals of Fundraising” course. The social work major applied for and received grants of $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and $10,000 from Nazarene Missions International. Peers in her class had similar success, obtaining large grants for women’s healthcare, educational scholarships, Bibles, youth sporting equipment and literacy training.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recently announced that 31 Tigers have been named 2012 Daktronic-NAIA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports, by maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. ONU athletes are also leading the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup national standings after finishing second in women’s soccer, third in women’s cross country, ninth in men’s soccer and 22nd overall in men’s cross country.
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Olivet’s track and field team made it an exciting first meet at the 2013 Private College Invitational January 11–12, qualifying six Tigers for nationals and setting three new school records, including Elisha DeRamus’ long jump of 7.19m (23' 7"), the 4x200 meter relay team’s 1:32.09 finish and Rachel Carmen’s high jump of 1.64m (5'4½"). “This was the most complete opening performance of any ONU team I’ve coached, with every event group on the team contributing,” said Coach Mike McDowell ’09 M.O.L.
When The Daily Journal announced their list of “Outstanding Citizens of 2012,” Olivet alumni received three of the four awards. Amy LaFine ’78, (above) president and CEO of Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Ill., was named “Outstanding Citizen of the Year.” Nick Allen ’06, who overcame homelessness as a teenager to graduate from college and become the executive director of the United Way of Kankakee, was named “Young Citizen of the Year.” ONU Women’s Soccer Coach Bill Bahr ’96/’02 M.B.A., who took this year’s team to the NAIA National Championship Game, was named “Sports Citizen of the Year.”
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The nationally acclaimed Roaring Tiger ROTC battalion is one of the largest in the state. “Having been part of multiple ROTC programs, I can attest to the fact that Olivet’s support of the ROTC program is unparalleled,” said Maj. Roman Ortega, Jr., chair of the department of military sciences. “With robust housing waivers, and an incredible level of cooperation from University leadership, this program is one of the strongest I’ve ever seen.”
Having collected three times their goal in a campus clothing drive for a local ministry for teen moms, fashion merchandising majors Erika Canales ’13, Britt Wilt ’15, Alyssa Mitchell ’13, Kristy Czyzniejewski ’13, and Nicole Parsons ’13 began preparing for deliveries. Then, more than half of the clothing was lost when Alyssa’s car caught fire. “God came through for us,” Alyssa says, when her manager at the Gap rallied other managers throughout the district. “We received more than 45 boxes of new Gap clothing and accessories, plus shoes and undergarments from TJ Maxx.”
Graduate students Janet Hoppe ’13 M.O.L., Latisha Ross ’13 M.O.L., Sandra Dillard ’13 M.O.L., and Jerelyn Evans ’13 M.O.L., recently garnered the attention of the Chicago Police Department Commander and Chicago Fire Department Commissioner with a project they completed for their master of organizational leadership program. Following a series of interviews with the Chicago Fire Department, their recommendations for developing a high performing team were presented to the two high-powered men.
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“Do you two need a tissue?” a voice gently whispered from behind us. We were sitting in a quiet theater watching a somber play when — at the saddest moment — something struck us funny. Hysterically funny. At just that moment, Les found a withered banana in his coat pocket. Who knows how long it had lived there, and he set this surprising discovery on my knee. Caught off guard by the incongruity of the banana and the play, I developed a case of the giggles. Les quickly caught the same disease. We tried desperately to stifle our laughter, but, as we bowed our heads to hide our faces, we couldn’t keep our shoulders from shuddering. An older woman behind us, thinking we were moved by what was happening on stage, offered us a tissue for our tears, which made us want to laugh even more. When Les accepted her kind offer, I really lost it and had to leave the theater.
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Just another day in the marriage of Les and Leslie? Not quite, but we do laugh a lot together. The tiniest of things can sometimes set us off — a slight inflection or a knowing glance, for example. We can quote a funny line from a movie or sitcom for weeks. Better still are the unplanned faux pas in front of others that bring embarrassment. We have the same funny bone and can’t keep from using it. Laughter does that. Any good friend will tell you that laughter is the shortest distance between two people. But one never knows what’s funny to others. In a survey of more than 14,000 who rated 30 jokes, the findings were unequivocal. Every single joke, it was reported, had a substantial number of fans who rated it “very funny,” while another group dismissed it as “not at all funny.” Apparently, our funny bones are located in different places. Some laugh uproariously at the slapstick of Larry, Mo and Curly, while others enjoy the more cerebral humor of Woody Allen. Wherever you are on this continuum of humor, one thing is certain: Laughter is good medicine, literally. It has important physiological effects on you and your soul mate. The French philosopher Voltaire wrote, “The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.” Modern research indicates that people with a sense of humor have fewer symptoms of physical illness than those who are less humorous. This idea, of course, isn’t new. Since King Solomon’s time, people have known about and applied the healing benefits of humor. As Proverbs tells us, “A cheerful heart is good medicine” (17:22). But humor brings more than physiological benefits. Humor helps us cope — not just with the trivial, but even with the tragic. Psychoanalyst Martin Grotjahn, author of Beyond Laughter, notes that “to have a sense of humor is to have an understanding of human suffering.”
Charlie Chaplin could have said the same thing. Chaplin grew up in the poorest section of London. His mother suffered from serious mental illness, and his father died of alcoholism when Charlie was just five. Laughter was Chaplin’s tool for coping with life’s losses. Eating a boiled leather shoe for dinner in his classic film, Gold Rush, is more than a humorous scene. It is an act of human triumph, a monument to the coping power of humor. You don’t have to be a professional comedian, however, to benefit from comedy. Victor Frankl gives another example of how humor can empower a person to contend with horrendous circumstances. In Frankl’s classic book Man’s Search for Meaning, he speaks of using humor to survive imprisonment during World War II. Frankl and another inmate would invent at least one amusing story daily to help them cope with their horrors. A Nazi prison camp is a dramatic backdrop to underscore the value of humor, but it may help you remember what a good laugh can do for you on even your most stressful days. When the checkbook doesn’t balance, when the kids can’t seem to behave, when busy schedules collide, when you can’t remember your last date night — not to mention your last vacation. For these times, and dozens of others, humor is valuable. Take it from the professionals. Legendary comedian Bob Hope says laughter is an “instant vacation.” Jay Leno says, “You can’t stay mad at somebody who makes you laugh.” And the great Bill Cosby says, “If you can find humor in anything, you can survive it.” Researchers agree. Studies reveal that the more joyful laughter we bring into our lives, the more fulfilling our lives become.
Drs. Les ’84 and Leslie (Young) ’84 Parrott have been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, CNN, “The View,” “The O’Reily Factor,” “The Today Show” and “Oprah.” As internationally renowned experts in relationship development and marriage mentoring, their books have sold more than two million copies in more than two dozen languages, and include Gold Medallion winner Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. In the fall of 2013, the Parrotts will partner with Olivet in launching and leading the new Olivet Nazarene University Center for Healthy Relationships. WWW.OLIVET.EDU 13
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TEACHING Dr. Dale Oswalt
The encounter was 42 years ago, but I remember her words as clearly as if it had happened yesterday. I came to Olivet in 1970 with a lot of attitude and a lot of baggage. I really wanted to be at a different college, but my parents told me if I didn’t go to Olivet, I was on my own, and they weren’t paying. Well, I did the math, and it was obvious that I didn’t have a choice. So I came here.
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The master plan By the end of that first semester, I’d had it. I made up my mind and told my roommate, “I’m out of here.” Finals week, I was on fourth floor Chapman, and I got a call from Dr. Billie Matheny. She said, “Can you come to my office to talk?” Not sure what else to say, I answered yes. I almost didn’t go because I figured I was leaving, and whatever my professor had to say was irrelevant anyway. But I went, and when I got there, she said, “I hear you’re leaving Olivet.” How did she know?! “What’s the plan?” she asked. “I’m going back to Whiting, Ind.,” I told her. “I’m going to work at the steel mill, get an apartment and buy a Camaro.” Even as the words came out of my mouth, I realized how stupid they sounded, but that was my master plan.
A promise to keep Dr. Matheny came out from behind her desk and grabbed me by the front of my coat. Though she was quite a bit shorter than me, she looked up in my eyes with authority and asked, “Will you promise me you’ll stay at Olivet for just one more semester? If you decide to leave then, you will have my blessing.”
“Yes, ma’am,” I caved. There really wasn’t much fight in me. I just needed someone to tell me that was the course I should take. She saw something in me that I didn’t even see for myself. That following semester when I came back, there were revival services that really spoke to me. I got my life together, and as they say, the rest is history. I graduated, got my master’s from Olivet, and now, of course, I teach here.
Papier-mâché and hyperactive boys Teaching had never even entered my mind as a possible career. In fact, I was one of those students who really couldn’t decide what I wanted to study. I had taken all of my gen ed courses, and I remember my advisor telling me: “Look, you really need to make a call on this thing.” At the time, my sister was teaching over at Bradley, and she invited me to come and help her with a papier-mâché class project. Of course, when I got there, she gave me the most difficult boys in her classroom to work with. If anything should have convinced me not to be a teacher, that should have been it. Papiermâché with a bunch of hyperactive boys? Are you kidding me? But I had a ball, and I instantly knew that was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. #
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Paying it forward Looking back, it’s interesting to note how many times I’ve been in the position Dr. Matheny was in. For example, I had a student who was having trouble passing the math portion of the basic skills test. She had taken it four times when she came into my office and said, “I’m done.” “Justina, please,” I begged. “You’ve got to take it just one more time. You don’t want to walk away from this thing until you’ve played every card in your hand, until you’ve taken every opportunity.” She went back, passed the exam and ultimately graduated as our School of Education’s Student of the Year. She joined the Peace Corps, taught herself Arabic, and today, she is teaching in Thailand. Amazing. What was once given to me by a professor, I’m now in the position to give to others — time and time again.
Far beyond a profession Working with students is the most rewarding part of being a teacher. That’s what it’s all about. It’s a joy to come to work every day, knowing that this is really my ministry, far beyond a profession. And teaching the next generation of educators is particularly rewarding. Being around these young men and women who are so excited about what they are going to do with their lives, who have such passion for teaching, energizes me. Joy is a product of being in harmony with God’s will. I have no doubt that God uses teachers at every level to carry out His work.
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Offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, Olivet maintains its place as one of the largest producers of teachers in the state of Illinois.
DR. DALE OSWALT ’76/’87 M.A.E. joined the faculty of the School of Education after a distinguished 21-year career as a fifth-grade teacher, celebrated by parents, students, administrators and peers. Armed with a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University, he brings this track record of excellence to his assignment of teaching teachers and educating the next generation of educators at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
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We’ve arrived at our family pew during the prelude. We’ve greeted those in the seats next to us. We’ve sung a few hymns with the appropriate modulations before the final verse. We’ve read from the Old Testament and New. The choir has given it their best shot. We are about 20 minutes into the service and headed toward prayer. Then, the wrestling match begins.
Believing prompts us to “enter in” anyway, with our questions in one hand and our praise in the other. That’s right. Wrestling with cognitive dissonance in the midst of a worship service or religious gathering. Have you ever been there? I imagine most presentday Christians occasionally sustain some strains of wondering as we avidly worship a God we have never actually seen or audibly heard. For example, have you ever wondered why we Christians sing “Come, Holy Spirit” or “Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome” to invoke the presence of God in our meetings? If we believe the Holy Spirit resides within us, isn’t He already there?
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I remember, even at a young age, grappling with this particular series of connected thoughts as we routinely approached prayer time — with the aforementioned choruses in multiple keys — at the church where I grew up. But believing prompts us to “enter in” anyway, with our questions in one hand and our praise in the other. So that is what I did. From the time I first heard my friend, Don Reddick ’79, masterfully tame the Hammond B-3 organ, complete with the Leslie speaker, music has always been my primary, mood-altering drug of choice, especially gospel music. With my relocation to New York City, I moved much closer to my big-time drug dealer at 17 Smith Street, Brooklyn, a dealer of hope and joy! On Tuesday afternoons around 5:30, I leave my office on Wall Street and hop on the 2 or 3 train toward the Borough Hall stop in Brooklyn. As I squeeze out of the subway and round the corner, I end up on the steps of The Brooklyn Tabernacle. Before I know it, I am swept away by the power of the Spirit and up to my neck in this “fullness of joy." Every week, Pastor Jim Cymbala leads a standing-roomonly midweek service focused on prayer, miracles, encouragement and the work of the Holy Spirit. The seats are typically full by 6:00, even though the service starts around 7.
People come with real needs, expecting real breakthroughs, anticipating an encounter with the Living God, believing they will be moved and maybe even changed. On a recent Tuesday, Pastor Cymbala was teaching on the power of the resurrection that is alive in the hearts of believers, and he touched on this topic of encountering the Holy Spirit. He explained that Jesus addressed the conundrum I referenced, and John the Apostle recorded it in the 14th chapter of his gospel. Jesus said when the Holy Spirit comes, “He will be with you and in you” (John 14:17). Wow! Fantastic! I love it! And Jesus does not stop there. He describes a multiplicity of benefits associated with the presence and indwelling of the Holy Spirit, not the least of which is a “fullness” and “complete” joy. The Apostle Paul describes them to the Galatians as a series of blessings: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and selfcontrol” (Galatians 5:22-23). While the invitation is certainly open to join me on Tuesday nights in New York City, the great news is, of course, that one can be “with” the great Spirit of God wherever we are. God is omnipresent. He is as real in Bourbonnais or Budapest as he is in Brooklyn. So, my two cents: let’s keep singing (even in the middle of services), praying, hoping, believing and inviting. “Come, Holy Spirit, be in us and with us this day!”
Dr. Brian W. Parker ’93/’11 Ed.D. lives in New York City, but his heart is eternally connected to Bourbonnais. A loyal and proud Olivet alumnus and a member of the editorial team for Olivet: The Magazine, Brian currently serves as the vice president for institutional advancement and enrollment management at The King’s College, New York City. He also holds master’s degrees from The University of Chicago and McCormick Theological Seminary.
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Music at Olivet One of the marks of a great university is an obvious and enduring commitment to the arts and a tradition of musical excellence. Music has always been an essential part of the Olivet ethos, often lifting the campus community to new heights and grand places. #
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Under the leadership of Dr. Don Reddick ’79, chair of the Department of Music, Olivet has one of the finest music programs at any university in the country. With 200 in the marching band, 90 in the all-student orchestras and 300 in choral ensembles, Olivet’s musical universe is a wondrous tour de force. Classical, jazz, gospel, Broadway, opera, worship, chamber music — whether your goal is to study, perform or simply enjoy music at Olivet, there are a plethora of styles from which to choose. At Olivet, professors are professional musicians who bring experience and passion to the classroom and concert hall. They make courses and ensembles come alive with inspiration, improvisation and challenge.
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Generations of Olivetians are making significant contributions to the American and global musical landscapes through teaching, performing, conducting, composing, arranging, producing, sound engineering and worship leading. They are a living example of the power, precision, harmony, soul, worship, inspiration and joy of music!
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Chrysalis Women’s Choir Concert Singers Orpheus Choir Proclamation Gospel Choir Testament Men’s Choir Concert Bands Double Reed Ensemble Flute Choir Guitar Ensemble Handbells Harp Ensemble Horn Quartet Jazz Band Jazz Combo Marching Band Pep Band Percussion Ensemble Saxophone Ensemble String Quartet University Orchestra University Strings Wind Quintet Wind Symphony
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To access live streaming or videos of Olivet's musical performances, go to www.olivet.edu and click on the "Olivet Live" banner.
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Opera
Two of opera’s supertalents share similar career paths, starting at Olivet and leading to New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera and beyond. Over the past two decades, these two singers have built major international careers in the worlds of opera, oratorio, recitals and musical theater.
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His early career started in the United States, performing in concert, opera and touring in musical theater. During this period, he made the vocal transition to heldentenor, a unique specialty in the world of singing. His European debut was greeted with critical acclaim as Florestan in Fidelio with the Linzer Landestheater. Success followed, with starring roles in Britten’s Peter Grimes, Saint-Saens’ Samson et Dalila, Weber’s Der Freischütz, and 24
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the first of many performances in the title role in Wagner’s Tannhäuser. Opern Welt magazine declared Stephen as “a Tannhäuser of international stature.” With the emergence of a sprawling career, Stephen received offers to sing at the prestigious Maggio Musicale in Florence under maestro Zubin Mehta. Amazingly, in 2004, Stephen made his debut as Tannhäuser under maestro Christian Thielemann at the world-famous Bayreuth Festival. Today, Gould is firmly established as an international force in the world of opera.
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After graduating from Olivet, tenor Stephen Gould ’84 went on to the New England Conservatory of Music before he apprenticed with the prestigious Lyric Opera of Chicago Center for American Artists.
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Bradley Garvin ’87, bass/baritone, is a growing international presence in the world's most notable opera houses, performing with The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Arizona Opera, Sarasota Opera, Calgary Opera, Montreal Opera and Palm Beach Opera.
The New York Times called Mr. Garvin “magnetic” for his performance in the Metropolitan Opera production of Lulu in the 2009–10 season. His international credits include appearances on the Grand Sea Stage of Bregenz, Austria; the Hamburg Staatsopera; Conciertos di Colombia in Bogota; Conciertos Guadalajara, Mexico; as well as appearing throughout Japan with the Metropolitan Opera Tour.
Bravo! Bradley is a regular presence on The Metropolitan Opera stage, performing roles in Ariadne auf Naxos, Satyagraha, Goetterdaemerung and Manon.
of arts from Olivet and a master of music in voice from Indiana University. He is the winner of numerous vocal competitions, including the Washington D.C. International Vocal Competition, George London Vocal Competition, Placido Domingo International Vocal Competition and the William Matheus Sullivan Award.
A native of River Forest, Ill., Bradley received his bachelor
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Housing one of the nation’s largest climbing walls, an Olympic-quality indoor track and field arena, and an advanced saltwater aquatics center, the new Student Life and Recreation Center illustrates Olivet’s commitment to community life and excellence. Photos by Mark Ballogg
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Rising four stories from the ground, Olivet’s new rock climbing wall is one of the tallest in the nation, and features paths of varying difficulty for both novice and advanced climbers.
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life center Over the past two decades, Olivet has experienced the greatest era of expansion and growth in its 100-plus year history. With more than 4,500 students, Olivet is already firmly established as one of the nation’s premier and fastest growing Christian colleges. With the addition of the new Student Life and Recreation Center, Olivet took another quantum leap forward on its course to offering a superior student experience. Moments before the paint was dry and the doors officially opened to the magnificent 168,000-square-foot facility, our photographer slipped inside to capture a first glimpse.
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The resistance training pool provides an intense workout for students, as well as an effective physical therapy option for athletes of all sports.
From the energy efficient glass and lighting used throughout the facility, to the saltwater pools and advanced heating and cooling systems, the SLRC is the epitome of eco-friendly construction. Recognizing Olivet’s foresight and accomplishments in the area of energy stewardship, ComEd recently presented the University with more than $270,000 in financial incentives through their Smart Ideas for Your BusinessŽ program.
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With a constant depth of two meters, the 10-lane competition pool provides the new men’s and women’s swim teams with optimal conditions for achieving extraordinarily fast racing times.
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The new Student Life and Recreation Center underscores Olivet’s studentcentric approach to higher education, and it establishes a new standard in the promotion of health, wellness, fun and athletic competition. More than that, it is dedicated to the promotion of relationships, connectivity, friendship and unity among students and generations of Olivetians to come.
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“Our goal is that this new facility will serve as a magnet, a hub, which will draw students together for study, fellowship and recreation,” said Dr. John C. Bowling, University president. “We see this as an investment in the lives of our students and in the future of the University.”
Four-story rock climbing wall, one of the tallest among U.S. universities
“This is a dream come true for our students and another magnificent building that every Olivetian will be proud of,” said Dr. David Roland, chairman of the Board of Trustees. “It is the finest building of its kind I have ever seen!”
Workout facilities and equipment that rival those used for training by professional athletes, to build lifetime habits of health and fitness
“‘We Believe, You Belong Here’ is not just a slogan, it is our way of life,” said Dr. Woody Webb, vice president for student development. “My staff and I get out of bed every morning with the goal of every student thriving at ONU. Our hope is that this new center will become a ‘holy ground’ of sorts, as students gather to take care of themselves and enjoy the benefit of living in community.”
Eight-lane, 200-meter running track with Mondo surface, identical to that used for 2012 Olympic competitions in London, a tremendous asset to Olivet's 140-member track team Two pools, including a 10-lane competition pool with a constant depth of two meters, and a resistance training pool
72,000-square-foot field house with running track and four basketball, tennis and volleyball courts that will host more than 1,000 intramural participants each year
Large gaming area with the latest media, systems and games Spacious lounges where students can gather for conversations Numerous classrooms and offices, plus several individual and group study areas Jazzman’s Café, providing healthy dining and snacking options
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The eight-lane, 200-meter running track features a Mondo surface, identical to that used for 2012 Olympic competitions in London.
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THE OAKS Nestled among the student apartments on Olde Oak Drive, steps from the center of campus, The Oaks lounge and gameroom provides a retreat from studies, with table tennis, pool tables, vending and cafĂŠ, exercise facilities, multiple media outlets and a movie viewing room.
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The Olivet you know and love. Online. The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
offers a wide array of online programs, including the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts in Education: Reading Specialist (Type 10), Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction and the Master of Arts: Pastoral Ministry. Future offerings will include graduate programs in: Healthcare, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Strategic Leadership, and Criminal Justice.
Tell us about your career path since graduation. I was fortunate, first, to work in relationship management and multichannel marketing in Olivet’s Office of Admissions, while pursuing my M.B.A. in integrated marketing at DePaul University. I then began working as a strategist at an agency called [wire]stone, developing social marketing strategies for brands like ConAgra and FTD. I transitioned to a digital strategist for TPN, a retail marketing agency, and worked on the Hershey’s account before being recruited to join Sprinklr. And now you’re knee-deep in social media, right? It’s non-stop, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. As an account manager and strategist for a social media management technology provider called Sprinklr, I help some of the largest brands in the world manage their social media footprints through technology. Working for a start-up with a global reach has it challenges: a lot of travel, conference calls in the middle of the night, and no such thing as a “business week.” However, it is incredible to build something that didn’t exist three years ago and help redefine how large brands communicate, learn and maintain relevancy.
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Luke, you and Rachel (Studebaker) ’05 have been quite busy lately with a new baby boy. How’s that going? Amazing. And crazy, busy, awesome, chaotic, exciting. Reuben was born on November 21, and is the second addition to the "look-like-Luke" club I have going here, following in the footsteps of Gabriel (two years old). Truly, Rachel is the one who has been really busy. She has to deal with all three of us. Speaking of Rachel, what’s she been up to? We met in 2001, and I was somehow able to keep her interested long enough to marry me. We then moved to Chicago, where she spent about five years at a couple of advertising agencies, working for some incredible brands like Disney and Frito-Lay. She now brings those years of large brand experience to her job at our church, all while expertly raising our two boys. Many alumni would remember you as the drummer in PraiZe, an Olivet ministry team from 2001–2004. That seems ancient now, doesn’t it? Seems like another life ago. At the same time, I could jump right into the van with Bethany, Erica, Dave, Kendall, Andrew, Matt and Chadwick, head down the freeway and feel like we haven’t missed a beat (no pun intended). Those years were filled with some of the most amazing moments of my life, with some of my favorite people in the world.
Are you still putting your musical talents to good use? Following graduation, I was the “Q” half of BeckonQ. That singersongwriter project was a great followup to my time in PraiZe and my largest musical endeavor to date. Currently, I play drums in the band March, as well as at our church in Chicago. Okay, the Quanstrom family tree is on our campus, isn’t it? It started with E.W. Martin, my great grandfather, a D.S. on the region. There is still the board room in Burke named for him. My grandmother, Shirley, eventually taught at ONC. My grandfather, Roy ’69, was a pastor and now works in Alumni Relations. Then, after attending ONC, my father, Mark ’77, and my mom, Debra (Lucas) ’78, served as pastor on the region for 23 years. Dad is now a professor of theology and a campus pastor at College Church. Then— myself and brothers, Ryan ’07 and Dan ’09. My sons Gabe and Reuben already have their applications in — but I need to confirm the tuition deposit will still be good in 16 years! Now, for some shameless promotion. Why Olivet? Olivet was clearly a part of my life for years before I walked on campus. It prepared me well for my career, allowed me to meet Rachel and a slew of amazing friends, and even let me run around playing music all summer long. I do regret missing out on one thing by coming to Olivet when I did: the chance to crush that new climbing wall.
Alumni Profile
Lukas Quanstrom
Class of 2004 Degree: B.A., Marketing Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
A conversation with Olivet alumnus
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Laura Holdham
Class of 2013 Degree: Biology (Pre-Med) Hometown: Peoria, Ill.
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Laura Holdham ’13
“You’re going the wrong way!” the man shouted as he ran full-speed behind the car of Laura Holdham ’13 and her mother, Kim. Without a GPS in hand, they had stopped to ask for directions to a college they planned to visit in southern Illinois. Now, with a seemingly crazy man in hot pursuit, their first instinct was to lock their doors as they slowed to a stop. Kim lowered her window ever so slightly. “You’re not supposed to go to college at that school,” he insisted, out of breath. “You need to go to Olivet. Olivet Nazarene University!” Frightened, they waved politely and pulled away. It was the first time Laura or her mom had ever heard of Olivet. Intrigued by the encounter, Laura researched Olivet and eventually scheduled a campus visit. “From the moment I stepped on campus, I fell in love with the place,” she remembers. “To this day, I have no idea who that man was, but I know it was God who sent me here.” “Olivet has helped me to become more independent, to gain a solid education and to grow spiritually,” says Laura. “My professors are passionate about what they teach, and they care deeply about investing in their students. I’ve even had the opportunity to be in most of their homes.” “When Dr. Michael Pyle (a practicing surgeon and Olivet professor) teaches, it’s not just information to help us pass exams,” she explains. “He offers very practical tips that will help us succeed on a daily basis in the medical field.”
She continues, “There was this one particular day when I came to the realization that I had no idea what I was doing with my life. I went to talk to Dr. Pyle, and he carefully walked me through the various options available to me, like applying to medical school and that sort of thing. “Then he did something that I’ll never forget,” says Laura. “He took me by the hands, and right there in his office, he prayed over me and my future. It was truly one of the most profound experiences of my life.” This past summer, Laura had the opportunity to travel with a group of students on a mission trip to Papua New Guinea (PNG). For the first portion of the trip, the group bonded with nursing students from Kudjip Nazarene College and assisted in the construction of a home for PNG medical students. “We grew very close with the students there as they exemplified the unity we are called to have as brothers and sisters in Christ,” says Laura. “I expected to pour myself in ‘them,’ not the other way around!” When most of the ONU students returned home, Laura and two other students stayed behind to shadow Dr. Pyle as he worked at the hospital in Kujip. “That was an unbelievable experience,” says Laura. “I can’t believe the things I was able to do as an undergraduate. I was even able to scrub up and assist with surgery under Dr. Pyle’s careful guidance.”
amazing spirit there. It was incredibly humbling to be trusted and loved that much,” she says. The car-chasing man had an impact on more than just Laura. Having been introduced to Olivet by their older sister, both Trevor and Michelle eventually followed suit. “I originally decided to go to Olivet because of my older sister being there,” says Trevor ’15. “It quickly became more than that. Olivet helps me to grow in my faith, and the communication program far surpassed all my expectations. The quality of work I am able to get done here and the skills I’ve learned are so valuable.” Laura says her parents have been sold on Olivet since that very first campus visit. “My dad, Chris, was impressed by what a safe campus this is. It was the only place where he felt comfortable leaving his firstborn child. My mother was, and is, thrilled about the spiritual foundation that Olivet provides her children.” Looking back, Laura can see God’s hand at work from the very beginning. “I wouldn’t trade the education and personal growth I’ve experienced at ONU for anything. Olivet didn’t just give me a college experience, it gave me a Christian family and a rock on which I can build my life.”
She continues, “We were able to pray, laugh and cry with each and every patient. They couldn’t always understand us, but there was such an
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Today, Tomorrow,
Your financial support enables the next generation of Olivetians to make an impact in their workplaces, homes, churches and communities. Together, our reach spans the globe. Learn more about how you can further your family’s financial planning while supporting Olivet’s mission. Contact our stewardship experts in the Office of Development. 815-939-5171 · development@olivet.edu
Friends of Olivet Annual Giving · Planned Giving · Life Income Gifts · Endowments
ADVANCED NURSES In addition to a thriving undergraduate program, Olivet’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies is currently helping nearly 700 nurses advance their careers through bachelor’s, master’s, or family nursing practitioner certification programs. Courses are offered on campuses in Bourbonnais, Oak Brook and Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and at more than 20 hospitals and clinics throughout Chicagoland.
APRIL 06 Featuring Gloria Gaither, Allison Speer and your favorite Olivet music groups together for one special Saturday.
SAT 8 AM
The 2013 Annual
LADIES DAY
Midwest
ALUMNI GATHERING
Centennial Chapel
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The 2013 Annual
PRIME TIME TRIP Amish Country to Mackinac Island Includes the Holland Tulip Festival, The Historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the Henry Ford Museum and more.
Join more than 1,500 alumni and friends for a morning of beauty and inspiration at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Featuring a special message from Dr. John C. Bowling, and the music of Olivet’s Mass Choir and Orchestra.
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GRADUATION WEEKEND Baccalaureate and Commencement
MAY 06-10
Celebrating the accomplishments and new beginnings for the Class of 2013.
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HOMECOMING 2013 Reunions, Athletic Events, Concerts, and More
In Concert: The Gaither Vocal Band’s David Phelps. Tiger Football. Tiger Basketball. Reunions with Classes of 2008, 2003, 1998, 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978, 1973, 1968, 1963, plus Golden Grads Reunion (Pre-1963).
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Fred A. Mund ’62 retired as professor of music from Trevecca Nazarene University, May 2012. He taught for 44 years and was the chair of the music division/department on three different occasions. Since his hiring in 1968, he served under all of Trevecca’s presidents. He is now living in Nashville with his wife, Joanne.
C Suzi Walthall ’93 was 460 pounds, but through her
Joe Johnson ’74 has been selected for the 2013 class of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Joe started the girls’ basketball program at Mooresville High School and quickly established a rich tradition of success in the state of Indiana. After retirement as head coach, he has served as an assistant coach at Mooresville, now in his 10th season in that capacity. He has spent 39 years as a teacher in Mooresville, where he resides.
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B Dr. Robert L. Taylor ’77 was chosen by his peers in the
D Tara (Heflick) ’99 and Dale Trump: A girl, Jenna Kay, October 12, 2012. She joins big brothers, Justin Richard (9), Jamin Thomas (7) and Joel Silas (4). Tara is a stay-at-home mom, and Dale works for Indiana Heat Transfer Corp. They reside in Argos, Ind.
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E Paul and Tina (Vanhoose) ’99 Thomas: A girl, Emma
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Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents as the 2013 Superintendent of the Year. He has been a superintendent since 2007. Robert is a third generation public school educator who believes the art of teaching is the noblest of professions.
Don Dennison M.A. ’82 earned his doctor of ministry in missions from Columbia International University (Columbia, S.C.). Since 1995, he has served as director of cross-cultural ministries for the Churches of God, General Conference. He and his wife, Phyllis, live in Findlay, Ohio.
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Bob Griffith ’85 earned his Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio in August 2012. He and his wife, Lois (Kranch) ’83, and family are looking forward to his retirement from the U.S. Army at the end of March 2013 after 26 years of service. The Griffith family will make their post-Army home in the San Antonio, Texas, area.
strength in Christ and discipline, she is now 180 pounds. After losing 30 pounds in June 2008, she was inspired to start a new journey in her life. In the spring of 2011, she started at Parkland College as a kinesiology major, and is now a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She was accepted back to Olivet for the spring of 2013 to continue her education in the field of exercise science with an emphasis in exercise physiology.
Marcus Wood ’97 and Kelley Wood: A boy, Alexander Marcus, May 9, 2012. He joins big sister, Kamryn (4). Marcus is the head women’s soccer coach at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Kelley also works for HSU as the director of career services.
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Joy, October 2, 2012. Tina is a mechanical engineer at Burns and McDonnell, and Paul is an ironworker. They reside in Batavia, Ill.
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F Richard and Jamie (Foote) ’00 Griffith: A boy, Owen Benjamin, October 31, 2012. He joins Katherine (10), Olivia (8), Freddie (5) and Helen (19 months). Richard is employed at Roudebush VA Medical Center. Jamie teaches elementary school science. They reside in Indianapolis, Ind. G Erik ’00 and Sandra Kapocius: Twin girls, Aurelia (left) and Simona (right), May 12, 2012. Erik is global technology business analyst for Mayer Brown LLP, and Sandra works on the Africa product development team at Abercrombie & Kent. They reside in Lockport, Ill. #
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Louis, May 18, 2012. Kati works as a therapist and supervisor at the Helen Wheeler Center for community mental health in Kankakee. David works for his family business in Bourbonnais. The family lives in Kankakee.
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H Kati (Ondersma) ’02 and David Ford ’02: A boy, Ezra
I Tony ’02 and Colleen (Baker) ’03 Mason: A girl, Jovi Jane,
June 27, 2012. Jovi was born at home and welcomed by big sisters, Ruby and Isla. Colleen is a stay-at-home mom and a childbirth educator. Tony is currently employed by Canadian National Railroad.
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J Kathleen (Davis) '03 and Joshua Klynstra: A boy, Ethan
Hamilton, September 8, 2012. He joins big sister, Abigail (2). Josh is a chemist for an environmental consulting company, and Kathleen is blessed to be a stay-at-home mother. The family resides in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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1) Chad ’04 and Joanna Kammholz: A boy, Colin Robert,
October 13, 2012. He joins big brother, Jacob Paul (3). Chad is assistant vice president at JP Morgan Chase in Hickory Hills, and Joanna is manager of animal resources at Midwestern University in Downers Grove. They reside in Oak Lawn, Ill.
1! Lindsay (Myers) ’04 and Wyatt Partlow ’05: A boy, Kason Wyatt, February 10, 2012. He joins brother, Kyler (2). Wyatt is a self-employed oil producer, and Lindsay is a housing administrator at Eastern Illinois University. They reside in Charleston, Ill.
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1@ Bradley ’05 and Lisa (Boyce) ’05 Barr: A girl, Elisabeth Ann, October 22, 2012. Lisa is a stay-at-home mom, and Bradley is a district manager for Wright Medical in Chicago. They reside in Pingree Grove, Ill.
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Geoffrey Sensel ’06 and Meggen Cumpton were married October 12, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Springfield. Meggen is a licensed professional counselor. Geoffrey is a medical laboratory technician. They reside in Butler, Mo. were married October 27, 2012. Leann is an iGrad coach for Ivy Tech and an associate for Toyota Manufacturing. They reside in North Vernon, Ind.
1$ Joel '06 and Rebekah (Heinold) Zehr '06: A boy, Elijah James, April 26, 2012. He joins brother Asher (3). Joel is a math teacher and head cross country coach at Morton High School, and Rebekah is a language arts teacher at Eureka Middle School. They reside in Eureka, Ill. 1% Brett Hespell ’06 and Ashley (Palmer) Hespell M.A.E.’07: A boy, Brendan Zachary, May 28, 2012. Brett teaches world studies and coaches basketball and track at Lockport Township High School, and Ashley is a stay-at-home mom. The family resides in Lockport, Ill.
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1^ Dana (Scheller) ’07 and Matthew Evanovich were married October 13, 2012, at Shady Elms Farm in Hickory, Pa. Matt is in sales, as well as being a business owner. Dana is the founder of Scheller & Company, a graphic design and photography studio. They reside in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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1& Shalena Drake ’08 and James McDugle were married
December 29, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Shalena is a logistics coordinator for Ingram Barge Company, and James is a Nashville Metro police officer. They reside in Nashville, Tenn.
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1* Jesse Briles ’09 and Jenna Baker ’12 were married June 23, 2012, in Battle Creek, Mich. Jesse and Jenna are currently serving in the 365m Program through Mission Corp and Nazarene Theological Seminary. They are residing in Whangarei, New Zealand.
In Memoriam B Margaret May (Flint) Woodruff ’42 died peacefully on October 6, 2012. She was born September 10, 1919, in Bellflower, Ill. Margaret was a music and English teacher in the northern Illinois region for many years and was an active participant in local causes, most notably efforts to protect active farmland from development. Carl B. Clendenen, Jr. ’47 passed away on January 8, 2013. He was born December 24, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio. Carl served three years in the U.S. Navy as a medic. He graduated from Olivet with a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology. Later, he received an honorary Ph.D. in theology from Northwest Nazarene University. After beginning his pastoral ministry in Milwaukee, Wis., he pastored in Wapakoneta and Springfield, Ohio. In 1960, he was elected district superintendent for the Northwestern Ohio District Church of the Nazarene. In 1970, he served as the district superintendent for the Oregon Pacific District until 1985. He then served as a professor at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado. Carl was known for loving others more than himself and being a man after God’s own heart.
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William Foote ’49 went to be with his Heavenly Father November 29, 2012. He was born July 10, 1926. At Olivet, he met the love of his life, Reuhama “Reu” Steadman, while on dishwashing duty together. They were married June 5, 1948. Bill received his degree in religion from Olivet, then continued his education at the Nazarene Theological Seminary, receiving a master’s degree in divinity and later a master’s degree in education from the University of Illinois. He taught English at Kankakee High School for seven years. He then taught English at Olivet for 27 years until he retired in 1995. He taught as he lived, with wisdom, joy and compassion.
C William (Bill) R. Collins, Sr. ’54 passed away September 13, 2012. He was born January 22, 1928. After he graduated from Olivet with a degree in ministerial studies, he lived and worked in the Kankakee area. In 2011, he moved to Savannah, Ga. Marvin W. Thill ’56 died December 19, 2012. He was born April 25, 1934, in Stockton, Ill. Marvin served as pastor at the Church of the Brethren in Plattsburg, Mo.; Wenatchee, Wash.; Adel, Iowa; Enders, Neb.; and Warrensburg, Mo. He then retired to the Stockton area and pastored in the Freeport area. Photography, raising sheep and backpacking in the Cascade Mountains were just a few of his many hobbies. Rev. Holland Duane Reidel ’58 passed away December 17, 2012. He was born August 10, 1929, in Spooner, Wis. He grew up enjoying life’s adventures with his brothers in Altoona, Wis. After obtaining a bachelor of theology degree from Olivet, he was ordained into Christian ministry. Pastorates included Nazarene churches in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Texas. He finished his career pastoring two United Methodist churches near Green Bay, Wis. Holland knew no strangers and had a faith in God that matured through the years. Rev. Dr. Victor Eugene Dillman ’67 passed away December 26, 2012. He was born in Westfield, Ill., on June 21, 1930, the youngest of eight children. Victor graduated from Arcola High School, received a B.S. from Olivet, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. from International University ULC. He had a lifetime Ministerial Ordination Credential.
D Victor served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He served as commanding officer of Salvation Army Corps for a total of five years and founded Youth for Christ, Inc., in three locations. He pastored seven United Methodist congregations and was an interim preacher in Sedalia, Mo. Victor was a social worker and counselor at Kewanee High School and was employed for 25 years with Henry-Stark Counties Special Education. He foster parented 15 minors. For eight years, Victor was president and chairman of the board for the Quad Counties Youth Services. He also was CEO and president of the Henry County Youth Services Bureau, Inc.
C Cheryl (deVidal) ’68 and her husband,
Amar Jain, were tragically killed in a car accident in Temecula, Calif., October 20, 2012. They were married for 42 years and lived in Yorba Linda, Calif. Cheryl was the daughter of Francis and Vivian deVidal. Vivian was employed at Olivet in the business office for many years.
D Linda Maureen (Stone) Howell-Grizzle
’89 passed away at her home November 27, 2012. She was born November 24, 1941, in Chicago, Ill. Linda married Gary Lane Grizzle, June 29, 1999, in Kankakee, Ill.
Linda earned a degree in nursing from Olivet. She worked at the Illinois Department of Corrections, Advocate Health Systems, Merck Pharma. She also was a lifelong Nazarene and, most recently, was a member of the Chicago First Church of the Nazarene in Lemont, Ill.
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AT A GLANCE
ACADEMICS
More than 100 areas of study organized into four schools and one college. Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees are offered. Students have the opportunity to study in locations such as Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Egypt, Romania, Japan, Uganda, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
As a Christian community, we are committed to making worship of God the central focus of our lives. Our faith in Jesus Christ cannot be separated from the educational experience, and we seek to honor God in all we learn, say and do. Through chapel services, each segment of the college community has the opportunity to join with others in worship, receive instruction in the Word and encouragement to serve. Notable and world-renowned speakers regularly address the Olivet community during chapel.
STUDENTS
More than 4,600 (2,600 undergraduate) students from more than 40 states and several world areas, representing more than 40 religious denominations.
FACULTY
More than 120 faculty members, most with terminal degrees or the highest degrees available in their respective fields. Student-teacher ratio of 17:1.
ATHLETICS
At Olivet Nazarene University, champions are born each season within 20 intercollegiate teams, with a commitment to provide competitive athletic awards and scholarships for qualifying candidates. Varsity teams for men include basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Varsity women compete in basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. In addition to varsity sports, more than half of the student body participates in Olivet’s thriving intramurals and club sports programs.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Students participate in more than 90 clubs and organizations representing diverse interests, including campus newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine, ROTC, Radio Broadcasting (Shine.FM), numerous choral and instrumental ensembles (including marching band and the University orchestra), drama and musical theatre performances, intramural athletics, as well as community volunteer and spiritual life organizations.
ALUMNI
Olivet Nazarene University has graduated many notable alumni who have given back to the University, the Olivet region, the Church and the world in so many ways. There are more than 32,000 Olivet Nazarene University alumni living around the world.
AFFORDABILITY AND FINANCIAL AID
Olivet believes in affordable excellence and the cost to attend the University is competitively priced for private colleges nationwide. Approximately 99 percent of Olivet students receive financial aid, totaling nearly $87 million in federal and state grants and institutional scholarships.
ADMISSIONS
Olivet admits qualified students based on high school record (or college transcripts for transfer students) and ACT score. The average ACT score for incoming freshmen is 24.
CAMPUS
The beautiful, park-like campus includes 31 major buildings on 250 acres. We are located in the Village of Bourbonnais, just 50 miles south of Chicago’s Loop with additional School of Graduate and Continuing Studies locations in Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook, Ill., and in Hong Kong.
ACCREDITATION
Includes the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the American Dietetics Association, the Council on Social Work Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Engineering Commission of ABET.
GRADUATE STUDIES AND PROGRAMS
Business: Associate of Arts in Business,+ Bachelor of Business Administration,+ Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration – Executive Track Counseling: Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Master of Arts in School Counseling Education: Safety and Driver Education Endorsement, English as a Second Language Endorsement, Middle School Endorsement, Reading Endorsement, Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction,+ Master of Arts in Education: Library Information Specialist, Master of Arts in Education: Reading Specialist,+ Master of Arts in Teaching, Doctor of Education: Ethical Leadership – Interdisciplinary History: Master of Arts: Philosophy of History or Political Theory Nursing: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing,* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Master of Science in Nursing,* Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Ministry: Master of Arts: Biblical Literature, Master of Arts: Christian Ministry, Master of Arts: Family Ministry, Master of Arts: Pastoral Ministry, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Arts: Pastoral Leadership,* Master of Ministry, Master of Ministry in Spanish, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts: Youth Ministry, Bachelor of Practical Ministry, Master of Practical Ministry * online
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OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
BY THE NUMBERS UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY
Includes majors, minors and concentrations Accounting Actuarial Science Art Art Education Athletic Coaching Athletic Training Biblical Languages Biblical Studies Biochemistry Biology Broadcast Journalism Business Administration Business Administration — Not-for-profit Mgmnt Business Information Systems Chemistry Child Development Children’s Ministry Christian Education Commercial Graphics/ Marketing Communication Studies Computer Science Corporate Communication Criminal Justice Dietetics Digital Media: Graphics Digital Media: Photography Drawing & Illustration Early Childhood Education Earth & Space Science Teaching Economics & Finance Elementary Education Engineering - Computer Concentration Engineering - Electrical Concentration Engineering - Geological Concentration Engineering - Mechanical Concentration English English as a Second Language English Education Environmental Science Exercise Science Family & Consumer Sciences Family & Consumer Sciences Education Family Studies Fashion Merchandising Film Studies Finance Forensic Chemistry French General Studies Geography Geological Sciences Greek Health Education Hebrew History History Teaching Hospitality
Housing & Environmental Design Information Systems Information Technology Intercultural Studies International Business International Marketing Literature Management Marketing Marketing Management Mass Communication Mathematics Mathematics Education Media Production Military Affairs Military Science Ministerial Missions Missions & Intercultural Studies Multimedia Studies Music Music Composition Music Education Music Ministry Music Performance Musical Theatre Nursing Painting Pastoral Ministry Philosophy & Religion Physical Education & Health Teaching Physical Science Political Science Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician’s Assistant Pre-Seminary Pre-Veterinary Print & Online Journalism Psychology Public Policy Public Relations Radio Broadcasting Recreation & Leisure Studies Religion Religious Studies Science Education Secondary Education Social Science Social Science Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish Education Sport Management Television & Video Production Theatre Writing Youth Ministry Zoology
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Total students enrolled at Olivet for the 2012–2013 school year. U.S. states represented among current undergraduate student body. Freshmen who achieved ACT composite scores of 30 or higher (4% achieved this nationally). Denominations represented among the student body Locations in which School of Graduate and Continuing Studies programs are offered. Clubs and organizations students can join, ranging in interests from biology and theater to equestrianism and international relations. Traditional undergraduates who receive financial aid. Million in financial assistance ONU students received last year. ROTC students enrolled in Olivet’s nationally recognized Roaring Tiger Battalion. The combined GPA of Olivet's 544 athletes. Marching Tigers, making Olivet’s marching band the largest among 110 schools in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Nazarene congregations supporting Olivet through financial gifts. Combined undergraduate and graduate students studying nursing at Olivet. World areas available to Olivet students through study abroad, including Costa Rica, Tokyo, Oxford, India, Uganda and the Los Angeles Film Studies Center. Countries in which Shine.FM maintains online listeners. Listen now at www.shine.fm. More Nazarenes choose to study at Olivet than any other campus in the world.
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BENEDICTION Embedded in this world of uncertainty and change is a sure and steady presence, unseen, but not unknowable. You believe in gravity, though you do not see it, for you can feel its steady pull and see its effects. Just so, can you not feel the pull of God? Can you not see His hand at work in this world? It is by trusting our lives to that which is unseen that transforms what is seen into a deeper reality — one not subject to the changes that come year by year. For as Hebrew 11:1 says, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Spoken by Dr. John C. Bowling, at the close of his chapel address January 2013, Centennial Chapel
Amen.
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PURPLE AND GOLD DAYS
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March 15–16, 2013
JUST FOR JUNIORS
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