By Nick Coser, Nick Hughes, Shannon Rajchel, and Brooklynn Ault
Many Olivet students simply pass by the buildings on campus without knowing who they’re named after or how they came to be. The following articles seek to inform Olivet residents of the rich history behind campus buildings.
Ludwig Center
by Nick Coser One of the most frequented buildings here at Olivet Nazarene University is the Ludwig Center. Affectionately referred to by students as “Luddy”, the building serves as a hub for students and faculty to have fellowship with one another and serves many functions for the university. The building has undergone several significant renovations…
Sims Education Center: More Than a Building
You can count the seeds in an apple, but you can’t count how many apples that seed will produce. Jon Seals, head of the onu art department At first glance, the Sims Education Center (SEC) is a simple, stout, old, red brick, former elementary school in the middle of a quiet neighborhood. But the SEC…
Who Is Ralph Hodge?
More than just a coach, Ralph Hodge was a leader on and off the court, a beloved grandpa, and always strived to be the best for those that he worked alongside. Hodge is a former coach and player at Olivet Nazarene University. Hodge was a player for the Tiger basketball team from 1972-1975 and he…
Parrot Hall
Moving away from home for the first time to attend college can be a scary transition. The shift from living in the comfort of your own home with your family, to living in an entirely new space with new people can be a huge adjustment for some students. However, it can also be a beacon…

About this project
Shannon Rajchel, and Brooklynn Ault as part of a final project for the multimedia storytelling class at Olivet Nazarene University.
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I am a Junior studying multimedia communications at Olivet. I have always had a strong interest in story telling that, throughout the past few years of my studies, has developed into an immense passion to use digital media and content creation to tell the stories of others. I have had experience in filming, editing, script writing, journalism, web site building, photography, and audio editing and recording. I am so grateful for these different experiences and I am beyond excited to use them to create content that inspires and encourages others in the future.
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I'm a junior from Boerne, TX and I'm majoring in sports broadcasting. I enjoy playing and watching sports as well as traveling and cars. Music is also a big hobby of mine and I was in orchestra for nine years.
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I am a junior at Olivet Nazarene pursuing a career as a travel commercial photographer while studying multimedia communications and photography.