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May 13, 2016
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Ndamona "Mona" Hinamanu is an Olivet College junior, marketing major and volleyball player. During the college’s annual Leadership Awards May 11, she was one of two students honored with the Dr. John W. Porter Scholarship and was invited to speak to at the event.

Mona’s powerful story of her family’s journey to overcome poverty and her pursuit of a college education are nothing short of inspiring. Here are Mona’s words:

My Olivet College Story

To start, I would like to tell you about my journey to Olivet and a little bit about my story.

I spent... Read more

May 06, 2016
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The Olivet College admissions team is pleased to announce the addition of three new academic enrollment specialists! Allie Brenner, Jacob Henry and Sarah Thompson joined the college this spring. As members of the admissions team, they're here to assist prospective students in navigating the college decision process. Feel free to reach out to them individually, or call 800.456.7189 for any questions you might have about Olivet College!  

 

Allie Brenner, Academic Enrollment Specialist
Office Phone: 269.749.7181
Email: abrenner@olivetcollege.edu

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April 27, 2016
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On April 26 under a cloud-covered sky, the brothers of Kappa Sigma Alpha ceremoniously broke ground on a long-awaited new home for the Greek society’s active members.

“We feel strongly that a permanent gathering space for actives and alumni, as well as residential space for KSA actives, is essential in the Olivet College environment,” said KSA brother Dick Penhallegon ’63, who organized the event. “Special thanks should go to President Corey, his administrative staff and the Olivet College Board of Trustees for their strong support and belief in this endeavor. This groundbreaking is... Read more

April 22, 2016
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For the Project Management course in spring semester of 2016, three students worked closely with Mooville Creamery's management to help them with the expansion of their business.  The owners include Tina Westendorp who is a recent alum of Olivet College.

Mooville Creamery is located in Nashville, Michigan and is family owned and operated. They offer an extensive, farm and creamery tour and bottle their own milk, make ice cream, cheese, and butter.

Mooville came to Olivet College with an interest in opening a new location in Ionia. Students met with Mooville... Read more

April 22, 2016
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Deciding which college to attend is a big decision and Decision Day (May 1) is coming up fast! We asked current Olivet College students to share with us why they chose OC. Check out what they said: 

 

Are you attending Olivet College in the fall? We'd love to hear why you chose OC! Share your decision story using #OC2020! Learn more in the video below:

 

Submit a video on why you chose Olivet College to win some great OC swag including t-shirts, sunglasses and more. Plus, 3 winners will receive a $100 bookstore voucher! We can’t wait to see your video! Here... Read more

April 21, 2016
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As an avid drawer growing up in Lansing, Michigan, Olivet College junior Cassie Brown knew she wanted to be an artist. But a starving artist, one without a set career path, was never in her life-plan. Enter Olivet College, where Cassie has continued her love of art by majoring in graphic design with a concentration in business.

Individualized Attention

Coming from a small high school, Cassie felt at home immediately on the Olivet College campus. The small class sizes were the perfect fit, with her largest class having 30 people and her​ smallest, less than 10.

“I knew... Read more

April 19, 2016
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Addie Newell-Sturgill is a senior English major with a bright future - she was recently accepted into the University of Denver's Summer Publishing Institute. We chatted with her about her time at Olivet College, as well as her plans for the future.

Can you tell me a bit about yourself? 

I am a Soronian and I hold the position of Recording Secretary. I am the Senior Class representative and Student Activities Liaison for Student Government. I am a recent member of the English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta, and am also on the editorial board for the Garfield... Read more

April 19, 2016
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He winks a lot, smiles like the Kool-Aid Man and is an encyclopedia of baseball facts (especially tidbits about the Detroit Tigers).

Yet, Olivet College freshman Matt Scher is still in the WOCR office an hour before his 8 p.m. show, anxious to talk to his listeners tuning in from Florida, Michigan, Kansas and Ohio.

His print notes, barely legible, are being scanned over and over. Scher, a journalism and mass communications major (JMC), is not blinking. He is consumed by his show before it even hits the airwaves. Tonight’s topic is college basketball and the National... Read more

April 15, 2016
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Bela ’68 and Christy “Irma” (Thomas) ’69 Krusac performed in the NBC Movie of the Week, Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” in December. Never having been on a movie set, Irma drove Bela to the set the first morning just to see what he had gotten himself into. When the director called for all the actors to line up for inspection, Irma remained in her seat.

“You!” the assistant director shouted pointing a finger at her. “Are you part of this set?”

“Ah, no sir. I just drove my husband down here to see what was going on.”

“Good!” he shouted back with a... Read more

April 15, 2016
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Final exam week doesn’t have to be survival of the fittest. Take it from these Olivet College seniors who have had to do their fair share of studying and exam preparation. We’ve collected 10 of the best “go-to” finals week tips from our most seasoned students to help you ace your exams.

1. If you can teach it, you know it.

Senior Linnea Brege knows how to get the best out of her brain as a psychology major and social work minor. When it comes time for final exams, she says that talking with others about interesting points she’s learned during a course unit helps her better... Read more

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