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Jubilee Dean Receives Award of Excellence: On October 20, 2014 The Fellowship of California Church Musicians' Conference presented to Dr. Merril Smoak, Dean of Olivet University's Jubilee College of Music, the JOSEPH DANIEL EXCELLENCE IN CHURCH MUSIC AWARD. The award states that Dr. Smoak was presented the Joseph Daniel Award "For his excellent musical leadership for the cause of Christ in California."

OCAD Planning New On-Campus Art Gallery: Olivet University's Art and Design College held meetings to map out the future space for its new art gallery. In collaboration and sponsorship with Olivet College of Journalism Dean and former Olivet University president Dr. David Randolph, the new space will be named the David Randolph Art Center.

Doctor of Ministry Oral Defense Completed: The Oral Defense for the Zinzendorf Doctor of Ministry program concluded on October 9th resulting in candidates successfully defending their final papers.