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Retreat prepares faculty for coming school year

Olivet University held a faculty retreat on August 17-18, 2005 at San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.
Jubilee College of Music Students Attend Christian Festivals

Students of Jubilee College of Music attended several Christian music festivals this summer, notably Creation Festival West Coast in George, Washington, and Spirit West Coast in Monterey, California.
Olivet Develops Library Resources for Upcoming School Year

Dedicated to equip tomorrow's pastors and ministers with greater knowledge to confront the challenges of the church today, Olivet University will place its effort in compiling greater resources for students and faculties. For the coming fall semester, the top priorities include pastoral resources and training materials.
OU Central Library Construction in Full Scale

Today, August 14, thirty cubicles were finally disassembled and removed from the 1,400 sq. ft. space of OU building, where the central library will be established. These cubicles will be replaced by around 44 bookshelves which are scheduled to arrive on the 30th of this month.
College of Information Technology

The College of IT has recently collected a series of online books and resources specifically geared towards software engineers and IT developments. These will prove to be valuable in the development and progression of our library. About a hundred have already been submitted.
Gospel Rush: Olivet Anticipates Peak Levels of New and Returning Students

Olivet University will welcome record numbers of first-year students to its campus community this fall. "We are delighted that so many students are interested in pursuing offline educational opportunities at Olivet this year," said Tracy J. McNeal, Director of Academic Affairs.
OCAD introduces Dr. David James Randolph

This Spring the Olivet College of Art & Design will introduce Dr. David James Randolph whose course Exploration in Media and Technology will combineChristian theology concepts with digital media.
E-Newsletter connects OTCS community

Olivet Theological College & Seminary's electronic newsletter is the perfect way for pastors, ministry leaders, alumni, students, and friends of the seminary to stay connected with the seminary community through monthly updates on the latest news, events, programs,
Olivet Anticipates Peak Levels of New and Returning Students

Olivet University will welcome record numbers of first-year students to its campus community this fall. "We are delighted that so many students are interested in pursuing offline educational opportunities at Olivet this year," said Tracy J. McNeal, Director of Academic Affairs.
Music Students Prepare for Fall Convocation Concert

Students of Jubilee College of Music in San Francisco California are filling the rehearsal and practice rooms throughout this summer in preparation for the Fall Convocation Concert on August 26th.
Tuttle's Exhibition Inspires

Summer program students visited the current exhibition at the SF MOMA this month to see the art of Richard Tuttle. Blurring the boundaries of mediums from painting, drawing, to sculpture, Tuttle brings unique and diverse style
OTCS invites prospective students and family members to orientation

Every year prospective students and their families are invited to visit the campus of Olivet Theological College & Seminary to get a personal look at our school. While you're welcome to visit year-round, we set aside one weekend (8/27-29) for a new academic year orientation.