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THE OLIVETIAN (USPS 407-880) (ISSN 0891-9712)
Editor Heather (Quimby) Day ’02 Contributing Writers Nick Birkey ’07 Amanda Jensen ’04/’06 M.O.L. Casey Manes Kate Morgan
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Designer Donnie Johnson Additional Design Matthew Moore ’96 Monique (Cartier) Perry ’03 Editorial Consultant Rev. Gordon C. Wickersham ’47 Photography Image Group Photography, or as credited SUBM ITTED PHOTO
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Class Notes Editor Martha Thompson
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Olivet Nazarene University President Dr. John C. Bowling ’71/’72 M.A./ ’06 D.Div.
PHOTOs BY gordon wickersham ’47
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gregg Chenoweth ’90
Faculty members gathered in the nearly completed Centennial Chapel to pray for the students who will sit within these seats. Plan to join us for a time of prayer, celebration and dedication for Centennial Chapel, Friday, October 29, during Homecoming.
PHOTO BY AMY DUERRWAE CHTER ’10
PRAYER PREP
The ninth annual Chicago Bears Training camp drew thousands of fans and dozens of sportscasters to the campus in late July and early August. Before, during, and following training camp, “Olivet Nazarene University” becomes a frequently uttered phrase by Chicago media, who work in the second largest media market in the nation.
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Of all the visitors that come to campus over the summer, some of our favorites are those less than 3 feet tall — and made of felt. The International Festival of Christian Puppetry and Ventriloquism is one of the largest conventions held on Olivet’s campus during the summer break.
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Vice President for Student Development Dr. Walter “Woody” Webb ’86/ ’89 M.A.R./’08 D.Div. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Brian Allen ’82/’05 Litt.D. Vice President for Finance Dr. Douglas E. Perry ’68/ ’95 M.B.A., Litt.D. Vice President for School of Graduate and Continuing Studies Ryan Spittal ’99/’04 M.B.A.
The Olivetian is published quarterly by the Office of Marketing Communications under the direction of the vice president for Institutional Advancement. Reproduction of material without written permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2010 Olivet Nazarene University One University Avenue ourbonnais, IL 60914-2345 B
Cover photo by Tim Stephansen ’11
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