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OTCS Professor Tallman Talks Mission, Future Vision>

Olivet University Opens Academic Year with 2006 Convocation

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OTCS Professor Tallman Talks Mission, Future Vision: In his presentation to Olivet University representatives at the Leadership Retreat meeting in Danville, CA this year, Professor of Olivet Theological College & Seminary Dr. Joseph Ray Tallman interpreted the school's statement of mission with a keen eye towards the future. The following is a selection of his remarks delivered on Thursday, August 10,

Olivet University Opens Academic Year with 2006 Convocation: On Tuesday, August 29, at 5:00 p.m., Olivet University marked the beginning of the 2006-2007 Academic Year with Opening Convocation 2006. The Convocation is an occasion for parents, faculty, student leaders, and members of the administration and governing board to welcome new scholars into the community.

Education for Transformation: It is an honor and joy to accept the Presidency of Olivet University. I begin with Thanksgiving: Thanks to Dr. David Jang, our inspiring first President, now Chancellor, who founded Olivet in line with Jesus' Great Commission to communicate-teach, preach, baptize (Matthew 28); Thanks to Dr. William Wagner who will see that we truly go to all the world.