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Spark: Summer, 2004

Calvin Alumni Association

Byker Chair holder brings wealth of knowledge on Christianity in the Third World

Rangeela gives audience a trip around the world

Library duo among top 'movers and shakers': National publication honors Calvin employees

The Language of Hospitality: German professor Barbara Carvill is Professor of the Year by Phil de Haan

Calvin's Future Part One: An interview with President Gaylen Byker

Communicating by Design: Graphics courses offer students a nice slice of reality by Myrna DeVries Anderson

A Personal Journey in the World of SARS by Georgina Veldhorst-Witteveen

Faith and Learning Award

In Memoriam
Spark: Winter, 2004

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin ranked among the best in the Midwest: U.S. News bumps Calvin up a notch

Calvin prof's Web site tops Google: Popular Nazi propaganda collection gets 5,000 hits a day

Interpretive Center is hidden jewel on Calvin's campus

Leadership summit enables student athletes: Team leaders focus on gifts, challenges

A Grand Find: Vintage Steinway piano makes its way to Calvin's stage by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

An Interview with Shirley Hoogstra: Calvin's Future Part Three

The Best Seat in the House: Endowed chairs allows professors to pursue scholarly interests for department enhancement by Myrna DeVries Anderson

Service as a Journey

Frances and Jeanne Visit Florida by Niala Boodhoo
Spark: Fall, 2003

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin chaplain takes epic journey

Calvin students study solar cells for NASA

Top sports awards go to track athletes

New cross country course cuts through Calvin

Spiritual Leaders: Cherith and Robert Nordling guide and encourage students by Myrna DeVries Anderson

Picturing the World: Alum travels the globe to tell the stories of those with no voices by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

New Crisis in the Mississippi Delta: Litigation as a Health Care Challenge by Kurt Kooyer, M.D.

Distinguished Alumni 2003

Practicing health in a broken world by Rebecca J. Vander Meulen
Spark: Spring, 2003

Calvin Alumni Association

The January Series educates, entertains

Over 450 senior citizens go to school at Calvin

Calvin board dreams for the future

Jubilee Fellows pursue calling to ministry

Compassionate Precision by Myrna DeVries Anderson

Kim Olthoff featured in reality TV

Dead Sea Scrolls: The Calvin connection to a major international exhibit by Joan Huyser-Honig

Saving Private Memories: Calvin English students spend semester preserving history of local World War II veterans by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Personal Portraits: Alum's art focuses on relationships by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Outstanding Service Awards

Local alums get another look at De Vos and Prince Centers

Bay area alums tour aircraft carrier

In Memoriam: Lewis Smedes
Spark: Summer, 2003

Calvin Alumni Association

Literacy partnership wins award

Mentoring program takes on innovative twist

Student researchers to benefit from award

Winter is inspiration for new book by Calvin profs

Social work professor learns from real-world experiences: Peter de Jong receives Calvin's exemplary teaching award by Phil deHaan

Hitting the Books: How much do college students study? by Myrna DeVries Anderson

Alzheimer's and Faith: Calvin prof researches the effects of Alzheimer's on spirituality by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Where Past and Future Do Not Exist: Robert DeHaan reflects on his wife's journey into Alzheimer's in new book by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Calvin student called to serve: Bridge-building reservist leads worship service for troops

War touches Calvin: Debates spring up across the campus by Phil deHaan

Retirement Tributes
Spark: Winter, 2003

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin midfielder experiences soccer with an Irish twist

Vande Streek named new men's athletic director

Calvin computer science degree earns accreditation

Calvin student discovers new asteroid

Project Neighborhood: Community Classroom by Myrna DeVries Anderson

Jonathan Edwards at 300: Why We Should Celebrate

Embracing the Stranger: Calvin's foreign language requirement goes beyond bonjour and adios by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Blackout wakes up administration: Restoration is as important as prevention by Paulo Ribeiro

Another Look at a 'New Crisis in the Mississippi Delta': A Response to Dr. Kurt Kooyer by Paul J. Zwier II

Landmarks from LEGOs
Spark: Fall, 2002

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin's Crossing opens to pedestrians

Sophomores are focus of new Honors Program grant

Meeter Center celebrates 20 years

Seniors achieve 100 percent placement in medical and dental schools

Interpretive Center will enhance Preserve visits

Formula for Success by Gayle Boss

Going to Great Wavelengths: Calvin grad Paul Vanden Bout is one of the nation's leading radio astronomers by Mike VanDenend

The Future of 1952: A Commencement Address for the Class of 2002 by Randall Bytwerk

Class of '52 survey and huge Heritage attendance highlight reunion season

Distinguished Alumni

Midsummer examines the world after 9-11

In Memoriam: Harold Geerdes
Spark: Spring, 2002

Calvin Alumni Association

World events change some interim plans

Calvin receives $9 million in two grants from Lilly Foundation

Interim course on January Series equips students with discernment

Calvin basketball and Broenes---a family tradition

Calvin designs new nursing program

Grasping History: Rare book display provides hands-on research opportunity for students and other by Phil de Haan

Mindful Marketing: Calvin's new promotional strategy emphasizes academic quality by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Coop's Quarter-Century: Chaplain Cooper believes in God's call to "be somebody" by Philip Christman

'The Piano Lesson' sings: All African-American Cast Teaches Through Acting by Abe Huyser-Honig

Outstanding Service Awards

Alumni make chapel impact

Big game hunter emphasizes conservation

In Memoriam: Mike VanderWal
Spark: Summer, 2002

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin gets $800,000 for Asian Studies

Inner Compass gaining in popularity

Resignation renews debate over Calvin's Christian school policy

Rangeela continues as smashing success

10 Commandments of Teaching: Computer science prof Larry Nyhoff receives Calvin's Exemplary Teaching Award by Phil de Haan

Tax Talk: Comments by Secretary of the Treasury Paul O'Neill to the Economic Club of Grand Rapids

Women Rule! 100 Years of Women at Calvin

Serious about Sand: Professor's dune research to help park managers by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

From Gefilte Fish to Banket by Mary Jane Pories

Faith and Learning Award

Chapters bring cutting edge research, music and comedy to alums from coast to coast

In Memoriam

Retirement Tributes
Spark: Winter, 2002

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvion 'steps east' with dedication of new buildings

Calvin remembers September 11

Volleyball duo finds friendship through love of volleyball

Krispy Kreme campout promotes dorm unity

Coffee Grounds: Don't know beans about the business? These alums do. by Melissa Kruse

A Lofty Classroom for Leaders: Calvin students participate in Leadership Challenges Institute at Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, Colorado by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Grey Matters: An alumni couple from Florida supports students by Gayle Boss

Living and Writing ADHD by John H. Timmerman

Alum Board approves plan, revises 'Fridays' procedures

In Memoriam: Edwin Van Kley
Spark: Fall, 2001

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin sends 920 graduates into the world

Master Plan designer dies

Construction begins on East Campus

Impressive line-up for Christian Scholarship conference

Mulder captures national long jump title

There's Something About Harry: Calvin alums weigh in on the Harry Potter book debate by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Take 2: Calvin prof Bill Romanowski examines pop culture by Melissa Slager

A Father to the End by Edward E. Ericson, Jr.

Medallions and memories: 50 -year and Heritage reunions start new traditions

Distinguished Alumni
Spark: Spring, 2001

Calvin Alumni Association

January Series goes remote

Calvin recognized for evangelical scholarship

Interim offers unique opportunities

Calvin students partner with Grand Rapids community

Fleet of Food: Calvin men's cross country wins national title by Jeff Febus

Eastward Ho! New communication and conference centers expand academic campus to the east side of Beltline by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

A Knight's Errand: The Calvin-Hope rivalry extends off the court by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Core Values: After years of work, Calvin's new core curriculum has the theme of "Engaging God's World" by Lee Hardy

Faith and Learning Award

'Around Town' continues to unite alums, inform community

In Memoriam
Spark: Summer, 2001

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin celebrates 125th anniversary

Minority alumni urge trustees to make multiculturalism a priority

BOT approves new core curriculum, tuition increase and sabbaticals

Calvin hosts 800 at the third annual Summit on Racism

Bald, Blue and Happy: Calvin alum enjoys role with the popular Blue Man Group by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Striking a New Chord: Music department blends tradition and diversity into sweet sound by Danial Ausema

Finding Ability in Disability: Hoeksema wins teaching award for career in special education by Phil deHaan

The Genevan Reformer in Grand Rapids by Karin Maag

Outstanding Service Award

Knights go to the movies, bring Moses back to the campus

Politics trump human rights in the Middle East, alumna says
Spark: Winter, 2001

Calvin Alumni Association

Bridge pieces placed over Beltline

Calvin ranks high despite category change

Threatening phone call forces campus evacuation

9-11-01 Dispatches

The Making of Medical Pioneers: Future researchers emphasize process over outcome, framed by a heavy dose of ethics by Melissa A. Kruse

What it Means to Live on God's Good Earth: Calvin's geography, geology and environmental studies department takes on the age-old question by Arda Ringnalda Rooks

America and the Middle Kingdom: History and reality in our views of China by Daniel H. Bays

In Memoriam

Ask Anonymous
Spark: Fall, 2000

Calvin Alumni Association

Commencement celebrates milestones for seniors, alumni and the college

Calvin adds three more off-campus programs

Senior engineering project produces patented result

Spring Sports Recap: Baseball and track top MIAA

Unlikely Partners? Calvin art prof collaborates with local manufacturer in new externship program by Roxanne Rupke Van Farowe

Calvin prof makes Christian classics available on-line by Phil deHaan

Religious diversity and religious tolerance by Kelly James Clark

Distinguished Alumni

A new twist on a summer tradition

The church and the future of Russia by David A. Hoekema
Spark: Spring, 2000

Calvin Alumni Association

The Great Debate

January Series educates, enlightens, entertains

Herman Miller CEO speaks at Calvin luncheon

Spoelhof at 90: An Interview

A Beacon of Hope: Senior Matt Flemming shines as inner-city library assistant by Cole Ruth

Back to Back: Calvin women repeat as national champs by Jeff Febus

On the Deplorable Lack of Freedom at Calvin College: A Memo to President Byker by Lee Hardy

Faith and Learning Award

Alumni board interviews faculty and students, plans continued magazine changes

Professor records unique CD with association support

In Memoriam
Spark: Summer, 2000

Calvin Alumni Association

New D.C. internship program offers students government experience

Festival of Faith & Writing brings together a variety of voices

Calvin unveils biotechnology major

Building Relationships: Communications professor Quentin Schultze takes teaching beyond the classroom

Behind the Scenes: Light, costume and set designers enhance Calvin theater by Roxanne Rupke Van Farowe

Global Warming: A Cloudy Issue by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

A Dream Comes True: Knights win national championship by Jeff Febus

Knights brave Broadway and cold water

Alumni board gives research grants and initiates service awards

Cooper connects Calvin and alums

Knighties, Lady Knights or Knights?
Spark: Winter, 2000

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin's Streetfest returns

U.S. News rates Calvin in top 10 percent

A supercomputer comes to campus

Calvin prof gets grant for dry-eye research

Calvin gets timeslot on PBS

Computer fluency becomes part of core curriculum

Spreading the Light: Alumni circle the world to share God's love

Taking Big Bytes: Calvin strives to keep computing issues a top priority by Cole Ruth and Lynn Bolt Rosendale

On Truthfulness as a Vocation by Cornelius Plantinga Jr.

Moses is back!

Alumni Board examines Spark, website

Hemingway house rescued and restored

In Memoriam: Justin Weening

Need, Faith, Action: The Birth of Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary by Richard Harms
Spark: Fall, 1999

Calvin Alumni Association

New Science Facility Gets Official Name

Hare and Felch Named First "Calvin Lecturers"

Calvin Prof Studies Baltic Nations

Zuidema Presented with National Soccer Award

The Middle School Mentor: Gloria Goris-Stronks Writes to Benefit Teachers by Jazmyne Fuentes

Summers of Substance: Calvin Students Gain from New Summer Research Opportunities by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Distinguished Alumni

Alum Board Selects Officers, Makes Plans for Devotional Book

Y2K: Sleep Through It or Stock the Refrigerator by Steve VanderLeest

Pizza and Politics: Calvin Alumni in the Michigan Legislature

Reflections Through the Window: A Graduating Senior's Thoughts by Laura Hoeksema
Spark: Spring, 1999

Calvin Alumni Association

Mapping the Campus: Campus Master Plan Addresses Progressive Growth by Kristin Tennant Bakker

January Series Features an Array of Storytellers

Pearl Shangkuan Conducts her First Calvin Oratorio

Calvin Women's Cross Country Team: Breaking the Tape by Jeff Febus

Pathways to Possibilities: A college-church urban youth initiative by Joan Huyser-Honig

Wise Doubters and Truth Seekers by Susan M. Felch

The 1999 Faith and Learning Award

Calvin Coast to Coast: Calvin-Hope Game Sent to 24 Sites Via Satellite

Detroit Alumni Harmonize

In Memoriam

Advice for the High School Athlete by Mark Veenstra
Spark: Summer, 1999

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin Names New VP for Student Life

Calvin Receives $1 Million from Parke-Davis

Calvin History: The School in the Upper Room

Grandeur in the Gallery by Kristin Tennant Bakker

A Match for Any Computer: The Irreplaceable Conrad Bult by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Maquilas: Enslavers or Saviors by Kurt Ver Beek

Tasting Language: English Professor Mary Ann Walters inspires and enlightens students by Phil de Haan

Visual Inspiration: Art professor Frank Speyers teaches students the power of images by Karen Schnyders DeVries

1999 Outstanding Service Awards

Association Awards 14 Faculty Grants

Retirement Tributes
Spark: Winter, 1999

Calvin Alumni Association

Science and engineering building dedicated

Streetfest '99 puts freshmen on the streets

Calvin Forum takes slot on PAX

On and off the court, rewards pile up for Calvin standout

...So Help Me God: Eight Calvin alumni strive to make a difference in the Michigan legislature by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

A Community Gift: June Hamersma unwraps another January Series by Karen Schnyders DeVries

Calvin's Christian Freedom, Modern Politics and God's Sovereign Grace by William R. Stevenson, Jr.

Life Under the Big Top: Matt Sahr '93 calls the circus "home" by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Board looks at threefold agenda for coming year

In Memoriam: Lionel Basney
Spark: Fall, 1998

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin Receives Gifts from De Vos and Prince Foundations for Two New Centers

Calvin Professors Win Fulbright Scholarships

Local Historian Works to Promote Archives

Spoelhof Family Endows New Initiative at Calvin

He'll Always Be 'Dean' Boender: Don Boender Retires After 31 Years at Calvin by Karen Schnyders DeVries

Not As Tourists: Calvin Students See the World Through International Study Programs by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Distinguished Alumni

Web Site Links Grads; On-Line Directory Next

In Memoriam
Spark: Spring, 1998

Calvin Alumni Association

Cloning, Computers, China Highlighted in January Series

Hamersma, Zuidema Honored by Women's Group

Calvin Launches Project Neighborhood with Purchase of Home

Communicating with Care: Helen Sterk Studies and Teaches Christ-Like Rhetoric by Jane Bos Luimes

Downtown Grand Rapids: Where the Action Is by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Cultural Discernment is Top Priority for Ken Heffner by Amber Veverka

The 1998 Faith and Learning Award

Following Your Career Path by Glenn Triezenberg

God's Joust, God's Justice by John Witter, Jr.
Spark: Summer, 1998

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin Student Ready to Return to NASA

Calvin Approves New Dance Minor

Calvin Breaks Ground for Life Sciences Center

Zuidema Turns Over Men's Soccer Reins

Digging for Answers: Archaeologist and Professor Bert De Vries Inspires Students by Phil deHaan

The Wonder of Words: The Fourth 'Festival of Faith & Writing' Draws Thousands to Calvin by Phil deHaan

A New Head Coach: New Program Offers Assistance to A.D.D. Students by Amber Veverka

1997 Outstanding Service Award

In Memoriam: Nicholas Henry Beversluis

Retirement Tributes