Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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ngs and weekday chapel es, he preaches the gospel mthusiasm and reverence, yet mmility and obedience to the f God. Evident is his first and ost priority — that being a it of God. But not far down t is also evident his feelings for Olivet Nazarene College and his purpose in service here. His strong stand for the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine of the Church of the Nazarene is utilized to uphold the teachings upon which this institution was founded. His genuine concern is found in each Hi, how are you? that he speaks and comfort and reassurance is heart-felt in each T am praying for you. Olivet Nazarene College is fortunate and proud to know and love Rev. Ted R.Lee. In appreciation for your service to Olivet Nazarene College, we dedicate the sixty -eighth volume — The 1981 AURORA ' — to Rev. Ted Ross Lee. — The Student Body of Olivet Nazarene College 1980-81 Academic year. na

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An alumnus of Olivet Nazarene College and Nazarene Theological Seminary, the Rev. Ted Ross Lee came to Olivet as director of alumni in 1970. Later, that was combined with the responsibilities of the director of field services. During that time, he was awarded the Olivet President ' s Staff Member of the Year trophy, and an original Homecoming Plaque was presented to him by the student body in chapel. After serving a one-year pastorate at Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Rochester, New York, he returned to Olivet ' s campus to assume his present office of the Dean of Students and coordinator of chapel. This year he was presented with a Bell ringer award from President Leslie Parrott in the October meeting of the Board of Trustees. As Dean of Students, Rev. Lee has been a guide, a servant, and a friend. His burning desire in th life is to rescue the perishing. ' In daily interaction with the students, Dean Lee strives for harmony in the lifestyles of the college students. His Christian witness is both professional and personal. Through weekend revival

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In American history each decade can be labeled with one short phrase which summarizes a ten year span. For instance, the 1930 ' s were the decade of economic depression . . . the ' 40 ' s were a time of war . . . the ' 50 ' s were dedicated to the status quo . . . the ' 60 ' s were a time of social upheaval . . . and the ' 70 ' s a time for individualism. Olivet has had its decades too: The 1940 ' s were a time of transition to a new campus ... the ' 50 ' s, a decade of achievement including North Central accreditation . . . the ' 60 ' s were a decade of expansion and building . . . and the 1970 ' s were again a time of transition from one long term president to new leadership, with a shift of focus from buildings to a concern for lifting the quality of life and campus beautification. And now the decade of the ' 80 ' s is under way, but not without a plan. The machinery is already turned on for fund raising, faculty student planning, architectural drawings, and construction of three new campus buildings . . . The Larsen Fine Arts Center . . . the Les Parrott Field House . . . and a new 250-bed residence hall for men. But that is not all. Sometime in this decade, the president and trustees need to give attention to an adequate chapel which is consistent with the quality and high priority of spiritual co on this campus. This may I by rebuilding the present Ci Hall to overcome its liabiliti with a beautiful new fine art chapel auditorium. During t decade the person may appear who can make a huge donation for this project. During this decade programs will be developed to involve every campus person — faculty and