| Events:
Movie Night | Airband
| Basketball Games | Alumni
Board Reunion | Gospel Night with Imani
Meals: Faith & Learning Award
| Band Reunion | Pizza Party
| Candlelight Dinner
Friday, February 18
ALUMNI @ THE MOVIES *
(8 p.m., FAC)
 "Citizen
Kane," the 1941 classic directed by Orson Welles, will be shown on
the big screen in the Fine Arts Center. Professor Roy Anker will give
a brief introduction to the film, sharing some reasons why this picture
is almost always rated as "the best American made film ever"
and suggesting some things to look for in the movie. Anker is author of
Catching
Light: Looking for God in the Movies (Eerdmans, 2004).
Movie reviews:
IMDb (Internet Movie Database)
www.greatestfilms.org
AIRBAND
*
(8 p.m., Fieldhouse)
This 21st annual contest features lip sync and other upbeat acts prepared
by students on Friday night in the Fieldhouse. Check out the photos from
Airband 2004!
Saturday, February 19
 FAITH
& LEARNING AWARD LUNCHEON * (11:30
a.m., Commons Lecture Hall)
The 2005 Faith and Learning Award will be presented to Dr. Henry Holstege,
Professor of Sociology emeritus. Former students and colleagues are especially
encouraged to join us. Event details; congratulate
Dr. Holstege.
BAND
ALUMNI LUNCHEON *
(11:30 a.m. Commons Dining Room)
Don't miss this great opportunity to reminisce and share memories of past
Calvin Band experiences! The luncheon will be followed by the opportunity
for an Alumni Band to play together (with current band members) from 1-2:30
p.m. on the FAC stage. If you plan on playing in the Alumni Band, email
your name and instrument to band-reunion@calvin.edu
or call (616) 526-6411. The luncheon will also note Derald DeYoung’s
final year of teaching and conducting after 27 years at Calvin.
 BASKETBALL
GAMES * (Fieldhouse)
Men: 12:45 p.m. JV vs. Tri-State | 3 p.m. Varsity vs. Tri-State
Women: 5:30 p.m. JV vs. Adrian | 7:30 p.m. Varsity vs. Adrian
A quadruple-header opportunity to catch the Knights in action at the
Fieldhouse! There will be no cookie social following the men's games.
Head straight to the Commons for an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet!
PIZZA
PARTY * (Johnny's)
Head to the lower level of the Commons for pizza, pop, breadsticks and
cookies. This family-friendly event is your opportunity to continue visiting
with your Calvin friends or introduce your kids to more of campus. At
just $6 (adults), $3 (age 5-11), or free (age 4 and under), this all-you-can-eat
bargain is the best meal deal available! Meet the team, win door prizes,
and watch your kids play Little Tykes hoops, too.
CANDLELIGHT
DINNER & ALUMNI BOARD REUNION * (5:30
punchbowl, 6 p.m. dinner, Commons)
Chef Tim England and the Creative Dining Services staff will be turning
the Commons into Camelot for the evening. Join us at the King's Table
as the Outstanding Service Awards are presented to the 2005 recipients,
Bernie and Carol Woltjer and Kathy Klaasen. All former members of the
Calvin Alumni Board are invited back for a reunion as part of the Homecoming
festivities. Following the presentations, guests are encouraged to linger
over flavored coffees, hot chocolate, and a dessert buffet.
Anika Smith, Jennice Richardson, Jacque Rhodes,
Beverly Robinson, Rhae-Ann Booker
GOSPEL
CONCERT: IMANI AND GUESTS
* (8 p.m., FAC)
The lauded gospel ensemble Imani will host a "Gospel Night"
with special guests Carolyn Quinn and the East Kentwood High School Gospel
Choir. A female vocal group, Imani opened for The Blind Boys of Alabama
at Calvin and has established a strong local following. Calvin staff members
Rhae-Ann Booker and Jacque Rhodes are joined by Jennice Richardson, Beverly
Robinson and Anika Smith in this quintet.
Wear Calvin Day!
 Friday
and Saturday, February 18 and 19, 2005
Show and share your Calvin spirit on Homecoming Friday and Saturday. Wherever
you are, wear something Calvin. Send your pictures and/or stories to the
Calvin Alumni Office (alumni@calvin.edu)
for possible publication. Calvin faculty and staff — led by their
president and provost — will be joining you in their Calvin sweatshirts
and other maroon and gold apparel. Departments with 100% participation
on Friday, February 18, will receive a gift certificate for a free box
of Krispy Kreme donuts!
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