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The University of Olivet
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF OLIVET SINCE 1888
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
By Ella Gaffke
OLIVET - (April 4, 2024)- From left: Senior Tonya Tepin, Junior Jordan Kruskie and Joshua Van Wyhe led the walk around campus to take back the night and remember the lives that have been lost to power-based violence and honor the survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
OLIVET - (April 4, 2024)- From left: Senior Tonya Tepin, Junior Jordan Kruskie and Joshua Van Wyhe led the walk around campus to take back the night and remember the lives that have been lost to power-based violence and honor the survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Senior Ben Kamali, bows his head in prayer in the campus square at the Take Back the Night event.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
The ringing of the bell in the campus square done by Joshua Van Wyhe and Junior Jordan Kruskie to begin a moment of silence.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Participants of Take Back the Night bow their heads in a prayer led by Joshua Van Wyhe.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Take Back the Night offered a source of light to all participants to carry with them for the two lap walk around the campus square.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Joshua Van Wyhe shared statistics on power-based violence and sexual assault before starting a brief moment of silence in the campus square.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Participants in the event all carried a source of light to signify remembrance and taking back the night.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Opening sentiments were given by Joshua Van Wyhe, residence hall director, coordinator of housing operations and coordinator of gender inclusive initiatives. Van Wyhe shared the purpose of the event and the inspiration behind it.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Sophomore, Olivia Smith designs a button at the Take Back the Night event.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
The Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center shared what the organizations goals are and how they support Take Back the Night in its stance against power-based violence.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
By Ella Gaffke
OLIVET - (April 4, 2024)- From left: Senior Tonya Tepin, Junior Jordan Kruskie and Joshua Van Wyhe led the walk around campus to take back the night and remember the lives that have been lost to power-based violence and honor the survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
OLIVET - (April 4, 2024)- From left: Senior Tonya Tepin, Junior Jordan Kruskie and Joshua Van Wyhe led the walk around campus to take back the night and remember the lives that have been lost to power-based violence and honor the survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Senior Ben Kamali, bows his head in prayer in the campus square at the Take Back the Night event.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
The ringing of the bell in the campus square done by Joshua Van Wyhe and Junior Jordan Kruskie to begin a moment of silence.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Participants of Take Back the Night bow their heads in a prayer led by Joshua Van Wyhe.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Take Back the Night offered a source of light to all participants to carry with them for the two lap walk around the campus square.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Joshua Van Wyhe shared statistics on power-based violence and sexual assault before starting a brief moment of silence in the campus square.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Participants in the event all carried a source of light to signify remembrance and taking back the night.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Opening sentiments were given by Joshua Van Wyhe, residence hall director, coordinator of housing operations and coordinator of gender inclusive initiatives. Van Wyhe shared the purpose of the event and the inspiration behind it.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Sophomore, Olivia Smith designs a button at the Take Back the Night event.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
The Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center shared what the organizations goals are and how they support Take Back the Night in its stance against power-based violence.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
By Ella Gaffke
OLIVET - (April 4, 2024)- From left: Senior Tonya Tepin, Junior Jordan Kruskie and Joshua Van Wyhe led the walk around campus to take back the night and remember the lives that have been lost to power-based violence and honor the survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
OLIVET - (April 4, 2024)- From left: Senior Tonya Tepin, Junior Jordan Kruskie and Joshua Van Wyhe led the walk around campus to take back the night and remember the lives that have been lost to power-based violence and honor the survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Senior Ben Kamali, bows his head in prayer in the campus square at the Take Back the Night event.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
The ringing of the bell in the campus square done by Joshua Van Wyhe and Junior Jordan Kruskie to begin a moment of silence.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Participants of Take Back the Night bow their heads in a prayer led by Joshua Van Wyhe.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Take Back the Night offered a source of light to all participants to carry with them for the two lap walk around the campus square.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Joshua Van Wyhe shared statistics on power-based violence and sexual assault before starting a brief moment of silence in the campus square.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Participants in the event all carried a source of light to signify remembrance and taking back the night.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Opening sentiments were given by Joshua Van Wyhe, residence hall director, coordinator of housing operations and coordinator of gender inclusive initiatives. Van Wyhe shared the purpose of the event and the inspiration behind it.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
Sophomore, Olivia Smith designs a button at the Take Back the Night event.
Take Back the Night Event - 2024
The Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center shared what the organizations goals are and how they support Take Back the Night in its stance against power-based violence.
The Kirk Center- 2022
by Julia Mellinger
The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.
People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.
The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.
People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
"The Kirk Center (KC), located on Main Street, is the primary dining option on campus and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Healthy options and fan favorites are served buffet-style at several stations.” (olivetcollege.edu)
"The Kirk Center (KC), located on Main Street, is the primary dining option on campus and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Healthy options and fan favorites are served buffet-style at several stations.” (olivetcollege.edu)
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Taylor Wilsey, junior, said, “I work in the Kirk Center as their marketing intern. I am responsible for creating and setting up events, taking photos, running social media, ordering banners, and creating flyers.” She also opted to avoid photography at this time.
Taylor Wilsey, junior, said, “I work in the Kirk Center as their marketing intern. I am responsible for creating and setting up events, taking photos, running social media, ordering banners, and creating flyers.” She also opted to avoid photography at this time.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
“Fresh and homemade options rotate at stations, including world foods and American classics. If you have specific dietary needs, the KC staff will happily work with you to meet your needs.” (olivetcollege.edu)
“Fresh and homemade options rotate at stations, including world foods and American classics. If you have specific dietary needs, the KC staff will happily work with you to meet your needs.” (olivetcollege.edu)
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
One of the locations, in view daily, in the back of the Kirk Center where the chefs prepare and cook the meals they provide multiple times daily to all who come through.
One of the locations, in view daily, in the back of the Kirk Center where the chefs prepare and cook the meals they provide multiple times daily to all who come through.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Rich Ball, the executive chef, said, “My job is to make sure we have a full crew and staff and foods and menus and make sure we have everything that the students need.” He works behind the scenes in the Kirk Center but asked to not be photographed.
Rich Ball, the executive chef, said, “My job is to make sure we have a full crew and staff and foods and menus and make sure we have everything that the students need.” He works behind the scenes in the Kirk Center but asked to not be photographed.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
On Wednesdays, after students have their seminar class, which ends at 12:10, they will attend the Kirk Center for lunch, making Wednesday’s lunchtime full of hungry adults.
On Wednesdays, after students have their seminar class, which ends at 12:10, they will attend the Kirk Center for lunch, making Wednesday’s lunchtime full of hungry adults.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Meal times in the Kirk Center provides periods of time in the day between classes and sports practices for friends to get together and bond over conversation and food.
Meal times in the Kirk Center provides periods of time in the day between classes and sports practices for friends to get together and bond over conversation and food.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Dining Hours
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (bagels, cereal, and coffee): 9:30-10 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Soup, Salad, and Deli: 1:45-3 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Saturday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Dining Hours
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (bagels, cereal, and coffee): 9:30-10 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Soup, Salad, and Deli: 1:45-3 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Saturday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Bo Brandt, Sophomore (pictured center of interest in green) said, “The KC is a great place to have great food with amazing people you meet on campus.”
Bo Brandt, Sophomore (pictured center of interest in green) said, “The KC is a great place to have great food with amazing people you meet on campus.”
The Kirk Center- 2022
by Julia Mellinger
The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.
People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.
The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.
People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
"The Kirk Center (KC), located on Main Street, is the primary dining option on campus and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Healthy options and fan favorites are served buffet-style at several stations.” (olivetcollege.edu)
"The Kirk Center (KC), located on Main Street, is the primary dining option on campus and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Healthy options and fan favorites are served buffet-style at several stations.” (olivetcollege.edu)
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Taylor Wilsey, junior, said, “I work in the Kirk Center as their marketing intern. I am responsible for creating and setting up events, taking photos, running social media, ordering banners, and creating flyers.” She also opted to avoid photography at this time.
Taylor Wilsey, junior, said, “I work in the Kirk Center as their marketing intern. I am responsible for creating and setting up events, taking photos, running social media, ordering banners, and creating flyers.” She also opted to avoid photography at this time.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
“Fresh and homemade options rotate at stations, including world foods and American classics. If you have specific dietary needs, the KC staff will happily work with you to meet your needs.” (olivetcollege.edu)
“Fresh and homemade options rotate at stations, including world foods and American classics. If you have specific dietary needs, the KC staff will happily work with you to meet your needs.” (olivetcollege.edu)
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
One of the locations, in view daily, in the back of the Kirk Center where the chefs prepare and cook the meals they provide multiple times daily to all who come through.
One of the locations, in view daily, in the back of the Kirk Center where the chefs prepare and cook the meals they provide multiple times daily to all who come through.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Rich Ball, the executive chef, said, “My job is to make sure we have a full crew and staff and foods and menus and make sure we have everything that the students need.” He works behind the scenes in the Kirk Center but asked to not be photographed.
Rich Ball, the executive chef, said, “My job is to make sure we have a full crew and staff and foods and menus and make sure we have everything that the students need.” He works behind the scenes in the Kirk Center but asked to not be photographed.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
On Wednesdays, after students have their seminar class, which ends at 12:10, they will attend the Kirk Center for lunch, making Wednesday’s lunchtime full of hungry adults.
On Wednesdays, after students have their seminar class, which ends at 12:10, they will attend the Kirk Center for lunch, making Wednesday’s lunchtime full of hungry adults.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Meal times in the Kirk Center provides periods of time in the day between classes and sports practices for friends to get together and bond over conversation and food.
Meal times in the Kirk Center provides periods of time in the day between classes and sports practices for friends to get together and bond over conversation and food.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Dining Hours
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (bagels, cereal, and coffee): 9:30-10 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Soup, Salad, and Deli: 1:45-3 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Saturday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Dining Hours
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (bagels, cereal, and coffee): 9:30-10 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Soup, Salad, and Deli: 1:45-3 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Saturday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Bo Brandt, Sophomore (pictured center of interest in green) said, “The KC is a great place to have great food with amazing people you meet on campus.”
Bo Brandt, Sophomore (pictured center of interest in green) said, “The KC is a great place to have great food with amazing people you meet on campus.”
The Kirk Center- 2022
by Julia Mellinger
The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.
People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.
The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.
People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
"The Kirk Center (KC), located on Main Street, is the primary dining option on campus and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Healthy options and fan favorites are served buffet-style at several stations.” (olivetcollege.edu)
"The Kirk Center (KC), located on Main Street, is the primary dining option on campus and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Healthy options and fan favorites are served buffet-style at several stations.” (olivetcollege.edu)
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Taylor Wilsey, junior, said, “I work in the Kirk Center as their marketing intern. I am responsible for creating and setting up events, taking photos, running social media, ordering banners, and creating flyers.” She also opted to avoid photography at this time.
Taylor Wilsey, junior, said, “I work in the Kirk Center as their marketing intern. I am responsible for creating and setting up events, taking photos, running social media, ordering banners, and creating flyers.” She also opted to avoid photography at this time.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
“Fresh and homemade options rotate at stations, including world foods and American classics. If you have specific dietary needs, the KC staff will happily work with you to meet your needs.” (olivetcollege.edu)
“Fresh and homemade options rotate at stations, including world foods and American classics. If you have specific dietary needs, the KC staff will happily work with you to meet your needs.” (olivetcollege.edu)
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
One of the locations, in view daily, in the back of the Kirk Center where the chefs prepare and cook the meals they provide multiple times daily to all who come through.
One of the locations, in view daily, in the back of the Kirk Center where the chefs prepare and cook the meals they provide multiple times daily to all who come through.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Rich Ball, the executive chef, said, “My job is to make sure we have a full crew and staff and foods and menus and make sure we have everything that the students need.” He works behind the scenes in the Kirk Center but asked to not be photographed.
Rich Ball, the executive chef, said, “My job is to make sure we have a full crew and staff and foods and menus and make sure we have everything that the students need.” He works behind the scenes in the Kirk Center but asked to not be photographed.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
On Wednesdays, after students have their seminar class, which ends at 12:10, they will attend the Kirk Center for lunch, making Wednesday’s lunchtime full of hungry adults.
On Wednesdays, after students have their seminar class, which ends at 12:10, they will attend the Kirk Center for lunch, making Wednesday’s lunchtime full of hungry adults.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Meal times in the Kirk Center provides periods of time in the day between classes and sports practices for friends to get together and bond over conversation and food.
Meal times in the Kirk Center provides periods of time in the day between classes and sports practices for friends to get together and bond over conversation and food.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Dining Hours
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (bagels, cereal, and coffee): 9:30-10 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Soup, Salad, and Deli: 1:45-3 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Saturday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Dining Hours
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (bagels, cereal, and coffee): 9:30-10 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Soup, Salad, and Deli: 1:45-3 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Saturday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
The Kirk Center
by Julia Mellinger
Bo Brandt, Sophomore (pictured center of interest in green) said, “The KC is a great place to have great food with amazing people you meet on campus.”
Bo Brandt, Sophomore (pictured center of interest in green) said, “The KC is a great place to have great food with amazing people you meet on campus.”
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
On March 29, Olivet College held its spring Service Day. Many students volunteered across campus to complete service projects.
On March 29, Olivet College held its spring Service Day. Many students volunteered across campus to complete service projects.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
Several students chose to volunteer at the Hosford House. The group reviewed and organized the house’s archives.
Several students chose to volunteer at the Hosford House. The group reviewed and organized the house’s archives.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
Volunteers at the Hosford House were given boxes of archived materials to examine and categorize.
Volunteers at the Hosford House were given boxes of archived materials to examine and categorize.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
Students receiving instructions before beginning to organize the Hosford House archives.
Students receiving instructions before beginning to organize the Hosford House archives.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
At the cemetery, students picked up branches, cleaned up trash, and scrubbed gravestones.
At the cemetery, students picked up branches, cleaned up trash, and scrubbed gravestones.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
At the cemetery, students picked up branches, cleaned up trash, and scrubbed gravestones.
At the cemetery, students picked up branches, cleaned up trash, and scrubbed gravestones.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
Olivet sophomores Kayden Shrock, left, and Connor Cameron, right, were a part of the cemetery cleanup project.
Olivet sophomores Kayden Shrock, left, and Connor Cameron, right, were a part of the cemetery cleanup project.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
Volunteers in the square helped with landscaping and overall cleanup.
Volunteers in the square helped with landscaping and overall cleanup.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
Many students chose to walk around campus and pick up trash.
Many students chose to walk around campus and pick up trash.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
The Veteran’s Advocates hosted a cleanup of the square.
The Veteran’s Advocates hosted a cleanup of the square.
Service Day 2023
by Abbey Peters
The athletic training room hosted many volunteers, who helped organize and clean the facility.
The athletic training room hosted many volunteers, who helped organize and clean the facility.