Launch of Olivet Esports

Olivet launched its official esports program in the fall of 2019.

Under the direction of Mike Szostek, Director of Esports and Professor of Media Arts in the Department of Art and Digital Media, and a growing list of esport coaches, including Deanna Mize (Beat Saber), Andy Mize (Overwatch), and Maurice Hutton (League of Legends), Olivet is fielding teams for an expanding list of esport titles with varsity, JV and academy-level teams. Highly skilled students compete with other universities in a variety of collegiate esport organizations, such as CVRE League and CSL (Collegiate Star League) as varsity and JV teams. Academy students practice the rulesets of each organization as they work their way to competitive levels, test out new games that are proposed for Olivet Esports support, and discover new friends that have a common interest in game titles.

Joining the ranks of other campus interest groups that feature games and digital media, such as Olivet’s Tabletop Gaming Club, students that play video games have opportunities to connect with each other, whether it’s through competitive teams, a variety of competitive or casual intramurals, or supportive roles, such as assistant coach, analyst, shoutcaster, esports information, graphic designer, or more. Olivet also offers related concentrations that benefit gamers who are pursuing professional development or are interested in studying game-related topics. The Media Arts concentration under the Department of Art and Digital Media teaches students about game and VR/AR (Augmented Reality) development, 3D modeling, 2D/3D animation, emerging video techniques, live streaming, and incorporating their art into various multimedia projects or showcases.

For more information about Olivet Esports, visit onutigers.com to keep up on rosters, schedules, and news, and follow OlivetEsports on Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch to hear more information and to watch live streams of select matches.