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Calvin-Parents is an e-mail newsletter that is published to keep Calvin parents informed of campus news, programs, events and other helpful information. Read previous issue - October 7, 2008 Subscribe to Calvin-Parents (or unsubscribe!) E-mail parents@calvin.edu. Calvin-Wire: October 15, 2008
In This Issue:
Reflecting on Parents Convocation; Prayers for Calvin As you continue to keep your children in prayer, you may want to recall the Parents Convocation message from September 2 called, "20/20 Sight," which was a reflection by Henry DeVries, Vice President for Information Services & Administration and Finance Henry DeVries, and prayer by alumna and author Jane Tiemersma Vogel. You can always listen to chapel every day and see what they day's chapel topic is, and follow the prayer log to know how, specifically, to uphold the Calvin community in prayer. Family Weekend: October 23-25, 2008 Family Weekend, which starts Thursday, October 23 for early-birds, is a great chance to visit your son(s) or daughter(s) and experience autumn on campus. Many of the ticketed events for that weekend are sold out so check the schedule of events for the most recent information. Even if you are not planning to attend any of the ticketed events, please check in at the Parent Oasis tent or one of the residence hall desks upon arrival to sign in and pick up a Family Weekend schedule and map. Please refer to the Family Weekend site as the best and most up-to-date source for current program information. Inner Compass Inner Compass is a television interview show that explores how people make their decisions about ethical, religious, and social justice issues. Guests include authors, activists, religious leaders and engaging thinkers from around the world. Inner Compass has begun distribution of selected episodes to PBS stations throughout the country [ .pdf ]. The newest season airs on WGVU-TV throughout southwest Michigan on Sundays at 1 p.m. (pre-empted occasionally for PBS special programming). National broadcast times and locations vary. The most recent episode available online is "Striving Toward Multi-Ethnic Church." More information about podcasts, upcoming topics and how to contact us with ideas for bringing Inner Compass to your area is available on the Inner Compass site. Student Health 101 Calvin students and parents have access to Student Health 101, a monthly newsletter designed for both students and parents who are concerned with health issues affecting college students today. Topics addressed might include unhealthy diet and nutrition, depression, anxiety, fatigue, cold, flu and contagious diseases. By offering this publication we hope to better promote wellness within the Calvin community. Each month there will be two newsletters, one for students called Student Health 101, and one for parents called Student Health 101 - The Parent Perspective, which provides a short summary of the content of the Student Health 101 newsletter. As always, you may contact the health services office (616-526-6568) with further questions or concerns. An important note from the advising office October 28 and 29 is academic advising recess. This is a time when classes are not in session so that faculty can meet with their advisees. Students are instructed to meet with their advisor during this time and to prepare for registration. In fact, students must meet with their assigned advisor in order to be cleared for KnightVision registration. Please do all you can to encourage your son and daughter to take full advantage of these two days. In addition to meeting with an advisor, this is a good time to get caught up on reading assignments and writing papers. It should not be a time to leave campus for a long weekend getaway. Read more about academic services of the registrar's office or email advise@calvin.edu with any questions you may have. Silent art auction to benefit Campaign for Calvin College Please mark Friday, October 24, 2008 for the Yazzie Art Auction, a silent art auction for the entire Calvin community -- alumni, parents, friends -- to benefit the Campaign for Calvin College. The auction will feature a series of paintings donated by Calvin alumnus and Navajo artist Elmer Yazzie ’76, which will be displayed in the Spoelhof Center from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. that day. A presentation by the artist will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Gezon Auditorium, followed by refreshments and a final chance to bid on the Yazzie paintings. The development and alumni relations offices, hosts of this event, are grateful to Mr. Yazzie for this special donation of artwork. Proceeds will go toward the new Center Art Gallery (in the Fine Arts Center) as part of the Campaign for Calvin College. Fall Treat order deadline: October 22 The deadline to order the Fall Treat (Pizza & Movie) is October 22. (The Fall Treat is included in the Year of Treats packages if you have already ordered that). Calvin's Student Treats program features several seasonal treats; there is also an option to order a birthday treat, or an any-time, any-occasion treat (Pizza & Movie, Hugs from Home). This is a fun way to let your student know you are thinking about him or her! The proceeds from the Student Treats program have supported campus projects and other parent and family events and programs. Alumni Association events for all! Bookmark the alumni events calendar to keep track of important dates throughout the year, to which you are warmly invited, as a parent, alumni and/or friend of the college. More information is found there for each of the following events: Oct. 19: Alumni Choir concert in Grand Rapids, Mich. Oct. 24 & 25: Reunions for Class of 1983 on campus Oct. 25 & 26: Women's volleyball team events in Phoenix, Ariz. Oct. 27: Calvin Athletics along the Lakeshore in Zeeland, Mich. Nov. 2: Alumni Choir in Holland, Mich. Nov. 15: Alumni Orchestra in Traverse City, Mich. Check the Parent Calendar for important dates Bookmark the parent calendar to keep track of important dates throughout the year, including: Oct. 20: Tuition, room and board payment due Oct. 22: Fall Treat (Pizza & Movie) order deadline Oct. 28-29: Academic advising (no classes scheduled) Nov. 1: Miscellaneous charges payment due (1st of each month)
Campus Events: You Are Invited!
Be sure to bookmark the Parent Calendar page (which also links to other campus calendars for sporting events, music department concerts and student activities office concerts) to keep track of important dates throughout the year, including: Center Art Gallery exhibition: Chicago Sculpture International - 2008 Juried Exhibition - October 2-November 8, 2008 These internationally known artists wish to "advance the understanding and creation of sculpture as a unique and vital contribution to society." A Christian Call to Action: Christian Care Summit - October 18, 2008 This summit will highlight the relationship between climate change and the impact on the poor, treating it for what it is -- an important faith and values issue. Dedication of van Reken Hall - October 22, 2008 Celebrate with us as we dedicate the new wing of Kalsbeek-Huizenga dormitory. Family Weekend - October 24 & 25, 2008 Come back to visit your son or daughter! Artist Series: Jitro - November 1, 2008 Considered one of the best children’s choirs in the world, Jitro has been admired all over the world for their tone and rich blend of sound and vitality for over 35 years! "The Tempest" presented by Calvin Theatre Company - November 6-8 & 13-15, 2008 In Shakespeare's final stage play, you will experience the splendid music of his magical language and the gorgeous mystery of his stories.
In Other News...
News & Stories from campus Check out a wealth of great stories on the News & Stories web site, including... ...the student organization Calvin Video Network is making their own news! ...a new book about the age of the earth has been written by a geology professor and his mentor, a former geology professor.
Calvin Sports: This week's athletic events
For information about athletic events visit the newly redesigned Sports Information Web site. Need Calvin sports results fast? Call the Calvin sports hotline at 616-526-6522 for current sports updates. You can also sign up for the Calvin Sports-Report, a free e-mail bulletin notifying Calvin sports fans of current sports news.
Other Helpful Links:
Parent & Family Resources Parent Calendar Worship & Discipleship Campus News Daily Sports Update

Reflecting on Parents Convocation; Prayers for Calvin

As you continue to keep your children in prayer, you may want to recall the Parents Convocation message from September 2 called, "20/20 Sight," which was a reflection by Henry DeVries, Vice President for Information Services & Administration and Finance Henry DeVries, and prayer by alumna and author Jane Tiemersma Vogel. You can always listen to chapel every day and see what they day's chapel topic is, and follow the prayer log to know how, specifically, to uphold the Calvin community in prayer.

Family Weekend: October 23-25, 2008

Family Weekend, which starts Thursday, October 23 for early-birds, is a great chance to visit your son(s) or daughter(s) and experience autumn on campus. Many of the ticketed events for that weekend are sold out so check the schedule of events for the most recent information. Even if you are not planning to attend any of the ticketed events, please check in at the Parent Oasis tent or one of the residence hall desks upon arrival to sign in and pick up a Family Weekend schedule and map. Please refer to the Family Weekend site as the best and most up-to-date source for current program information.

Inner Compass

Inner Compass is a television interview show that explores how people make their decisions about ethical, religious, and social justice issues. Guests include authors, activists, religious leaders and engaging thinkers from around the world. Inner Compass has begun distribution of selected episodes to PBS stations throughout the country [ .pdf ]. The newest season airs on WGVU-TV throughout southwest Michigan on Sundays at 1 p.m. (pre-empted occasionally for PBS special programming). National broadcast times and locations vary. The most recent episode available online is "Striving Toward Multi-Ethnic Church." More information about podcasts, upcoming topics and how to contact us with ideas for bringing Inner Compass to your area is available on the Inner Compass site.

Student Health 101

Calvin students and parents have access to Student Health 101, a monthly newsletter designed for both students and parents who are concerned with health issues affecting college students today. Topics addressed might include unhealthy diet and nutrition, depression, anxiety, fatigue, cold, flu and contagious diseases. By offering this publication we hope to better promote wellness within the Calvin community. Each month there will be two newsletters, one for students called Student Health 101, and one for parents called Student Health 101 - The Parent Perspective, which provides a short summary of the content of the Student Health 101 newsletter. As always, you may contact the health services office (616-526-6568) with further questions or concerns.

An important note from the advising office

October 28 and 29 is academic advising recess. This is a time when classes are not in session so that faculty can meet with their advisees. Students are instructed to meet with their advisor during this time and to prepare for registration. In fact, students must meet with their assigned advisor in order to be cleared for KnightVision registration. Please do all you can to encourage your son and daughter to take full advantage of these two days. In addition to meeting with an advisor, this is a good time to get caught up on reading assignments and writing papers. It should not be a time to leave campus for a long weekend getaway. Read more about academic services of the registrar's office or email advise@calvin.edu with any questions you may have.

Silent art auction to benefit Campaign for Calvin College

Please mark Friday, October 24, 2008 for the Yazzie Art Auction, a silent art auction for the entire Calvin community -- alumni, parents, friends -- to benefit the Campaign for Calvin College. The auction will feature a series of paintings donated by Calvin alumnus and Navajo artist Elmer Yazzie ’76, which will be displayed in the Spoelhof Center from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. that day. A presentation by the artist will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Gezon Auditorium, followed by refreshments and a final chance to bid on the Yazzie paintings. The development and alumni relations offices, hosts of this event, are grateful to Mr. Yazzie for this special donation of artwork. Proceeds will go toward the new Center Art Gallery (in the Fine Arts Center) as part of the Campaign for Calvin College.

Fall Treat order deadline: October 22

The deadline to order the Fall Treat (Pizza & Movie) is October 22. (The Fall Treat is included in the Year of Treats packages if you have already ordered that). Calvin's Student Treats program features several seasonal treats; there is also an option to order a birthday treat, or an any-time, any-occasion treat (Pizza & Movie, Hugs from Home). This is a fun way to let your student know you are thinking about him or her! The proceeds from the Student Treats program have supported campus projects and other parent and family events and programs.

Alumni Association events for all!

Bookmark the alumni events calendar to keep track of important dates throughout the year, to which you are warmly invited, as a parent, alumni and/or friend of the college. More information is found there for each of the following events:

Oct. 19: Alumni Choir concert in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Oct. 24 & 25: Reunions for Class of 1983 on campus
Oct. 25 & 26: Women's volleyball team events in Phoenix, Ariz.
Oct. 27: Calvin Athletics along the Lakeshore in Zeeland, Mich.
Nov. 2: Alumni Choir in Holland, Mich.
Nov. 15: Alumni Orchestra in Traverse City, Mich.

Check the Parent Calendar for important dates

Bookmark the parent calendar to keep track of important dates throughout the year, including:

Oct. 20: Tuition, room and board payment due
Oct. 22: Fall Treat (Pizza & Movie) order deadline
Oct. 28-29: Academic advising (no classes scheduled)
Nov. 1: Miscellaneous charges payment due (1st of each month)