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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 28, 2008 Subscribe to Calvin-Parents (or unsubscribe!) E-mail parents@calvin.edu. Calvin-Wire: November 1, 2008
In This Issue:
MIAA titles for cross country and soccer Saturday’s 1-1 tie for the men's soccer team allows them to clinch their second straight automatic NCAA tournament berth and a share of the Knights’ second straight MIAA championship. The tie was a bit bittersweet for Calvin as Hope tied the game on a goal with less than a minute left in regulation. The Calvin men’s and women’s cross country teams kept up their championship runs on Saturday as both teams wrapped up league titles at the MIAA Championships. The fifth-ranked Calvin men’s cross country team took first place with 18 points while the top-ranked Calvin women’s cross country team took first place with 23 points. The Calvin men’s cross country team has now won at least a share of the MIAA title 22 consecutive years which ranks as the second-longest active championship streak in MIAA history. Message for new college parents: How can I make sure my student goes to class? Well, you really can't. At this point, parents should rest on the assurance that despite mistakes and imperfections, you have provided your student with a foundation to do the right thing based on solid values. Although sometimes parents wonder about that, our experience is that the vast majority of Calvin students have been blessed with good parents. As parents you can continue to pray that God will guide, direct, and sustain. While here, your student will learn how to manage their time, grow in their personal Christian faith and critically examine the faith of their parents. While this may be anxiety-provoking for some parents, it is a necessary step for the cultivation of a personal and vibrant Christian life. (Message submitted by Randy Wolthuis, Ph.D., Director of the Broene Counseling Center.) Featuring: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Are you involved in leadership or worship planning at your church? You will find that the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship Web site is stocked with thousands of helpful resources related to: worship planning sample worship services liturgical arts publications audio presentations worship renewal grants (deadline to apply is January 10) worship workshops and training events the annual Symposium on Worship (January 29-31, 2009) The online resources available will benefit congregations from a wide variety of Christian denominations. Perhaps you can share this link with your pastor or a fellow parishioner who is involved in worship planning and leadership, too. Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex update and plans The construction of the 350,000 square-foot Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex is nearing completion. Most of the new complex will be open for use in January 2009. Renovation of the old Fieldhouse will continue beyond this date as it will be converted into a new state-of-the art health and recreation center. With gratitude to God, and to many who contributed toward this vital project, Calvin College will celebrate the dedication of the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex during the week of February 17-22 with various campus events, including the public dedication on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Van Noord Arena. Please save the date and plan to join us for this special occasion. In the meanwhile, take a video tour, see one construction photo gallery and drawings of the completed project. See you in February! Inner Compass Inner Compass is Calvin's TV interview show that airs on PBS. National offerings vary widely, but check Inner Compass to see what topics are coming up and what past topics are available. As always, Inner Compass is available on iTunes in the podcast section. Calvin Theatre Company open call The Calvin Theatre Company is expanding its ranks for Interim and Homecoming to celebrate 75 years of the Calvin College Thespians/Calvin Theatre Company! This is an open call for Calvin alumni, faculty and staff to join in the alumni/student production of "The Government Inspector," by Nikolai Gogol. This special production will be directed by professional director and Calvin alumna Kirsten Kelly! Open auditions will be held Nov. 10 and 12, 2008. Questions? Contact director of theatre David Leugs (dleugs@calvin.edu). 2009 Jubilee Fellows Program The office of Christian formation is pleased to announce that the following students have been selected to participate in the 2009 Jubilee Fellows Program: Nicholas Baas, Rachel Bergman, Benjamin DenHouter, Jonathan DeRuiter, Brandon Haan, Blake Jurgens, Josh Kuipers, Kate Oswald, Katie Pruss, Charlotte Sandy, Tracie VerMerris, and Philip Vestal. Please join us in congratulating these students on this fine accomplishment and praying for them as they continue their journey of exploring God's call for their lives. These students will be taking part in a spring semester course and a 10 week summer internship at a church in the U.S. These two experiences are designed to help these students discern if full-time ministry is where God is leading them. Congratulations to all of them! Alumni events for everyone, all around the country 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: Nov. 12&13: Prof. Hoksbergen in Ancaster, Ont. Nov. 15: Alumni Orchestra in Traverse City, Mich. Nov. 16: Alumni Orchestra concert on campus Nov. 18: Calvin Around Town - Burton Elementary-Middle School Nov. 22: Real. Life. Exhibit in Portland, Ore. Check the Parent Calendar for important dates Bookmark the parent calendar to keep track of important dates throughout the year, including: Nov. 6: Last day to drop full semester courses, change full semester courses from credit to audit and/or to request a tutor Nov. 20: Tuition, room and board payment due Nov. 26: Last day to drop second-half semester courses and/or change second-half semester courses from credit to audit; Thanksgiving break begins 5 p.m. Dec. 3: Deadline for ordering the winter exam student treat
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." Noontime Series: "A Kenya Rescue: The story of fear, faith and gratitude" - November 6, 2008 Three local young women talk about their experience working in an orphanage in Africa. 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...
Check out a wealth of great stories on the News & Stories web site, including... ...a video feature about how Calvin students will vote----How are your political views similar or different from your parents? ...the "Hope of the Quechua" movie enjoying a Hollywood moment.
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

MIAA titles for cross country and soccer

Saturday’s 1-1 tie for the men's soccer team allows them to clinch their second straight automatic NCAA tournament berth and a share of the Knights’ second straight MIAA championship. The tie was a bit bittersweet for Calvin as Hope tied the game on a goal with less than a minute left in regulation. The Calvin men’s and women’s cross country teams kept up their championship runs on Saturday as both teams wrapped up league titles at the MIAA Championships. The fifth-ranked Calvin men’s cross country team took first place with 18 points while the top-ranked Calvin women’s cross country team took first place with 23 points. The Calvin men’s cross country team has now won at least a share of the MIAA title 22 consecutive years which ranks as the second-longest active championship streak in MIAA history.

Message for new college parents: How can I make sure my student goes to class?

Well, you really can't. At this point, parents should rest on the assurance that despite mistakes and imperfections, you have provided your student with a foundation to do the right thing based on solid values. Although sometimes parents wonder about that, our experience is that the vast majority of Calvin students have been blessed with good parents. As parents you can continue to pray that God will guide, direct, and sustain. While here, your student will learn how to manage their time, grow in their personal Christian faith and critically examine the faith of their parents. While this may be anxiety-provoking for some parents, it is a necessary step for the cultivation of a personal and vibrant Christian life. (Message submitted by Randy Wolthuis, Ph.D., Director of the Broene Counseling Center.)

Featuring: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Are you involved in leadership or worship planning at your church? You will find that the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship Web site is stocked with thousands of helpful resources related to:

worship planning
sample worship services
liturgical arts
publications
audio presentations
worship renewal grants (deadline to apply is January 10)
worship workshops and training events
the annual Symposium on Worship (January 29-31, 2009)

The online resources available will benefit congregations from a wide variety of Christian denominations. Perhaps you can share this link with your pastor or a fellow parishioner who is involved in worship planning and leadership, too.

Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex update and plans

The construction of the 350,000 square-foot Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex is nearing completion. Most of the new complex will be open for use in January 2009. Renovation of the old Fieldhouse will continue beyond this date as it will be converted into a new state-of-the art health and recreation center. With gratitude to God, and to many who contributed toward this vital project, Calvin College will celebrate the dedication of the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex during the week of February 17-22 with various campus events, including the public dedication on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Van Noord Arena. Please save the date and plan to join us for this special occasion. In the meanwhile, take a video tour, see one construction photo gallery and drawings of the completed project. See you in February!

Inner Compass

Inner Compass is Calvin's TV interview show that airs on PBS. National offerings vary widely, but check Inner Compass to see what topics are coming up and what past topics are available. As always, Inner Compass is available on iTunes in the podcast section.

Calvin Theatre Company open call

The Calvin Theatre Company is expanding its ranks for Interim and Homecoming to celebrate 75 years of the Calvin College Thespians/Calvin Theatre Company! This is an open call for Calvin alumni, faculty and staff to join in the alumni/student production of "The Government Inspector," by Nikolai Gogol. This special production will be directed by professional director and Calvin alumna Kirsten Kelly! Open auditions will be held Nov. 10 and 12, 2008. Questions? Contact director of theatre David Leugs (dleugs@calvin.edu).

2009 Jubilee Fellows Program

The office of Christian formation is pleased to announce that the following students have been selected to participate in the 2009 Jubilee Fellows Program: Nicholas Baas, Rachel Bergman, Benjamin DenHouter, Jonathan DeRuiter, Brandon Haan, Blake Jurgens, Josh Kuipers, Kate Oswald, Katie Pruss, Charlotte Sandy, Tracie VerMerris, and Philip Vestal. Please join us in congratulating these students on this fine accomplishment and praying for them as they continue their journey of exploring God's call for their lives. These students will be taking part in a spring semester course and a 10 week summer internship at a church in the U.S. These two experiences are designed to help these students discern if full-time ministry is where God is leading them. Congratulations to all of them!

Alumni events for everyone, all around the country

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:

Nov. 12&13: Prof. Hoksbergen in Ancaster, Ont.
Nov. 15: Alumni Orchestra in Traverse City, Mich.
Nov. 16: Alumni Orchestra concert on campus
Nov. 18: Calvin Around Town - Burton Elementary-Middle School
Nov. 22: Real. Life. Exhibit in Portland, Ore.

Check the Parent Calendar for important dates

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

Nov. 6: Last day to drop full semester courses, change full semester courses from credit to audit and/or to request a tutor
Nov. 20: Tuition, room and board payment due
Nov. 26: Last day to drop second-half semester courses and/or change second-half semester courses from credit to audit; Thanksgiving break begins 5 p.m.
Dec. 3: Deadline for ordering the winter exam student treat