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As a Christian institution, we strive to create and promote an atmosphere consistent with the Christian faith, which encourages the student to develop his/her fullest potential, both in and out of the classroom.
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OCAD: 7th-13th Christian Art History: Professor Joan Carter, who is also the dean of the OU Art & Design College, taught the course on "Christian Art History". The 2-hour class covered Byzantine and Western Christian Art, and students learned to analyze the art form and patterns in the art pieces, which were viewed through a projector.

New Student Orientation Information: Olivet's Student Orientation provides new students with an introduction to the unique educational experience at Olivet University, and assists with the transition to the University community. This year Olivet has enhanced the orientation with an online component made up of intentional programming designed to integrate students into the unique spiritual, intellectual and social environment available to everyone at Olivet.

Olivet Receives Gift from OTCS Dean: On March 15, Dr. William Wagner, dean of Olivet Theological College and Seminary, expressed his love for Olivet University by presenting a hand-carved wooden plague of the university's Coat of Arms as a gift to the school.