TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK FACTS

Preview/Coaching Staff ........................................................................ 1Meet the Comets/Roster Breakdown .................................................... 22007 Team Pictures .............................................................................. 3Returning Players ................................................................................. 4Comet Newcomers ........................................................................... 5-62006 Statistics and Match Results ......................................................... 7Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association ......................................... 8Advertisements .......................................................... Inside Back Cover2007 Schedule .................................................................... Back Cover

Location: ................................................................... Olivet, MI 49076Founded: ..................................................................................... 1844Enrollment: ................................................................................. 1,050Affiliation: .................................................................NCAA Division IIIConference: ..................... Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPresident: ........................................................... Don Tuski ’85, Ph.D.Director of Athletics: .................................................. Tom Shaw ’88

Phone number: ................................................... (269) 749-7161E-mail address: ................................... tshaw@olivetcollege.edu

Associate Athletic Director: ................................. Heather BatemanAssistant Athletic Director: ........................................... Glen MetcalfAssistant AD for Fundraising: ......................... Dominic Livedoti ’65Athletic Department Administrative Assistant: ........ Chris Bramer

Phone number: ................................................... (269) 749-7512Assistant VP for College Relations: .......................... Jerry RashidSports Information Director: ..................................... Geoff Henson

Office phone number: ....................................... (269) 749-7602E-mail address: ............................... ghenson@olivetcollege.eduHome phone number: ....................................... (517) 543-2683Cell phone number: .......................................... (616) 902-0338

Head Athletic Trainer: .................................................. Kate DornbosPhone number: ................................................... (269) 749-4167

Head Coach: ....................................................................... John MillerAlma mater, year: .................................. Western Michigan, 1996Office phone number: ....................................... (269) 749-6677Cell phone number: .......................................... (517) 231-7937E-mail address: ................................. jdmiller@olivetcollege.eduRecord/Years at Olivet: .............................................. 0-270/one

Assistant Coaches: .................... Mike Loveless and Kelly Offrink ’99Letterwinners returning/lost: ...................................................... 5/7Starters returning/lost: ....................................... 2/5 (include libero)

For all of the latest information, including rosters,press releases and statistics on

Olivet College athletics, please visit:

www.olivetcollege.edu/athletics/

Established in 1844, Olivet College isa private, liberal arts institution located insouth central Michigan, between BattleCreek and Lansing. Olivet was one of thefirst institutions in America to admit womenand minorities. The college is dedicated toits vision of Education for Individual andSocial Responsibility, and remains true toits roots by providing a quality highereducation to all, regardless of gender, raceor financial means. Olivet College is hometo more than 1,000 students, who studyunder The Olivet Plan. In this uniqueeducational experience, students engage in both curricular and co-curricular programs that combine real world experiences with lecturesand service learning.

Olivet College offers 28 programs leading to a bachelor of artsdegree, a master of arts in teaching degree, and dual degree programswith two higher education institutions in Michigan. Olivet is accredited bythe North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The college offers opportunities for students to get involved in morethan 20 clubs and organizations. Approximately 40 percent of all Olivetstudents participate in athletics on a non-scholarship basis.

Olivet consistently has one of the most diverse student populationsof any private institution in Michigan. In a typical year, the student bodyincludes 20 percent minority students and international students from 14countries. All of this makes the campus community a microcosm of theworld – an ideal place for learning to live and work in the global societyof the 21st century.

ABOUT OLIVET COLLEGE

CREDITS: The 2007 Olivet College volleyball guide is apublication of OIivet’s Office of College Relations. Theguide was designed and written by Sports InformationDirector Geoff Henson with edit ing by the col legerelations staff. Individual pictures were taken by MikeGorecki of SPI Photo, and the team picture was takenby Russ Waldo of Visual Sports Network. The guidewas printed by Graphics 3, Inc. in Coldwater.

VOLLEYBALL

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Olivet College head volleyball coach John Miller is ready tobegin his second season. He quickly turned his focus to this seasonat the conclusion of the winless 2006 campaign.

“Even though last season was frustrating, I saw a lot of positive,”said Miller. “I knew what we had to build upon, and I felt comfortablewith some of the players who would be back. I also knew recruitingwas going to be important.”

In 2007, the Comets will be led by junior middle hitter and co-captain Mackenzie Heator (Union City). Last year, she led theteam with 190 kills and 62 blocks. In two seasons at Olivet, Heatorhas recorded 395 kills and 156 blocks.

“Mackenzie’s commitment to the program during spring ball mademe decide that she was ready to be one of our captains,” Millersaid. “Despite being heavily involved in track, she came to everyspring practice. I expect her to step it up and lead this team.”

Junior Kim Travis (Shepherd) and sophomore co-captainJennie Malm (Bridgman) are also back in the front row. Last year,Travis was second on the team with 179 kills, followed by Malm with153. Malm also contributed in the back row, tallying 202 digs.

“I am not sure if Kim is going to be able to play this fall,” Millersays. “She had shoulder surgery in the off-season. Jennie is ourbest all-around player. Despite our struggles last year, she tried tokeep her teammates positive.”

Olivet also returns juniors Courtney Lewis (Battle Creek/St.Philip) and Natalee Singleton (Sand Lake/Lakeview). Playing in47 games, Lewis had 14 service aces and 152 digs. Singletonsaw action in 50 games and had 119 digs.

“Courtney could very easily be our best defensive player,”says Miller. “Natalee is just a fun person to be around and we hopeto feed off her positive energy.”

Seniors Jaime Kowalczyk (Wyandotte/Roosevelt) and KenzieSteward (Alma) have decided to play volleyball after being membersof Olivet’s women’s basketball team.

“Jamie is a natural athlete,” said Miller. “Not only is she goingto be a force offensively, but she is going to be force defensively atthe net, too. Kenzie has amazing hands and will be helping out atthe setter position.”

Juniors Ashley Adams (Hartland) and Lindsey Tarrant(Oxford) are transfers from Oakland Community College. “Ashleyand Lindsey bring a little bit of the competitiveness that was at thejunior college level to here,” Miller says.

The Comets welcome in a large recruiting class. Four first-yearplayers – Ashley Elston (Charlotte/Olivet), Jenessa Hicks (UnionCity), Brittani Kincaid (Gobles) and Ellen Schulz (Freeland) –have landed spots on the varsity team.

2007 SEASON PREVIEW

VOLLEYBALL

John Miller is in his seccond season as headvolleyball coach at Olivet College.

Miller came to Olivet after working five yearsat Kellogg Community College (KCC) in BattleCreek. In 2005, he served as the Bruins’ headvolleyball coach and from 2001-04, he was anassistant coach. In 2005, Miller led KCC to a52-9 overall record and a perfect 12-0 record

in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) WesternConference. For his efforts, he was selected as the MCCAA WesternConference Coach of the Year, MCCAA Coach of the Year and NJCAARegion XII, District E Coach of the Year.

Miller earned a bachelor’s degree in 1996 from Western MichiganUniversity, where he is pursuing a master’s degree.

Miller resides in Marshall with wife, Noelle.

HEAD COACH JOHN MILLER

ASSISTANT COACH MIKE LOVELESS

Mike Loveless is in his first season as anassistant volleyball coach. In addition to hiscoaching duties, he is a claims representativefor State Farm Insurance in Kalamazoo.

Prior to joining the Olivet staff this year,Loveless was a volleyball coach in MarshallPublic Schools the last 18 years, including thelast five years as the head varsity coach.

Loveless lives in Marshall with wife, Gina. They have three children,Brittany (20), Kameron (18) and Alex (17).

ASSISTANT COACH KELLY OFFRINK ’99Kelly Offrink is in her first year as the

assistant varsity and head junior varsityvolleyball coach. In addition, she serves as aninstructor in the Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Sport Department of the collegeand a health/physical education teacher atMaple Valley junior and senior high schools.

Offrink’s volleyball coaching experienceincludes seven years as the head varsity coach at Maple Valley HighSchool, two years as the head varsity coach at Bellevue High Schooland two years as the assistant varsity coach at Ravenna High School.

Offrink earned a bachelor’s degree from Olivet in 1999 and amaster’s degree from Marygrove College in 2003. She transferred toOlivet after playing two years of volleyball at Muskegon CommunityCollege. She was also a two-year letterwinner on Olivet’s volleyballteam.

Offrink resides in Olivet with husband, Andy.-- 1 --

Name Yr. Pos. Hometown High SchoolAshley Adams Jr. DS Brighton HartlandCandace Buckner Fr. DS Lansing EverettApril Cupps Fr. MH Garden City Garden CityAshley Elston Fr. OH Charlotte OlivetElizabeth Hall Fr. DS Colon ColonMackenzie Heator (co-captain) Jr. MH Union City Union CityJenessa Hicks Fr. S Union City Union CityBrittani Kincaid Fr. OH/DS Gobles GoblesJaime Kowalczyk Sr. MH Wyandotte RooseveltOlivia LaFortune Fr. MH Westland Wayne MemorialCourtney Lewis Jr. S/DS Battle Creek St. PhilipJennie Malm (co-captain) So. OH Bridgman BridgmanMegan McCarty Fr. DS Battle Creek Harper CreekJessica McCleary Fr. DS Muskegon Muskegon Reeths PufferTiffany Pattenaude So. DS Westland Garden CityEmily Phillips Fr. OH Paw Paw Paw PawJaclyn Roseburgh Fr. MH Eau Claire Eau ClaireKelly Rousch Fr. S Paw Paw Paw PawEllen Schulz Fr. OH Freeland FreelandNatalee Singleton Jr. DS Sand Lake LakeviewKenzie Steward Sr. OH Alma AlmaLindsey Tarrant Jr. OH Metamore OxfordKim Travis Jr. OH Shepherd Shepherd

MEET THE COMETS

VOLLEYBALL

Varsity Numerical Roster# ............................................. Name1 ................................ Ashley Adams2 ............................... Brittani Kincaid3 ............................. Lindsey Tarrant4 .......................... Natalee Singleton5 .................................. Jennie Malm6 ............................... Jenessa Hicks7 ............................. Courtney Lewis8 ................................. Ashley Elston9 ............................. Kenzie Steward10 ....................... Mackenzie Heator11 .................................. Ellen Schulz12 ......................... Jaime Kowalczyk

Junior Varsity Numerical Roster2 .............................Megan McCarty3 .......................... Jessica McCleary4 ......................... Candace Buckner5 .................................. Emily Phillips6 ........................ Tiffany Pattenaude7 ................................. Kelly Rousch8 ......................... Jaclyn Roseburgh9 ............................Olivia LaFortune10 .................................. April Cupps13 ............................... Elizabeth Hall

BY POSITIONDefensive Specialist (9): Ashley Adams, Candace Buckner,Elizabeth Hall, Brittani Kincaid, Courtney Lewis, Megan McCarty,Jessica McCleary, Tiffany Pattenaude and Natalee SingletonMiddle Hitter (5): April Cupps, Mackenzie Heator,Jaime Kowalczyk, Olivia LaFortune and Jaclyn RoseburghOutside Hitter (8): Ashley Elston, Brittani Kincaid, Jennie Malm,Emily Phillips, Ellen Schulz, Kenzie Steward, Lindsey Tarrantand Kim TravisSetter (3): Courtney Lewis, Kelly Rousch and Jenessa Hicks

ROSTER BREAKDOWN

BY YEARSeniors (2): Jaime Kowalczyk and Kenzie StewardJuniors (6): Ashley Adams, Mackenzie Heator, Courtney Lewis,Natalee Singleton, Lindsey Tarrant and Kim TravisSophomores (2): Jennie Malm and Tiffany PattenaudeFreshmen (13): Candace Buckner, April Cupps, Ashley Elston,Elizabeth Hall, Jenessa Hicks, Brittani Kincaid, Olivia LaFortune,Megan McCarty, Jessica McCleary, Emily Phillips, Jaclyn Roseburgh,Kelly Rousch and Ellen Schulz

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2007 TEAM PICTURES

VOLLEYBALL

2007 OLIVET COLLEGE VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAMFront row (from left): Ashley Adams, Courtney Lewis, Jenessa Hicks and Natalee SingletonMiddle row (from left): Brittani Kincaid, Lindsey Tarrant, Ashley Elston, Jennie Malm, KenzieSteward and Ellen SchulzBack row (from left): Kim Travis, Head Coach John Miller, Mackenzie Heator, JaimeKowalczyk, Assistant Coach Mike Loveless and Assistant Coach Kelly Offrink

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2007 OLIVET COLLEGE JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAMFront row (from left): April Cupps, Emily Phillips and Olivia LaFortuneMiddle row (from left): Kelly Rousch, Jaclyn Roseburgh and Elizabeth HallBack row (from left): Candace Buckner, Jessica McCleary, Head Junior Varsity Coach Kelly Offrink,Megan McCarty and Tiffany Pattenaude

RETURNING PLAYERS

VOLLEYBALL

tiffany Pattenaude

Sophomore ................. Defensive Specialist Westland .................... Garden City H.S.

#6jennie MALM

Sophomore ............................ Outside Hitter Bridgman ........................ Bridgman H.S.

#5

Malm’s Career Statistics

SET SERVICE TOTALYEAR GP-MP KILLS ASSISTS ACES DIGS BLOCKS2006 79-25 153 14 13 202 37TOTAL 79-25 153 14 13 202 37

kim travis

Junior ..................................... Outside Hitter Shepherd ....................... Shepherd H.S.

Travis’ Career Statistics

SET SERVICE TOTALYEAR GP-MP KILLS ASSISTS ACES DIGS BLOCKS2005 32-12 34 6 0 22 32006 86-27 179 8 11 109 27TOTAL 118-39 213 14 11 131 30

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natalee singleton

Junior .......................... Defensive Specialist Sand Lake ...................... Lakeview H.S.

#4

Singleton’s Career Statistics

SET SERVICE TOTALYEAR GP-MP KILLS ASSISTS ACES DIGS BLOCKS2005 61-24 0 0 1 114 02006 50-16 6 2 7 119 0TOTAL 111-40 6 2 8 233 0

mackenzie heator

Junior ...................................... Middle Hitter Union City ..................... Union City H.S.

#10

Heator’s Career Statistics

SET SERVICE TOTALYEAR GP-MP KILLS ASSISTS ACES DIGS BLOCKS2005 115-31 215 2 0 49 982006 87-27 190 3 13 40 62TOTAL 202-58 405 5 13 89 160

courtney lewis

Junior ................ Setter/Defensive Specialist Battle Creek ..................... St. Philip H.S.

#7

Lewis’ Career Statistics

SET SERVICE TOTALYEAR GP-MP KILLS ASSISTS ACES DIGS BLOCKS2005 58-19 0 1 18 140 12006 47-15 0 6 14 152 0TOTAL 105-34 0 7 32 292 1

COMET NEWCOMERS

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AShley ADAMS

Junior .......................... Defensive Specialist Brighton ........................... Hartland H.S.

#1 candace buckner

Freshman .................... Defensive Specialist Lansing ............................... Everett H.S.

#4

april cupps

#10 ashley elston

Freshman ............................... Outside Hitter Charlotte ............................... Olivet H.S.

#8

Freshman ................................ Middle Hitter Garden City ............... Garden City H.S.

olivia lafortune

#9 megan mccarty

Freshman .................... Defensive Specialist Battle Creek .............Harper Creek H.S.

#2

Freshman ................................ Middle Hitter Westland ............. Wayne Memorial H.S.

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brittani kincaid

Freshman ......................... Outside Hitter/DS Gobles ................................ Gobles H.S.

#2 jaime kowalczyk

Senior ..................................... Middle Hitter Wyandotte ........................ Roosvelt H.S.

#12

Elizabeth Hall

Freshman .................... Defensive Specialist Colon ....................................Colon H.S.

#13 Jenessa Hicks

Freshman ........................................... Setter Union City ..................... Union City H.S.

#6

COMET NEWCOMERS

VOLLEYBALL

jessica mccleary

Freshman .................... Defensive Specialist Muskegon ................ Reeths Puffer H.S.

#3 emily phillips

Freshman ............................... Outside Hitter Paw Paw ........................ Paw Paw H.S.

#4

jaclyn roseburgh

#8 kelly rousch

Freshman ........................................... Setter Paw Paw ........................ Paw Paw H.S.

#7

Freshman ................................ Middle Hitter Eau Claire .................... Eau Claire H.S.

ellen schulz

Freshman ............................... Outside Hitter Freeland ......................... Freeland H.S.

#11 kenzie steward

Senior .................................... Outside Hitter Alma ....................................... Alma H.S.

#9

lindsey tarrant

#3

Junior ..................................... Outside Hitter Metamore ............................ Oxford H.S.

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2006 STATISTICS AND MATCH RESULTS

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VOLLEYBALLMICHIGAN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) isAmerica’s oldest collegiate athletic conference.

The 2007-08 school year marks the 121st consecutive year ofoperation for the NCAA Division III affiliated conference. The MIAAwas founded March 24, 1888. From the very beginning, the MIAAhas conducted full-season championships in multiple sports. Therehave been changes in some of the sports (bicycle racing and Indianclub juggling have long since disappeared, and basketball did noteven exist in 1888), but these changes have served to develop theMIAA into one of America’s finest NCAA Division III conferences, todayoffering 18 sports for men and women.

The MIAA’s continuity is noteworthy. Of the 12 schools that havehad full membership, eight are still members — Adrian, Albion, Alma,Calvin, Hope, Kalamazoo, Olivet, and Saint Mary’s. Significantly, notone of these eight colleges has ever belonged to any other formalleague. Albion and Olivet were charter members although Albion isthe only member to hold continuous membership. Ex-members areMichigan State University (1888-1907), Eastern Michigan University(1892-1926), Hillsdale College (1888-1960), and Defiance College(1997-2000).

The MIAA’s membership list went unchanged from 1960 until1997 when the Defiance College of Ohio and Saint Mary’s College ofIndiana were invited to join. It also marked the first time that the leagueadded members outside the state of Michigan. The league stipulated,however, that the name of the conference would not change. Theinaugural year of current members are: Adrian (1908), Albion (1888),Alma (1902), Calvin (1953), Hope (1926), Kalamazoo (1896), Olivet(1888), and Saint Mary’s (1997).

The MIAA marked a historic note in 2002 when the leagueaccepted Wisconsin Lutheran College of Milwaukee as an associatemember for the purpose of competing in football. Wisconsin Lutheranannounced in 2005 that it will leave the MIAA after the 2007 season tojoin another conference.

Tri-State University of Angola, Ind., became a conference memberin 2004-05 upon its acceptance as a provisional NCAA member.

Adrian CollegeAlbion College

Alma CollegeCalvin College

Hope CollegeKalamazoo College

Olivet CollegeSaint Mary’s College

Tri-State University

2007 MIAA Composite Schedule

Sept. 4 Hope at Olivet, 6:30 p.m. Saint Mary’s at Adrian, 7 p.m.Sept. 5 Calvin at Alma, 6:30 p.m.Sept. 6 Adrian at Albion, 6:30 p.m. Saint Mary’s at Hope, 6:30 p.m.Sept. 8 Adrian at Kalamazoo, 11 a.m. Albion at Alma, tbaSept. 11 Adrian at Calvin, 6:30 p.m. Olivet at Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m.

Alma at Kalamazoo, 7 p.m.Sept. 13 Hope at Albion, 6:30 p.m. Calvin at Tri-State, 7 p.m.

Alma at Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m.Sept. 15 Albion at Olivet, 11 a.m. Kalamazoo at Tri-State, 1 p.m.Sept. 19 Hope at Calvin, 6:30 p.m. Saint Mary’s at Albion, 7 p.m.

Tri-State at Alma, 7 p.m. Olivet at Kalamazoo, 7 p.m.Sept. 21 Kalamazoo at Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m. Calvin at Olivet, 6:30 p.m.Sept. 22 Adrian at Alma, noon Tri-State at Hope, 1 p.m.

Olivet at Hope, 3 p.m.Sept. 25 Hope at Adrian, 6:30 p.m. Olivet at Tri-State, 7 p.m.

Calvin at Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m.Sept. 26 Albion at Kalamazoo, 7 p.m.Sept. 27 Tri-State at Adrian, 7 p.m.Sept. 28 Alma at Hope, 6:30 p.m. Calvin at Albion, 6:30 p.m.Sept. 29 Adrian at Olivet, 11 a.m. Tri-State at Saint Mary’s, 11 a.m.

Kalamazoo vs. Adrian, 1 p.m. Kalamazoo at Olivet, 3 p.m.Oct. 2 Adrian at Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m.Oct. 3 Olivet at Alma, 6:30 p.m. Calvin at Kalamazoo, 7 p.m.

Albion at Tri-State, 7 p.m.Oct. 4 Hope at Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m.Oct. 5 Tri-State at Calvin, 4 p.m. Tri-State vs. Olivet at Calvin, 6 p.m.

Olivet at Calvin, 8 p.m.Oct. 6 Alma at Albion, 1 p.m.Oct. 9 Calvin at Adrian, 6:30 p.m. Kalamazoo at Alma, 7 p.m.

Saint Mary’s at Olivet, 7 p.m.Oct. 10 Hope at Alma, 6:30 p.m. Tri-State at Albion, 7 p.m.Oct. 12 Alma at Calvin, 6:30 p.m. Olivet at Albion, 4 p.m.Oct. 13 Hope at Kalamazoo, 11 a.m. Adrian at Tri-State, 11 a.m.Oct. 16 Olivet at Adrian, 6:30 p.m. Albion at Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m.Oct. 17 Calvin at Hope, 6:30 p.m. Tri-State at Alma, 7 p.m.Oct. 18 Albion at Adrian, 6:30 p.m.Oct. 20 Saint Mary’s at Kalamazoo, 11 a.m. Alma at Adrian, noon

Hope at Tri-State, 1 p.m.Oct. 22 Saint Mary’s at Alma, 7 p.m.Oct. 23 Adrian at Hope, 6:30 p.m. Saint Mary’s at Calvin, 6:30 p.m.

Kalamazoo at Albion, 7 p.m.Oct. 24 Alma at Olivet, 6:30 p.m.Oct. 26 Kalamazoo at Calvin, 4 p.m.Oct. 27 Albion at Calvin, 11 a.m. Kalamazoo at Hope, 11 a.m.

Saint Mary’s at Tri-State, 1 p.m.

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4 HOPE * 6:30 P.M.7-8 @ Hanover (Ind.) Tournament TBA11 @ Saint Mary’s (Ind.) * 7 p.m.15 ALBION * 11 A.M.19 @ Kalamazoo * 7 p.m.21 CALVIN * 6:30 P.M.22 @ Hope * 3 p.m.25 @ Tri-State (Ind.) * 7 p.m.27 @ Rochester 7 p.m.29 TRI-MATCH WITH KALAMAZOO *

AND ADRIAN * 11 A.M.OCT. 3 @ Alma * 6:30 p.m.

5 Tri-Match at Calvin * with Tri-State * 6 p.m.9 SAINT MARY’S (Ind.) * 7 P.M.

12-13 @ Albion Quad 4 p.m./10 a.m.16 @ Adrian * 6:30 p.m.18 @ Siena Heights Triangular 4 p.m.24 ALMA * 6:30 P.M.

BOLD RED CAPS denote home match* - denotes MIAA match

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Olivet College is constructing a new multipurpose events center thanksto the generosity of Dave Cutler, a 1965 Olivet alumnus. Cutler has contributedtwo donations totaling $4.3 million toward the $5.1 million facility. In recognitionof his outstanding support of the college, Olivet will name the facility TheCutler Events Center. Construction began in September.

According to Cutler, his support of the center has been given in recognitionof Olivet’s 1961 football team. That year, he was the starting quarterback andled the Comets to one of their best overall records in school history at 8-1.

“Olivet College is very fortunate to have an alumnus such as DaveCutler, who has taken on a tremendous responsibility by funding the majorityof the events center,” said Olivet President Don Tuski.

“This is truly a monumental gift that helps Olivet maintain a competitiveedge with other colleges and universities. The entire Olivet College communityis grateful for Dave Cutler’s outstanding support through the years.”

Olivet College breaks ground for The Cutler Events CenterThe 44,500-square-foot multipurpose facility will be added on to the

existing athletic building at the Cutler Athletic Complex. It will be used by thecollege and community for activities ranging from athletic events tocommencement exercises, student events, guest speakers, concerts andconferences. The new facility will include a fitness center, 100-meter track,locker rooms, coaches’ offices and wrestling room. Olivet’s men’s and women’sbasketball, volleyball and wrestling programs will use the facility for practicesand competition. All of the college’s 18 NCAA Division III athletic programswill use the center for off-season workouts and conditioning.

A native of DeWitt, Cutler is a noted software engineer and designer withMicrosoft and holds more than 20 patents. After arriving at Microsoft in 1988,he launched the Windows NT group and has since led the development ofthree major releases of the product. In addition to leading the Windows 2000team, Cutler contributed to the architecture of all parts of the system. Inrecognition of his significant contributions to the field, Cutler was awardedmembership in the National Academy of Engineering in 1993.