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ALUMNI & FRIENDS: July 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.
Oprah's challenge Amanda (LaLuna) Chorak '03 does not make a habit of taking phone calls from strange numbers. But she was riding in the car one day when she felt compelled to answer a call from an unknown number. After a whirlwind conversation that took the expression on her face from shock to utter excitement, she snapped the phone shut. Crusade against cancer Jen (Brown) Gibbons '01 remembers well the hallmark moment when pharmacology research became her life's passion. "Dr. [Larry] Ferren had an Olivet alum come and speak to [our biochemistry class] about his research," she recalls. "He was a professor in the pharmacology department at Purdue University. I was fascinated by his research, and realized that was what I really wanted to do." Have a story idea? E-mail alumni@olivet.edu		» Something to write home about (6/21/07) » It's the people (6/20/07) » Church family (6/19/07) » Matched for life (6/18/07) » Junior scientists (6/11/07) » English honor society supplies African university with research materials (6/11/07) » Carrigan elected VP of international geology organization (6/11/07) » The FACS of life (6/04/07) » Medical mission (6/04/07) » Stepping out and stepping up (6/04/07) » Being His hands and feet (6/04/07) » Onward and upward still (6/04/07) » London calling (6/04/07) Upcoming Events November 1-4 Homecoming 2007 February 14-17 Winter Golf Outing 2008 September 25 Prime Time at Olivet 2007
Brent Williams '93 Lucrative portfolios and a comfortable bank account might be the reason most people seek out a career in finance. But a few years after college, Brent Williams '93 saw the financial arena as an opportunity for powerful ministry. While a student at Olivet, Brent was employed at a local bank that offered to transfer him to their Florida location following commencement. He accepted and after a few years of working in the bank and financial consulting business, Brent met Rob Taylor, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer football player.		ONU Podcasts The writer's life exposed [ 3-13-07 ] Joseph Bentz '83 is the author of When God Takes Too Long: Learning to Thrive During Life's Delays and A Son Comes Home. He is currently a professor of English at Azusa Pacific University in California. Listen | Download | iTunes I've found my purpose [ 3-22-07 ] Mark Pollock '75 recounts how a college job progressed into the position of director of global EPC (electronic product code) and RFID (radio frequency identification) for Kraft Foods. He has also run four marathons in Chicago. Listen | Download | iTunes
To Alma Mater, Olivet To Alma Mater, Olivet is a fascinating glimpse at the history, people, architecture and accomplishments of Olivet Nazarene University's first 100 years. This limited, special-edition book features more than 200 black-and-white and color images and six contributed essays you and your family are sure to treasure for many years to come. A beautiful centerpiece for your coffee table or bookshelf, To Alma Mater, Olivet is available for $50, and proceeds go toward funding student scholarships. Order your copy today by e-mailing alumni@olivet.edu or calling 1-815-939-5791.
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