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August 2014

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IMAGINATION& INNOVATION ISSUE

GLOBAL ROSTERWith a roster that includes players from

around the world, the 2014 Men’s Soccer team has enjoyed quite a bit of friendly banter

this summer. While the German players will claim ultimate bragging rights, all the Tigers

hope to capitalize on the renewed interest the World Cup has brought to soccer in the

U.S. They look to use a combination of strong newcomers and seasoned veterans to make

a third straight trip to the NAIA National Tournament and add to their back-to-

back CCAC Tournament titles.

GLOBAL ROSTERWith a roster that includes players from

around the world, the 2014 Men’s Soccer team has enjoyed quite a bit of friendly banter

this summer. While the German players will claim ultimate bragging rights, all the Tigers

hope to capitalize on the renewed interest the World Cup has brought to soccer in the

U.S. They look to use a combination of strong newcomers and seasoned veterans to make

a third straight trip to the NAIA National Tournament and add to their back-to-

back CCAC Tournament titles.

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"Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age, and dreams are for forever." One of Walt Disney’s maxims for living the good life, it’s a happy thought for the dog days of summer!

Albert Einstein's conclusion on the subject is somewhat more complicated, and a good reminder as the start of a new academic year is swiftly approaching. He said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world and all there ever will be to know and understand.”

As Christians, of course, we believe unapologetically that God is the greatest creative genius of all time. He envisioned the order of the universe, the complexity of the human body, the depths of the human mind. He spoke life into existence from nothing, insisting on order from chaos. As our divine creative source, He has inspired awe in the hearts and minds of artists, poets, philosophers, scientists, theologians, writers, thinkers and all of humankind throughout history.

We don't enter into this issue lightly, but with reverence and thanksgiving. For this same Spirit of God also resides in us.

And what about imagination's younger sibling, innovation? As Steve Jobs noted, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." In this issue, we look closely at the arc of imagination and innovation to find fresh examples of wonder and progress.

As you explore this issue, we hope you are inspired by each page.

Blessings, TheEditorialBoard

THE MAGAZINE CONTENTS

Imagination & Innovation

Dr. Paul Koch, Bill Greiner andJerry Cohagan look at what we can do

with our imagination and how itcan innovate our world.

ON THE COVERThe Class of 2014 celebrates their calling to be a “generation of change” during Olivet’s

101st Commencement Ceremonies.

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Olivet Nazarene University

NEWS ANDEVENTS

The latest headlines fromthe Olivet campus and

around the globe

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IN SIGHTAmazing what you can

do in 20 minutes.

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SPOTLIGHTSSix stories of

innovative Olivetalumni

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EDITORIAL BOARDHeather (Quimby) Day ’02/

’12 E.M.B.A.Brian W. Parker ’93/ ’11 Ed.D.

George Wolff ’93

ART DIRECTIONGeorge Wolff ’93

GRAPHIC DESIGNMatthew Moore ’96Monique Perry ’03

Donnie Johnson

PHOTOGRAPHYJonesFoto or as credited

PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORTJordan Hansen ’13Cymone Wilder ’15

Wes Taylor ’15

EDITORIAL SUPPORTLuke Olney ’10/’12 M.O.L.

Laura Wasson WarfelKatharyn Schrader ’14Renee Gerstenberger

VOLUME 82 ISSUE 1(USPS 407-880) (ISSN 2325-7334)Copyright © 2013Olivet Nazarene UniversityOne University AvenueBourbonnais, IL 60914-2345

PRESIDENTDr. John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M.A./’06 D.Div., Ed.D., D.Min.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCEDr. Douglas E. Perry ’68/’95 Litt.D., M.B.A.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENTDr. Walter “Woody” Webb ’86/’89 M.A.R./’08 D.Div.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONALADVANCEMENTDr. Brian Allen ’82/’05 Litt.D.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRSDr. Dennis Crocker ’75,M.M., D.M.A.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STRATEGIC EXPANSIONDr. Ryan Spittal ’99/’04 M.B.A., D.B.A.

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What doyou think?

[email protected]

"Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age, and dreams are for forever." One of Walt Disney’s maxims for living the good life, it’s a happy thought for the dog days of summer!

Albert Einstein's conclusion on the subject is somewhat more complicated, and a good reminder as the start of a new academic year is swiftly approaching. He said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world and all there ever will be to know and understand.”

As Christians, of course, we believe unapologetically that God is the greatest creative genius of all time. He envisioned the order of the universe, the complexity of the human body, the depths of the human mind. He spoke life into existence from nothing, insisting on order from chaos. As our divine creative source, He has inspired awe in the hearts and minds of artists, poets, philosophers, scientists, theologians, writers, thinkers and all of humankind throughout history.

We don't enter into this issue lightly, but with reverence and thanksgiving. For this same Spirit of God also resides in us.

And what about imagination's younger sibling, innovation? As Steve Jobs noted, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." In this issue, we look closely at the arc of imagination and innovation to find fresh examples of wonder and progress.

As you explore this issue, we hope you are inspired by each page.

Blessings, TheEditorialBoard

THE MAGAZINE CONTENTS

Imagination & Innovation

Dr. Paul Koch, Bill Greiner andJerry Cohagan look at what we can do

with our imagination and how itcan innovate our world.

ON THE COVERThe Class of 2014 celebrates their calling to be a “generation of change” during Olivet’s

101st Commencement Ceremonies.

Olivet: The Magazine isthe official publication of

Olivet Nazarene University

NEWS ANDEVENTS

The latest headlines fromthe Olivet campus and

around the globe

GNICARAGUA

IN SIGHTAmazing what you can

do in 20 minutes.

4#ALUMNI

SPOTLIGHTSSix stories of

innovative Olivetalumni

2!

OLIVET: THE MAGAZINEis published quarterly by the

Office of Marketing Communica-tions under the direction of the Vice President for Institutional

Advancement.

Reproduction of material without written permission is

strictly prohibited.

EDITORIAL BOARDHeather (Quimby) Day ’02/

’12 E.M.B.A.Brian W. Parker ’93/ ’11 Ed.D.

George Wolff ’93

ART DIRECTIONGeorge Wolff ’93

GRAPHIC DESIGNMatthew Moore ’96Monique Perry ’03

Donnie Johnson

PHOTOGRAPHYJonesFoto or as credited

PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORTJordan Hansen ’13Cymone Wilder ’15

Wes Taylor ’15

EDITORIAL SUPPORTLuke Olney ’10/’12 M.O.L.

Laura Wasson WarfelKatharyn Schrader ’14Renee Gerstenberger

VOLUME 82 ISSUE 1(USPS 407-880) (ISSN 2325-7334)Copyright © 2013Olivet Nazarene UniversityOne University AvenueBourbonnais, IL 60914-2345

PRESIDENTDr. John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M.A./’06 D.Div., Ed.D., D.Min.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCEDr. Douglas E. Perry ’68/’95 Litt.D., M.B.A.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENTDr. Walter “Woody” Webb ’86/’89 M.A.R./’08 D.Div.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONALADVANCEMENTDr. Brian Allen ’82/’05 Litt.D.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRSDr. Dennis Crocker ’75,M.M., D.M.A.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STRATEGIC EXPANSIONDr. Ryan Spittal ’99/’04 M.B.A., D.B.A.

Periodicals postage paid at the Bourbonnais, IllinoisPost Office and at additional mailing offices.

Postmaster, send address changes to:Editor, Olivet: The MagazineOlivet Nazarene University

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NOTICEThird Party Comment on Olivet Nazarene University

The Higher Learning Commission230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500Chicago, IL 60604-1411

The public may also submit comments on thecommission’s website at www.ncahlc.org.

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing.

All comments must be received by Sept. 26, 2014.

The purpose of a university education is not simply the transfer of knowledge or the development of understanding, though it includes both of those important elements, along with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues and ideas. Olivet seeks to provide an educational experience that encompasses all of those features and adds to them innovation, imagination and creativity.

In some ways, a student’s task is to learn how to learn and how, then, to creatively put that learning into practice in the midst of the changing landscape of life. Robert Fritz comments: “The most important developments in civilization have come through the creative process, but ironically, most people have not been taught to be creative.”

The innovative nature of an Olivet education is interwoven with the curriculum. It shows up in a myriad of creative ways, including the University’s literary magazine, Tygr, published each spring and featuring original poetry, prose, photography and works of art contributed by students.

Innovation manifests itself in the efforts of our engineering students who blend timeless principles, technologies and equations in creating new ways to apply engineering to everyday life and the needs of everyday people. One example of their creativity is the work these students have done on site in South America and more recently in southern Africa to provide systems for sustainable fresh water.

Innovation is visible in Olivet’s fine arts programs, including the remarkable integration of iPad technology for all of the University’s music programs and in an annual concert featuring original instrumental, orchestral and choral compositions by ONU students.

Innovation has given rise to the University’s Center for Law and Culture. It is obvious in the programs fostered by the Center for Student Success. Faculty and staff have become active innovators and creative teachers who guide students to new levels of learning and personal development. The faculty understands that the most powerful way to develop creativity is to be a role model.

University students develop creativity not when they are told to, but when they experience the dynamics of creativity and are shown how to pursue it. For example, an enhanced and expanded commitment to student research in the natural and social sciences at Olivet has garnered regional and national attention. Thus, Olivet is not a static place. It is a vibrant, creative environment where students learn by doing and “do” as a result of their learning.

This commitment to innovation and imagination has a deep meaning for higher education. Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s president, has observed:

The roots of a creative society are in basic education. The sheer volume of facts to be digested by the students of today leaves little time for a deeper interrogation of their moral worth. The result has been a generation of technicians rather than visionaries, each one taking a career rather than an idea seriously. The answer must be reform in our educational methods so that students are encouraged to “know-why” as well as “know-how.”

Creativity as part of the teaching and learning process should be particularly evident on the campus of a Christian university, for we serve a God of creative energy and grace. Recorded by the prophet Isaiah, the Lord declares: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up . . .” (Isaiah 43:19).

God, the Creator, spoke the world into being and gave to humanity the gifts of creativity for the enrichment of life and as an avenue of praise and worship. Thus, at Olivet, we believe higher education should have a creative, “Creator-centered” purpose.

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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 most recent book, “Revision,” from Beacon Hill Press, provides “Thirteen Strategies to Renew Your Work, Your Organization and Your Life.”

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The purpose of a university education is not simply the transfer of knowledge or the development of understanding, though it includes both of those important elements, along with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues and ideas. Olivet seeks to provide an educational experience that encompasses all of those features and adds to them innovation, imagination and creativity.

In some ways, a student’s task is to learn how to learn and how, then, to creatively put that learning into practice in the midst of the changing landscape of life. Robert Fritz comments: “The most important developments in civilization have come through the creative process, but ironically, most people have not been taught to be creative.”

The innovative nature of an Olivet education is interwoven with the curriculum. It shows up in a myriad of creative ways, including the University’s literary magazine, Tygr, published each spring and featuring original poetry, prose, photography and works of art contributed by students.

Innovation manifests itself in the efforts of our engineering students who blend timeless principles, technologies and equations in creating new ways to apply engineering to everyday life and the needs of everyday people. One example of their creativity is the work these students have done on site in South America and more recently in southern Africa to provide systems for sustainable fresh water.

Innovation is visible in Olivet’s fine arts programs, including the remarkable integration of iPad technology for all of the University’s music programs and in an annual concert featuring original instrumental, orchestral and choral compositions by ONU students.

Innovation has given rise to the University’s Center for Law and Culture. It is obvious in the programs fostered by the Center for Student Success. Faculty and staff have become active innovators and creative teachers who guide students to new levels of learning and personal development. The faculty understands that the most powerful way to develop creativity is to be a role model.

University students develop creativity not when they are told to, but when they experience the dynamics of creativity and are shown how to pursue it. For example, an enhanced and expanded commitment to student research in the natural and social sciences at Olivet has garnered regional and national attention. Thus, Olivet is not a static place. It is a vibrant, creative environment where students learn by doing and “do” as a result of their learning.

This commitment to innovation and imagination has a deep meaning for higher education. Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s president, has observed:

The roots of a creative society are in basic education. The sheer volume of facts to be digested by the students of today leaves little time for a deeper interrogation of their moral worth. The result has been a generation of technicians rather than visionaries, each one taking a career rather than an idea seriously. The answer must be reform in our educational methods so that students are encouraged to “know-why” as well as “know-how.”

Creativity as part of the teaching and learning process should be particularly evident on the campus of a Christian university, for we serve a God of creative energy and grace. Recorded by the prophet Isaiah, the Lord declares: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up . . .” (Isaiah 43:19).

God, the Creator, spoke the world into being and gave to humanity the gifts of creativity for the enrichment of life and as an avenue of praise and worship. Thus, at Olivet, we believe higher education should have a creative, “Creator-centered” purpose.


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 most recent book, “Revision,” from Beacon Hill Press, provides “Thirteen Strategies to Renew Your Work, Your Organization and Your Life.”

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The National Student Employment Association honored recent graduate Seth Wenzelman ’14 as the 2014 Illinois Student Employee of the Year. Seth, who worked in the informatics department within Benner Library and Resource Center for three years, was nominated and ultimately selected for the state distinction after being recognized as Olivet’s 2013-2014 Student Employee of the Year. Last year alone, Olivet employed 945 students in a variety of positions across campus, thereby providing them financial support and practical, résumé-building job experience.

Alumna Linda (Sievert) Egnatz ’81 (pictured with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin) was recently named the 2014 National Language Teacher of the Year by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, just months after being named one of the top teachers in Illinois with a Golden Apple Award of Excellence in Teaching. A National Board Certified Teacher, she is one of the first in Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 to achieve this distinction. She also serves as president of the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL).

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Title II data for the School of Education reports that 100 percent of Olivet’s teaching candidates (137 students) passed the state competency tests this spring. These tests are required through the Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS) in order to obtain an Illinois teaching certificate. This bested Olivet’s already exemplary pass rates for the past three years: 99 percent in 2011–2012 and 2009–2010; and 98 percent in 2010–2011. Olivet is currently listed among Top U.S. Colleges & Universities for Teaching Education by the College Database. Colleges and universities included on this list offer their students the widest range of program options when it comes to teaching education.

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No more need to cut the grass. Olivet’s 2014–2015 football team will compete on Ward Field’s beautiful new turf, featuring the Tiger head logo at centerfield. In addition to the stadium upgrades, Olivet’s locker room is undergoing a significant expansion, and new, heavier weights have been purchased for the power lifters. The upgrades are largely the result of gifts and grants from the local community to support ONU Athletics and to help solidify an unprecedented 10-year contract extension with the Chicago Bears for their annual summer Training Camp.

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The National Student Employment Association honored recent graduate Seth Wenzelman ’14 as the 2014 Illinois Student Employee of the Year. Seth, who worked in the informatics department within Benner Library and Resource Center for three years, was nominated and ultimately selected for the state distinction after being recognized as Olivet’s 2013-2014 Student Employee of the Year. Last year alone, Olivet employed 945 students in a variety of positions across campus, thereby providing them financial support and practical, résumé-building job experience.

Alumna Linda (Sievert) Egnatz ’81 (pictured with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin) was recently named the 2014 National Language Teacher of the Year by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, just months after being named one of the top teachers in Illinois with a Golden Apple Award of Excellence in Teaching. A National Board Certified Teacher, she is one of the first in Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 to achieve this distinction. She also serves as president of the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL).

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Title II data for the School of Education reports that 100 percent of Olivet’s teaching candidates (137 students) passed the state competency tests this spring. These tests are required through the Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS) in order to obtain an Illinois teaching certificate. This bested Olivet’s already exemplary pass rates for the past three years: 99 percent in 2011–2012 and 2009–2010; and 98 percent in 2010–2011. Olivet is currently listed among Top U.S. Colleges & Universities for Teaching Education by the College Database. Colleges and universities included on this list offer their students the widest range of program options when it comes to teaching education.

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No more need to cut the grass. Olivet’s 2014–2015 football team will compete on Ward Field’s beautiful new turf, featuring the Tiger head logo at centerfield. In addition to the stadium upgrades, Olivet’s locker room is undergoing a significant expansion, and new, heavier weights have been purchased for the power lifters. The upgrades are largely the result of gifts and grants from the local community to support ONU Athletics and to help solidify an unprecedented 10-year contract extension with the Chicago Bears for their annual summer Training Camp.

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Sophomore Alyssa Davis, junior Kyle Johnson and freshman Dasan Klingenbert travelled to Springfield during finals week this spring. They had one-on-one meetings with their local representatives and to speak directly with Governor Pat Quinn about issues important to them and higher education. An annual event, the day was sponsored by the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities, of which Olivet is a part. According to ONU Executive in Residence Mike Shehorn, the students’ conversations with their legislators were “substantive” and focused primarily on MAP grants.

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For the latest news, sports scores and events, go to www.olivet.edu

Robert E. Hull, Ed.D., has been appointed dean of the School of Education. Dr. Hull comes to Olivet with 30-plus years of experience in education, including his most recent position as the founding director of the Kansas Center for Safe and Prepared Schools. Previously, he served as the assistant superintendent of the Olathe (Kansas) District Schools; superintendent of schools in Osawatomie, Kansas, and Blakesburg, Iowa; and secondary principal for Altoona-Midway, Jefferson County North and Lawrence (Kansas) High Schools.

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) selected senior second baseman Hannah Gardner as the 2014 NAIA Player of the Year. She finished her season ranked first in the NAIA in RBIs per game (1.33), second in total RBIs (73), third in runs scored (74), sixth in total hits (90) and sixth in batting average (.533). On the season, she started in 55 games and tallied 20 doubles, a team-high 12 home runs and only struck out six times in 169 at-bats. She was part of a team to win the CCAC regular-season and tournament titles, advance to the NAIA Softball World Series and hold a No. 4 ranking in the final Coaches’ Poll.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Just over a year since its launch, HireOlivetians.com is already reaping great rewards for Olivet students, alumni and employers. Over a thousand employers have signed up to provide Olivet students with job and internship opportunities across the country.

HIREOLIVETIANS

With a growing nursing program and the worldwide demand for quality professionals in all healthcare fields, Olivet has established the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Dr. Linda Davison ’89 MBA has been appointed dean. Currently, there are 1,460 students (undergraduate and graduate) majoring in nursing. As part of Olivet’s six-year plan for the main campus, a building expansion of approximately 10,000 square feet is planned for the current Wisner Hall of Nursing. Recognizing the music program’s outstanding achievements, Olivet has renamed the “Department of Music” to the “School of Music,” with Dr. Don Reddick ’79 serving as dean. More than 500 students (majors and non-majors) currently participate in music program, and an expansion of about 18,000 square-feet is planned for Larsen Fine Arts Center.

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Sophomore Alyssa Davis, junior Kyle Johnson and freshman Dasan Klingenbert travelled to Springfield during finals week this spring. They had one-on-one meetings with their local representatives and to speak directly with Governor Pat Quinn about issues important to them and higher education. An annual event, the day was sponsored by the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities, of which Olivet is a part. According to ONU Executive in Residence Mike Shehorn, the students’ conversations with their legislators were “substantive” and focused primarily on MAP grants.

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For the latest news, sports scores and events, go to www.olivet.edu

Robert E. Hull, Ed.D., has been appointed dean of the School of Education. Dr. Hull comes to Olivet with 30-plus years of experience in education, including his most recent position as the founding director of the Kansas Center for Safe and Prepared Schools. Previously, he served as the assistant superintendent of the Olathe (Kansas) District Schools; superintendent of schools in Osawatomie, Kansas, and Blakesburg, Iowa; and secondary principal for Altoona-Midway, Jefferson County North and Lawrence (Kansas) High Schools.

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) selected senior second baseman Hannah Gardner as the 2014 NAIA Player of the Year. She finished her season ranked first in the NAIA in RBIs per game (1.33), second in total RBIs (73), third in runs scored (74), sixth in total hits (90) and sixth in batting average (.533). On the season, she started in 55 games and tallied 20 doubles, a team-high 12 home runs and only struck out six times in 169 at-bats. She was part of a team to win the CCAC regular-season and tournament titles, advance to the NAIA Softball World Series and hold a No. 4 ranking in the final Coaches’ Poll.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Just over a year since its launch, HireOlivetians.com is already reaping great rewards for Olivet students, alumni and employers. Over a thousand employers have signed up to provide Olivet students with job and internship opportunities across the country.

HIREOLIVETIANS

With a growing nursing program and the worldwide demand for quality professionals in all healthcare fields, Olivet has established the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Dr. Linda Davison ’89 MBA has been appointed dean. Currently, there are 1,460 students (undergraduate and graduate) majoring in nursing. As part of Olivet’s six-year plan for the main campus, a building expansion of approximately 10,000 square feet is planned for the current Wisner Hall of Nursing. Recognizing the music program’s outstanding achievements, Olivet has renamed the “Department of Music” to the “School of Music,” with Dr. Don Reddick ’79 serving as dean. More than 500 students (majors and non-majors) currently participate in music program, and an expansion of about 18,000 square-feet is planned for Larsen Fine Arts Center.

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At its annual meeting in April, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties honored Olivet for its long-standing partnership in the community. The University contributes to the mission of United Way through staff fundraising campaigns, providing students as interns, and sharing faculty and staff as volunteers.

The Kankakee-Area YMCA recently recognized Dr. John C. Bowling with the Ray Lindner Service to Youth Award for his service to youth at Olivet and in the community. Wes Walker, who was executive director of this YMCA from 1970 to 1994, presented the award to Dr. Bowling during an event marking the YMCA’s 120-year history, at which Dr. Bowling gave the keynote address.

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has selected the 2014 Rawlings-NAIA Baseball Gold Glove Team, including senior right-hander Jonathan Fightmaster, the only pitcher selected to the nine-person team. In 15 appearances this season, he had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, including 25 assists, 11 putouts and four double plays. He was the only Tiger starter to finish the season without an error. He had a team-best 9-4 record with a 2.86 ERA (team best). He threw seven complete games with three shutouts (team highs), pitched a total of 97 2/3 innings, allowing 118 hits, 46 runs (31 earned), 20 walks and had 61 strikeouts (second on team).

Three students have been selected for this summer research program, and are paired with a faculty mentor. Curtis Groover and Dr. Greg Long are studying “Concentrations of heavy metals inducing apoptosis and necrosis in baby hamster kidney cells.” Amy Brenner and Dr. Aggie Veld are researching “Connections between the effects of various chemicals on the development of Drosophila melanogaster and Homo sapiens”; and Brian Pickering and Dr. Dan Sharda are studying “Toll-like receptor 4 activation of non-canonical signaling pathways modulates mitochondrial respiration.” Funded by alumni and friends of Olivet, the summer research program honors two former faculty members, physics professor Elbert Pence and mathematics professor Fanny Boyce.

PENCE-BOYCE RESEARCH

The inaugural year of Olivet’s iPad initiative, iLearn@Olivet, was a stunning success, with the entire School of Music going paperless — the first of any music department at any college to do so. The iPad has been so effective on campus that two additional academic areas are following suit in the 2014–2015 school year: the Department of Art and Digital Design and the School of Education.

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On Saturday, May 10, Olivet conferred degrees upon the largest graduating class in history: a total of 1,537 graduates, including 541 traditional undergraduate bachelor’s, 244 adult studies bachelor’s, 15 associate, 718 master’s and 16 doctorate degrees. Fourteen undergraduate students had the additional distinction of being Honors Program graduates. During his address for the traditional Commencement ceremony, Dr. Gustavo Crocker challenged the graduates, “You have been given the unique opportunity to be the generation of change. As you commence your professional life, take time to celebrate. Keep your head in the right place. Embrace your call to be a change agent.”

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At its annual meeting in April, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties honored Olivet for its long-standing partnership in the community. The University contributes to the mission of United Way through staff fundraising campaigns, providing students as interns, and sharing faculty and staff as volunteers.

The Kankakee-Area YMCA recently recognized Dr. John C. Bowling with the Ray Lindner Service to Youth Award for his service to youth at Olivet and in the community. Wes Walker, who was executive director of this YMCA from 1970 to 1994, presented the award to Dr. Bowling during an event marking the YMCA’s 120-year history, at which Dr. Bowling gave the keynote address.

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has selected the 2014 Rawlings-NAIA Baseball Gold Glove Team, including senior right-hander Jonathan Fightmaster, the only pitcher selected to the nine-person team. In 15 appearances this season, he had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, including 25 assists, 11 putouts and four double plays. He was the only Tiger starter to finish the season without an error. He had a team-best 9-4 record with a 2.86 ERA (team best). He threw seven complete games with three shutouts (team highs), pitched a total of 97 2/3 innings, allowing 118 hits, 46 runs (31 earned), 20 walks and had 61 strikeouts (second on team).

Three students have been selected for this summer research program, and are paired with a faculty mentor. Curtis Groover and Dr. Greg Long are studying “Concentrations of heavy metals inducing apoptosis and necrosis in baby hamster kidney cells.” Amy Brenner and Dr. Aggie Veld are researching “Connections between the effects of various chemicals on the development of Drosophila melanogaster and Homo sapiens”; and Brian Pickering and Dr. Dan Sharda are studying “Toll-like receptor 4 activation of non-canonical signaling pathways modulates mitochondrial respiration.” Funded by alumni and friends of Olivet, the summer research program honors two former faculty members, physics professor Elbert Pence and mathematics professor Fanny Boyce.

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The inaugural year of Olivet’s iPad initiative, iLearn@Olivet, was a stunning success, with the entire School of Music going paperless — the first of any music department at any college to do so. The iPad has been so effective on campus that two additional academic areas are following suit in the 2014–2015 school year: the Department of Art and Digital Design and the School of Education.

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A keen imagination and a creative bent often lead to breakthrough thinking, innovation and change. Join us in celebrating the creative spirit in the arts, sciences, humanities and the world of ideas. Members of the greater Olivet family are living at the corner of imagination and innovation, making our world a better place every day.

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A keen imagination and a creative bent often lead to breakthrough thinking, innovation and change. Join us in celebrating the creative spirit in the arts, sciences, humanities and the world of ideas. Members of the greater Olivet family are living at the corner of imagination and innovation, making our world a better place every day.

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mind. Energy consumption has been reduced by 50 percent, water consumption by over 70 percent, and carbon dioxide emissions by almost 90 percent.

At the Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania, the presentation emphasized how continuous investment, combined with its strategic location on the Baltic Sea, has enhanced the port’s role in providing transportation services at the intersection of various logistical corridors — “where East meets West,” in the words of our host. Recently, this key function has been extended beyond the Baltic region and neighboring countries to the development of alternative cargo routes from China to Western Europe and Scandinavia.

At the Kimberly-Clark headquarters for the Russian Federation and the Commonwealth of Independent States, located on the outskirts of Moscow, our presenters pointed out that even in a rapidly changing global economic environment, a number of constants remain. Our first speaker pointed out that while the most rapid growth in sales for their brands is taking place in “emerging market” nations, the United States remains the single largest market for these (and other) products. Our second speaker, who works in the area of human resources, responded to a question regarding the best employment search strategies for new college graduates by offering

the following advice: “Do your best to be really good at something.” This comment offered encouragement to the students to continuously develop their skills and talents — what the late Nobel Laureate Gary Becker categorized as “human capital” — in a manner that is consistent with their sense of passion and calling.

All of these corporate and organizational visits bore witness to the fact that all commercial activity takes place within a political and cultural context. When our group visited a Coca-Cola plant near Moscow, our presenter spoke in poignant terms about a recent business trip to Kiev, Ukraine, and his personal observations of the conflicts which were taking place at the time of his visit.

During times of uncertainty and turmoil, our natural human reaction is one of anxiety and fear. Our students received a different admonition, however, from our presenter at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania. Drawing on his experience from a previous posting in an emerging market nation, he observed that if one is constantly “looking down” in order to avoid potential pitfalls, there are wonders above that might go ignored.

His counsel, therefore, which had unintended spiritual content, was to “look up.”

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My reading of economic history, as well as my personal inclination toward optimism, leads me to be much more supportive of Professor Mokyr’s perspective. At the very least, I do not foresee a decline in the rate of future “co-creation,” to use a theological phrase. This conclusion is reinforced by my experience, over time, as a faculty member in the International Business Institute (IBI) program. IBI is a cooperative program in which students from a number of institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), including Olivet, take four upper division courses in business and economics over the summer while traveling for 10 weeks in Europe and Asia. Since 1992, 47 Olivet students — including four this year — have completed this unique opportunity.

Throughout the IBI program, the coursework is integrated with visits to the business headquarters and facilities of a wide variety of industries, as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations. These visits provide excellent examples of the creative endeavors that are taking place in the global marketplace. The following represents a brief sample from the 2014 program:

At Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, the presentation began with an explanation of how the corporate headquarters was recently renovated with environmental sustainability in

A front page article in the June 16, 2014, edition of the Wall Street Journal provided a clear example of two different views with respect to the future direction of economic innovation and imagination. The article profiled the ongoing debate between two economists who are also professors and colleagues at Northwestern University: Robert Gordon, who believes that the rate of human discovery is slowing down; and Joel Mokyr, who argues that the pace of invention will continue to accelerate in the future.

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Dr. Paul Koch is an expert economist, master teacher, and a mem-ber of the American Economic Association and the Association of Christian Economists. As a member of the faculty for the International Business Institute program, he routinely lectures nationally and internationally on economic issues and spends the summer months teaching in Europe. He holds a bachelor’s degree from George Fox University and a master’s and doctoral degrees from Illinois State University. A trusted professor of business and economics at Olivet for over 20 years, Dr. Koch is also a recipient of the Richard M. Jones Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.

mind. Energy consumption has been reduced by 50 percent, water consumption by over 70 percent, and carbon dioxide emissions by almost 90 percent.

At the Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania, the presentation emphasized how continuous investment, combined with its strategic location on the Baltic Sea, has enhanced the port’s role in providing transportation services at the intersection of various logistical corridors — “where East meets West,” in the words of our host. Recently, this key function has been extended beyond the Baltic region and neighboring countries to the development of alternative cargo routes from China to Western Europe and Scandinavia.

At the Kimberly-Clark headquarters for the Russian Federation and the Commonwealth of Independent States, located on the outskirts of Moscow, our presenters pointed out that even in a rapidly changing global economic environment, a number of constants remain. Our first speaker pointed out that while the most rapid growth in sales for their brands is taking place in “emerging market” nations, the United States remains the single largest market for these (and other) products. Our second speaker, who works in the area of human resources, responded to a question regarding the best employment search strategies for new college graduates by offering

the following advice: “Do your best to be really good at something.” This comment offered encouragement to the students to continuously develop their skills and talents — what the late Nobel Laureate Gary Becker categorized as “human capital” — in a manner that is consistent with their sense of passion and calling.

All of these corporate and organizational visits bore witness to the fact that all commercial activity takes place within a political and cultural context. When our group visited a Coca-Cola plant near Moscow, our presenter spoke in poignant terms about a recent business trip to Kiev, Ukraine, and his personal observations of the conflicts which were taking place at the time of his visit.

During times of uncertainty and turmoil, our natural human reaction is one of anxiety and fear. Our students received a different admonition, however, from our presenter at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania. Drawing on his experience from a previous posting in an emerging market nation, he observed that if one is constantly “looking down” in order to avoid potential pitfalls, there are wonders above that might go ignored.

His counsel, therefore, which had unintended spiritual content, was to “look up.”

FREEDOMTO DREAM

DR. PAUL KOCH

My reading of economic history, as well as my personal inclination toward optimism, leads me to be much more supportive of Professor Mokyr’s perspective. At the very least, I do not foresee a decline in the rate of future “co-creation,” to use a theological phrase. This conclusion is reinforced by my experience, over time, as a faculty member in the International Business Institute (IBI) program. IBI is a cooperative program in which students from a number of institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), including Olivet, take four upper division courses in business and economics over the summer while traveling for 10 weeks in Europe and Asia. Since 1992, 47 Olivet students — including four this year — have completed this unique opportunity.

Throughout the IBI program, the coursework is integrated with visits to the business headquarters and facilities of a wide variety of industries, as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations. These visits provide excellent examples of the creative endeavors that are taking place in the global marketplace. The following represents a brief sample from the 2014 program:

At Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, the presentation began with an explanation of how the corporate headquarters was recently renovated with environmental sustainability in

A front page article in the June 16, 2014, edition of the Wall Street Journal provided a clear example of two different views with respect to the future direction of economic innovation and imagination. The article profiled the ongoing debate between two economists who are also professors and colleagues at Northwestern University: Robert Gordon, who believes that the rate of human discovery is slowing down; and Joel Mokyr, who argues that the pace of invention will continue to accelerate in the future.

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Dr. Paul Koch is an expert economist, master teacher, and a mem-ber of the American Economic Association and the Association of Christian Economists. As a member of the faculty for the International Business Institute program, he routinely lectures nationally and internationally on economic issues and spends the summer months teaching in Europe. He holds a bachelor’s degree from George Fox University and a master’s and doctoral degrees from Illinois State University. A trusted professor of business and economics at Olivet for over 20 years, Dr. Koch is also a recipient of the Richard M. Jones Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.

Creativity is an interesting phenomenon that happens inside the brain.

If we look to the book of Genesis, we see how God created His plan for the world. The creation story is one that God didn’t finish, because He wanted us to be part of it, with the talents He gave us. Once God created the world, He placed man in the middle of it all — seemingly saying, “Okay, what are you going to do with all this I’ve made?” Man multiplied, animals multiplied, plants grew, and they all continue multiplying to this day.

Bill Greiner, an accomplished and celebrated artist in his own right, serves as chair of Olivet’s Department of Art and Digital Media and as the director of Olivet’s Brandenburg Gallery. His paintings are on display in several galleries across the Midwest, including two corporate galleries. His work is in five national Art Institute col-lections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, and has appeared in more than 300 private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. He is an entrepreneur, avid collector of art and an in-demand art consultant for estates, collections and busi-nesses. Prof. Greiner holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ill inois State University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of South Dakota.

Likewise, there is always an ever-unfolding plan when creating a work of art.

Each one of us has been given a gift from our Heavenly Father. It is what we do with that gift that makes God’s creation continue to move forward. As I begin to create using a blank canvas or sheet of watercolor paper, I have to ask, “What am I going to do? How am I going use the gift God gave me to create an image?”

Recognizing artistic talent as God’s gift can be a hurdle to overcome, and sometimes it’s something we fear. It can be fear that hides the greatest pleasure, but will strengthen our artistic ability and allow us to grow. Artists need: something to say, the talent to convey our idea, and the courage to do it. Every time I begin a painting, I’m faced with these challenges.

Creating a work of art takes courage. People are very open to critiquing the work and offering their opinions, each believing his or her viewpoint is the right one. The artist struggles with many questions. Do I have something of importance to say? Will the image strike a chord with the viewers? How does that happen anyway?

As I begin the work of art, I also begin a dialogue with the work. There’s a strange thing that happens when I begin to lay colors down, layer after layer, in a particular order. It’s a struggle between me and the image, similar to the struggle of control between our Creator and us. I plan the image one way, and as it comes together, it has a tendency to go in a totally unexpected direction. The true artist listens to the work of art, moving in a new direction based on the image and the way the colors, composition and values have come together.

The struggle of creating, for me, is the hook that keeps me painting year after year. That dialogue between the work and me is a surreal feeling, knowing that my creation is moving in a certain direction, one which I must embrace.

Creating a work of art of any kind comes from deep within us. I believe it comes from our subconscious, which knows more about us than we do on the conscious level. I learn from my paintings — about me, about what’s going on inside my head.

This is another surreal moment in time when I begin to see God’s hand in the gifts He has given me. I liken this to grace, something given without expectation, something not deserved. I can never repay God for my gifts, but I can use them in a way that shows my love for them. It is something that is never finished, always moving forward, as I ask, “What am I going to do next?”

Painting has become my best friend and fiercest foe. I’ve learned to be controlled at times and to let go of control at other times, just as God seemingly does in all of our lives. Creating art is rewarding, even if one of my paintings fails. Each new painting takes me on a new journey as creation begins again.

THECREATIVE PROCESS

BILL GREINER


Creativity is an interesting phenomenon that happens inside the brain.

If we look to the book of Genesis, we see how God created His plan for the world. The creation story is one that God didn’t finish, because He wanted us to be part of it, with the talents He gave us. Once God created the world, He placed man in the middle of it all — seemingly saying, “Okay, what are you going to do with all this I’ve made?” Man multiplied, animals multiplied, plants grew, and they all continue multiplying to this day.

Bill Greiner, an accomplished and celebrated artist in his own right, serves as chair of Olivet’s Department of Art and Digital Media and as the director of Olivet’s Brandenburg Gallery. His paintings are on display in several galleries across the Midwest, including two corporate galleries. His work is in five national Art Institute col-lections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, and has appeared in more than 300 private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. He is an entrepreneur, avid collector of art and an in-demand art consultant for estates, collections and busi-nesses. Prof. Greiner holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ill inois State University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of South Dakota.

Likewise, there is always an ever-unfolding plan when creating a work of art.

Each one of us has been given a gift from our Heavenly Father. It is what we do with that gift that makes God’s creation continue to move forward. As I begin to create using a blank canvas or sheet of watercolor paper, I have to ask, “What am I going to do? How am I going use the gift God gave me to create an image?”

Recognizing artistic talent as God’s gift can be a hurdle to overcome, and sometimes it’s something we fear. It can be fear that hides the greatest pleasure, but will strengthen our artistic ability and allow us to grow. Artists need: something to say, the talent to convey our idea, and the courage to do it. Every time I begin a painting, I’m faced with these challenges.

Creating a work of art takes courage. People are very open to critiquing the work and offering their opinions, each believing his or her viewpoint is the right one. The artist struggles with many questions. Do I have something of importance to say? Will the image strike a chord with the viewers? How does that happen anyway?

As I begin the work of art, I also begin a dialogue with the work. There’s a strange thing that happens when I begin to lay colors down, layer after layer, in a particular order. It’s a struggle between me and the image, similar to the struggle of control between our Creator and us. I plan the image one way, and as it comes together, it has a tendency to go in a totally unexpected direction. The true artist listens to the work of art, moving in a new direction based on the image and the way the colors, composition and values have come together.

The struggle of creating, for me, is the hook that keeps me painting year after year. That dialogue between the work and me is a surreal feeling, knowing that my creation is moving in a certain direction, one which I must embrace.

Creating a work of art of any kind comes from deep within us. I believe it comes from our subconscious, which knows more about us than we do on the conscious level. I learn from my paintings — about me, about what’s going on inside my head.

This is another surreal moment in time when I begin to see God’s hand in the gifts He has given me. I liken this to grace, something given without expectation, something not deserved. I can never repay God for my gifts, but I can use them in a way that shows my love for them. It is something that is never finished, always moving forward, as I ask, “What am I going to do next?”

Painting has become my best friend and fiercest foe. I’ve learned to be controlled at times and to let go of control at other times, just as God seemingly does in all of our lives. Creating art is rewarding, even if one of my paintings fails. Each new painting takes me on a new journey as creation begins again.

THECREATIVE PROCESS

BILL GREINER


Just like in a good improv, we do not know what will come our way on any given day — whom we will meet, what we will say, what situations might arise. But knowing a few basic rules of improv can be very useful.

The first rule of improv is to always say YES to everything. Never deny what is brought into the scene. For instance, I step onstage, and you throw your arms wide and yell, “Brother! Bessie just died!” My response cannot be, “I’m not your brother! And who in the world is Bessie?” In improv, you accept the truth of whatever is given you. Not only do you accept, but you step into the embrace and see where it leads. So, in this scenario, I fall into your arms, weeping copious tears, and add, “She was the best heifer we ever had here on the farm. Good thing I’m lactose intolerant.”

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Jerry Cohagan, who has a Master of Arts in Theatre Production and more than 25 years of experience in the performing arts, serves as the artistic and executive director of Olivet’s theatre program. In 2012, he was certified as an instructor for the Meisner acting tech-nique. Along with his duties as teacher and director, he continues to work commercially on regional and national stages. He gained national recognition as one-half of the Christian comedy team Hicks & Cohagan. He has authored more than 20 books of dra-matic sketches and plays, and has directed and appeared in many productions. He was the co-host of “Gospel Jubilee” on TNN for one year and also a contributing columnist for several periodicals. Among his honors, he received the Evangelical Press Association award for his contributions in humorous writing, and he is the recip-ient of an honorary Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association for his years of contribution to the arts.

The same is true in life. As much as I try to Google sync my day, invariably something is brought into the scene that wasn’t entered into the calendar. I can deny it, or I can choose to accept and even embrace it.

The second rule of improv is to always make your partner look good. You do not have to manipulate your partner to make yourself look good. Sanford Meisner, the great acting teacher, said that your lifeline in any scene is your partner. Another way of saying this is: Always be present and attentive to those around you. I cannot count the moments I miss in my daily life because I am too self-absorbed in my own “bit” rather than focusing on the person right there in front of me. The truth of this rule is found in that greater Truth: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”The third and easiest rule of improv to remember,

but sometimes the hardest to do, is to tell a story. In fact, I would change the word “tell” to “live.” Live a story. One of the greatest thrills for me as a director and actor is to serve a larger story. Living the life of another vicariously is one of the greatest gifts theatre can give us. In fact, that’s why we go to the theatre — to be able to see ourselves, understand our common humanity, and become better human beings.

Whether onstage or in life, I love the idea of being a part of a greater story. As Christ followers, we are part of a greater narrative, an ongoing story of Christ redeeming His world through us. And if we are a bit more attentive by saying YES to whatever comes our way, and if our focus is truly “other-centered,” then we have the right ingredients for living a great improv.

Live your story well.

Improvisation is the art of play in real time — making up dialogue, setting, conflict and character on the spot. The longer I live, the more universal some basic rules of improvisation seem to apply to life, as well.

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PICTURED ABOVE: 2013 OLIVET THEATER'S 'ALMOST MAINE'

Just like in a good improv, we do not know what will come our way on any given day — whom we will meet, what we will say, what situations might arise. But knowing a few basic rules of improv can be very useful.

The first rule of improv is to always say YES to everything. Never deny what is brought into the scene. For instance, I step onstage, and you throw your arms wide and yell, “Brother! Bessie just died!” My response cannot be, “I’m not your brother! And who in the world is Bessie?” In improv, you accept the truth of whatever is given you. Not only do you accept, but you step into the embrace and see where it leads. So, in this scenario, I fall into your arms, weeping copious tears, and add, “She was the best heifer we ever had here on the farm. Good thing I’m lactose intolerant.”

IMAGINATION IN REAL TIMEJERRY COHAGAN

Jerry Cohagan, who has a Master of Arts in Theatre Production and more than 25 years of experience in the performing arts, serves as the artistic and executive director of Olivet’s theatre program. In 2012, he was certified as an instructor for the Meisner acting tech-nique. Along with his duties as teacher and director, he continues to work commercially on regional and national stages. He gained national recognition as one-half of the Christian comedy team Hicks & Cohagan. He has authored more than 20 books of dra-matic sketches and plays, and has directed and appeared in many productions. He was the co-host of “Gospel Jubilee” on TNN for one year and also a contributing columnist for several periodicals. Among his honors, he received the Evangelical Press Association award for his contributions in humorous writing, and he is the recip-ient of an honorary Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association for his years of contribution to the arts.

The same is true in life. As much as I try to Google sync my day, invariably something is brought into the scene that wasn’t entered into the calendar. I can deny it, or I can choose to accept and even embrace it.

The second rule of improv is to always make your partner look good. You do not have to manipulate your partner to make yourself look good. Sanford Meisner, the great acting teacher, said that your lifeline in any scene is your partner. Another way of saying this is: Always be present and attentive to those around you. I cannot count the moments I miss in my daily life because I am too self-absorbed in my own “bit” rather than focusing on the person right there in front of me. The truth of this rule is found in that greater Truth: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”The third and easiest rule of improv to remember,

but sometimes the hardest to do, is to tell a story. In fact, I would change the word “tell” to “live.” Live a story. One of the greatest thrills for me as a director and actor is to serve a larger story. Living the life of another vicariously is one of the greatest gifts theatre can give us. In fact, that’s why we go to the theatre — to be able to see ourselves, understand our common humanity, and become better human beings.

Whether onstage or in life, I love the idea of being a part of a greater story. As Christ followers, we are part of a greater narrative, an ongoing story of Christ redeeming His world through us. And if we are a bit more attentive by saying YES to whatever comes our way, and if our focus is truly “other-centered,” then we have the right ingredients for living a great improv.

Live your story well.

Improvisation is the art of play in real time — making up dialogue, setting, conflict and character on the spot. The longer I live, the more universal some basic rules of improvisation seem to apply to life, as well.

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PICTURED ABOVE: 2013 OLIVET THEATER'S 'ALMOST MAINE'

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Every day, Olivet Nazarene University alumni impact the world in a myriad of fields. These six stories caught our attention and sparked our imagination.

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Every day, Olivet Nazarene University alumni impact the world in a myriad of fields. These six stories caught our attention and sparked our imagination.

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BRITTANY KNAPP

HOLLY HUNT, CHICAGO

Working in Chicago has also allowed these three to witness firsthand Holly Hunt’s commitment to quality.

Andrew walks with Holly when she analyzes products, and he is astounded at her eye for excellence. “Even if something needs changed just one-eighth of an inch, she will make the change to get it right,” he says, describing her as one of the defining leaders in the industry.

Brittany knows that Olivet prepared her for HOLLY HUNT’s high standards. “There is a lot expected of us in customer

service, and we must know how to relate to people,” she says. “My professors stressed the importance of caring for others and having a positive attitude in any situation."

Lindsey adds that Olivet prepared them to reconcile Christianity with professionalism in an industry that leans worldly. Andrew is thankful that Olivet’s FACS department fostered a community of discussion since good design is “in the eye of the beholder.”

Holly Hunt’s multimillion-dollar furniture collection shares her name, and three Olivet grads share her determination to make the best better.

Andrew DeYoung ’08, Lindsey Sherman ’08 and Brittany (Pals) Knapp ’12 studied interior design and now work at the HOLLY HUNT showroom in Chicago. HOLLY HUNT is an industry leader in the high-end residential furnishings market and distributes the craftsmanship of top interior designers. Of the 11 showrooms in cities around the world, Chicago is the company’s original home.

“We’re the flagship showroom,” explains Andrew, furniture inventory and operations coordinator. Brittany, textile librarian, is excited to witness HOLLY HUNT’s expansion. “We see people from all over the world come here to get trained. We’re at the center of a global company.”

Lindsey is the outside textiles representative, and her job requires collaboration with big names in the industry. “I get to rub elbows with Chicago’s interior design leaders,” she says, “and I’ve become good friends with some of them.”

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Working in Chicago has also allowed these three to witness firsthand Holly Hunt’s commitment to quality.

Andrew walks with Holly when she analyzes products, and he is astounded at her eye for excellence. “Even if something needs changed just one-eighth of an inch, she will make the change to get it right,” he says, describing her as one of the defining leaders in the industry.

Brittany knows that Olivet prepared her for HOLLY HUNT’s high standards. “There is a lot expected of us in customer

service, and we must know how to relate to people,” she says. “My professors stressed the importance of caring for others and having a positive attitude in any situation."

Lindsey adds that Olivet prepared them to reconcile Christianity with professionalism in an industry that leans worldly. Andrew is thankful that Olivet’s FACS department fostered a community of discussion since good design is “in the eye of the beholder.”

Holly Hunt’s multimillion-dollar furniture collection shares her name, and three Olivet grads share her determination to make the best better.

Andrew DeYoung ’08, Lindsey Sherman ’08 and Brittany (Pals) Knapp ’12 studied interior design and now work at the HOLLY HUNT showroom in Chicago. HOLLY HUNT is an industry leader in the high-end residential furnishings market and distributes the craftsmanship of top interior designers. Of the 11 showrooms in cities around the world, Chicago is the company’s original home.

“We’re the flagship showroom,” explains Andrew, furniture inventory and operations coordinator. Brittany, textile librarian, is excited to witness HOLLY HUNT’s expansion. “We see people from all over the world come here to get trained. We’re at the center of a global company.”

Lindsey is the outside textiles representative, and her job requires collaboration with big names in the industry. “I get to rub elbows with Chicago’s interior design leaders,” she says, “and I’ve become good friends with some of them.”

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WES SISCOE

INVENTORHUCKET

Wes Siscoe ’11 is an Ultimate Frisbee aficionado and the founder of Olivet’s Black Penguins Ultimate Frisbee club. He's also a businessman, entrepreneur and creator of the Hucket Bucket.

Hucket, named after a long pass in Ultimate Frisbee, solves the problems every Ultimate player runs into: where to sit, how to transport equipment, where to store your stuff and how to keep it dry.

Enlisting the help of his younger brother and Olivet film student Austin Siscoe ’17 to create a video, and friend Nick Wangler ’11 of design agency New Ink to create the logo, Wes launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2014.

Since then, Hucket has quickly made a name for itself across the country, already partnering with Major League Ultimate (MLU) as a sponsor. In addition to hucketbucket.com, Hucket can be purchased at discstore.com, discace.com, as well as at tournaments from vendors Savage Ultimate and VC Ultimate.

What is the next step for Hucket? “I currently have a provisional patent, which needs to be finalized,” Wes explains. “Owning a patent and trademark will give me a bit of bargaining power in the future. From there, I plan to create more partnerships with teams and other leagues, to gain more visibility for Hucket.”

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WES SISCOE

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Wes Siscoe ’11 is an Ultimate Frisbee aficionado and the founder of Olivet’s Black Penguins Ultimate Frisbee club. He's also a businessman, entrepreneur and creator of the Hucket Bucket.

Hucket, named after a long pass in Ultimate Frisbee, solves the problems every Ultimate player runs into: where to sit, how to transport equipment, where to store your stuff and how to keep it dry.

Enlisting the help of his younger brother and Olivet film student Austin Siscoe ’17 to create a video, and friend Nick Wangler ’11 of design agency New Ink to create the logo, Wes launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2014.

Since then, Hucket has quickly made a name for itself across the country, already partnering with Major League Ultimate (MLU) as a sponsor. In addition to hucketbucket.com, Hucket can be purchased at discstore.com, discace.com, as well as at tournaments from vendors Savage Ultimate and VC Ultimate.

What is the next step for Hucket? “I currently have a provisional patent, which needs to be finalized,” Wes explains. “Owning a patent and trademark will give me a bit of bargaining power in the future. From there, I plan to create more partnerships with teams and other leagues, to gain more visibility for Hucket.”

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GEORGE ANDREW WOLFF

ACTOR CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE

THEATER

Currently appearing onstage as Horton in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s critically-acclaimed production of “Seussical,” George Andrew Wolff ’93 (pictured above with actress Lillian Castillo) makes his career in the arts, singing, acting and, yes, occasionally even dancing.

“I always knew I would end up in the arts,” says the alumnus of The Olivetians and Orpheus Choir. “Even while I was at Olivet, I kept myself incredibly busy, performing professionally in operas and musical theatre productions around the country.” George's calendar has remained packed since his Olivet days: singing and acting nationally in more than 40 stage productions, appearing with some of the country's most

prestigious theatre companies, including his current role at the Tony-award winning Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. In addition, he has appeared off-Broadway, worked with some of the world's greatest actors and singers, and created several roles in world-premiere works.

“Imagination is key to any great piece of art,” he adds. “The very idea that I am able to create something that has never been is so rewarding. Creating a new character – deciding how to say something, how to shape a musical phrase, how to deliver a message – that is the challenge and the gift of being an actor.”

WES TAYLOR

PHOTOGRAPHERINSTAGRAM

Wes Taylor ’14 – photographer, graphic designer, singer, social media guru and Instagram superstar – has a few things going on.

His interest in photography began at a young age and flourished as a student at Olivet. Since his sophomore year, Wes quickly made a name for himself, developing an international following.

Having been featured by the Visual Supply Company (VSCO) and Instagram on several occasions, Wes now boasts more than 45 thousand Instagram followers and is in high demand from companies and businesses who want him to advertise their products on his feed. As a popular portrait photographer on Instagram, Wes enjoys traveling all

over the country (as well as abroad), connecting with people he has met through the Instagram community.

In addition, Wes is partnering with Olivet on a new advertising campaign, (see back cover) using his portrait photography and design expertise.

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GEORGE ANDREW WOLFF

ACTOR CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE

THEATER

Currently appearing onstage as Horton in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s critically-acclaimed production of “Seussical,” George Andrew Wolff ’93 (pictured above with actress Lillian Castillo) makes his career in the arts, singing, acting and, yes, occasionally even dancing.

“I always knew I would end up in the arts,” says the alumnus of The Olivetians and Orpheus Choir. “Even while I was at Olivet, I kept myself incredibly busy, performing professionally in operas and musical theatre productions around the country.” George's calendar has remained packed since his Olivet days: singing and acting nationally in more than 40 stage productions, appearing with some of the country's most

prestigious theatre companies, including his current role at the Tony-award winning Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. In addition, he has appeared off-Broadway, worked with some of the world's greatest actors and singers, and created several roles in world-premiere works.

“Imagination is key to any great piece of art,” he adds. “The very idea that I am able to create something that has never been is so rewarding. Creating a new character – deciding how to say something, how to shape a musical phrase, how to deliver a message – that is the challenge and the gift of being an actor.”

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PHOTOGRAPHERINSTAGRAM

Wes Taylor ’14 – photographer, graphic designer, singer, social media guru and Instagram superstar – has a few things going on.

His interest in photography began at a young age and flourished as a student at Olivet. Since his sophomore year, Wes quickly made a name for himself, developing an international following.

Having been featured by the Visual Supply Company (VSCO) and Instagram on several occasions, Wes now boasts more than 45 thousand Instagram followers and is in high demand from companies and businesses who want him to advertise their products on his feed. As a popular portrait photographer on Instagram, Wes enjoys traveling all

over the country (as well as abroad), connecting with people he has met through the Instagram community.

In addition, Wes is partnering with Olivet on a new advertising campaign, (see back cover) using his portrait photography and design expertise.

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BRAD KELLEY

CONDUCTOR/COMPOSERWALT DISNEY COMPANY

“Working with Disney has trained me to think big and creatively,” Brad says. “That often means coming up with concepts but having no idea how or whether they can become reality!”

Like releasing thousands of gallons of water onto the stage to "wash" the performers off. Or flying five pianos with their players and five singer-soloists onto the stage for a Broadway ballad sequence. “Those actually happened!” he shares.

For the past 20 years, Brad has collaborated on and coordinated a variety of Disney music projects. He has enjoyed many opportunities to perform as a musician, compose and produce soundtracks, and conduct live productions.

Once an idea is born, Brad is always asking how he and Disney can make it better, cooler or unique. “Innovation wears many faces,” he adds.

Technologically, his most innovative project to date is his work for Tokyo Disney Sea — a 176-acre theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan. He and a recording engineer developed a collaborative process that allowed him to share in the

recording controls from his conductor’s podium. For the Park’s grand opening, he conducted a live orchestra while Disney fireworks “tore a hole in the space-time continuum. That was fun!”

“The affirmation that comes from our park guests and live concert audiences is very gratifying,” Brad adds. “I am always moved by the cheers and tears that accompany the end of our Disney on Classic concerts.”

Sharing from his own experience, Brad advises those who are pursuing their career dreams to:

•Surround yourself with the most talented, motivated, hard-working people in your chosen field as your colleagues. Make learning a lifelong habit.

•Try new things, especially ones that scare you or stretch you out of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to fail, and don't blame others when you do. Don’t quit when the going gets tough.

•Make Christ and the pursuit of holiness your number one priority.

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BRAD KELLEY

CONDUCTOR/COMPOSERWALT DISNEY COMPANY

“Working with Disney has trained me to think big and creatively,” Brad says. “That often means coming up with concepts but having no idea how or whether they can become reality!”

Like releasing thousands of gallons of water onto the stage to "wash" the performers off. Or flying five pianos with their players and five singer-soloists onto the stage for a Broadway ballad sequence. “Those actually happened!” he shares.

For the past 20 years, Brad has collaborated on and coordinated a variety of Disney music projects. He has enjoyed many opportunities to perform as a musician, compose and produce soundtracks, and conduct live productions.

Once an idea is born, Brad is always asking how he and Disney can make it better, cooler or unique. “Innovation wears many faces,” he adds.

Technologically, his most innovative project to date is his work for Tokyo Disney Sea — a 176-acre theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan. He and a recording engineer developed a collaborative process that allowed him to share in the

recording controls from his conductor’s podium. For the Park’s grand opening, he conducted a live orchestra while Disney fireworks “tore a hole in the space-time continuum. That was fun!”

“The affirmation that comes from our park guests and live concert audiences is very gratifying,” Brad adds. “I am always moved by the cheers and tears that accompany the end of our Disney on Classic concerts.”

Sharing from his own experience, Brad advises those who are pursuing their career dreams to:

•Surround yourself with the most talented, motivated, hard-working people in your chosen field as your colleagues. Make learning a lifelong habit.

•Try new things, especially ones that scare you or stretch you out of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to fail, and don't blame others when you do. Don’t quit when the going gets tough.

•Make Christ and the pursuit of holiness your number one priority.

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ORPHEUS CHOIRIN CHICAGO

Orpheus Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jeff Bell, recently performed at the historic

Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, as part of a special concert series. For 82 years, Orpheus Choir has been providing

“A Ministry in Music,” blessing andinspiring audiences across the

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LUCAS SANOR

PH.D. CANDIDATEYALE UNIVERSITY

Instead of taking tests, he spends his days with amphibians and scientists. Lucas Sanor ’13 is at Yale University earning his Ph.D. in developmental biology.

After passing his first year, Lucas now researches full time. “It’s different from typical grad studies,” he says, explaining that his program is not exam-based. He works with several renowned researchers, including Craig Crews, whose discoveries are prominent in biochemistry textbooks.

Lucas’ team is conducting ground-breaking medical research by studying regeneration in axolotls, a type of salamander.

“It’s an old field, but it’s also very new because of technological advances,” he explains. “Within the past year, several technologies have been developed that make the axolotl amenable to genetic manipulation.” Lucas and his team are now attempting to identify which genes allow for regeneration.

“Cut an arm off, and an axolotl can regrow it without any scars or damaged tissue,” he says. “It would be nice if people could do that. Our research is dangerous because there’s a chance that we won’t get anything out of it.” He

describes this type of research as high risk, high reward.

Lucas may earn impressive degrees and continue leaving footprints on the grounds of distinguished institutions, but he will always remember that the labs in Reed Hall of Science first hosted his dreams for the future.

“I definitely wear the Olivet tag proudly,” he says, adding that he is thankful for his purple and gold years of “relentless study” and building friendships.

Lucas also feels “extremely blessed” to be at Connecticut’s Ivy League university. “Overall, it’s been worth it,” he says, glad that he chose Yale over his other options like Cornell and Duke. “God has given me confidence to make big decisions, and this program is awesome. I’ve been challenged to think about science in a new way and exercise creativity.”

What does he think about the salamanders he works with directly every day? “They’re super cute,” the scientist smiles.

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ORPHEUS CHOIRIN CHICAGO

Orpheus Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jeff Bell, recently performed at the historic

Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, as part of a special concert series. For 82 years, Orpheus Choir has been providing

“A Ministry in Music,” blessing andinspiring audiences across the

country and worldwide.

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LUCAS SANOR

PH.D. CANDIDATEYALE UNIVERSITY

Instead of taking tests, he spends his days with amphibians and scientists. Lucas Sanor ’13 is at Yale University earning his Ph.D. in developmental biology.

After passing his first year, Lucas now researches full time. “It’s different from typical grad studies,” he says, explaining that his program is not exam-based. He works with several renowned researchers, including Craig Crews, whose discoveries are prominent in biochemistry textbooks.

Lucas’ team is conducting ground-breaking medical research by studying regeneration in axolotls, a type of salamander.

“It’s an old field, but it’s also very new because of technological advances,” he explains. “Within the past year, several technologies have been developed that make the axolotl amenable to genetic manipulation.” Lucas and his team are now attempting to identify which genes allow for regeneration.

“Cut an arm off, and an axolotl can regrow it without any scars or damaged tissue,” he says. “It would be nice if people could do that. Our research is dangerous because there’s a chance that we won’t get anything out of it.” He

describes this type of research as high risk, high reward.

Lucas may earn impressive degrees and continue leaving footprints on the grounds of distinguished institutions, but he will always remember that the labs in Reed Hall of Science first hosted his dreams for the future.

“I definitely wear the Olivet tag proudly,” he says, adding that he is thankful for his purple and gold years of “relentless study” and building friendships.

Lucas also feels “extremely blessed” to be at Connecticut’s Ivy League university. “Overall, it’s been worth it,” he says, glad that he chose Yale over his other options like Cornell and Duke. “God has given me confidence to make big decisions, and this program is awesome. I’ve been challenged to think about science in a new way and exercise creativity.”

What does he think about the salamanders he works with directly every day? “They’re super cute,” the scientist smiles.

SEE MORE ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS AT OLIVETTHEMAGAZINE.COM

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PARADE OFPROGRESSJust east of the Weber Center, the graduation processional begins each year, travelling to Centennial Chapel for the Commencement ceremonies. Faculty clad in academic regalia lift ceremonial banners bearing important historical milestones, such the name under which Olivet was originally accredited in 1909, “Illinois Holiness University.” The symbolic parade serves as a visual reminder of Olivet’s progress, academic strength and unwavering mission.

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PARADE OFPROGRESSJust east of the Weber Center, the graduation processional begins each year, travelling to Centennial Chapel for the Commencement ceremonies. Faculty clad in academic regalia lift ceremonial banners bearing important historical milestones, such the name under which Olivet was originally accredited in 1909, “Illinois Holiness University.” The symbolic parade serves as a visual reminder of Olivet’s progress, academic strength and unwavering mission.

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TESTIFYING TOGOD'S GREATNESS

In a recent campus chapel service, students shared about the power of short-term mission

trips using simple, cardboard testimonies. This year alone, more than 200 students,

faculty and staff traveled to 13 different U.S. and worldwide locations over their spring and

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TESTIFYING TOGOD'S GREATNESS

In a recent campus chapel service, students shared about the power of short-term mission

trips using simple, cardboard testimonies. This year alone, more than 200 students,

faculty and staff traveled to 13 different U.S. and worldwide locations over their spring and

summer breaks.

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MORE THANCHAMPIONS

At Olivet Nazarene University,champions are born each season with a

commitment to provide competitive athletic awards and scholarships for qualifying

candidates. Men’s varsity teams include basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming,

tennis, and track and field. Women’svarsity teams include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf,

soccer, softball, swimming, tennis,track and field, and volleyball.

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MORE THANCHAMPIONS

At Olivet Nazarene University,champions are born each season with a

commitment to provide competitive athletic awards and scholarships for qualifying

candidates. Men’s varsity teams include basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming,

tennis, and track and field. Women’svarsity teams include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf,

soccer, softball, swimming, tennis,track and field, and volleyball.

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ALL THE BUZZNot your mama’s library, the Benner Library and Resource Center is a hub for student activity, offering group meeting spaces, current technology, and friendly, knowledgeable staff eager to assist students. Located on the first floor, Jazzman’s offers a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, and fresh baked pastries and cookies. And, of course, if you need a quiet place to study, there’s still plenty of hush-filled space set aside for youto collect your thoughts.

ALL THE BUZZNot your mama’s library, the Benner Library and Resource Center is a hub for student activity, offering group meeting spaces, current technology, and friendly, knowledgeable staff eager to assist students. Located on the first floor, Jazzman’s offers a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, and fresh baked pastries and cookies. And, of course, if you need a quiet place to study, there’s still plenty of hush-filled space set aside for youto collect your thoughts.

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Whether you desire to augment your education, advance your career or make a deeper impact on the world, Olivet Nazarene University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies will get you to where you want to be. Choose from more than 30 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in the areas of business, education, nursing, theology and counseling. Online programs are available as well as classroom-based experiences in more than 100 Chicagoland locations.

STRIKE UPTHE BANDWith 200 members, Olivet’s marching band is the largest of any school in the 100-plus member Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Students from all majors are welcome to audition for the Marching Tigers, which provides musical entertainment for all home Tiger football games as well as regional parades and events.

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graduate.olivet.edu

Whether you desire to augment your education, advance your career or make a deeper impact on the world, Olivet Nazarene University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies will get you to where you want to be. Choose from more than 30 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in the areas of business, education, nursing, theology and counseling. Online programs are available as well as classroom-based experiences in more than 100 Chicagoland locations.

STRIKE UPTHE BANDWith 200 members, Olivet’s marching band is the largest of any school in the 100-plus member Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Students from all majors are welcome to audition for the Marching Tigers, which provides musical entertainment for all home Tiger football games as well as regional parades and events.

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Nicaragua insightWith just 20-minute surgeries, Landon Colling, M.D. ’02 changed everything for more than 50 people who had been blind for years — and sometimes even decades. The results were miraculous: the gift of sight for these residents of Jinotega and ten surrounding villages.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON ATKINSON | STORY BY LAURA WASSON WARFEL

When June Kalemkarian and her daughter, Katie ’06, first visited Olivet, they were just visiting “another campus” on their list. June never imagined all of the ways she and her husband, George, would ultimately advocate for the University. Together, they have influenced several students from their church to enroll. They fund a scholarship for future students. George led a group of engineering students to Africa, and he shares his years of corporate expertise as a frequent guest lecturer in business classes.

Watch a video interview with the Kalemkarians atwww.olivetthemagazine.com.

WHYOLIVET

“The fellowship our daughter had with other believers at Olivet, the caliber of the professors, and their emphasis on spiritual things was so vital to her development. We don’t use ‘high-pressure’ sales when talking to the youth at our church about Olivet. Olivet sells itself because of the people who have gone there and the positive experiences they’ve had.” – George & June Kalemkarian

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Nicaragua insightWith just 20-minute surgeries, Landon Colling, M.D. ’02 changed everything for more than 50 people who had been blind for years — and sometimes even decades. The results were miraculous: the gift of sight for these residents of Jinotega and ten surrounding villages.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON ATKINSON | STORY BY LAURA WASSON WARFEL

When June Kalemkarian and her daughter, Katie ’06, first visited Olivet, they were just visiting “another campus” on their list. June never imagined all of the ways she and her husband, George, would ultimately advocate for the University. Together, they have influenced several students from their church to enroll. They fund a scholarship for future students. George led a group of engineering students to Africa, and he shares his years of corporate expertise as a frequent guest lecturer in business classes.

Watch a video interview with the Kalemkarians atwww.olivetthemagazine.com.

WHYOLIVET

“The fellowship our daughter had with other believers at Olivet, the caliber of the professors, and their emphasis on spiritual things was so vital to her development. We don’t use ‘high-pressure’ sales when talking to the youth at our church about Olivet. Olivet sells itself because of the people who have gone there and the positive experiences they’ve had.” – George & June Kalemkarian

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“Nothing worthwhile is ever easy,” Dr. Landon Colling ’02 comments as he remembers the conditions under which he performed those surgeries. “We had to revert to the way U.S. physi-cians did cataract surgeries 20 years ago.”

Working with Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE), Dr. Colling and another ophthalmologist trav-eled to the rural town in Nicaragua’s coffee-growing area. In an operating room that may have deterred other physicians, a tray containing nine metal instruments awaited them. He and the other physician brought two surgical microscopes, along with intraocular lenses and antibiotic drops donated by U.S. manufacturers.

“Without all the high tech equipment we have in the U.S., this was a totally different surgery than I’m used to doing in my private practice,” Dr. Colling says. “This was like going back in time. There was a small learning curve for me, and then I was proficient with what we had. It was a challenge. But once I adapted, I was able to get results similar to what we get in the U.S.”

Over an eight-day period, the two physicians performed about 100 cataract surgeries. Walking or riding a donkey or a horse, patients traveled up to two hours for their surgeries. They ranged in age from 7 to 70 years.

Each day, Dr. Colling began surgeries at 8 a.m., and finished around 6 p.m. The constant flow of patients challenged him to keep going with little rest.

After each surgery, the team applied a patch to the patient’s eye. The next morning, the patients returned to have the patches removed. “Hearing the people express their gratitude and respect was very refreshing for surgeons from the U.S.,” Dr. Colling says.

“We were changing lives in 20 minutes,” he adds. “And we were talking about Jesus and our faith.”

Dr. Colling recalls a patient who was in his mid-60s. One of the man’s arms was amputated at the elbow, and he had no feet. A social outcast, he lived in a dilapidated nursing home. He hadn’t been able to see for many years and just sat alone in his wheelchair every day.

“Most of the people would walk up to the operating table and lay down. I picked him up from his wheelchair and lifted him onto the table. He had two very bad cataracts. I removed only one at first to minimize the danger of infection.”

The next morning when the man returned to be checked, he was ecstatic. “He kept saying he could see the houses on the mountains!” Dr. Colling recalls. “That was a very emotional mo-ment for me.”

“My goal is to do these surgeries once or twice a year in different parts of the world,” he adds. “God rewards you many times over when you step out in faith. He rewarded me with memories I’ll never forget.”

“We were changing lives in 20 minutes, and we were talking about Jesus and our faith.” Alumni Landon Colling, M.D. ’02 and his wife Amber (Hoskins) Colling, O.D. ’04 are both passionate about medicine, especially as it relates to the eyes. Landon received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Ohio State University. He has conducted extensive research on keratonconus, the deterioration of the cornea, and joined Harman Eye Center (Lynchburg, Virginia) in August 2010. Amber received her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in Columbus. Landon and Amber are the parents of a son, Ripken; a daughter, Isla; and are expecting their third child.

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“Nothing worthwhile is ever easy,” Dr. Landon Colling ’02 comments as he remembers the conditions under which he performed those surgeries. “We had to revert to the way U.S. physi-cians did cataract surgeries 20 years ago.”

Working with Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE), Dr. Colling and another ophthalmologist trav-eled to the rural town in Nicaragua’s coffee-growing area. In an operating room that may have deterred other physicians, a tray containing nine metal instruments awaited them. He and the other physician brought two surgical microscopes, along with intraocular lenses and antibiotic drops donated by U.S. manufacturers.

“Without all the high tech equipment we have in the U.S., this was a totally different surgery than I’m used to doing in my private practice,” Dr. Colling says. “This was like going back in time. There was a small learning curve for me, and then I was proficient with what we had. It was a challenge. But once I adapted, I was able to get results similar to what we get in the U.S.”

Over an eight-day period, the two physicians performed about 100 cataract surgeries. Walking or riding a donkey or a horse, patients traveled up to two hours for their surgeries. They ranged in age from 7 to 70 years.

Each day, Dr. Colling began surgeries at 8 a.m., and finished around 6 p.m. The constant flow of patients challenged him to keep going with little rest.

After each surgery, the team applied a patch to the patient’s eye. The next morning, the patients returned to have the patches removed. “Hearing the people express their gratitude and respect was very refreshing for surgeons from the U.S.,” Dr. Colling says.

“We were changing lives in 20 minutes,” he adds. “And we were talking about Jesus and our faith.”

Dr. Colling recalls a patient who was in his mid-60s. One of the man’s arms was amputated at the elbow, and he had no feet. A social outcast, he lived in a dilapidated nursing home. He hadn’t been able to see for many years and just sat alone in his wheelchair every day.

“Most of the people would walk up to the operating table and lay down. I picked him up from his wheelchair and lifted him onto the table. He had two very bad cataracts. I removed only one at first to minimize the danger of infection.”

The next morning when the man returned to be checked, he was ecstatic. “He kept saying he could see the houses on the mountains!” Dr. Colling recalls. “That was a very emotional mo-ment for me.”

“My goal is to do these surgeries once or twice a year in different parts of the world,” he adds. “God rewards you many times over when you step out in faith. He rewarded me with memories I’ll never forget.”

“We were changing lives in 20 minutes, and we were talking about Jesus and our faith.” Alumni Landon Colling, M.D. ’02 and his wife Amber (Hoskins) Colling, O.D. ’04 are both passionate about medicine, especially as it relates to the eyes. Landon received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Ohio State University. He has conducted extensive research on keratonconus, the deterioration of the cornea, and joined Harman Eye Center (Lynchburg, Virginia) in August 2010. Amber received her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in Columbus. Landon and Amber are the parents of a son, Ripken; a daughter, Isla; and are expecting their third child.

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Every year, hundreds of Olivet students travel around the world to serve. Led by faculty and staff sponsors, these trips are life-changing experiences in places such as the Gulf Coast, New York, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, El Paso, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Romania, India, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Rwanda and Taiwan.

read on for some of the recent team highlights.

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because you give

Students are given the tools, mentorship and training they need to shape the great ideas and movements of tomorrow. As a result, their lives and our world will never be the same.

Your gifts and prayers power the transformation.

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www.olivet.edu/give

[email protected]

At Olivet Nazarene University, ambitious dreams meetuncommon opportunity.

Every year, hundreds of Olivet students travel around the world to serve. Led by faculty and staff sponsors, these trips are life-changing experiences in places such as the Gulf Coast, New York, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, El Paso, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Romania, India, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Rwanda and Taiwan.

read on for some of the recent team highlights.

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because you give

Students are given the tools, mentorship and training they need to shape the great ideas and movements of tomorrow. As a result, their lives and our world will never be the same.

Your gifts and prayers power the transformation.

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www.olivet.edu/give

[email protected]

At Olivet Nazarene University, ambitious dreams meetuncommon opportunity.


From May 22 to June 6, twenty-five Olivet students went to Swaziland to serve through two missions teams. One team of 14 engineers installed an irrigation system at Manna Farms of Southern Africa Nazarene University. The second team of 11 business students helped a group of HIV/AIDS caregivers launch a sewing business. This team laid the foundation for a building to house the business and provided five sewing machines and the necessary start up materials. Each of these teams used their skills and career preparation to serve others and make a difference in Swaziland.

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Ten Olivet students accompanied Dr. Mike and Nancy Pyle to Papua New Guinea from May 12 to June 3. They worked in Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, often getting actual medical experience by help-ing perform C-sections or aiding patients with stab wounds. They also experienced “the most beautiful” worship from the floor of a one-room bush church. The team tasted their first banana spiders, met a kan-garoo, and learned about all of the different roles, experiences and sacrifices that come with working on the mission field.

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On a journey that included a total of seven different flights, eleven Olivet students traveled to India May 11 to 27 and walked where Mother Teresa’s ministry changed the streets of Calcutta. In addition to working at a child development center in Washim, they visited the Taj Mahal, attended and sang in an Indian wedding, and showed The Jesus Film in a village of few Christians. “I learned what it truly means to have my heart break for what breaks His heart,” says Jenna Height ’15.

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Ten Olivet students accompanied Dr. Mike and Nancy Pyle to Papua New Guinea from May 12 to June 3. They worked in Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, often getting actual medical experience by help-ing perform C-sections or aiding patients with stab wounds. They also experienced “the most beautiful” worship from the floor of a one-room bush church. The team tasted their first banana spiders, met a kan-garoo, and learned about all of the different roles, experiences and sacrifices that come with working on the mission field.

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On a journey that included a total of seven different flights, eleven Olivet students traveled to India May 11 to 27 and walked where Mother Teresa’s ministry changed the streets of Calcutta. In addition to working at a child development center in Washim, they visited the Taj Mahal, attended and sang in an Indian wedding, and showed The Jesus Film in a village of few Christians. “I learned what it truly means to have my heart break for what breaks His heart,” says Jenna Height ’15.

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FROM THE ARCHIVESThis formal lounge area, located in Ludwig

student center, was eventually remodeled to house what is now Common Grounds coffee shop.

Opened in 1966, a barbershop located in the lower level of Ludwig provided convenient and affordable

hair-trimming services to the Olivet community.

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FROM THE ARCHIVESThis formal lounge area, located in Ludwig

student center, was eventually remodeled to house what is now Common Grounds coffee shop.

Opened in 1966, a barbershop located in the lower level of Ludwig provided convenient and affordable

hair-trimming services to the Olivet community.

What’s new with you?

Submit news, upload photos and learn more about submissionguidelines for “The Classes” at www.olivetthemagazine.com.


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Professional Accomplishments,Weddings, Births and Adoptions

1968B Alumnae from the Class of 1968 enjoyed a Reunion Cruise together on March 10–14, 2014, to celebrate 50 years of friendship. They gathered from California, Colorado, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri and Illinois for their second cruise as a group. They are in the initial steps of planning a third trip, to take place in three years.

1975 In March 2014, Tony Ends ’75 completed his third two-week Farmer to Farmer volunteer project with CLUSA and USAID in Senegal, where he served with the Peace Corps (1975–1977). His wife, Dela, joined him on her second volunteer assignment. They taught solar food drying and organic agricultural practices. Tony and Dela reside in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Rob ’75 and Alma (Cundiff) ’74 Jeffs celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married June 22, 1974, in a small family gathering at College Church followed by a carry-in lunch. They have four children and nine grandchildren.

1977C Robert Taylor ’77 was sworn in as president of The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents on June 13, 2014. He will serve in this position for a year and represent all 288 of Indiana’s public school superintendents. Dr. Taylor is a third generation public school educator. He has served as teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal at the high school, middle school, and elementary school levels in the U.S. and Europe, where he oversaw DOD Education in Germany. He credits Olivet with instilling in him a passion for wanting to help young people develop their potential. He is married to Jackie and they have two sons, Matthew and Cole.

1980Terry Gunter ’80 was recently appointed the Regional Dean of Northern Ohio for the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University. He has relocated to Cleveland. Prior to IWU, Gunter served at MidAmerica Nazarene University for 25 years, most recently as professor of adult education and director of the Center for Graduate and Adult Learning. He and his wife, Donna (Dikeman) Gunter ’81, have three grown children: Brandon, Trenton ’10 and Cameron ’16.

1984Helen Boehrnsen ’84 was hired as superintendent at St. George Community Consolidated School District in Bourbonnais, Illinois. She has authored numerous publications in the field of education, secured multiple grants to help fund a variety of educational initiatives, and has fostered many community partnerships.

1992Brian Reed Garvin ’92 stars in a feature film which premiered in Los Angeles on May 15, 2014. “Centurion A.D.” is a faith-based action adventure film and premiered at ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood at Sunset and Vine. He was also the writer and director of the film. He has worked in Hollywood for 20 years, and he resides with his wife, Maria, and two children in Glendora, California.

1996Matt McBurnie ’96, the executive director of Riverside HealthCare Foundation, has been named the new chairman of the Kankakee County (Illinois) Chamber of Commerce. After graduating from ONU with a music education degree, he earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. Matt and his wife, Marsha, are the parents of four children.

D Benjamin Sowles ’96 and his wife, Lillian Morales-Sowles, are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Gabriella Grace, born December 1, 2013. Lillian is a customer business manager for Pacific World Cosmetics, and Ben is a physical therapist and owner of HandCrafted Physical Therapy. They reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1997Paul Schwada ’97 recently formed Locomotive Solutions, an independent business consultancy that helps established businesses grow and adapt. Previously, he was employed by Federal Signal Corporation. He resides in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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2004E Jeff ’03 and Patty (Wilson) ’04 Disandro announce the birth of their daughter, Naomi Lou, born January 17, 2014. Jeff works as a football coach at Greenville College, and Patty works in advancement for the South Carolina Aquarium.

F Scott ’04 and Anne (Wadsworth) ’03 Whalen: A son, Jacoby Macallister, born January 6, 2014. Jacoby joins big sisters Ellie, 5, and Averie, 3. The Whalens live in Sterling, Illinois, where Anne is the public relations coordinator at Woodlawn Arts Academy, and Scott serves as the executive pastor at Sterling First Church of the Nazarene.

2005G Mallori (Lesh) ’05 and Jonathan Demildt: A boy, Conner Jared Cornelis, born November 26, 2013. He joins brother Curtis, 2. Jonathan is a technical project manager at Rockwell Collins, and Mallori is a stay-at-home mom to her two busy boys. They reside in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

2006H Brian ’06 and Courtney (Bergman) Baker ’05 welcomed a baby boy, Bradley Alan, on February 26, 2014. Brian is a senior web developer for Markit On Demand, and Courtney is a stay-at-home mom. They reside in Broomfield, Colorado.

2007I David ’07 and Karlynn (Hoisington) ’07 Blahnik: A son, Brek David, born December 21, 2013. David is the head coach of men’s soccer at ONU and professor in the exercise science department. Karlynn is a kindergarten teacher at Bradley East Elementary. They reside in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Amanda Bosworth ’07 has been accepted at Cornell University to the doctoral program in history. She will specialize in American foreign relations — specifically U.S.-Russia relations — with Dr. Fredrik Logevall, winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for “Embers of War.” Amanda wishes to sincerely thank Drs. Stephen Lowe and William Dean for their tremendous contribution to her success, both as a student and as an applicant.

2008J Lindsay (Carroll) ’08 and Zach Chupp announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Caroline, born March 7, 2014. Zach is a benefits coordinator for Keystone Insurance, and Lindsay is a stay-at-home mom. They reside in Elkhart, Indiana.

1) Laurryn (Trojanowski) ’08 and Matt McDaniel: A boy, Gavriel James, born on February 9, 2014. Big sister is Aynsley, 22 months old. Matt is a police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, and Laurryn is a stay-at-home mom and childcare provider.

2009Jesse Briles ’09 was named senior pastor of the Spencer Church of the Nazarene in Spencer, West Virginia. He began his ministry there in February 2014 and resides in Spencer with his wife, Jenna.

2010Jake ’10 and Rebecca (Hughes) ’09 Crowley are happy to announce that they have paid off their student loans in under five years. Rebecca graduated with her master’s degree only three years ago in 2011. they paid out of pocket for Jake’s Master’s of Divinity degree which he earned in May 2014.

Maggie (Gorecki) Kuckie ’10 and her husband, James, are opening a wellness spa in Bradley, Illinois, called Spa Remedy. Opening a company that incorporates her nursing degree and background in massage therapy, as well as his business background, is a dream and a blessing. They hope to give back to the community and to be a positive impact on the area.

20121! Noah ’12 and Emily (Karas) ’11 Ballard were married April 27, 2013. They reside in San Antonio, Texas. Noah is a police officer, and Emily is a full-time nanny.

Jim Roussell Ed.D ’12 was mandatorily retired by the Chicago Police Department in March 2014 and was then hired by the CPD superintendent as his civilian chief of staff.


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1968B Alumnae from the Class of 1968 enjoyed a Reunion Cruise together on March 10–14, 2014, to celebrate 50 years of friendship. They gathered from California, Colorado, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri and Illinois for their second cruise as a group. They are in the initial steps of planning a third trip, to take place in three years.

1975 In March 2014, Tony Ends ’75 completed his third two-week Farmer to Farmer volunteer project with CLUSA and USAID in Senegal, where he served with the Peace Corps (1975–1977). His wife, Dela, joined him on her second volunteer assignment. They taught solar food drying and organic agricultural practices. Tony and Dela reside in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Rob ’75 and Alma (Cundiff) ’74 Jeffs celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married June 22, 1974, in a small family gathering at College Church followed by a carry-in lunch. They have four children and nine grandchildren.

1977C Robert Taylor ’77 was sworn in as president of The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents on June 13, 2014. He will serve in this position for a year and represent all 288 of Indiana’s public school superintendents. Dr. Taylor is a third generation public school educator. He has served as teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal at the high school, middle school, and elementary school levels in the U.S. and Europe, where he oversaw DOD Education in Germany. He credits Olivet with instilling in him a passion for wanting to help young people develop their potential. He is married to Jackie and they have two sons, Matthew and Cole.

1980Terry Gunter ’80 was recently appointed the Regional Dean of Northern Ohio for the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University. He has relocated to Cleveland. Prior to IWU, Gunter served at MidAmerica Nazarene University for 25 years, most recently as professor of adult education and director of the Center for Graduate and Adult Learning. He and his wife, Donna (Dikeman) Gunter ’81, have three grown children: Brandon, Trenton ’10 and Cameron ’16.

1984Helen Boehrnsen ’84 was hired as superintendent at St. George Community Consolidated School District in Bourbonnais, Illinois. She has authored numerous publications in the field of education, secured multiple grants to help fund a variety of educational initiatives, and has fostered many community partnerships.

1992Brian Reed Garvin ’92 stars in a feature film which premiered in Los Angeles on May 15, 2014. “Centurion A.D.” is a faith-based action adventure film and premiered at ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood at Sunset and Vine. He was also the writer and director of the film. He has worked in Hollywood for 20 years, and he resides with his wife, Maria, and two children in Glendora, California.

1996Matt McBurnie ’96, the executive director of Riverside HealthCare Foundation, has been named the new chairman of the Kankakee County (Illinois) Chamber of Commerce. After graduating from ONU with a music education degree, he earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. Matt and his wife, Marsha, are the parents of four children.

D Benjamin Sowles ’96 and his wife, Lillian Morales-Sowles, are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Gabriella Grace, born December 1, 2013. Lillian is a customer business manager for Pacific World Cosmetics, and Ben is a physical therapist and owner of HandCrafted Physical Therapy. They reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1997Paul Schwada ’97 recently formed Locomotive Solutions, an independent business consultancy that helps established businesses grow and adapt. Previously, he was employed by Federal Signal Corporation. He resides in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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2004E Jeff ’03 and Patty (Wilson) ’04 Disandro announce the birth of their daughter, Naomi Lou, born January 17, 2014. Jeff works as a football coach at Greenville College, and Patty works in advancement for the South Carolina Aquarium.

F Scott ’04 and Anne (Wadsworth) ’03 Whalen: A son, Jacoby Macallister, born January 6, 2014. Jacoby joins big sisters Ellie, 5, and Averie, 3. The Whalens live in Sterling, Illinois, where Anne is the public relations coordinator at Woodlawn Arts Academy, and Scott serves as the executive pastor at Sterling First Church of the Nazarene.

2005G Mallori (Lesh) ’05 and Jonathan Demildt: A boy, Conner Jared Cornelis, born November 26, 2013. He joins brother Curtis, 2. Jonathan is a technical project manager at Rockwell Collins, and Mallori is a stay-at-home mom to her two busy boys. They reside in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

2006H Brian ’06 and Courtney (Bergman) Baker ’05 welcomed a baby boy, Bradley Alan, on February 26, 2014. Brian is a senior web developer for Markit On Demand, and Courtney is a stay-at-home mom. They reside in Broomfield, Colorado.

2007I David ’07 and Karlynn (Hoisington) ’07 Blahnik: A son, Brek David, born December 21, 2013. David is the head coach of men’s soccer at ONU and professor in the exercise science department. Karlynn is a kindergarten teacher at Bradley East Elementary. They reside in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Amanda Bosworth ’07 has been accepted at Cornell University to the doctoral program in history. She will specialize in American foreign relations — specifically U.S.-Russia relations — with Dr. Fredrik Logevall, winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for “Embers of War.” Amanda wishes to sincerely thank Drs. Stephen Lowe and William Dean for their tremendous contribution to her success, both as a student and as an applicant.

2008J Lindsay (Carroll) ’08 and Zach Chupp announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Caroline, born March 7, 2014. Zach is a benefits coordinator for Keystone Insurance, and Lindsay is a stay-at-home mom. They reside in Elkhart, Indiana.

1) Laurryn (Trojanowski) ’08 and Matt McDaniel: A boy, Gavriel James, born on February 9, 2014. Big sister is Aynsley, 22 months old. Matt is a police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, and Laurryn is a stay-at-home mom and childcare provider.

2009Jesse Briles ’09 was named senior pastor of the Spencer Church of the Nazarene in Spencer, West Virginia. He began his ministry there in February 2014 and resides in Spencer with his wife, Jenna.

2010Jake ’10 and Rebecca (Hughes) ’09 Crowley are happy to announce that they have paid off their student loans in under five years. Rebecca graduated with her master’s degree only three years ago in 2011. they paid out of pocket for Jake’s Master’s of Divinity degree which he earned in May 2014.

Maggie (Gorecki) Kuckie ’10 and her husband, James, are opening a wellness spa in Bradley, Illinois, called Spa Remedy. Opening a company that incorporates her nursing degree and background in massage therapy, as well as his business background, is a dream and a blessing. They hope to give back to the community and to be a positive impact on the area.

20121! Noah ’12 and Emily (Karas) ’11 Ballard were married April 27, 2013. They reside in San Antonio, Texas. Noah is a police officer, and Emily is a full-time nanny.

Jim Roussell Ed.D ’12 was mandatorily retired by the Chicago Police Department in March 2014 and was then hired by the CPD superintendent as his civilian chief of staff.


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Leone M. Nelson ’41 passed away November 29, 2013. For seven decades, she served her family, her country during World War II, her church and hundreds of people in Racine, Wisconsin, as a registered nurse. An extraordinarily compassionate person, she quickly made friends and provided a listening ear. She especially loved serving as a greeter and small group leader at Community Church of the Nazarene. After her retirement from nursing in 1985, she started and ran a wonderful little shop called “Kountry Kousins,” where once again she made hundreds of friends. Leone’s love for her Savior was always on display. She is survived by her children, Howard (Marsha) Nelson, Kathleen Seal, Cindy (Todd) Schulz, Jon (Brenda) Nelson and Bonnie (Gordy) Gibson; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; her twin sister, Grace (Beryl) Dillman; sister-in-law, Dorothy Nelson; and many nieces and nephews who loved her deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Vernon Nelson.

Don C. Gilbert ’50 passed away on April 2, 2014, at the age of 88. He was born March 19, 1926, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Esther Gilbert. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1950, he graduated from Olivet with a degree in business administration. He worked for Sears Roebuck & Co., for 40 years, retiring from Tokyo to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in 1989. After five years, he and his wife, Carol, relocated to Lakeland, Florida, where he lived until his death. He was a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene and active in the Highland Park Church. Don is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Lon (Virginia) and Timothy (Donna); daughter, Onna (Jim) Perkins; stepson, Mike Kennedy; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Wayne G. Gallup ’57 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2014, at the age of 85. He graduated with a music degree and passionately loved singing God’s praises. He served the Trevecca Nazarene University family for 18 years in a variety of roles, but will be remembered most as “Dean Gallup.” After his retirement from Trevecca, he served another ten years at Trevecca Towers. He was a member of Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene. Wayne’s love and legacy will long be remembered in the lives of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All 49 of them attended his Celebration of Life service on April 19.

Dennis David Trisch ’78 passed away March 9, 2014, at the age of 62. He married Naomi Losee on October 16, 1971, at the Fairgrove Nazarene Church, and she survives him. He earned a degree in accounting before graduating from Olivet where he earned a pastoral degree in ministry. He was an active member of the Colling Nazarene Church and was instrumental in the building of its parsonage. He owned Trisch Septic and Tuscola County Vault Company since 1987. He will be remembered as a dedicated family man who was committed to helping anyone in need. Dennis is survived by his wife of 42 years, Naomi; two daughters, Tracy (Shane) Wachowicz and Rebecca Trisch; three grandchildren; siblings, nephews and nieces.

Wayne Barrett Lambert ’79 passed away on May 12, 2014. He was a loving and committed husband and father, passionate about everything in which he was involved, and warm and open to everyone he met. He was born in California, but considered Dallas his home since moving there at the age of 11. He married Charlotte (Bottles) ’79 in 1982. He was a corporate executive for various companies. Since retiring last year, he served as the director of family ministries at Christ Church of Plano. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Emery Caroline Lambert; son Connely Barrett Lambert; and two brothers.

Gregory M. Ford ’81 went home to Jesus on Friday, June 20, 2014, after battling cancer for 15 years. He grew up in Decatur, Illinois, and married Rhonda Kay Smith on October 7, 1984. He was successful in the real estate industry for 25 years and was a beloved member of Wheaton Bible Church. Greg blessed many through song by using his God-given voice to glorify the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; children, Kindra, Kyle (Shannon) and Tyler; granddaughter, Lucy, who will be born this fall; mother, Betty L. Ford; brother, Kirk (Sheryl) Ford; and niece, Lily.

Kenneth E. “Ken” Hawkins ’53 passed away on June 25, 2014. As enthusiastic supporters of Olivet’s mission, Ken, and his wife, Betty, have invested in the lives of countless students over the years. In addition to leading the way on the construction of Centennial Chapel, Ken provided financial assistance for the renovation of the Harlow Hopkins Alumni Center in 1995, and for the addition of the Larsen Fine Arts Center in 1981. Ken’s personal investment in God’s kingdom was equally matched by his distinguished career. He was the founder of Hawkins & Associates in Clearwater, Florida, and later became the chairman and CEO of Jones & Hawkins Insurance. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Cheryl, and her husband, Mike McClain; son, Terry, and his wife, Jamie; stepdaughter, Gina Johnson; brother, Wilford; four granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.


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Leone M. Nelson ’41 passed away November 29, 2013. For seven decades, she served her family, her country during World War II, her church and hundreds of people in Racine, Wisconsin, as a registered nurse. An extraordinarily compassionate person, she quickly made friends and provided a listening ear. She especially loved serving as a greeter and small group leader at Community Church of the Nazarene. After her retirement from nursing in 1985, she started and ran a wonderful little shop called “Kountry Kousins,” where once again she made hundreds of friends. Leone’s love for her Savior was always on display. She is survived by her children, Howard (Marsha) Nelson, Kathleen Seal, Cindy (Todd) Schulz, Jon (Brenda) Nelson and Bonnie (Gordy) Gibson; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; her twin sister, Grace (Beryl) Dillman; sister-in-law, Dorothy Nelson; and many nieces and nephews who loved her deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Vernon Nelson.

Don C. Gilbert ’50 passed away on April 2, 2014, at the age of 88. He was born March 19, 1926, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Esther Gilbert. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1950, he graduated from Olivet with a degree in business administration. He worked for Sears Roebuck & Co., for 40 years, retiring from Tokyo to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in 1989. After five years, he and his wife, Carol, relocated to Lakeland, Florida, where he lived until his death. He was a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene and active in the Highland Park Church. Don is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Lon (Virginia) and Timothy (Donna); daughter, Onna (Jim) Perkins; stepson, Mike Kennedy; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Wayne G. Gallup ’57 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2014, at the age of 85. He graduated with a music degree and passionately loved singing God’s praises. He served the Trevecca Nazarene University family for 18 years in a variety of roles, but will be remembered most as “Dean Gallup.” After his retirement from Trevecca, he served another ten years at Trevecca Towers. He was a member of Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene. Wayne’s love and legacy will long be remembered in the lives of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All 49 of them attended his Celebration of Life service on April 19.

Dennis David Trisch ’78 passed away March 9, 2014, at the age of 62. He married Naomi Losee on October 16, 1971, at the Fairgrove Nazarene Church, and she survives him. He earned a degree in accounting before graduating from Olivet where he earned a pastoral degree in ministry. He was an active member of the Colling Nazarene Church and was instrumental in the building of its parsonage. He owned Trisch Septic and Tuscola County Vault Company since 1987. He will be remembered as a dedicated family man who was committed to helping anyone in need. Dennis is survived by his wife of 42 years, Naomi; two daughters, Tracy (Shane) Wachowicz and Rebecca Trisch; three grandchildren; siblings, nephews and nieces.

Wayne Barrett Lambert ’79 passed away on May 12, 2014. He was a loving and committed husband and father, passionate about everything in which he was involved, and warm and open to everyone he met. He was born in California, but considered Dallas his home since moving there at the age of 11. He married Charlotte (Bottles) ’79 in 1982. He was a corporate executive for various companies. Since retiring last year, he served as the director of family ministries at Christ Church of Plano. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Emery Caroline Lambert; son Connely Barrett Lambert; and two brothers.

Gregory M. Ford ’81 went home to Jesus on Friday, June 20, 2014, after battling cancer for 15 years. He grew up in Decatur, Illinois, and married Rhonda Kay Smith on October 7, 1984. He was successful in the real estate industry for 25 years and was a beloved member of Wheaton Bible Church. Greg blessed many through song by using his God-given voice to glorify the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; children, Kindra, Kyle (Shannon) and Tyler; granddaughter, Lucy, who will be born this fall; mother, Betty L. Ford; brother, Kirk (Sheryl) Ford; and niece, Lily.

Kenneth E. “Ken” Hawkins ’53 passed away on June 25, 2014. As enthusiastic supporters of Olivet’s mission, Ken, and his wife, Betty, have invested in the lives of countless students over the years. In addition to leading the way on the construction of Centennial Chapel, Ken provided financial assistance for the renovation of the Harlow Hopkins Alumni Center in 1995, and for the addition of the Larsen Fine Arts Center in 1981. Ken’s personal investment in God’s kingdom was equally matched by his distinguished career. He was the founder of Hawkins & Associates in Clearwater, Florida, and later became the chairman and CEO of Jones & Hawkins Insurance. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Cheryl, and her husband, Mike McClain; son, Terry, and his wife, Jamie; stepdaughter, Gina Johnson; brother, Wilford; four granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.

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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 LIFEAs a Christian community, we are committed to making worship of God the central focus of our lives. Our faith then 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 and receive instruction in the Word and encouragement to serve. Notable and world-renowned speakers regularly address the Olivet community during chapel.

STUDENTSMore than 4,600 (2,700 undergraduate) students from more than 45 states and several world areas, representing more than 40 religious denominations.

FACULTYMore than 120 faculty members, most with terminal degrees or the highest degrees available in their respective fields. Student-teacher ratio of 17:1.

ATHLETICSAt Olivet Nazarene University, champions are born each season within 21 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 intramural and club sports programs.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSStudents 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 37,000 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. More than 99 percent of Olivet students receive financial aid, totaling more than $90 million in federal and state grants and institutional scholarships.

ADMISSIONS Olivet admits qualified students based on high school records (or college transcripts for transfer students) and ACT score. The average ACT score for incoming freshmen is 23.

CAMPUS The beautiful, parklike 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., Indianapolis, Ind., and in Hong Kong.

ACCREDITATION Includes the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org), 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 Accreditation Commission of ABET.

GRADUATE STUDIES AND PROGRAMSBusiness: Bachelor of Business Administration,+ Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Business Administration 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, Teacher Leader 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

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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 LIFEAs a Christian community, we are committed to making worship of God the central focus of our lives. Our faith then 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 and receive instruction in the Word and encouragement to serve. Notable and world-renowned speakers regularly address the Olivet community during chapel.

STUDENTSMore than 4,600 (2,700 undergraduate) students from more than 45 states and several world areas, representing more than 40 religious denominations.

FACULTYMore than 120 faculty members, most with terminal degrees or the highest degrees available in their respective fields. Student-teacher ratio of 17:1.

ATHLETICSAt Olivet Nazarene University, champions are born each season within 21 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 intramural and club sports programs.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSStudents 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 37,000 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. More than 99 percent of Olivet students receive financial aid, totaling more than $90 million in federal and state grants and institutional scholarships.

ADMISSIONS Olivet admits qualified students based on high school records (or college transcripts for transfer students) and ACT score. The average ACT score for incoming freshmen is 23.

CAMPUS The beautiful, parklike 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., Indianapolis, Ind., and in Hong Kong.

ACCREDITATION Includes the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org), 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 Accreditation Commission of ABET.

GRADUATE STUDIES AND PROGRAMSBusiness: Bachelor of Business Administration,+ Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Business Administration 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, Teacher Leader 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 + classroom and online

BENEDICTION

O Lord, this day keep my soul focused upon you asCreator of the world, and upon our Lord Jesus Christ as

Creator of His life in me.O for the power of your Spirit to adore you completely!

“What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation.” (Psalm 116:12-13)

Can I think of anything as gracious and complete in surrender and devotion and gratitude as to take from you?O Lord, I desire a livelier sense of you and your

blessings continually with me.

O Lord, this day may your beauty and grace andsoothing peace be in me and upon me.

May no wind or weather or anxiety ever touch your beautyand your peace in my life or in this place.

Oswald Chambers “If you will ask”

Amen.“FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD” - CENTENNIAL CHAPEL SCULPTURE

BENEDICTION

O Lord, this day keep my soul focused upon you asCreator of the world, and upon our Lord Jesus Christ as

Creator of His life in me.O for the power of your Spirit to adore you completely!

“What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation.” (Psalm 116:12-13)

Can I think of anything as gracious and complete in surrender and devotion and gratitude as to take from you?O Lord, I desire a livelier sense of you and your

blessings continually with me.

O Lord, this day may your beauty and grace andsoothing peace be in me and upon me.

May no wind or weather or anxiety ever touch your beautyand your peace in my life or in this place.

Oswald Chambers “If you will ask”

Amen.“FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD” - CENTENNIAL CHAPEL SCULPTURE

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