Calvin College - Community Relations

Calvin's Community Partners

Christian Reformed Church in North America

Christian Learning Center

Community Organizations

ACCESS
Baxter Community Center
Burton Heights Business Association
Bethany Christian SErvices
Camp Tall Turf

March 11, 2003 Nursing students led a Health Fair at Sigsbee Elemnentary School.
Beth Nienhuis and Kara Kerkstra	Marissa Glewen and Tiffany Miller
Allison Roedema and Katie Nydam	Jessica Bosma and Elise Lappinga

Academically Based Service Learning connections

The community based nursing program is a natural connection for many Calvin students and faculty to neighborhoods and schools.

The Community Relations office partners with the Nursing department to put on Health Fairs in a couple of locations every year.

Pathways to Possibilities

Administered by Calvin's Pre-College Programs Office, P2P is a collegechurch urban youth initiative supported by local corporations. It includes programs at partner churches, campus visit programs, and the Entrada Scholars Program.

Amanda Dam (c) with Henry Park Paideia students

Calvin student Amanda Dam brought students from Henry Park Paideia Academy where she was serving as a social work intern during the fall 2002 semester.

School Visits
When school groups wish to visit the campus for a tour and/or learning opportunity, they can contact the Alumni and Public Relations office, director of community relations.

2001 Summits on Racism at Calvin College
The GRACE (Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism) "Summit on Racism 2001: From Reality to Reconciliation" was held on Calvin's campus from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, during the college's spring break.