Department News
Five Minutes with Jeremy Duby, Director of Bands
Director of bands Jeremy Duby has served Olivet College for five years, and under his direction, the Marching Comets have experienced tremendous growth. Professor Duby strives to build relationships with students early in the admissions process, often meeting with...
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Free Workshops Help Keep Art of Printmaking Alive
Olivet College is providing a unique opportunity for high school teachers and students to explore the art of printmaking this summer. Printmaking has been a part of Olivet’s rich history for nearly 80 years, and the college recognizes the continued importance of...
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Preserving a Learning Tool: Käthe Kollwitz Self Portrait
Art students at Olivet College have access to specialized studios, a Mac computer lab, professors with decades of experience and a professional art gallery. In addition to these assets, the institution is also home to the Olivet College Mary K. Armstrong Art...
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Hitting the High Note – Hezekiah Turner
Sophomore Hezekiah Turner has his sights set on opening a music store in his future, and is taking advantage of opportunities on campus to help him reach his goal. Hezekiah knows running a business will take strong foundational skills, paired with a network of...
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2018 Senior Art Exhibition
Each year, Olivet College’s art exhibition schedule culminates with a special display of works by graduating seniors who have focused their studies in the arts. This year’s exhibition features Daniel Neugent, a visual arts dual discipline major with a concentration in...
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Nina Butts Scores GCHP Full Tuition Scholarship
Hartland High School senior Nina Butts has always had a passion for storytelling. Acting and writing, whether creative or journalistic, are Nina’s favorite hobbies and she practices them nearly every day. Her hard work paid off at Olivet College’s Global Citizen...
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Olivet College Visual Arts Department to Host Open Studio Day
Join the Olivet College visual arts program for a special Open Studio Day on Friday, April 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Riethmiller Blackman Art Building. Any high school student interested in becoming a Comet is welcome to attend. Open Studio Day will highlight the...
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Five Minutes with Dustin Byrd, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy, Religion and Arabic
Associate professor of philosophy, religion and Arabic Dustin Byrd, Ph.D., has shared his love for travel, world religions and other cultures with students during his 14 years of teaching at Olivet College. Some of his favorite courses to lead are travel learning...
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Olivet College Spring Arts Events
Join Olivet College for a visual or performing arts event this spring! Vocal and instrumental performances will feature talented current and future Comets as part of the regular concert series and a special Vocal Arts Day for prospective high school students. In...
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“Temper + Mend” Exhibit by Jenna Para
Olivet College presents the art exhibition “Temper + Mend” by Jenna Para. The exhibit is open for viewing from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Friday, March 30, with an artist’s reception on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit is housed in the Kresge Foundation...
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