Community

Academics / Departments & Programs / History / Student Experience / Community

Take advantage of the rich community around you and get involved with history department events and broaden your understanding of history and the world through Colloquia lectures.

Colloquia

The history department hosts a variety of lectures by visiting and local scholars hosted on the third Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the Meeter Center lecture hall. History faculty present their research, and senior honors students present their theses in May. History colloquia are open to the Calvin community—students, alumni, faculty, and friends—and all are encouraged to attend. Come early to enjoy refreshments and conversation and to get a good seat.

History lounge

At the end of the hall of history department offices is a lounge for students and faculty. In the afternoons, you can enjoy coffee and use the large table to study or read books, journals, and magazines in the history collection. Or you can relax on the sofa and talk with other history students and faculty.

Social events

Each year, the professors host a Christmas party for history majors and minors that includes great food and a chance to talk with fellow students and faculty. At the end of the year, there is a reception hosted to honor scholarship awardees, honors students, and other award winners. Throughout the year, other themed social events provide opportunities to get to know other history students and faculty.

Visit Events »

Take the next step:

SOCIAL MEDIA

The latest sights & sounds | #calvinuniversity

Female student wading in Plaster Creek, examining a sample of water, holding it up to the sky.

ACADEMIC OPTIONS

With over 100 majors and programs, you’re bound to find something you love.

Search academic options

Browse by category

× CLOSE DRAWER

A dramatic view looking up at the Calvin's Crossing bridge, with a perfect blue sky overhead.

Apply to Calvin

It all starts here! We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. All completed applications receive equal consideration.

Start your journey × CLOSE DRAWER

A female and male student walking side by side down the Calvin's Crossing bridge, conversing with each other.

Visit Calvin

Find the visit option that works best for you and get a taste for life at Calvin!

Browse Visit Options Launch the virtual tour × CLOSE DRAWER

Students huddled around, lighting sparklers with a beautiful evening sky behind them.

Request Info

Learn why Calvin’s dedication to faith and discovery have earned it the rank of #3 among regional midwest universities.

× CLOSE DRAWER

Graduates in their robes, tossing their caps high into the air, laughing.

Costs & Financial Aid

Families from all economic backgrounds—many just like yours—are making Calvin work. Scholarships, grants and loans are the tools that make Calvin possible.

Explore financial aid & Scholarships How much does Calvin cost? × CLOSE DRAWER