U0 – Fostering Community and Fulfilling Dreams

U0 – Fostering Community and Fulfilling Dreams

The University of Olivet is not merely a place of academics; it is a place where dreams take root, aspirations find wings and friendships that last a lifetime are forged. Within the confines of these walls, generations of students have sought knowledge, wisdom, and...
Emily Byrens, Mentor for LIFE

Emily Byrens, Mentor for LIFE

I was fortunate enough to be a student of Emily Byrens. She was my music theory teacher and choral conductor. As a brand new freshman music education major, having her music theory class at 8:00 a.m. and never having had theory before, I had an exceptionally difficult...
Minor Setback To A Major Comeback

Minor Setback To A Major Comeback

At the beginning of 2012, my senior year of High School, I was lost and unsure of my hopes of playing college football. I had the academics to attend any school, but I also had hopes of playing college football. Olivet was the only school that gave me a chance to...
Being part of the Olivet College community

Being part of the Olivet College community

Being part of the Olivet College community has impacted my life by proving a safe place for connecting with individuals who support educational and professional growth. As I reflect on my undergraduate year’s, I have created and maintained several relationships...
Relationships that Last a Lifetime

Relationships that Last a Lifetime

I was rewarded a BA in English by Olivet College in 1970. I still remember English classes taught by Leo Hendrick and William Buchanan in my years there. I earned a Master’s in English at Western Washington University in 1976. I worked full-time as an English...