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ALUMNI & FRIENDS: December 2007 Olivet e-news is delivered free each month to subscribers, and it features monthly headlines, commentary, and multimedia from Olivet Nazarene University. We encourage you to forward this e-mail to your family and friends.
A balancing act Anna (Babinski) Welsh '01 has had quite the year of firsts.
After becoming a first-time mom last fall, Anna coached the Bethel College softball team to its first NAIA National Tournament this past spring.
The balancing act of work and family is a task she's up for — especially since it includes having her husband, Jeff, as her assistant coach and taking little Izabelle on the road with the team.
Driving it home Landon Colling '02 didn't necessarily see driving in his future. It was more of a pastime and something he only did on occasion between medical school exams and ophthalmology residencies.
But this isn't ordinary in-your-car driving.
This driving deals with lush fairways, mega distance and a flawless swing. And Landon is pretty good at hitting his golf ball a hearty yardage — his personal best, 384 yards, is just two yards below Tiger Woods' — a trait his family and friends noticed.
Buy a Jaguar, build a chapel An ONU alumnus, who wishes to remain anonymous, will donate the proceeds from the sale of a 1970 XKE OTS Custom Gran Turismo Jaguar convertible to Olivet Nazarene University for use in helping fund the Kenneth and Betty Hawkins Centennial Chapel.
Benji Burchfield '83 Traveling the country, spreading the Word through music, is something that comes naturally to Benji Burchfield '83 — it's in his blood.
Growing up in a family of musicians, the sounds of Appalachia reverberated through the house. His dad, Riley F. '52, played guitar, fiddle and banjo; his mother, Mildred, plays classical piano and the accordion.
From a very early age, Benji remembers hitting the road with the family (and the dog), traveling to revivals and camp meetings. Dad would preach, mom would do chalk art and the whole family — including four siblings — would play.
Why don't you just give your life away? [ 11-28-07 ] Reading from Mark 8:34-35 and sharing personal stories Dr. James Diehl, general superintendent, Church of the Nazarene, reminds the Olivet community that the only way to gain anything is to give away everything. Listen | Download | iTunes
The Christian triatholon [ 11-29-07 ] Dr. James Diehl, general superintendent, Church of the Nazarene, shares a very personal example of how as Christians we sometimes run, sometimes walk, and sometimes we simply stand. Listen | Download | iTunes
Recruit ONU grads for your business! Olivet is looking for organizations interested in recruiting Olivet students and recent grads for jobs and internships during Career Day on January 25, 2008. If you'd like to sign up for a free booth at the fair, contact Beth Olney at 815-928-5665 before December 15. More information
ONU Store Now available online: ONU books, CDs, event tickets and more!
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