Happy Hobby Meets on the 6th

Join the creative crafty club on campus Monday, April 6th at 4:30PM in the Library Lecture Room (main floor). We will provide supplies and instructions to produce a unique woven basket with paper. Questions? Call Jane at 269.749.7387.

Reformation of Islam?

Since 9/11, conversations have turned towards a discussion of Islam and Muslims. In this discussion, we will ask what is meant by a needed reformation of Islam. We will ask whether or not it is a "renewal" of Islam that the Muslims truly need. Join us on Friday, April 3rd at 1PM in the Library Lecture Room (main floor) for a talk by Professor Dustin Byrd.

165 Years Under the Oaks: a look back at Olivet's history

Join us for LUNCH LEARN & LAUGH on Tuesday, March 31st at noon in the Lecture Room (main floor). Marty Jennings, Director of Alumni Relations, will share her extensive knowledge of the College's history. Bring your lunch and join in the fun!

Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th

Come to the ground floor of the Library on Saturday the 4th at 1:00PM. Children under 9 are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt! Please bring an adult with you. No registration is necessary.

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning

How can POGIL help teaching and students? Professor Susanne Lewis will tell you on March 27th at 3PM in the Library's Insurance Room (ground floor). Join us for an interesting and insightful presentation on this useful teaching model. Questions? Call 269.749.7387.

Book Group

Join in a lively discussion of Diane Ackerman's book, "The Zookeeper's Wife," on March 30th at 1:00PM. Come to the Betsy Dole Women's Resource Center for informal conversation about the story of the Warsaw Zoo during Nazi occupation in World War II. For more information, contact Dianne Thomas, Director, at 269.749.6638.

Saturday Crafts on March 28th

Join us in the Library Lecture Room (main floor) for a great time painting clay pots for beautiful planters or gifts. We will meet 10AM-noon with supplies provided. Kids, tweens, and teens are welcome---no registration is necessary.

Learn About the Cultures of Tajikistan & Uzbekistan

Come to the Library Lecture Room (main floor) on March 26th, 7:00PM, to learn more about Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Kyle Vanderhyde and Jason Brew, seniors, will share their experiences travelling through these countries while wrestling for the College. This event is sponsored by the Hosford Society of Scholars, Olivet College.

Make a Wish Jar

Join us in the Library's Insurance Room (ground floor) on Tuesday, March 24th to create a special and unique wish jar. We will meet 2-4:00PM to make wish jars---you can make one for yourself, a friend, or a loved one. Supplies are provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Betsy Dole Women's Resource Center in celebration of Women's History Month (March).

Book Talk

Come to the INSURANCE ROOM (ground floor) on Monday, March 23rd at 3:00PM for Professor Karen Chaney's discussion of "The New Faces of Christianity: Believing the Bible in the Global South." She will explore Philip Jenkins' recent book (2006) concerning Christianity's center of gravity moving away from Western Europe and North America to Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Join us---no registration is necessary.

Adorno's Critical Sociology of Jazz, or What's Adorno's Problem?

In the early years of jazz, the critical philosopher and composer Theodor Adorno harshly criticized jazz as a form of music. He developed an entire critical sociology of music; one that was completely intolerant of jazz and the "liberational" claims of jazz musicians. Was Adorno's criticism legitimate? Find out on Friday, March 20th with Professor Dustin Byrd in the INSURANCE ROOM (ground floor) at 1PM.

Happy Hobby on the 5th

Come to the Insurance Room (ground floor) on Thursday, March 5, at 4:30pm for some Happy Hobby fun! We will create special and unique window clings. Supplies and instruction provided free of charge***everyone is welcome!