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“Community-Based Reforms of the Justice System”

CSR is pleased to sponsor a presentation by David LaGrand, Calvin graduate and current Grand Rapids City Commissioner.  Long interested in social justice issues, Commissioner LaGrand’s resume includes a law degree, working in the prosecutor’s office, and volunteering in the prison ministry program. A founder of the Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI) and advocate of the Restorative Justice approach to misdemeanors, including a “Fast Track Accountability Program” (FTAP), Commissioner LaGrand will discuss his part in reforming our local justice system.

Join us for information and a conversation about restorative justice in Grand Rapids:

Meeter Center Lecture Hall Thursday, November 19, 3:30 p.m.

“Clergy: Pay and Performance”

How does the interaction of faith and economic activity affect religious organizations? Becky Haney, Assistant Professor of Economics at Calvin College will present the results of her research in this area. Her specific research interests include an examination of the theological and economic implications for the clergy labor market as well as comparaing and contrasting the free market with the mission of Christian denominations.

CSR invites you to take part in the discussion:

Thursday October 22, 2009; 3:30 p.m. Meeter Center Lecture Hall, Calvin College Refreshments provided

Evangelical Speaker Mark Noll Coming to Calvin

Be sure to check out the upcoming lectures by Mark Noll at Calvin College.  The Henry Institute, the Nagel Institute, and the Calvin College History Department are co-sponsoring the events. Noll, a graduate of Wheaton College, will center his talk around one of his most recent books, entitled God and Race in American Politics.

CSR Student Research Assistants

As of June 2009, CSR welcomes two new research assistants, senior Kristin Booy and recent graduate Jeff Schiman. Our relatively new team continues to show its talent and potential in a wide variety of research specializations. To learn more about these positions, visit our employment opportunities page.

Kristin Booy Hometown: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Year at Calvin: 4th Major: Psychology Minors: French & Gender Studies Favorite research software: Inquisite
Michael Evans-Totoe Hometown: Accra, Ghana Year at Calvin: 3rd Major: Information Technology & Accounting Minor: Philosophy Favorite research software: Access
Tyler Greenway Hometown: Middleville, MI Year at Calvin: 3rd Major: Psychology Favorite research software: Inquisite
Jeff Schiman Hometown: St. Joe, MI Year at Calvin: graduated Major: Economics Favorite research software: Stata
Leia Vos Hometown: Elmhurst, IL Year at Calvin: 4th Major: Psychology Minor: Communications Favorite research software: Undecided

More about KCCS canvassing

KCCS is on Calvin’s home page today, thanks to Allison Graff—have a look.