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Calvin University names corridor in honor of Africa’s first black female physics professor
The corridor that connects the Chapel Patio to the Hekman Library via Hiemenga Hall’s third floor is now named “Dr. Deborah Enilo Ajakaiye Corridor” and will include a wall where women in the history of Calvin, the broader academy, and the world will be celebrated for their impact.
News & Stories, April 14, 2023 -
A rare journey to save the rarest of penguins
Calvin University alum Janelle Wierenga is working with a team of researchers in New Zealand to try and discover what's causing a pair of diseases that are threatening to wipe out the rarest of penguins on the planet.
News & Stories, March 24, 2023 -
5 Reasons to be Excited About Calvin University Football
When Trent Figg was introduced as the inaugural Calvin University Head Football Coach he talked about how he will build the program and what people can expect on the field.
News & Stories, January 20, 2023 -
Quartet of alumni soloists to lead 2022 Handel’s Messiah
While Calvin University has invited the West Michigan community to performances of Handel's Messiah for more than a century, this year's edition is unique in that all four soloists are Calvin alumni.
News & Stories, December 1, 2022 -
Agent of Change
Nana Owusu-Achau ’12, Young Alumni Award Recipient
Spark, December 01, 2022 -
A Heart for Service
Chris Holstege ’88, Distinguished Alumni Award
Spark, December 01, 2022 -
Community Builder
George Comer ’68, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Spark, December 01, 2022 -
NY Times best-selling author of "The Mediterranean Dish" returns to alma mater
On December 1, Calvin alumna Suzy Karadsheh, a 2022 New York Times best-selling author of "The Mediterranean Dish," will be cooking, speaking, and signing copies of her book at Calvin University.
News & Stories, November 30, 2022 -
A broken door leads to a new identity
Curtis Frye earned his bachelor's degree behind bars through the Calvin Prison Initiative. But it literally took a broken door decades earlier to set him on a path that led to his degree and more importantly a new identity.
News & Stories, November 23, 2022 -
Betsy DeVos returns to alma mater for conversation on state of education
On Thursday, November 18, Calvin alumna and former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos returned to her alma mater for a moderated discussion with the university’s dean of education Brian Bolt.
News & Stories, November 21, 2022 -
Football is coming to Calvin University
Calvin University's Board of Trustees voted on and approved the university's athletics strategic plan, which includes adding women's acrobatics and tumbling, men's volleyball, and men's American football to its portfolio of NCAA Division III athletic offerings.
News & Stories, October 28, 2022 -
Meet the director
Jeff Haverdink reflects on his liberal arts education
Spark, October 01, 2021 -
Alum invention prevents common nursery injury
Emmanuel Legbeti turned a painful accident into a new business that is helping parents and churches.
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Overcoming adversity, one student at a time
Meredith Wiggers Heintz is the head of school at a school that serves children with learning differences.
Spark, October 01, 2021 -
Our God is in the details
Meet Harlan Kredit. He’s been a park ranger at Yellowstone National Park for nearly 50 years.
Spark, October 01, 2021 -
Adventure abounds in career telling stories
Claire Vande Polder is a writer and executive producer for nonfiction television programs.
Spark, October 01, 2021 -
The joy of Calvin decisions
Reflections on how Calvin impacts personal and career decisions
Spark, April 01, 2021 -
Connecting Christianity
Carlos Erazo reaches more than 1 million people per month on social media, helping connect them to Christianity.
Spark, April 01, 2020
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Meet Pres. Boer in Royal Oak!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon, April 24, 2023
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50-Year Reunion: Class of 1973
Fri Apr 28, 2023, 01:00PM — Sat Apr 29, 2023, 04:30PM -
Senior Celebration
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fri, April 28, 2023
SFC Outdoor Patio (by circle drive) -
CAA/CALL Travel: Greece
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Sat, April 29, 2023 -
CAA/CALL Travel: Stratford Festival
Mon May 22, 2023, 12:00AM — Thu May 25, 2023, 11:59PM -
CAA/CALL Travel: Stratford Festival (full)
Mon Jun 5, 2023, 12:00AM — Thu Jun 8, 2023, 12:00AM -
"Frozen" with Broadway GR!
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sat, July 22, 2023
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CAA/CALL Travel: The Wonders of Utah
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 12:00AM — Sat Sep 23, 2023, 12:00AM
