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Speech Pathology masters program graduates its first class
Twenty-four students will receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 18, representing the inaugural class of Calvin's new speech pathology and audiology masters program. May 13,2013 -
Chem Demos turn 25
The annual Chem Demos have been delighting area middle schoolers for a quarter century. May 13,2013 -
2013 Media Showcase
The roster is long and the subjects—a local dairy, a bike accident, the Galapagos—are varied at the media production event. May 8,2013 -
Calvin online teacher is first educator to test Google Glass
Andrew Vanden Heuvel ’04 is the first non-Google employee to get his hands on the company’s new prototype for a wearable computer, Google Glass. May 7,2013 -
A $25,000 grant helps stroke survivors reclaim their voice in the church
Peggy Goetz is studying how people with communications disorders re-integrate into their churches. May 6,2013 -
Yonker is Professor of the Year
This year, Julie Yonker received the senior class' highest honor—and the traditional donuts. April 30,2013 -
Worship Symposium in Hong Kong
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is sponsoring its second-annual Symposium on Worship in Hong Kong. April 25,2013 -
History professor chairs MASAL panel
Calvin history professor Eric Washington was recently named the 2013–14 chair of the History Panel of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters (MASAL). April 25,2013 -
Grains of Hope
The Calvin Theatre Company tells the stories of refugees from many countries who now call Grand Rapids "home." April 12,2013 -
Two $200,000 grants for improving teacher quality
Calvin faculty are working with teachers from area schools to improve their teaching of writing, math. April 11,2013 -
Bringing the station wagon back to life
A new Calvin faculty member's documentary about the station wagon is up for an Emmy. April 11,2013 -
Goldwater tradition continues: Students earn top research award
Since 2008, Calvin College has had more Goldwater Scholars than any other liberal arts college in the nation. April 5,2013 -
Calvin remembers Frank Roberts
The Calvin mourns professor emeritus Frank Roberts, who died on Friday, March 29, 2013. April 3,2013 -
Professor featured in city anthology
English professor Lew Klatt is one of 16 Grand Rapids poets to be featured in a new anthology. April 2,2013 -
Professor bests humility challenge
English professor James Vanden Bosch consistently takes the lowest place. April 1,2013 -
Dice Museum offers giveaway for couples
Calvin's new museum allows students to have a piece of the rock. April 1,2013 -
A $230,000 NSF grant to discover chemical reactions
Chemistry professor Carolyn Anderson is extending her research while developing a new generation of researchers. March 28,2013 -
Nursing students offer care at Supper House
A northwest emergency food center is one place Calvin nurses are learning about healthcare. March 27,2013 -
Calvin receives highest federal recognition for service-learning
Calvin College has been named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. March 25,2013 -
Researching through Mechanical Turk
Calvin sociology and psychology professors are using Amazon's online service to get large survey results. March 19,2013 -
Calvin named Tree Campus USA
Calvin College was recently named a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. March 15,2013 -
Reconnecting through Spring Break Trips
Students will serve and learn at 13 sites around the nation. March 12,2013 -
Too much noise for songbirds
"There has been a growing interest in preserving or increasing the biodiversity of songbirds in urban areas." March 11,2013 -
Archaeology and local culture at Umm el-Jimal
Bert de Vries involves the people of Umm el-Jimal in his efforts to preserve their antiquities. March 7,2013 -
Student senate launches #Wearecalvin
Students are giving their feedback in Calvin's prioritization and strategic planning processes. March 1,2013 -
Windows to Heaven
A new exhibition from the Center Art Gallery showcases Russian icons. February 27,2013 -
Undefeated: The 1960–'61 men's basketball team
The 1960–61 men's basketball team was the first to go through a season undefeated. February 22,2013 -
Students of the sky
"After an introduction to variable stars and the modeling that is being done to understand their behavior, students were put in groups with Calvin students and allowed to examine the data with sophisticated software in order to look for trace patterns." February 18,2013 -
Bratt earns exemplary teaching award
History professor James Bratt has earned the highest honor that Calvin bestows on a faculty member. February 14,2013 -
uKnight: Sem Pond Jump
Can three alums persuade President Le Roy to take the plunge? February 8,2013 -
Celebrating black history
Throughout February, the Calvin community will feature four events in celebration of Black History Month. January 31,2013 -
Calvin orchestra gets new conductor
Conductor, performer and teacher John Varineau will conduct Calvin's orchestras. January 29,2013 -
Interim: Around the world
Check out video of the "Amazing Race" and Galapagos-Amazonia. And read student blogs from India, Hawaii and more. January 28,2013 -
Helping middle schoolers see the sky
"It was usable for everybody. That was part of the reason why I created the software. I am really hoping it instills not only an enjoyment in astronomy but in science in general." January 28,2013 -
Computer Science prof recognized by world's largest computing society
Joel Adams is recognized as a 2012 Distinguished Educator by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). January 25,2013 -
Students prep for Faith and International Development Conference
Student-run conference offers opportunities for students interested in international development. January 23,2013 -
Interim: Creating quadcopters
Four teams of engineering students have spent January designing and building remote-controlled aircraft. January 22,2013 -
Interim: The language of the African-American church
Students are learning about preaching, praising, praying and testifying within the black oral tradition. January 18,2013 -
Interim: Exploring the mythological roots of Hollywood film
This January, students are studying classical myths and the contemporary films that spring from them. January 14,2013 -
New Henry Chair takes a global focus
Kevin den Dulk says students must focus on Asia and the global south. January 2,2013 -
In excelsis Deo
In the annual Christmas video, the Calvin community sings "Gloria." December 17,2012 -
Lighting the FYRES of research
First-year students are learning how to research in the Michigan dunes. December 13,2012 -
Sharing their songs, making a difference
Alumni artists use their gifts to raise support for the next generation of Calvin students. December 13,2012 -
Calvin's student newspaper partners with 'The Rapidian'
Through a local partnership, Calvin's student newspaper gives its writers more experience and a bigger platform for their writing. December 7,2012 -
Plantinga wins prestigious Rescher Prize
Alvin Plantinga was named a 2012 winner of a prize that honors the systematic study of philosophy. December 6,2012 -
Anthropology professor wins leadership award
Mwenda Ntarangwi was honored with the Distinguished Leadership and Scholarship Award from the Association for Africanist Anthropology. December 3,2012 -
A math professor works in digital forensics
Mathematics professor Earl Fife uses digital tools to bust criminals for the Kent County Sheriff's Department. December 3,2012 -
Calvin a leader in CPA exam pass rate
Calvin College students are among the national leaders in pass rates on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam. December 3,2012 -
Telephone Town Hall
Your chance to have a conversation with Vice President Shirley Hoogstra November 29,2012 -
Joy and generosity in the residence halls
Each year, "service" auctions are held in the residence halls to support local non-profit organizations. November 27,2012