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OCAD Students Take an Interest in Digital Imaging

Students of the Olivet College of Art & Design will be taking a strong interest in digital imaging this Fall. The new course will focus on the history, techniques, and theory of creating digital images. It will be taught by OCAD's newest professor
OTCS Course Highlights for Fall 2009

OTCS, Olivet Theological College & Seminary, is looking forward to a strong academic course lineup this Fall that will feature several internationally recognized professors from around the world.
OIT Expands Capstone Project

The Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT) plans to expand the Capstone Project in the coming academic year to incorporate aspects
University Leaders Gather for Retreat

Faculty and administrative leaders gathered for Olivet Universityâ€™s annual leadership retreat August 12-13 to share vision and future plans at San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, California.
New Deans Introduced at Retreat

University President Dr. William Wagner introduced two new deans at Olivetâ€™s recent leadership retreat Aug. 12-13 in Danville, California. Mrs. Tracy Davis was introduced as the University's new academic dean, and Dr. Joseph Ray Tallman as the dean of Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS).
Olivet Announces Presidentâ€™s Succession

The Olivet University Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. David Randolph will conclude his successful three year term as University President on July 31, 2009 to return to fulltime teaching and writing. Academic Dean Dr. William Wagner will succeed him as president on August 1.
OCAD Summer Projects Continue

Summertime was the perfect time for Olivet College of Art & Design (OCAD) students to hone their design skills with independent projects -- from building websites to international design competitions.
OCJ Dean Publishes New Book

The dean of Olivet College of Journalism, Dr. William Willis, recently published a new reference book that introduces journalistic decision-making to aspiring reporters.
Dean to Present Paper at Church Music Colloquium

Dean and Professor of Jubilee College of Music Dr. Merril Smoak will give his expert opinion on the historical importance of two recently discovered 19th century Baptist hymnals at the Colloquium on Baptist Church Music September 24-25.
Summer Offers Mission Opportunities

Dozens of students from Olivet Theological College & Seminary are using this summer as an opportunity to conduct mission work in different cities across the United States and overseas.
OCAD Leads College Web Development

This summer Olivet College of Art & Design (OCAD) is leading a University-wide effort to renew Olivetâ€™s college websites. In preparation the upcoming semester, OCAD is working with representatives from the Universityâ€™s five colleges to refresh the designs of their individual websites.
Lecture Offers Students New Models for Journalism

Olivet College of Journalism students recently attended a Commonwealth Club lecture entitled "Newspapers are Dead. Now What?" to learn about innovative ways to develop a for-profit news model amid an era of abundant, free digital content.