Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University is a fully accredited liberal arts university offering bachelor's and master's degrees in nearly 200 areas of study. The university's residential campus is located on a 275-acre campus in Bourbonnais and serves approximately 3,700 students each year. The undergraduate courses of study are divided into three divisions: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Professional Studies, and the School of Theology & Christian Ministry. Olivet's Graduate and Continuing Studies offers undergraduate, master's and doctorate degree programs in Theology, Business, Nursing, and Education. Scholarships and financial aid programs are available, including programs of federal and state funding.

Named after Dr. Dwight Strickler, a former biology professor at Olivet, the digital planetarium features a wide array of full-dome visualizations and interactive shows with theatre seating. Each year, thousands view presentations on astronomy, earth and space science, and observing the night sky in the planetarium, one of only a few planetariums located on university campuses nationwide. Strickler Planetarium offers a variety of presentations. From Kindergarten to adult there is a program suitable for every age group. Private Presentations are available for 10 or more people. Presentations should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. To learn more about programming or make a group reservation, visit: https://strickler.olivet.edu/ OR call 815-939-5395.