Felicia Baer
  • Biology
  • Class of 2018
  • Morton, IL

Felicia Baer of Morton, Illinois, graduates from Olivet Nazarene University's Honors Program

2018 May 16

Felicia Baer of Morton, Illinois, graduated with the eighth cohort of Honors Program graduates as part of Olivet Nazarene University's Class of 2018 during the 105th Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She received a B.S. degree, majoring in biology.

As their time at Olivet came to a close, Honors Program students presented their required research projects during Scholar Week 2018, April 16 to 22. "The Effects of Heart Medication on the Heart Rates of Drosophila Melanogaster" with Dr. Dwight Ginn (mentor) was Baer's project.

"One of the strengths of Olivet Nazarene University's Honors Program is the strong Christian focus," says Dr. Stephen Lowe, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, who serves as program director. "We are committed to preparing scholars who will be servant leaders in the Church and our world."

The Olivet Honors Program began in the fall 2010 semester, dedicated to encouraging and nurturing academically gifted students in integrating Christian faith and learning. As cohorts bond and learn to work together, they experience an intellectual and social community. They study together in interdisciplinary classes taught by a faculty team of subject-matter experts, experience cultural events and engage in service projects with nonprofit organizations. During the junior and senior years, each student completes a funded, faculty-mentored research project and presents his/her work during Olivet's Scholar Week.

"One of the major aspects of Olivet's Honors Program is creative, cross-disciplinary group learning," says Dr. Stephen Case, associate director and a professor on the faculty team. "This learning is student-driven and has a real impact in our community."