Calvin is one of over 1,450 universities and colleges participating in an exciting national initiative called Focus the Nation. Its purpose is to provide a day of
focused discussion on global climate change and solutions for the future.
At Calvin, a series of events are planned during the first week of Calvin's spring semester culminating on January 31, 2008 with a teach-in, discussion with elected leaders, and a celebratory concert.The main goal of this initiative is “to move America beyond fatalism to a determination to face up to this civilizational challenge, the challenge of our generation.”