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OIT Faculty Attends CES 2022 Conference

Faculty from Olivet Institute of Technology, OIT, attended the CES 2022 Conference virtually from Jan 5-6. It helped the faculty to keep abreast on the latest technology trend for this coming year. OIT plans to design new course material to teach students cutting-edge technology as well as apply them towards innovation.
Students Cherish ESL Experience Before Enrolling in Degree Programs

Many ESL students at the Riverside campus have passed their English proficiency test in the Fall quarter. They are relieved yet thankful for the learning experience in the ESL program, which prepared them well not just academically but spiritually for undergraduate study.
Jubilee College of Music San Francisco Held Quarterly Recital

Jubilee College of Music San Francisco held its quarterly recital just before Christmas break. Thirteen students and their instructor Alice Kubo performed piano music by Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and other famous composers.
ZSDS Dean Extends Christmas Greetings

On behalf of the faculty and administrative staff of Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies, I wish all who view this site a joyous Christmas. This is the second consecutive Christmas that is being disrupted by the corona virus pandemic.
OBS Enhances Learning Outcomes with New Approach for Operations Management Course

Olivet Business School (OBS) has recently revamped the Operations Management course under the MBA program. The new curriculum would help students adapt to the new realities affecting the business world after the pandemic.
OTCS Missionary Course Explores Life of Influential Christians

Olivet Theological College & Seminary newly offered Exploring the Life and Theology of Influential Christian Missionaries over the Fall quarter.
OIT Holds Technical Workshop on Machine Learning for Edge Devices

Olivet Institute of Technology is holding an onsite technical workshop for faculty and students at the San Francisco Campus to introduce the lightweight machine learning framework, Tensorflow Lite, allowing it to work on various edge devices.
Design Students Benefit from Project-Based Learning in Corporate Identity Class

Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) San Francisco campus offered project-based learning for its 'Corporate Identity' course this quarter. Students were able to practice through the entire creative process in a simulated business environment to produce actual publishable work.
ESL Students Enhance English Proficiency by Narration Learning Method

Olivet School of Language and Education (OSLE) Riverside campus recently implemented the narration method in teaching ESL, which has been proven to be efficient and productive.
Always Singing - A Note from Dr. Merril Smoak about Music & Worship

Christian musicians are always looking for scripture verses that mention music and singing. These verses guide us in our song selection and deepen our understanding of how to lead others in worship.
School of Media and Communications New Library Honors Dr. David J. Randolph

Olivet School of Media and Communications (OSMC) Dean, Senior Professor, and Olivet University Former President Dr. David James Randolph is honored with the namesake library by the school.
ZSDS Annual Doctoral Colloquium 2021 Successfully Concluded

The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies' 2021 Doctoral Colloquium, hosted by Olivet University San Francisco Campus, was concluded on October 22. The colloquium was held in a hybrid format from October 11 to October 22 with doctoral students from all over the globe.