Remembering Dr. Spoelhof

A memorial service for Calvin President Emeritus William Spoelhof was held in the chapel on Monday, December 8, 2008, which would have been his 99th birthday.  That service was carried live, by both video and audio, and is available on the memorial Web site.  There you can also leave a tribute, read biography information and learn more about the William Spoelhof Sociey.

Calvin Knights

Did you know that Calvin has revamped the Knight logo to energize the school’s sports brand and better capture the hearts of its students?  "A Knight's Tale," in the Winter 2008 Spark (alumni) magazine, tells the history of the logo and how the new one was created.  And, in a special for online customers only, there is a 15% discount off new Knight logo items located in the Knight Merchandise Department of the Campus Store, just in time for Christmas.

When you visit the online Campus Store, you can purchase the book, "Forever Faithful," which contains remembrances by friends and colleagues of Dr. William Spoelhof (December 8, 1909 - December 3, 2008), president of Calvin College from 1951-1976.

Handel's Messiah presented by the Calvin Oratorio Society

One of the country's longest-running performances of Handel's Messiah can be heard around the country later this month. The Calvin Oratorio Society presented Handel's "Messiah" on December 5 and 6, under the baton of Calvin music professor Joel Navarro and featuring four outstanding soloists: Maria Jette, soprano; Kristin Brouwer, mezzo-soprano; Bryon Grohman, tenor; Keith Brautigam, bass.  The radio broadcast schedule is available on the Oratorio's website.  The Oratorio Society will be performing Bach's "Cantata 67: Hold in Remembrance, Jesus Christ," Handel's "Dixit Dominus," and Faure's "Requiem" this spring.

Final exams and Christmas break

Final exams for the fall semester begin this Saturday, December 13, through Thursday, December 18, when Christmas break begins.  Please remember to pray for our students and professors during this important and stressful time.  Please note that the college and campus is closed for the entire week from Thursday, December 25, through Thursday, January 1.  Christmas break concludes when Interim begins on January 7, 2009.

Junior/senior housing options

Juniors and seniors have many good housing options to consider, including intentional opportunities on or off campus. We've just added a new one: living in a residence hall.  Students have said they'd consider this option if the college would consider lower room and board rates for upperclassmen, different open house hours, options to live with a group of friends in adjacent rooms and suites, and a different experience.  With those suggestions in mind, the housing office has put together the following incentive program for juniors and seniors.

Interim 2009

Interim term is about to begin, and many students are packing their bags and planning their trips off-campus.  While a large number of students travel, most students will be studying and learning on and around campus for a variety of Interim offerings.
 

Christmas by hand

Students took some time over the weekend to enjoy Handcraft Christmas sponsored by the student activities office. In order to make their own Christmas gifts, and with the help of fellow students, faculty and staff members that taught these crafts, students were able to learn about soap-making, knitting, sewing and card-making, among other offerings.

Alumni events...all are invited!

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: