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Students Discover Research Opportunities Everywhere
Student-faculty research at Calvin covers the sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences.
News & Stories – June 26, 2024 -
Summer Writing Co-op Nurtures Faculty Scholarship at Calvin University
Since its inception in 2016, the Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship's annual Summer Writing Co-op has provided faculty with a protected space to advance or complete specific writing projects, fostering an environment conducive to deep work and meaningful progress.
News & Stories – June 11, 2024 -
Calvin's Festival of Faith & Writing Returns in April
Calvin University’s literary extravaganza, the Festival of Faith & Writing, returns in person to Grand Rapids on April 11-13, after a long COVID hiatus.
News & Stories – March 19, 2024 -
Collaborative workshop takes faith and writing to new depths
Scriptoria is a collaborative workshop that combines literary and spiritual depth to provide a space for writers to explore their faith and their craft.
News & Stories – November 1, 2023 -
Dedicated to teaching and caring for students
Ten years after Sabrina Lee graduated from Calvin University she returns to her alma mater to teach alongside some of her former mentors, whom she says modeled for her what it looks like to prioritize teaching and care well for students.
News & Stories – September 16, 2023 -
Calvin University Announces Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Program
The launching of the Distinguished Writer-in-Residence program provides students, faculty, and staff unique opportunities to learn from and forge relationships with top-tier literary talents.
News & Stories – August 10, 2023 -
Fulbright Recognizes Two Calvin Students with Highly Competitive Awards
Two graduating seniors, Michelle Merritt and Sarah Gibes, have received highly competitive Fulbright awards.
News & Stories – May 13, 2022 -
Why I Teach: Jennifer Holberg
English Professor Jennifer Holberg has a student-centered approach.
Spark – March 15, 2022 -
Award-winning author and Calvin prof launches interfaith writing workshop
English professors from Calvin University, Aquinas College, and Cornerstone University created a rigorous week-long writing workshop for adults to experience this June.
News & Stories – February 23, 2022 -
Calvin remembers Charlotte Otten
English professor emerita Charlotte Otten retired from Calvin in 1991, but for the past three decades she continued to encourage her colleagues in their teaching and scholarship.
News & Stories – December 2, 2021 -
Adventure abounds in career telling stories
The alumnae has had many adventures chasing down stories all over the world.
Spark – October 1, 2021 -
Fulbright Recognizes Three Calvin Students in Record-Breaking Year
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program had a record high number of applicants this year. Three graduating Calvin seniors stood out among the 11,700+ applicants.
News & Stories – May 27, 2021 -
Study shows your media habits are linked to your voter participation
Professor Jesse Holcomb and two recent Calvin University alums published a report that explores non-voters' news diets and the role that the media plays in their decision of whether or not to cast a ballot.
News & Stories – September 9, 2020 -
Discovering beauty at the intersection of disciplines
Beginning in January 2021, Calvin senior Jason Entingh will be heading to Eastern Europe for six months as an English Teaching Assistant through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. His journey started with a love of language.
News & Stories – April 29, 2020 -
Festival celebrates 30th birthday
For three decades, the festival has created a space for meaningful discussion and shared discovery among literary enthusiasts.
Spark – December 1, 2019 -
Novel Profs
Calvin professors Gary Schmidt and Jason VanHorn have recently published books for young adults.
Spark – September 1, 2019 -
YA author enjoys success and ‘sense of calm’
Lisa McMann '90 has authored 22 young adult books in the last decade. Fans are awaiting the release of her next book due out in September 2019.
Spark – April 1, 2019 -
A new look at very old glass
Rachel Koopmans recently discovered that stained glass panels in the iconic Canterbury Cathedral date much further back than originally thought. A closer look at the glass also revealed details that had previously never been documented.
Spark – April 1, 2019 -
Equipping entrepreneurs
At Partners Worldwide, Jacqueline Klamer pulls together Christian business professionals in Southeast Asia who share a common vision to affect their community at the spiritual, economic, and social level.
Spark – December 1, 2018 -
Animating words, shaping students
On Friday, May 4, 2018, English professor Lew Klatt received Calvin College's highest faculty honor, the Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching.
News & Stories – May 7, 2018 -
Festival of Faith & Writing creates new conversations
Calvin College's 2018 Festival lineup includes a Peabody Award-winning producer, Pulitzer prize-winning poet, and a New York Times best-selling young adult writer, to name just a few.
News & Stories – March 15, 2018 -
Calvin remembers Steve Van Der Weele
The Calvin community remembers Steve Van Der Weele for his ability to bring literature to life and as someone who was passionately dedicated to Christian scholarship.
News & Stories – February 22, 2018 -
From Calvin to a galaxy far, far away
English professor Gary Schmidt shares about the process of writing a story for Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View—a new anthology considered canon to the Star Wars universe.
Spark – December 1, 2017 -
English prof written into Star Wars world
Calvin College English professor and accomplished author Gary Schmidt has written himself into the Star Wars world.
News & Stories – November 29, 2017 -
Catching and keeping up with Gary Schmidt
Prolific author and Calvin English professor gives update on his upcoming books.
Spark – September 1, 2017 -
Linking languages
Intro class leads to a love for linguistics and a career in languages
Spark – September 1, 2017 -
Discovering a deeper passion for poetry
Calvin College English professor Lew Klatt reflects on his experience the past three years serving as poet laureate for Grand Rapids.
News & Stories – April 20, 2017 -
Calvin's robust research experiences lead to Goldwater success
The Goldwater success continues at Calvin College in 2017, with two more students being honored by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
News & Stories – April 11, 2017 -
From learning Japanese to teaching in Japan
Roz Scoular '13 teaches English to elementary school children in Ono City, Japan.
News & Stories – August 18, 2016 -
Uniting Illinois with talk show education and conversation
Niala Boodhoo '96 hosts "The 21st," a talk show in Illinois.
News & Stories – July 25, 2016 -
Festival of Faith and Writing celebrates 25 years with enduring gift
A substantial gift helps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Festival of Faith and Writing.
Spark – June 15, 2016 -
Alum shares publishing insights
Katherine Jacobs returned to the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College to talk about her experiences at a major publisher in New York City.
Spark – June 15, 2016
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