Monday, May 17, 2010
This week at Olivet
PALCON
Monday, May 17 - Thursday, May 20
The 2010 Pastors and Leaders Conference is built around the theme "Rooted in Missional Passion." In preparing clergy for ministry for the second decade of the 21st century we will build upon the foundation of holiness tradition and address sacred ways to reach our postmodern culture. The invitation to participate is open to all clergy who continue to follow God’s glorious call upon their lives.
For more information, visit the PALCON website.
Monday, May 10, 2010
This Week at Olivet
Block 1 Classes begin
Monday, May 10
7:30 a.m.
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar, call 815-939-5201.
Editor’s Note:
As you can imagine, activity on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University slows down quite a bit during the summer months. We will continue to post “This Week at Olivet” throughout the summer, but only on weeks where public events are scheduled. Olivet business offices remain open throughout the summer months, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, May 3, 2010
This week at Olivet
Events on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University for the week of Monday, May 3, through Sunday, May 9:
Baseball
Thursday, May 6
1 p.m.
Snowbarger Park
ONU vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.)
Softball
Thursday, May 6
Time to Be Determined
Snowbarger Park
ONU hosts CCAC Tournament
Baccalaureate Service
Friday, May 7
7:30 p.m.
McHie Arena
Commencement
Saturday, May 8
9:30 a.m.
Esplanade
SCHEDULE OF COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES SPRING 2010
Friday, May 7
1 p.m. Social Work Pinning Ceremony
Location: Kresge Auditorium
2 p.m.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
College Church of the Nazarene
2:30 p.m.
School of Theology and Christian Ministry Graduation Chapel
Kelley Prayer Chapel
4:30-6 p.m.
Phi Delta Lambda dinner and induction ceremony, Mr. Jeff Enfield, President
Nash Banquet Room, Ludwig Center (by invitation only)
7:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate Service
Dr. John Bowling, President, speaker, Leslie Parrott Convocation Athletic Center
PLEASE NOTE: Graduates will sit with family and friends during the Baccalaureate Service. Graduates, dressed in their academic robes, should be seated in the Convocation Center no later than 7:15. Only trustees and faculty will march in the academic processional for this service. Graduates and their families are reminded that there will be open seating throughout the Convocation Center. Line of march for trustees and faculty forms at 7 p.m. in front of Burke Administration Building. In case of inclement weather, line of march will form in Birchard Gymnasium.
9-10 p.m.
President’s Reception for Traditional Degree Candidates and their families
Chalfant Hall
Saturday, May 8
CONVOCATION FOR TRADITIONAL DEGREE CANDIDATES
8:45 a.m. Line of march for degree candidates and faculty forms at the Admissions Center
9 a.m. Prelude, Concert Band
9:15 a.m. March begins
9:30 a.m.Commencement Convocation for Traditional Undergraduate Students
Mr. Hugo Chan, Attorney at Liau, Ho & Chan, Hong Kong, China
Milby Mid-Campus Esplanade/closed circuit TV viewing in Larsen Fine Arts Center
In case of inclement weather, the Commencement Convocation for Traditional Undergraduate Students would be held in McHie Arena, with line of march forming in Birchard Gymnasium. Overflow seating would be available in Chalfant Hall for closed circuit TV viewing.
12:00 Noon
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Fortin Villa
CONVOCATION FOR SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND CONTINUING STUDIES DEGREE CANDIDATES
1-1:30 p.m. Line of march for Graduate and Continuing Studies degree candidates and faculty forms at Burke Administration Building (In case of inclement weather, line of march will form in Birchard Gymnasium.)
2 p.m. Prelude
2:15 p.m. March begins from Burke Administration Building
2:30 p.m.Commencement Convocation for School of Graduate and Continuing Studies degree candidates
Leslie Parrott Convocation Athletic Center
Dr. John Bowling, President, Olivet Nazarene University, speaker
Overflow seating is available in Chalfant Hall for closed circuit TV viewing.
Reception for School of Graduate and Continuing Studies graduates and their families to follow immediately after the convocation.
Monday, April 26, 2010
This Week at Olivet
LifeSong Omega Concert
Monday, April 26
7 p.m.
Warming House
LifeSong and Omega’s annual concert is a great time to see the talent that these student ministries have, and to celebrate the end of the year. Come out and listen to some awesome music, and see skits that relate to your life. This will be an awesome night of worship, laughter and, of course, food!
Department of Music Concert
Monday, April 26
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Wind Ensemble and the New Horizons Band will perform
Jazz Band/ Concert Singers Concert
Tuesday, April 27
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Baseball vs. Robert Morris University (Ill.)
Wednesday, April 28
3:30 p.m.
Jazz Combo II Concert
Wednesday, April 28
9 p.m.
Common Grounds
Tennis NAIA Regional Tournament
Thursday, April 29 through Friday, April 30
Women's Tennis
Thursday, 10 a.m., vs. Indiana Institute of Technology
Thursday, 4 p.m., vs. Aquinas (Mich.)
Friday, 10 a.m., Championship Match
Men's Tennis
Thursday, 12 p.m., vs. University of St. Francis (Ill.)
Friday, 1 p.m., Championship Match
Softball vs. University of St. Francis (Ill.)
Thursday, April 29
3 p.m.
Senior Recital
Thursday, April 29
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Gibson, Drace and Sauch will perform
30th Annual Olivet Open
Friday, April 30
10:30 a.m.
Kankakee Country Club, Kankakee, Ill.
The Larry Watson Memorial Golf Series presents the 30th Annual Olivet Open!
- Four-man scramble format (with 4 divisions)
- Prize for the lowest foursome
- Longest drive contest
- Closest-to-the-pin contest
- Hole-in-one contest
Schedule:
10:30 a.m. - Registration
11:00 a.m. - Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Shot-gun start
Cost: Entry donation of $175 per golfer includes green fees, cart, lunch, and driving range.
For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 815-939-5258.
Softball NCCAA Regionals vs. Judson University
Friday, April 30, 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. (if necessary)
Baseball vs. Illinois Institute of Technology
Friday, April 30
3 p.m.
ONU Football - Spring Game
Saturday, May 1
6 p.m.
Commencement Concert
Saturday, May 1
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Monday, April 19, 2010
This Week at Olivet

Department of Music Concert
Thursday, April 22
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Featuring the Concert Band and Chamber Ensembles
Harp Ensemble Recital
Friday, April 23
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
ONU Baseball vs. Purdue University-North Central (Ind.)
Saturday, April 24,
12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
This week at Olivet
Faculty Recital
Tuesday, April 6
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Martha Dalton
Kathrine Benson
ONU Softball vs. Trinity International University (Ill.)
Thursday, April 8
3 p.m.
Faculty Recital
Thursday, April 8
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Charles Lynch and Guest
ONU Baseball vs.Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.)
Friday, April 9
4 p.m.
ONU Baseball vs.Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.) - 2
Saturday, April 10
11:30 a.m.
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Saturday, April 10
6 p.m.
Chalfant Hall
General admission tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Artist Circle tickets are available for $25. There is also a group rate (20+) of $18 each and each group receives two free tickets.
Phone orders: 800-430-1049
Order online: www.TrinityCommunications.org
$2 per ticket service fee for phone and online orders.
René Clausen Concert
Saturday, April 10
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Internationally known conductor and composer René Clausen will visit the campus April 9-10. Following two days of workshops with Olivet choirs, Clausen will conduct a free concert for the community Saturday, April 10, at 7 p.m.
Monday, March 29, 2010
This week at Olivet
Baseball vs. Holy Cross College (Ind.)
Monday, March 29
2 p.m.
Orchestra/ Chamber Concert
Tuesday, March 30
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Softball vs. Judson University (Ill.)
Wednesday, March 31
3 p.m.
Softball vs. Trinity Christian College (Ill.)
Thursday, April 1
3 p.m.
Easter Break
Friday, April 2 through Monday, April 5
In observance of Good Friday and Easter, there will be no classes and Olivet Nazarene University business offices will be closed.
Softball Tournament
Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3
ONU plays at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. both days
Baseball vs. Judson University (Ill.)
Saturday, April 3
12:30 p.m.
Monday, March 22, 2010
This week at Olivet

Career Fair
Tuesday, March 23
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Weber Leadership Center
Olivet students: don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet with top regional and national employers!
Whether you’re looking for a full-time job or a summer internship, this will be a great step toward achieving your goals.
ONU Baseball vs.University of St. Francis
Tuesday, March 23
1:30 p.m.
Senior Recitals
Tuesday, March 23
7 p.m.
Kelley Prayer Chapel
Blake Reddick – vocal
Callie Ivey – vocal
ONU Softball vs. Judson University
Thursday, March 25
3 p.m.
The Glass Menagerie
Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, 2 and 7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Come see Green Room's presentation of "The Glass Menagerie," the beautifully haunting and poignant masterpiece by Tennessee Williams. Listen to Tom as he tells the story of his journey to follow his dreams while his ridiculous but nevertheless lovable mother and hopelessly reclusive sister hold him in a stagnant life.
Tickets:
Adults: $10
Students, Children, and Senior Citizens: $5 ($2.50 with an ONU Student Discount Card)
Purple and Gold Days
Friday and Saturday, March 26-27
Join other high school seniors and their parents for an in-depth look at Olivet. Purple & Gold Days includes a campus tour, meetings with professors, the opportunity to visit classes, a meeting with your admissions counselor, a financial aid session, campus meals, and a trip for pizza and Starbucks in Chicago or an on-campus musical, play or student activity! Students stay overnight in a campus residence hall with a current Olivet student. Reduced lodging rates are available for parents at area hotels. There is no charge for this event, but space is limited, so register early!
For more information, and to register, click here.
ONU Invitational Softball Tournament
Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27
March 26
9 a.m. ONU vs. Aquinas College
ONU Baseball vs. Trinity Christian College
Friday, March 26
3 p.m.
Stories from the Streets
Friday, March 26
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Warming House
Andi and Al Tauber, the performers of Stories from the Streets, work with Emmaus Ministries, an outreach ministry that is committed to connecting with the homeless male prostitutes that walk the streets of Boystown in Chicago.
"Stories from the Streets" is a dramatic retelling of some of the stories of these ostracized and outcast men told through song and interpretive monologue.
There is NO cost, but donations for the ministry and for the Stories from the Streets performers are appreciated.
Monday, March 15, 2010
This week at Olivet
Senior Recital
Monday, March 15
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Featuring Kate Burkey and Emily Poling
Men's Tennis vs. Indiana Institute of Technology
Wednesday, March 17
1 p.m.
Thursday, March 18
7 p.m.
Chalfant Hall
Love to tap your foot and groove to the sweet sound of jazz music? Come and hear Olivet's own jazz band for a wonderful night of great music in Chalfant Hall.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Student discount cards and Tiger Dollars will be accepted.
Purple and Gold Days
Friday, March18 - Saturday, March 19
Join other high school seniors and their parents for an in-depth look at Olivet. Purple & Gold Days includes a campus tour, meetings with professors, the opportunity to visit classes, a meeting with your admissions counselor, a financial aid session, campus meals, and a trip for pizza and Starbucks in Chicago or an on-campus musical, play or student activity!
Students stay overnight in a campus residence hall with a current Olivet student. Reduced lodging rates are available for parents at area hotels.
For more information or to register, click here.
Spoons-4-Forks
Friday, March 18
7 and 9 p.m.
Wisner Auditorium
Come out and enjoy an evening with Olivet’s resident improv team as they create a one-of-a-kind, hilarious show based on suggestions from the audience.
ONU Baseball vs. Holy Cross College (Ind.)
Saturday, March 19
12:30 p.m.
T.C.W. (Tiger Champion Wrestling)
Saturday, March 19
7 p.m.
Chalfant Hall
Who can resist an evening filled with high-flying wrestling moves combined with good ol’ fashioned metal chairs?
You won’t want to miss this always impressive, genuinely entertaining, and only slightly staged competition between the good guys and the bad.
Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
Saturday, March 19
7 p.m.
Strickler Planetarium
Blast off with two children as they use the power of their imaginations and the knowledge of a talking astronomy book to explore the planets of the solar system. Visit each planet in turn (including a certain well-known dwarf planet) to get a close-up look at their surfaces and learn more about their environments.
Though the show is aimed primarily for children pre-K to early middle school level, full-dome video effects make this an exhilarating educational ride for all ages. Topics treated include the nature of the Sun, the inner planets, the gas giants, Pluto, temperature and pressure, and asteroids.
Show time approximately 45 minutes (including live star talk).
Monday, March 8, 2010
This week at Olivet
Spring Break
Saturday, March 6 through Sunday, March 14
Olivet business offices will be closed Monday, March 8 and reopen on Tuesday, March 9 at 8 a.m.
Good to the Core: Building Value with Values
Thursday, March 11
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Larsen Fine Arts Center
$39 registration includes book
Olivet Nazarene University’s Center for Ethical Leadership and Executive Development will host Good to the Core: Building Value with Values, a seminar led by John Blumberg.
ohn Blumberg speaks with organizations that want to develop leaders of substance and cultures of genuine service. He is a certified speaking professional and author. He has presented keynotes and workshops in nine countries on three continents. Blumberg’s presentations are designed to inspire a turning point both personally and professionally. His energized and animated presentation style brings to life meaningful and memorable content that penetrates the surface hardened by the speed of our everyday lives.
Monday, March 1, 2010
This week at Olivet
Thursday, March 4
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Featuring:
Brittany Harris - French Horn
Men's Basketball: CCAC Tournament Semifinal
Saturday, March 6 through Sunday, March 14
Spring Break for students of Olivet Nazarene University will begin following a normal class schedule on Friday. Classes resume at 7:30 a.m., Monday, March 15.
Olivet’s business offices will be closed Monday, March 8, and will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 9.
Monday, February 22, 2010
This Week at Olivet

Tuesday, February 23
7:30 p.m.
Spring Musical: Little Women
Thursday, February 25: 7 p.m.
Friday, February 26: 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 27: 2 and 7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
University President John C. Bowling will make his Olivet theatrical debut in the upcoming production of Little Women: The Musical, directed by Jerry Cohagan.
Friday, February 26 through Saturday, February 27
Join other high school seniors and their parents for an in-depth look at Olivet.
For more information, click here.
Sat@Olivet
Saturday, February 27
$10 registration fee (includes lunch)
Are you in seventh, eighth or ninth grade? Sat@ONU is a chance for you and your church youth group to get a sneak peek of weekend college life at Olivet Nazarene University!For more information, click here.
Saturday, February 27
3 p.m.
Monday, February 15, 2010
This Week at Olivet
Classes Resume
Monday, February 15
7:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 20
7:30 p.m.
Chalfant Hall.
Come out and see guys from each class dance, model, and work their hardest to win the title of Mr. ONU!
Tickets will be on sale for $4, or $2 with a student discount card, in Ludwig February 18 and 19 during lunch and dinner hours. Tickets will also be available at the door
You won't want to miss out on this awesome Olivet tradition!
Monday, February 8, 2010
This Week at Olivet

Composers of Olivet Concert
Tuesday, February 9
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Join us for this special concert featuring original compositions by students within Olivet’s Department of Music.
Winter Break
Friday, February 12
Winter break for students of Olivet Nazarene University begins after a normal class schedule on Thursday.
Classes resume at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, February 15.
Monday, February 1, 2010
This Week at Olivet

Spring Revival Services
Sunday, January 31 through Wednesday, February 3
Lead by special guest speaker, Dr. Mary Paul
Schedule of services:
Monday, February 1:
9:30 a.m. Chalfant Hall
7:00 p.m. College Church of the Nazarene
Tuesday, February 2:
9:30 a.m. Chalfant Hall
7:00 p.m. College Church of the Nazarene
Wednesday, February 3:
9:30 a.m. Chalfant Hall
7:00 p.m. College Church of the Nazarene
Purple and Gold Days
Friday and Saturday, February 5-6
9:00 a.m.
Join other high school seniors and their parents for an in-depth look at Olivet. Students stay overnight in a campus resident hall with a current Olivet student. There is no charge for this event. However, space is limited so register early!
For more information or to register, click here.
Alumni and Friends Gathering: Valparaiso
Friday, February 5
6:30 p.m.
Don't miss our upcoming gathering at Valparaiso First Church of the Nazarene. This event will include a catered meal, plus a concert by the Olivetians. This ticketed event will be for all alumni, friends of the university, and any prospective students and their families.
The church is located at 2702 Glendale Blvd.
For more information, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 815-939-5258 or click here.
Band Winter Showcase
Friday, February 5
7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Men’s JV basketball vs. Prairie State College (Ill.)
Saturday, February 6
10:30 a.m.
Women’s basketball vs. Holy Cross College (Ind.)
Saturday, February 6
1 p.m.
Conference Game
Monday, January 25, 2010
This Week at Olivet

Senior Recitals
Tuesday, January 26
7 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Featuring performances by:
Jenna Dickey, vocal
Women’s Basketball vs. Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.)
Tuesday, January 26
7 p.m.
Senior Art Exhibition
Thursday, January 28
6 to 9 p.m.; Gallery talk at 7 p.m.
Brandenburg Gallery, Lower Level Ludwig
Featuring the photography of Amy Duerrwaechter and Zack Frye
Marriage Inc. Presents: A Celebration of Marriage
Friday, January 29
7 p.m.
Chalfant Hall
Join us for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate marriage!
Featuring speakers Bill and Pam Farrel, authors of “Men are like waffles, women are like spaghetti” and “Red Hot Monogamy.”
Whether you have been married one year or 71 years — or even if you are engaged — you won’t want to miss this an unforgettable night filled with practical tips for building a solid and exciting marriage.
Tickets are $10 per person in advance, or $15 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets today!
For more information, visit http://www.marriageinc.org/ or call 815-939-5385.
Monday, January 18, 2010
This week at Olivet

Events on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University for the week of Monday, January 18 through Sunday, January 24, 2010:
Women's Basketball vs. University of St. Francis (Ill.)
Tuesday, January 19
5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. University of St. Francis (Ill.)
Tuesday, January 19
7:30 p.m.
Harlem Globetrotters
Wednesday, January 20
Doors open 6 p.m.
Show at 7 p.m.
McHie Arena
Don't miss the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters in McHie Arena!
General Admission ticket price is $23.00.
Courtside ticket price is $43.00.
ONU faculty, staff and students, with ONU ID, can purchase tickets for $18.00.
For ticket informatin, visit Shine.FM.
Senior Recital
Thursday, January 21
7 p.m.Kresge Auditorium
Senior Recital by:
Emily Poling, vocal
Kate Burkey, vocal
Women's Basketball vs.
Saturday, January 23
1 p.m.
Hoosier Hysteria 2010
Saturday, January 23
2:15 p.m. (EST)
Conseco Field House
Indianapolis, Ind.
TWO games for less than the price of one!!
Watch the Olivet men’s basketball team take on Robert Morris University at 2:15 p.m. (EST).
Then, enjoy the Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. (EST).
Call 1-800-648-1463 for ticket information.
Special $25 package includes:
• General admission ticket for the ONU game (sit wherever you like)
• Voucher for 1 FREE hot dog, chips, and Pepsi
• Ticket to Pacers/76ers game ($27 value!)
($13, $45 and $71 tickets are also available but do NOT include all items mentioned in the package above.)
Monday, January 11, 2010
This week at Olivet
Women's Basketball vs. Trinity International University (Ill.)
Tuesday, January 12
7:30 a.m.
Welcome back, Olivet students!
Spring 2010 classes begin at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Senior Recital: Natalie Sauch
Thursday, January 14
Kresge Auditorium
7 p.m.
Men's JV Basketball vs. Elmhurst College (Ill.)
Saturday, January 16
10:30 a.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Xavier (Ill.)
Conference competition
Saturday, January 16
3 p.m.
Conference competition
Monday, January 4, 2010
This week at Olivet
Events on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University for the week of Monday, January 4, through Sunday, January 10, 2010.
Winter Break
Olivet's business offices reopen Monday, January 4, at 8 a.m.
Students will continue to enjoy Winter Break until classes resume Tuesday, January 12.
Monday, December 14, 2009
This Week at Olivet

Women’s Basketball vs. University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Wis.)
Tuesday, December 15
6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Talladaga College (Ala.)
Tuesday, December 15
7:30 p.m.
Christmas Break (ONU students)
Tuesday, December 15
Christmas Break begins for students following conclusion of finals on Tuesday, December 15.
Olivet business offices remain open until noon on December 23.