In 2015, the Office of the Provost launched three major initiatives that are now producing top-level research and new resources for educators. The first initiative focuses on the physical health of individuals and communities. The second examines citizenship—its privileges, responsibilities and vulnerabilities. The third studies the sustainability of human practices within natural, economic and social systems.

Health

Health
Discover how Calvin is meeting serious health needs at the community level.

Citizenship

Citizenship
Learn how Calvin is engaging urgent questions of how Christians participate in society.

Sustainability

Sustainability
See how Calvin is responding to God's call to care for creation and live in it wisely.

News & Events

NEWS
EVENTS
A Well-Balanced Education Leads to Flourishing Life
  • March 26,2024
  • On April 2, 2024, Noah Praamsma ‘17, a nutrition coordinator for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, D.C., returns to his alma mater to talk about plant-based nutrition, the same place where he discovered a passion for preventative healthcare.
From Life Sentence to Life Calling
  • March 26,2024
  • A self-centered life led Chris Bernaiche to a life sentence. After more than a decade of destructive behavior inside prison walls, he turned his life over to Christ. Now, through the Calvin Prison Initiative program, he's helping his peers find meaning in their lives.
Calvin's Festival of Faith & Writing Returns in April
  • March 19,2024
  • Calvin University’s literary extravaganza, the Festival of Faith & Writing, returns in person to Grand Rapids on April 11-13, after a long COVID hiatus.
Impact of Clean Water – Honduras & Navajo Nation
  • Fri, April 19, 2024
  • 2:45 PM
Ancientbiotics: Antimicrobial Drug Discovery from Historical and Traditional Sources
  • Fri, April 12, 2024
  • 2:45 PM
PFAS: Forever Chemicals
  • Fri, March 15, 2024
  • 2:45 PM