Swimming & Diving Nov 4, 2009
Verbrugge claimed two first-place finishes and hit the NCAA qualifying standard at Calvin College. She tallied a score of 28. (Gvsulakers.com)
Evangelist Dobson parts ways with radio show, Focus on the Family Nov 4, 2009
The radio program was a key vehicle for Dobson's message, and replacing him could prove difficult, said Corwin Smidt, executive director of the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. "It's going to be hard to replace him given his centrality," Smidt said. (USA Today -- News)
Smith - Vroon (1039) Oct 19, 2009
Mr. Vroon is a graduate of Simsbury High School in Simsbury, CT; a graduate of Calvin College in Grand Rapids with a BS degree in Business and a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Business with a Masters degree. Mr. Vroon is a Senior Vice President and a Wealth Management Division Executive of First Federal. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
GVSU Finishes Second at Michigan Intercollegiates Oct 10, 2009
Eastern Michigan finished third with 66 points, followed by Aquinas (167) and Calvin College (178). Sophomore came in a close second-place with a time of 25:09, just a second behind Peter Christmas of Michigan. (Gvsulakers.com)
XC Finishes Strong at Intercollegiate Open Oct 10, 2009
- The Michigan State cross country team continued action this afternoon in Grand Rapids, competing with 27 other collegiate teams in the Michigan Intercollegiate Open hosted by Calvin College. The nationally ranked Spartan women claimed fifth place as a team with junior (Lansing, Mich. (Msuspartans.com)
Women's Cross Country Wins Michigan Intercollegiates Oct 10, 2009
GVSU totaled a team score of 16 points, easily outdistancing Calvin College (47), Hillsdale (130), Western Michigan (135), and Michigan State (139) ... The Lakers' team score was 1:30:34 and they had an average time of 18:07, more than 20 seconds faster than their nearest competition, Calvin College. (Gvsulakers.com)
Cross Country Oct 10, 2009
Eastern Michigan finished third with 66 points, followed by Aquinas (167) and Calvin College (178). 10/07/2009. (Gvsulakers.com)
Cross Country at Michigan Intercollegiate Oct 9, 2009
Jennifer Yee and the Spartans travel to Calvin College for the Michigan Intercollegiate Open on Friday Oct. 9 ... The meet is hosted my Calvin College and will feature 28 schools. (Msuspartans.com)
Megan Maceratini Named GLIAC Cross Country Runner of the Week Oct 7, 2009
The Lakers ran away from the competition scoring 48 points, while Dayton came in second with 104, followed by Calvin College (119), Eastern Michigan (160), and Notre Dame (217), which rounded out the top-five. Grand Valley State will compete Friday (Oct. (Gvsulakers.com)
GVSU Cross Country Teams Finish First and Second at Notre Dame Invitational Oct 5, 2009
Dayton was the closest team placing second with 104 points, followed by Calvin College (119), Eastern Michigan (160), and Southern Illinois (164), which rounded out the top five. For the men, Grand Valley State placed seven runners in the top-20, led by sophomore. (Gvsulakers.com)
Irish Women Finish 10th, Men 16th at Notre Dame Invitational Oct 3, 2009
Grand Valley State won the women's Gold Division crown with 48 points, followed by Dayton with 104 points in second and Calvin College in third with 119 points. Ayla Mitchell, of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, won the women's individual Gold title with a time of 17:31. (Und.com)
Women's soccer sweeps tournament Sep 14, 2009
The Red and Green prepare for Alma College and Calvin College next weekend. Its start from scratch, Conlon said. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Bioavailable Contaminants Come From Exxon Valdez Oil Catastrophe; Natural Coal Deposits Not Source Of Environmental Pollution, Study Finds Sep 2, 2009
The scientists from Tennessee Technological University, the University of Lausanne, Calvin College and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) compared PAHs in samples of tanker oil and from coal deposits. Their investigation with bacterial biosensors has now shown that only the PAHs from the tanker oil had any effect on organisms. (Science Daily)
Restorer finds hidden pig in 1600's Dutch work Aug 30, 2009
A restorer's work has found a hidden image of a butchered pig in a painting from the collection of Michigan's Calvin College. The 17th century Dutch work Barn Interior is one of 16 paintings that Calvin alumnus Cornelius Van Nuis gave the Grand Rapids school two years ago. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
On vacation? Send in your prayers via Twitter Aug 6, 2009
The Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. has set up six separate "prayer feeds" on Twitter. (USA Today -- News)
Notre Dame Second All-Time With 210 Academic All-Americans Jul 7, 2009
Most Academic All-America Selections Since 2000 Total University of Notre Dame 84 University of Nebraska 82 Emory University 73 Penn State University 63 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) 62 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 59 North Dakota State University 50 Calvin College 49 Gustavus Adolphus College 49 University of Tennessee 49 ... Academic All-America Men's Cross Country/Track Total Calvin College 14 Adams State College 13 University of Oregon 13 University of Notre Dame 12... (Und.com)
PREPS: College commitments from the 2008-09 school year Jun 30, 2009
Entertainment Extras. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
'Gall scorer': Gaylord's golden foot netted 100 varsity goals despite many injuries Jun 27, 2009
She will play next year at Calvin College ... 68 grade point average and plans on attending Calvin College this fall, studying social work. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
MIAA winners named Jun 20, 2009
Jed Christiansen of Calvin College received the Albert H. Deal Scholar-Athlete Award, while Nora Kuiper of Hope College has been presented the Sheila Wallace Kovalchik Scholar-Athlete Award. "Jed and Nora have had marvelous careers these last four years in the classroom, on the track, and as role models in our conference. They will be missed, but their selection for these awards from such an exceptional group of nominees is an achievement for which they should take great pride," Commissioner... (Dowagiac News, MI)
MIAA announces 2008-2009 Deal, Kovalchik awards to Christiansen, Kuiper Jun 19, 2009
Jed Christiansen of Calvin College has received the Albert H. Deal Scholar-Athlete Award, while Nora Kuiper of Hope College has been presented the Sheila Wallace Kovalchik Scholar-Athlete Award. "Jed and Nora have had marvelous careers these last four years in the classroom, on the track and as role models in our conference. They will be missed, but their selection for these awards from such an exceptional group of nominees is an achievement for which they should take great pride," Commissioner... (Niles Star, MI)
#27 Lakers Down Calvin 7-2 Apr 18, 2009
- Grand Valley State picked up a 7-2 win over Calvin College on Thursday, running its win streak to four matches. It was the Lakers' final match heading into the NCAA Division II Championships on May 7. (Gvsulakers.com)
MIAA names baseball, softball top players Apr 2, 2009
The MIAA has named Olivet College first baseman Scott Purdy, Alma College third baseman Jeremy Stephens and Calvin College pitcher Ben Sietsema its Players of the Week in baseball for the week ending March 29. Position Players of the Week. (Niles Star, MI)
Sister Lakes training tale tellers for future Dogwood festivals Mar 25, 2009
"A group there called Phoenix was people from all over the world who used the creative arts. I trained with all kinds of people. Not only storytellers, but puppets, clowning, mimes, magic and dance. We incorporated all of the creative arts into our performances and got to work with professionals from around the world - Germany, France and Australia. That's where I started was in South Bend, Ind. Each summer we'd take over a certain university. We were in Ohio a few years - Cleveland - Michigan's... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Morse closes career with 18-point performance for LSSU Mar 25, 2009
Harbor Light Christian graduate Hannah Hewitt played in 10 minutes of Alma College s 69-41 season-ending women s basketball loss to Calvin College in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association tournament game. The Scots finished 9-16. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Obama faces Notre Dame Catholic backlash... Mar 24, 2009
for this to be the basis of an engagement with him"-what a joke. I wish any Notre Dame faculty or student to try to ask the One a question about his pro-abortion stance. I think you'll get the same stare down he gave a Politico reporter when asked about lobbyists in his Cabinet. Maybe he should replace his bust of Lincoln (another tyrant) with a statue of a fetus with a needle in its head to commemorate his progressive views. (Sent Monday, March 23, 2009 8:06 PM) The disgust I felt when I read... (The Drudge Report)
Lakers Drop 6-3 Decision to Calvin Mar 13, 2009
- The Grand Valley State men's tennis team fell 6-3 to Calvin College in a Western Michigan matchup at the Huizenga Tennis Center on Wednesday. The Lakers earned one singles point and two doubles points, while falling to 6-4 on the season. (Gvsulakers.com)
National religion briefs Mar 13, 2009
Calvin College names woman as chaplain ... (AP) ---- A pastor described by the Christian Reformed Church as its first U.S. female ordained as a minister has been named chaplain of Calvin College ... "I love college students. I love Calvin College. And I love Jesus," Hulst said. (North County Times)
Rodts quietly becomes weapon for Calvin Feb 28, 2009
By BRUCE VAN BAREN / Provided by Calvin College Friday, February 27, 2009 11:43 PM EST. GRAND RAPIDS - Danny Rodts quietly slid into the starting lineup at the start of the season. (Niles Star, MI)
Lady Reds third at Bradley Invitational Feb 22, 2009
CARTHAGE: The Lady Reds won only one match Saturday in an 8-1 nonconference loss to Calvin College at the Huizenga Tennis & Track Center at Grand Rapids, Mich. Jennifer Immen beat Michelle Busscher 6-4, 4-6, 10-8 at No. 5 singles. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Student Suspended Over Facebook Flap Feb 19, 2009
student has been suspended from Calvin College over content found on his Facebook page, Detroit television news station WDIV reported ... "We've actively educated our students on the dangers of Facebook and the positive nature of Facebook for the last five years," said Shirley Hoogstra, Calvin College vice president of student life. (KSBW 8, CA)
Class Acts: A Q&A With Suzanne de Boer Feb 15, 2009
Background: Grew up in Philadelphia; graduated from Calvin College in Michigan in 1966 with bachelor s degree in English and a teaching credential; received master s degree from California State University, Sacramento, in special education, California teaching credential in special education and resource specialist certificate in 1984. Teaching experience: Taught four years of regular education in Michigan; taught special education for 19 years, including beginning the special education programs... (Modesto Bee, CA)
