The Olivetian

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Carried by the Spirit
Spring 2008
The ONU difference carries to immeasurable distances. more


BONUS!
Additional material for Spring 2008:

Heavenly music

Spiritual heritage

Widening the lens

They passed this way

The Second Century
Winter 2008
Olivet Nazarene University's general institution goals for 2008 to 2020. more


BONUS!
Additional material for Winter 2008:

Talking with Jesus

The Second Century

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. more


BONUS!
Additional material for this special issue:

Alter-ed calling

Transformation: The Centennial Chapel Project

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! more


BONUS!
Additional material for Fall 2007:

Fresh experiences

A tale of two campuses

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. more


BONUS!
Additional material for Summer 2007:

Introducing the Class of 2007

The Gallup family: Matched for life

The Gerstenberger family: Church family

The Slusher family: It's the people

Chaplain's notebook: A sweet idea

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 ... " more


BONUS!
Additional material for Spring 2007:

A mother's wish by Joseph Panozzo '03 MBA

Alumni spotlight: Cecil Crawford '42, founder of Ticketmaster

Alumni spotlight: Michelle (Williams) Blanch '04, children's pastor

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 ..." more



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.more



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..."more









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..."more





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…” more




‘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 ...” more


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. more


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