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Professor to Publish Paper on Worldview and Identity Across Conversion

Dr. Thomas Johnson, professor at Olivet University's Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies, has authored a paper that examines the change in an individual's worldview following a Christian conversion moment.
Doctoral Studies Professor Looks at Discipleship in Asia's Buddhist Context

Professor at the Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies, Dr. Chansamone Saiyasak, presented his ideas on disciplemaking in Asia's Buddhist Context in a recently new paper. Entitled "Disciplemaking in Asia's Buddhist Context," Dr. Saiyasak wrote that the situation
Students Learn to Be Fearless for Design

Students from the Olivet College of Art & Design College took part in a series of seminars presented by San Francisco's Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD) and Inneract Project. The Scholarly Voices services brought together scholars from around the world to speak on topics of
JCM Alumni Concert to be Held

A composition concert by Jubilee College of Music alumni is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 at the main campus' University Chapel. The concert will showcase choral and instrumental music pieces performed by alumni composers. The concert will also feature JCM students' performances.
The Researcher's Journey, An OSMC Student's Reflection

Olivet students in the university's journalism program expect to experience a blend of professional practices with biblical vision and mission. In OSMC's 'Thesis Research and Methodology' course, students are learning how to prepare for their master theses.
OTCS Welcomes Dr. Susan Bubbers

Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) have some new faces in the faculty roster this fall quarter, including Rev. Dr. Susan Bubbers, who started to teach Spiritual Formation to the seminary students.
Doctoral Colloquium Successfully Concluded

The 2013 Doctoral Colloquium successfully concluded with a word of gratitude from Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies Co-President, Dr. William Wagner to the students on Sept 17th evening.
Olivet University Enters New Academic Year with 2013 Convocation

On September 13, 2013, Olivet University held its Fall 2013 Commencement service at 5 p.m. PST. The University's two-hour Convocation service was held in Olivet's San Francisco Chapel, which was filled with hymns of praise Friday evening as Dr. Merril Smoak, Dean of the Jubilee College of Music led the audience in song.
Olivet Begins Doctoral Colloquium, Honors Zinzendorf Legacy

The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies commenced its annual event earlier this week attended by an international lineup of faculty and students. The weeklong event brings together presentations on dissertations, examinations ...
Operations Management for Business Course Opening in Fall

Olivet College of Business will introduce a new course this Fall Semester for operations management. Taught by Dr. Neslihan Aydogan-Duda. The course will be an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management.
OIT Presents Data Mining Course

Olivet University's institute of technology presents a new course for Fall 2013 on data mining, which makes possible the discovery of interesting and important patterns from large amounts of data.
Students Learn UX Design, More Than You Think

The UX 2013 conference last week in San Francisco indicated a growing need and popularity of the user interface design profession in the IT industry. Students from Olivet's Design and IT college attended the international event as it brought together some of the industry's top talent and influential representatives to speak on current trends.