Department News
Five Minutes with Timothy Flynn, Ph.D., Professor of Music
Timothy Flynn, Ph.D., serves as professor of music at Olivet College. Professor Flynn’s passion for music developed early in his childhood, and he even held the position of organist-choirmaster for a church at just 15-years-old. He has continued to hold similar roles...
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Pull Out Your Paintbrush … Or Not: OC’s Visual Arts Program Offers Customizable Paths for Students
Being an artist doesn’t just involve a paintbrush and a palette anymore. Art takes many forms, and Olivet College is catering to that notion with its visual arts program. Graduates of the OC visual arts program go on to become studio artists, art therapists, medical...
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More Than Just Rock ‘n’ Roll: Senior Guitarist Justin Hatt Brings Classical Music to Life
Senior guitarist Justin Hatt is aware that most people associate guitar as a pop, jazz or rock instrument. While he’s appreciative of the stereotypical genres, he’s chosen a lesser-known genre of the guitar: classical. He may not be rocking out to heavy metal or...
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Olivet College to Host Vocal Arts Day April 16
Olivet College is hosting Vocal Arts Day Tuesday, April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on campus, 320 S. Main St., Olivet, Michigan. The event is free and welcomes any high school student interested in learning more about vocal arts opportunities as either a major of...
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Olivet College Gospel Choir to Perform at Midland United Church of Christ April 14
The Olivet College Gospel Choir will perform at the Midland United Church of Christ Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. The church is located at 4100 Chestnut Hill Dr., Midland, Michigan. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert is part of Midland’s Spring...
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Olivet College Wind Ensemble to Perform April 11
The Olivet College Wind Ensemble will perform Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Olivet Congregational Church, 125 College St., Olivet, Michigan. There is no cost to attend. The performance’s theme is “Springtime Melodies” and will feature Dr....
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Olivet College Jazz Band to Perform April 8
The Olivet College Jazz Band will perform Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Olivet Congregational Church, 125 College St., Olivet, Michigan. There is no cost to attend. The Olivet College Jazz Band will be performing music incorporating jazz...
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Olivet College Gospel Choir to Perform at Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church April 6
The Olivet College Gospel Choir will perform at the Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church (GCMBC) Saturday, April 6 at 5 p.m. The GCMBC is located at 16900 Puritan Ave., Detroit, Michigan. The concert is free and open to the public. “This concert will be unique...
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Marah Heikkila Has a Story to Tell
A small-town girl from Bellevue, Michigan, junior Marah Heikkila couldn’t wait to shake her roots. However, after one semester at a larger school away from home, she decided it wasn’t the right fit for her. “I wanted to leave my small town originally, but it turned...
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Abby Radcliffe: It’s All About the People
For junior graphic design major Abby Radcliffe, it’s the people that matter. From the first time she set foot on campus for a soccer camp, she was impressed by OC’s welcoming atmosphere. Soccer may have originally driven Abby to campus, but it’s the people who made...
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