Madeline Shepley, Planetarium Director
Madeline is an alumna of Indiana University and Ball State University where she studied astronomy and physics. It was through these two institutions that she first got to work at planetariums and share her love of astronomy, science, and the night sky. When not teaching class or in the planetarium, you might find her reading, writing, stargazing, watching sports, or plotting her next international excursion.
Tina Bruner, Administrative Assistant
Tina is an Olivet alumna who has served as an administrative assistant with the planetarium for 33 years! She has been married to Greg Bruner, the ONU Director of Financial Aid for 35 years and has 4 children. Tina loves travelling both internationally and domestically and has visited 49 different states. She loves to garden and dreams of starting a regenerative farm in Tennessee when she retires.
Matthew Aude, Operator
Matthew is a senior at Olivet studying elementary education. When not in the planetarium, he remains fascinated by the night sky and loves playing with a laser pointers.
Chase Boggess, Operator
Chase is a freshman at Olivet studying geoscience. When not in the planetarium, he is an avidly cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jared Counterman, Operator
Jared is a freshman at Olivet studying physical science, math, and geology. When not in the planetarium, he's got his eyes on watching the Dallas Cowboys
Lex Griffith, Operator
Lex is a sophomore at Olivet studying nursing. When not in the planetarium, she loves listening to music, especially Taylor Swift.
Katie Kunzer, Operator
Katie is a sophomore at Olivet, studying geology. When not in the planetarium, she is an avid fan of all things Green Bay Packers.
Sam Nelson, Operator
Sam is a senior at Olivet majoring in business marketing. As a devoted follower of Christ, he loves learning more about the universe He created. When not in the planetarium, he is on the Olivet golf team and is youth group leader at the local College Church of the Nazarene.
Hayley O'Vell, Operator
Hayley is a junior at Olivet studying geology and chemistry. When she's not in the classroom or planetarium, she enjoys appreciating the beauty of nature by learning more about how it works and sharing that information with others.
Rachel Stropes, Operator
Rachel is a junior at Olivet studying psychology. She's very excited to learn more about constellations and their stars, and when she's not in the planetarium, you are highly likely to find her dancing.