What is a Calvin Professor Doing, Writing for Children?

English professor Gary Schmidt will talk about creative writing for children, thinking about the ways in which the Reformed mandates speak to this area of writing.

Stem Cells and Cloning: Yes, It Can Be Done and No, The Problems Won't Go Away

Steve Matheson
Biology Professor
"Professor of the Year" 2005

Human embryonic stem cells have recently dominated scientific news, stimulating robust ethical debate and spawning the biggest scientific fraud in recent history. What are embryonic stem cells and what can they do? What does human cloning have to do with stem cells? What are the thorny ethical issues involved and how might they be resolved? We will address these questions in this primer and look to the future of human biology with a Reformed Christian eye.

Is This Normal? Understanding Your Millennial College Student

Bonnie Speyers
Career Counselor

Ever find yourself comparing your son or daughter's college experience with your own? Or find yourself puzzling over some of their behaviors and comments and wondering if all college kids act this way? This session will explore the Millennial generation (i.e. children born between 1982-2000) in light of seven core generational components. The session will be interactive, leaving time for questions and comments.

"Aunt Bonnie's Career Catapalt" blog

Calvin Students Living Off-Campus: Living and Learning Continued

Bob Crow
Dean of Student Development

Bob will address various issues related to Calvin students living off-campus. Nearly 45% of Calvin students commute to campus from off-campus residences. What difference does living off-campus make? What is the attraction of living off-campus? And, perhaps more importantly, what should parents know as they advise their students regarding off-campus living arrangements?