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Student documentary helping history come alive
Two Calvin University film and media production students produced "The West Church," a documentary that highlights a partnership in Umm al-Jimal that dates back half a century. January 10,2023 -
Calvin Remembers Bert de Vries
Longtime Calvin history professor and founder of Calvin's archaeology program Bert de Vries remembered for his passion and compassion. March 31,2021 -
Reactivating a 2,000-year-old water system in Jordan
This June, Calvin College engineering student Sarah Cok joined the Clean Water Institute of Calvin College, the Umm el-Jimal Project, and Jordanian experts to restore an ancient water system in a Jordanian village. August 15,2018 -
Grants fund scholarships for science and computing students
This year, Calvin's science and mathematics departments are allocating two NSF grants—each of which contains over $500,000 worth of scholarships for students. February 6,2014 -
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 -
McGregor fellows listen to refugees' stories
Two students spend the summer collecting refugee stories for a future play. August 21,2012 -
Preserving and presenting in Umm el-Jimal
History professor Bert de Vries is preserving an ancient house in Umm el-Jimal, Jordan through a grant from the U.S. State Department. August 5,2011 -
AIA funds virtual museum of Umm el-Jimal
You used to need a passport to visit the ancient site of Umm el-Jimal in Jordan. Now, thanks to a grant from the AIA, all you need is a modem. September 7,2010 -
Bratt Receives Teaching Award
After 30 years in the classroom, teaching is still a thrill for Calvin College classics professor Ken Bratt, the 2006 winner of the college's Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching. February 20,2006
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