University president challenges Olivet students as Spring 2018 semester begins

Leading up to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2018, Dr. Bowling addressed the gathering of students, staff and faculty in Centennial Chapel with this life-altering question. In his message, he shared a quote from Dr. King: “The time is always ripe to do right.” He challenged everyone to show the love of God in how they relate with other people.

Dr. Bowling also extended a special welcome to new students and international students. He encouraged all students to intentionally meet more people and expand their circles of relationships this semester.

January 11, 2018 Statements

Leading up to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2018, Dr. Bowling addressed the gathering of students, staff and faculty in Centennial Chapel with this life-altering question. In his message, he shared a quote from Dr. King: “The time is always ripe to do right.” He challenged everyone to show the love of God in how they relate with other people.

Dr. Bowling also extended a special welcome to new students and international students. He encouraged all students to intentionally meet more people and expand their circles of relationships this semester.

Click here to view Dr. Bowling’s entire message on demand.

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Professor Mark Holcomb, University chaplain, prepared students to explore the theme of “Noise” throughout the new semester.

Among chapel speakers for the spring 2018 semester are: Skye Jethani, author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor; Austin Channing Brown, racial reconciler, author and speaker; Tom Zobrist, pastor and father of Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs; LaMorris Crawford, chaplain for the Cincinnati Bengals; and Christian comedian Michael Jr.

To learn more about life at Olivet, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@olivet.edu or 800-648-1463.

 

Student on main campus wearing pink sweater and holding water bottle.

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