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Special Issue: Olivet at General Assembly
Summer 2009
What difference does an "Education with a Christian Purpose" make? Dr. Bowling, Dr. Carl Leth, two alumni and two
students answer this question in their own words. Also included is a full schedule of Olivet's involvement at General
Assembly 2009. Editor's Note: This issue will not be mailed, but is available exclusively online and at General Assembly in Orlando.
30 under 30
Winter 2009
How quickly ONU alumni hit the ground running after graduation! 30 under 30 is a quick snapshot of the impact some of our youngest alumni are already making on the world.
BONUS! Additional material for Winter 2009
Joined in the Journey
Fall 2008
When Brittany Anderson '09 was born with cerebral palsy, doctors predicted she'd never even be able to graduate high school. Challenged rather than defeated by the naysayers, Brittany is now triumphing over one obstacle after another. Joined in her journey is Paul Meyer '59, who has overcome a few hurdles himself.
BONUS! Additional material for Fall 2008
Chapel at Olivet
Special Issue 2008
The new chapel at Olivet will announce in brick and mortar the spiritual commitment of the campus. But the most important thing is not what the building looks like, but what will happen in hearts and lives during chapel services, week in and week out, for the next 100 years.
BONUS! Additional material for Special Issue 2008
We believe. You BLOG here.
Summer 2008
Snippets of life from the ONU blogosphere. Featuring blogs by Katie (Cook) Brabson '03, Bethany Sackett '08, Erin (Erwin) Rexroth '03, Ben Kumor '04, and Seth Hurd '06/'08 MA.
BONUS! Additional material for Summer 2008
Carried by the Spirit
Spring 2008
The ONU difference carries to immeasurable distances.
BONUS! Additional material for Spring 2008
The Second Century
Winter 2008
Olivet Nazarene University's general institution goals for 2008 to 2020.
BONUS! Additional material for Winter 2008
Happy Birthday, Olivet!
Fall 2007
Thousands of ONU alumni and friends returned for the Homecoming 2007 festivities, a birthday party that was 100 years in the making!
BONUS! Additional material for Fall 2007
Centennial Homecoming Edition
Summer 2007
Join fellow Olivetians and the entire Olivet community for a Homecoming Celebration that's been 100 years in the making! Details and registration inside.
BONUS! Additional material for Summer 2007
A Place to Call Home
Spring 2007
"Sara felt a nudge from God to attend Olivet. 'It was this strong impression that God wanted this to be my home, the home I had been longing for.' Despite the hurdles that blocked her way, she was convinced it was where she should go ... "
BONUS! Additional material for Spring 2007
Centennial Celebration Launched
Winter 2007
"At the turn of the twentieth century, a small group of Illinois men and women had a big dream: Christian education for their children. 100 years later, Olivet Nazarene University stands as a tangible reminder of God’s faithfulness to their sacrifice ..."
Education Beyond Degree
Fall 2006
Who is the Olivet student? Who will the Olivet student be in the next 100 years? One thing is for certain. Though the faces may change and the population continues to grow, Olivet will forever continue to be that which she was in her humble beginnings in 1907.
Graduation 2006: The future starts now
Summer 2006
"If there's an unwritten rule about taking a break after college, the Class of 2006 certainly doesn't know about it..."
Go and Be Changed
Spring 2006
"Asked whether they would recommend off-campus study to other students, current and former participants all seem to agree: it’s not a question of whether you go, but where you should go..."
Art in Motion
Winter 2006
"The joy is not found in the audience, and the thrill would be the same whether or not a single dime was ever made. Rather, it’s the ability to express beauty, truth, and emotion that is the impetus the artist…"
'Here I am Lord. Send me'
Fall 2005
"As if on cue, the Olivet community immediately banded together to provide assistance in any and every way we could to the devastated gulf coast region. It was nothing out of the ordinary -- we just continued with business as usual ..."
The Agenda for Excellence
Summer 2005
In 1992, Dr. John C. Bowling '71/'72 M.A. introduced the agenda for excellence, focusing the University's priorities on quality, vitality and unity. On the doorstep of the centennial, we take a look at the success thus far, and the Promises to Keep campaign, still ahead.
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