Alumni and Friends E-news: January 2009

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May 2009

FEATURED ARTICLES

UPCOMING EVENTS

5/9
Commencement:
Live Streaming Available!

5/11-5/16
Prime Time Tours

6/27
Alumni and Friends Breakfast (General Assembly): Orlando, Fla.

5/30
Alumni and Friends Gathering: A Night at the Ball Park in Grand Rapids

6/12
Alumni and Friends Gathering: Indianapolis Indians Baseball Game

7/19
Alumni and Friends Gathering: Howell, Mich.

7/24
Training Camp Golf Outing 2009

9/25
PrimeTime Day 2009

10/26-10/27
Pastors Appreciaton Days 2009

Olivet Launches 2008 Annual Report Online!

Featuring:

Inspirational stories and videos about ONU students and Shine.FM listeners

Video greeting from Dr. John C. Bowling, university president

A Year in Photos

Headlines from 2008

Interactive charts and graphs

Honor Roll of Donors

Click here to begin the experience.

THIS MONTH IN PHOTOS

ONU PODCASTS

4/7/2009

Walking with Jesus to the Cross

Michael Benson, University chaplain

Chaplain Benson discusses the significance of Holy Week and begins his series on Walking with Jesus to the Cross.

Listen

ONLINE STORE

Now available online: ONU event tickets and more! All proceeds go toward student scholarships.

CLASS NOTES

OLIVET ON TWITTER

Focused pursuit

Brenda Baird '10 found herself in a scary situation: a mother of young children, amidst a crumbling marriage, and no job. She found help, and more than conquered her fears.

Prison Breaker
Bill Jones '76 didn’t anticipate spending most of his adult life in prison, but he did just that. Only, it’s not in the way you’d expect.

HEADLINES

5/4/2009
Beyond the battlefield: Olivet honors veterans

4/22/2009
Globe winders: Professor Atkinson travels the world.

5/5/2009
Down, but not out

5/1/2009
Travel through space and time this summer with Strickler Planetarium

4/29/2009
Association of Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers again recognizes Olivet student

4/24/2009
Olivet’s Freedom Sign to honor military personnel

4/21/2009
Children’s author shares lessons with future teachers

4/20/2009
Dan Walker Servant Award recognizes student leaders

4/9/2009
Senator speaks to students and community leaders

4/8/2009
Former 'Bachelorette' contestant tells the 'Naked Truth' about dating

4/7/2009
Students go MIA over spring break

4/3/2009
Olivet hosts Symposium regarding entire sanctification

4/2/2009
Chaplain's Notebook: Holiness and High Country

SPOTLIGHT

Justin Torrence ’07
Youth Pastor

Justin Torrence thrives on the ministry he gets to offer kids every day. Though it is hard work, he’s enjoying giving to others, and having fun along the way.

Read more.

ASK THE EXPERT

Dr. Larry Ferren
Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Larry Ferren, professor of chemistry, gives tips for keeping your household cleaning green and safe for your family.

Read more.

Next month’s expert, Catherine Anstrom, professor of dietetics, debunks allergy myths and offers vital information for parents to help keep children healthy and fit.

Send us your questions!

STUDENT TO WATCH

Tim Hoekstra
Sophomore

Tim Hoekstra has his eyes fixed on a career in film and he’s busy making his future goals reality.

Read more.

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