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Walking Boldly: Brooke Bonnema
Through a semester program in Honduras, Brooke Bonnema '17 discovered her passion for immigration law. Every step of her Calvin journey brought her closer to that pursuit. July 3,2017 -
Walking Boldly: Jeremiah Croft
“Keep an open mind,” says Jeremiah Croft ’17. Through close professors, time with God and self-discovery, his open-mindedness lead him to Princeton Theological Seminary. June 27,2017 -
Walking Boldly: Beka Agava
Beka Agava ’17 learned from amazing professors, engaged the mission of Calvin and re-evaluated her decisions—and now she’s a software engineering analyst. June 20,2017 -
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse will deliver the 2017 Paul B. Henry Lecture
Calvin's Paul B. Henry Institute director Kevin den Dulk reflects on the upcoming lecture and symposium. April 25,2017 -
Students at the epicenter of American politics
From meeting with think tanks to members of Congress to attending the presidential inauguration, Calvin College students are gaining a new perspective on American politics this January. January 20,2017 -
A just response to natural disasters
Using first-hand experience and primary research, Haitian national Daniel Jean-Louis confronts the inadequacies of current foreign aid strategies and offers effective alternatives. October 27,2016 -
Alumni journalists with ABC News, Washington Post return to discuss election
On Friday, Sept. 23, Calvin alums Ryan Struyk and John Muyskens will discuss faithful fact checking. September 22,2016 -
Walking Boldly: Nathan Maring
Nathan Maring '16 feels called to be a police officer as he pursues his passion of helping people and seeking justice and solutions for problems plaguing communities. August 5,2016 -
Fostering good citizenship amidst turbulent politics
The Calvin political science department is bringing current government issues into conversation in a variety of ways. July 28,2016 -
Eastern Europe: Following the childhood dream
Kelly Organ '12 is a program coordinator for New Horizons Foundation in Lupeni, Romania. July 25,2016 -
Spreading the word on Honest Tea from Washington, D.C.
Austin Graff '07 is the social media manager for Honest Tea in Washington, D.C. July 20,2016 -
Foreign service officer as an ambassador for the U.S. and for Christ
Adam Vogelzang has served as a foreign service officer for 12 years and will soon begin his sixth assignment. June 23,2016 -
Big issues met with a bigger vision
Abby Skeans works for Clapham Group promoting justice and child welfare. June 23,2016 -
Henry Institute sponsors Challenges for the Next President series
Organizer Micah Watson, associate professor of political science, says the series aims to offer “more light than heat.” April 7,2016 -
Expert analyzes GOP nominee scenarios
With the Iowa Caucus about a week away, political science professor Doug Koopman analyzes GOP nominee scenarios. January 21,2016 -
Economics professor writes book on gender discrimination in the Arab world
Adel Abadeer aims to “give a voice to the voiceless” in a region of the world where women are treated like property. December 10,2015 -
An expert's take on Black Friday sales trends
Calvin business professor Tom Betts answers a few questions related to Black Friday sales trends and considers the reasoning for and impact of stores opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day. November 24,2015 -
Walking Boldly: Paulina Heule
Paulina Heule '15 is a paralegal at a large international law firm. July 31,2015 -
Pursuing truth at the intersection
The Henry Symposium provides scholars, practitioners and the general public with an opportunity to engage in timely conversations at the crossroads of religion and politics. April 28,2015 -
An expert's take on the state of the Republican party
Political science prof Kurt Pyle answers a trio of questions about the identity of the Republican party as they make a run at the White House in 2016. April 22,2015
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