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Spark: Fall, 1996

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin concludes five-year campaign with $58.75 million in gifts and pledges!

Completing the Race

Librarian's Legacy Lasts 30 Years

Changes Afoot in Men's Hoops Program

Tenure: A Long and Winding Road by Joan Huyser-Honig

Provost Passes Torch by Phil de Haan

Distinguished Alumni

Ellens Elected Association President; De Meester Becomes Alumni Trustee

Alumna Contributes to Aids Understanding

In Memoriam

Tough Lessons Learned During Teachable Moments
Spark: Spring, 1996

Calvin Alumni Association

Business Department Announces Network

Students Online for Interim

Creation/Evolution Debate Continues

New Calvin Provost Named

Van Rekens Help Missionaries Without Leaving Home

De Wit Manor Renovation

Excellence On A Long Journey: English Department Still Golden After All These Years by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Expanding The Classroom Walls: Distance-Learning Makes Calvin Accessible by Karen Schnyders DeVries

...And Justice For All: Alumni Judges Apply Calvin Principles in Decision Making by Niala Boodhoo

1996 Outstanding Service Awards

Cabbie with a Camera
Spark: Summer, 1996

Calvin Alumni Association

Plantinga is First Dean of the Chapel

Calvin Student Gets the Price Right

Calvin Prof Studies Impact of Religion on Elections

Rangeela Celebrates Colorfulness of Life

Writing Conference Draws Big Names, Big Crowds

New Fund to Assist Students with Disabilities

Lessons from the Farm: Ron Blankespoor Applies Childhood Lessons to Chemistry Teaching by Phil deHaan

Giving New Voice to an Important Program: Calvin's Communication Disorders Program is Saved from Extinction and now Flourishes by Karen Schnyders DeVries

The Music of the Spheres: God's Handiwork is Evident to Calvin Alums Involved in Space-Related Research by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Record-Setting Astronaut Watched with Interest at Calvin College
Spark: Fall, 1995

Calvin Alumni Association

Retirement Picnic

Fund Recognizes Outgoing President Diekema

Environmental Science Becomes Major

Presidential Scholar Studying at Calvin

Track Teams Top MIAA Again

Calvin is Uniquely Suited to Make a Difference: An Interview with President Gaylen Byker

The Upside-Down World of Rich and Ann Schuurman by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

'O Canada!'' by Phil de Haan

1995 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Boyd Begins Association Presidency

Building Loyalty to Alma Mater
Spark: Spring, 1995

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin's Car of the Year

One Nation, Still Under God

Murray Lecture Sparks Controversy

Presidential Hopeful Visits Campus

Disappearing Species Studied

Spoelhof Honored by Dutch Officials

Breaking Down the Barriers: Calvin Makes Strides in Accessibility for the Disabled by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Calvin, Calvin, Sing We All to Thee: The "Calvin College Alma Mater" Registers a Medley of Memories by Joan Huyser-Honig

Hearing the Word by Bruce Buursma

1995 Outstanding Service Awards

In Memoriam
Spark: Summer, 1995

Calvin Alumni Association

Paul Zwier--Teacher of the Year

New Archaeology Minor Offered

Spring Break Means Service

Pew Grants of $108,000 to Calvin Grads

Homecoming '95

Edgar Boevé Receives Faith and Learning Award

Calvin Tops $50 Million: Campaign Revised Goal Reached with One Year Remaining by Phil de Haan

Diekema: A Steady Course Through Turbulent Times by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Burst of Energy: President-Elect Gaylen Byker Brings Enthusiasm to the Position by Bruce Buursma

In Memoriam

Retirement Tributes

Vietnam Revisited
Spark: Winter, 1995

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin Rated 10th in Midwest

Enrollment up 121

Australia Trip Bonds Young Calvin Squad

Calvin Seeks Partnerships with Churches

From Congress to the Classroom

The January Series Repeats

Internet: Calvin. Developing Internet content for Christian Organizations by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Learning While Serving: Academically based service-learning is at the heart of Calvin's mission by Joan Huyser-Honig

Inauguration 1995
Spark: Fall, 1994

Calvin Alumni Association

Twenty-Five Year Tributes

1994 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Dodds Becomes Association President

Extern Program Offers Career Exploration by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Mining Computer Gold: Calvin Makes Good Use of Information Superhighway by Joan Huyser-Honig

A Window to the World: German Professor Wally Bratt Opens Opportunities by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Rhythm of Worship: Gift from Bill and Martha De Witt Establishes Dean of the Chapel Position by Bruce Buursma

Student Senate on Shaky Ground by Eric J. Kort

Entrada Introduces Minorities to College Life by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Calvin Science Professor Entertains and Instructs by Phil de Haan

Retirement Tributes
Spark: Spring, 1994

Calvin Alumni Association

Medieval Drama Inspires Calvin Community: The Mystery Cycle

April is Busy Month for Association

Buursma, Overvoorde are Outstanding Service Winners

Commencing Into War: Calvin's Class of 1944 Remembers D-Day Graduation by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Making a Joyful Noise! Calvin's Gospel Choir Surprises and Inspires by Pat Matuszak

The Paul Henry Chair and Archives: Campaign Tops $30 Million Mark by Bruce Buursma

Fall Sports: A Series of Firsts for the Knights by Phil de Haan

Heyns Papers Come to Calvin Archives

Friendship Fostered: Calvin and Russian Peoples Friendship University by Eric Kort

Two Alumni are Featured Speakers at Calvin's January Series by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Vernon Ehlers Becomes First Calvin Alum in Congress

Peter De Vries, 1910-1993
Spark: Summer, 1994

Calvin Alumni Association

Homecoming '94: Home is Where the Heart Is by Edwin de Jong

Richard Tiemersma Receives Faith and Learning Award by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Alumnae Hold First Conference

Beyond Just Saying No: Calvin's Residence Life Team Supports Responsible Freedom by Pat Matuszak

From Back Packs To Briefcases: Internships Help Students Bridge the Gap From Classrooms to Boardrooms and Beyond by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

A History-Making Chair by Bruce Buursma

President Diekema Announces Retirement by Bruce Buursma

Calvin Professor Completes Monumental Work by Phil de Haan

In Memoriam: John H. Kromminga
Spark: Winter, 1994

Calvin Alumni Association

Presidential Search Reaches Interview Stage

Calvin Tops in Alumni Satisfaction

Calvin Klein Questions Trademark

First Minority Fellows Return

Alumna Named State Woman of the Year

Spark Shows New Look

Raising the Roof: A Look at the Library's Five Floors by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Heritage Anchored by Bruce Buursma

Beyond the Shelves: Calvin Alums Expand Their Roles in Library Work by Kristin Tennant Bakker

Alumni Board Pledges to Support Chapters

In Memoriam

Is Calvin Politically Correct?
Spark: Fall, 1993

Calvin Alumni Association

H. Evan Runner Receives Faith and Learning Award

1993 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Alumni Volunteers Harvest Seniors by Kristin Dombek

Planting Seeds... to Grow Scientists by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

A Blessed Conjunction: Kuiper Blends Teaching Skill with Love of Literature by Amber Veverka

Roberta Green Ahmanson: A Gift of Gratitude, A Request to Remember by Bruce Buursma

Talk on Homosexual Rights Stirs Protest by Bruce Buursma

In Memoriam
Spark: Spring 1993

Calvin Alumni Association

Homecoming '93 by John Corriveau and Chris Stroobosscher

Alphenaar, Van Dyke are Outstanding Service Winners

Alaskan Alumni Give Knights a Warm Welcome by Doug DeVries

Alumni Board Works On Programs for Women Graduates

Why This Campaign?

Payback Time: Kools for Calvin by Bruce Buursma

Visionary Volunteers by Amber Veverka

A Foundational Friendship: Vermeer Charitable Foundation Supports Calvin With $500,000 Gift by Mike Van Denend

Psychology Professor Studies Memory by Rita Den Besten Buitendorp

Calvin Convenes a National Multicultural Advisory Council by Rita Den Besten Buitendorp

In Memoriam
Spark: Winter, 1993

Calvin Alumni Association

Dr. Z Reaches an Historic Milestone in His 32nd Year by Phil de Haan

Franklin Campus Reopens

Alumni Board Sets Date of April 23 for Women's Conference

Fall Festival Builds Community

Alumni Choir Begins 16th Season

Behind the Screen: Three Calvin alums make a difference in TV by Joan Huyser-Honig

Good Company by Kristin Dombek

It's Hekman Again by Bruce Buursma

Streetfest Introduces Freshmen to Life Beyond Campus by Eric J. Kort

Calvin Announces Cooperative Education Program by Phil de Haan

U.S. News Calls Calvin a "Best College" and a "Best Buy" by Phil de Haan

Retirement Tributes
Spark: December, 1992

Calvin Alumni Association

Alumni Board Reaches Representational Goals

Whitewater Rafting Tests Alumni by Mary Tickfer

Alumni Choir Announces Fifteenth Season, Releases New Recording

Knollcrest Festival Raises Funds, Spirits

My Road to Barcelona by Brian Diemer

Christians Brace a Crumbling Country by Kristin Tennant Bakker

Calvin Hosts Conference on Christianity and Politics by Rita Den Besten

Former KGB Officer Visits Calvin by Eric J. Kort

Calvin Professor Digs Jordan by Rita Den Besten

The Plato Club: Shaping Calvin Minds by Herbert J. Brinks
Spark: June, 1992

Calvin Alumni Association

Rodney Bean Links Calvin to the City and the World by Joy Masselink

End Racism at Calvin by Mike Van Denend

Homecoming '92

In Memoriam

Calvin Wins NCAA Division III Title by Phil de Haan

Diary of a Championship Season by Phil de Haan

On the Frontline: Political Science Interns Make a Difference by Jeffrey Veen

The People of Erdely by Boglarka Tapolyai

Hardy returns to L'abri by Kristin Tennant

Calvin Goes Green: Magazines Recycled by Heather Albertie and Lance Vanden Born
Spark: March, 1992

Calvin Alumni Association

BC Arts Festival Huge Success by Reinder and Diane Rollins

Alumni Scholarship Program at $41,500

Donald Wilson: His Postcards Have Purpose by Lynette Cole

Calvin Physics: Small Department, Big Impact by Jeff Veen

Michale Gabriel: The Storyteller's Story by Amber Veverka

AIDS in the Family by Peter Raap

Croatian Student Aids Homeland by Kristin Tennant

Computer Classrooms: High Tech for Calvin Students by Cristy Anderson

The January Series Breaks Own Attendance Record

Fall Sports Break New Ground by Phil de Haan
Spark: September, 1992

Calvin Alumni Association

In Memoriam: Henry De Wit

The 1992 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Three Grads are First-ever "Alum Trustees"

Association Honors Student Volunteers by David Van Der Molen

Calvin Beefs Up the Menu by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

The Industrial Classroom by Jeffrey Veen

Chipmunks Perk Up Commencement by Kristin Tennant

Student Engineers Design Helpful Projects by Kristin Tennant

Campus Political Debate Shows Revival in Student Activism by David Van Der Molen'

Former Calvin Prof Mouw Named President at Fuller by Amber Veverka
Spark: December, 1991

Calvin Alumni Association

Tom McWhertor: No Secrets in Calvin's Admissions Office by Lynette Cole

Alumni Board to Nominate Trustees

Popular Math Prof Remembered Through Yearly Award by Karla Klompeen

It Isn't Just Speech Anymore by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

"Doing Education in the Midst of Revolution" by John Bernbaum

"Shantytown" Brings Homeless Issue to Calvin by Karla Klompeen

MOSAIC Campaign Will Build Multiculturalism

Justin Barrett Goes to Washington by Lynette Cole

Van Leeuwen Examines Gender Roles by Amber Veverka

Calvin Alumnus Speaks of Judges Who Govern by Sunmee Jo

Calvin and Westminster: Partners in Christian Education by Jeff Johnson

In Memoriam: Meindert De Jong, 1906-1991

Virtue and Vision by President Anthony Diekema
Spark: June, 1991

Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin Alumnae are Major Medics, Too by Kathi Groenendyk

Homecoming '91

The Vaulting Coach by Phil De Haan

Is MTV Raising our Kids?

Dancing Scholars by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Board Concludes Inquiry of Professor Howard Van Till

New Structure for Calvin Boards Proposed

Calvin Manages Smaller Budget, Enrollment by Phil de Haan

Alumni in Miami Battle Drug Trade by Amber Veverka

International Students Bring World to Calvin by Kathi Groenendyk

Calvin Shows its COLORS by Amber Vererka

Social Research Center Surveys a Changing World by Jeff Veen

Retirement Tributes
Spark: March, 1991

Calvin Alumni Association

Lisa Leads in Prayer by Lynette K. Cole

An About Face by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Major Medics: Sketches of Calvin Alumni in Medicine by Robin Luymes and Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Growing Doctors, Calvin Style by Robin Luymes

Calvin's Library Goes Computer

An Inner-City Partnership

Calvin Heads for Wall Street
Spark: September, 1991

Calvin Alumni Association

1991 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Scholarship Run Benefits Students

Ivorys Makes Beautiful Music by Lynette Cole

An Appropriate Vocation: A Conversation with Shirley J. Roels by Amber Veverka

Joint Venture: Calvin's economics and business department joins forces with alumni by Robin Luymes

President Says New Governance Structure Exciting, Helpful

Excellence in Science Brings $500,000 to Calvin

Women Pre-Meds Enjoy Special Organization by Karla Klompeen

A Working Witness in Port Gibson

Van Kley Awarded $100,000 to Explore Religious History

Retirement Tributes
Spark: December, 1990

Calvin Alumni Association

They Call Themselves "The Forty-Niners"

Christines at Calvin: What's In a Name? by Phil de Haan

The Call to the Task: Servant Partners by Anthony J. Diekema

Are There Any Calvinists Out There? by John R. Hamilton

The Third Generation by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Calvin Engineering Reaccredited and Lauded

"Doc" DeVries: Calvin Names Science Endowment After Beloved Prof

Alumni Brothers Share Everything by Amber R. Veverka
Spark: June, 1990

Calvin Alumni Association

Corwin Smidt: Sheepish About His Hobby by Lynette Wright

Outstanding Service Awards for 1990

Miss Jo's Place by Phil de Haan

Calvin Students Changed by Visit to Miss Jo's by Phil de Haan

God's Call to Build by Lloyd Mayer

Doing Things Right at Homecoming

William Fyfe: Honors to the Architect by Robin Luymes

Alumni in Space by Lynette Wright

Men's Bball to the Final Four!
Spark: March, 1990

Calvin Alumni Association

Closer Link Between Faculty and Alumni Needed, Says Alumni President

Class Reunions Set for '90

Days in the British Library by Susan Van Zanten Gallagher

Engineers Build A New Bridge by Phil de Haan

Central American Diary by John Worst

A Tale of Two Hymnals by Lynn Bolt Rosendale

Young, Van Till Head Christians in Science Groups

Calvin Mourns the Loss of Two Students

Swimmer Braves Dangerous Waters