Clubs & Organizations

Associated Student Council: Every Olivetian carrying seven academic hours or more is a member of the Associated Student Council (ASC). He/She pays an activity fee each semester from which he/she receives services such as the University newspaper and yearbook, and free admission to intercollegiate sports activities (except for tournament and Homecoming games). The Associated Student Council is organized to plan and coordinate student activities and represent student viewpoints to other groups.

Aurora is the yearbook publication edited and published each year by a student staff. The editor is appointed by the Editorial Selection Committee. All students are encouraged to assist in the publication. College Publications course credit can be earned by students enrolled in course ENG 242: College Publications.

Departmental Clubs: The governing unit of the Associated Students of Olivet Nazarene University is the Student Council. This body is responsible, along with the University administration, for fostering wholesome social and religious activities on the campus through various academic and social clubs.

Departmental Clubs include:
  • The Academy
  • American Marketing Association
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Astronomy Club
  • Capitol Hill Gang
  • Computer Club
  • Diakonia (Social Work Club)
  • Engineering Club
  • Equestrian Club
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
  • F-Stop Project (Film Club)
  • Green Room (Drama)
  • International Justice Mission (IJM)
  • Kappa Delta Pi (National Education Honor Society)
  • Kappa Omicron Nu (Family and Consumer Sciences Honor Society)
  • Kappa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau (International Nursing Honor Society)
  • Multi-Ethnic Relations Club (MERC): MuKappa, Proclamation Gospel Choir
  • Nursing Students in Action (NSA)
  • Off-Campus Olivetians
  • Olivet Geological Society (OGS)
  • ONU Young Republicans
  • ONU Young Democrats
  • Phi Alpha Theta (History Club)
  • Psi Chi (Psychology Club)
  • Shine.fm/The Dorm
  • Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
  • Student Athletic Trainers Club
  • Student Education Association (SEA)
  • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
  • Student Section of Family and Consumer Sciences (SSFACS)

GlimmerGlass is the student newspaper. The editor is appointed by the Editorial Selection Committee and, in turn, appoints the executive staff. All students are encouraged to join the staff and be involved in reporting, writing, doing layout and working in other areas.

Men’s Residential Life (MRL) is the organization for male residents on campus and is under the leadership of the vice president for men’s residential life and an executive council of male residence hall representatives. The main function of MRL is to provide dynamic activities for male residents, as well as work with ASC and the administration on improving campus life.

Music Ensembles:

Choral Ensembles
  • Chrysalis (Women’s Choir)
  • Concert Singers (mixed voices)
  • Orpheus Choir (mixed voices)
  • Testament (Men’s Choir)


  • Instrumental Ensembles
  • Concert Band
  • University Orchestra
  • Jazz Band
  • Brass Quintet
  • Handbell Choir
  • String Quartet
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Chamber Ensemble

  • Social Committee is chaired by the vice president for social affairs and is comprised of students from each academic class elected by class members. Social Committee’s primary annual responsibilities include Ollies Follies and the Christmas Banquet. The committee also works to enhance the school activity calendar by providing regular campus events.

    Spiritual Life Ministries exists for the Spirit-led advancement of His kingdom through service, acknowledging Christ as our foundation. To learn more about Spiritual Life ministries, click here.

    Women’s Residence Life (WRL) is an organization whose membership includes all female residents of the campus. It is under the leadership of the vice president for women’s residential life and an executive council whose officers and representatives are elected by the on-campus female residents. WRL sponsors several functions during the year in an effort to promote unity, friendship and personal development. In addition, WRL works with ASC and the administration in improving campus life.

       
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