Department News
Josh Scheidler ’18 — A Purpose to Write
Josh Scheidler ’18 recently completed his Master of Arts in English from Western Michigan University (WMU). He credits a large part of his success to his time and the relationships he built at Olivet. “My major was in writing and my minor was in English,” Josh said....
Donald W. VanAuken named Visual Arts Talent Program Director for Olivet College
Donald W. VanAuken has been named the Visual Arts Talent Program Director for Olivet College. He will work in collaboration with College leadership to continue to develop its vibrant and engaging visual arts program and recruit students for the Visual Art Talent...
Meet Rising Senior Julia Bidelman, Media Production and Communication Major
Rising senior Julia Bidelman is a media production and communication major from Genesee. She is a member of the Alpha Lambda Epsilon Greek society, The Echo student newspaper, the WOCR student radio station, the Optimist Club and the Difference Makers service learning...
My Top Five Favorite Classes at Olivet College — Rising Junior Bray Wright
When I started applying to colleges, I knew I wanted to study English (I was the kind of person who read Dickens for fun, after all). But, aside from reading a few books, I did not know what to expect from my classes. I know other students probably feel the same way,...
Meet Rising Junior Bray Wright
I was 16, debating with my mother how to pay for college, when I first heard about Olivet College. Being from a small city and a close family, I had decided early on that my ideal school would be a small Michigan college with a tight knit community. I found a matching...
Meet Junior Nina Butts, Editor of The Echo
Junior Nina Butts is a media production and communication major from Hartland. She is interested in the multimedia field and her experience as editor of The Echo is helping her develop leadership skills. In addition, Nina says her time at Olivet College has helped her...
Meet First-Year Music Major Eli McIntosh
There’s no doubt that Eli McIntosh has a passion for music. A first-year music major from Chicago, Eli’s goal is to earn a doctorate in music and become a professional maestro and songwriter. He hasn’t hesitated to get involved on campus, joining the Gospel Choir,...
Junior Michael Fisk — A Passion for Sports
Junior Michael Fisk is a media production and communication major with a minor in sport and recreation management. He has always had a deep passion for sports and has a dream to work in the sports industry. The small community in Olivet has allowed Michael to build...
Marching Comets Reflect on Virtual Performance
Eight Olivet College Marching Comets hit the national stage this January, including Savanna Baughan ’24, color guard; Grace Forbush ’21, color guard; Laura Fox ’23, drum major; Carsten Gregersen ’22, mellophone; Victoria Herson ’22, baritone; Tori John ’21,...
Christine (Moulton) Pedder ’11 — Young Alumni Award Recipient
Christine (Moulton) Pedder ’11 leads an engaged life, focusing her love and passion on her family, youth sports, education, health, nutrition and community work. Her roots were planted in Olivet long before her freshman year of college with three uncles as alumni and...
