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Visiting Artist Marissa Voytenko.
Aug 25–Nov 07, 2025

Visiting Artist Marissa Voytenko

Center Art Gallery
Free
The Center Art Gallery’s inaugural Visiting Artist is Marissa Voytenko, a Michigan-based artist whose encaustic paintings and sculptural works explore the intersection of the physical and spiritual worlds through striking geometric abstraction.
Calvin University female student smiling at the camera on campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aug 28–Sep 01, 2025

Transfer Welcome

We are excited to welcome new students who are transferring to Calvin this fall!
Calvin students in the darkened fine arts center holding up their phones with lights toward the stage
Aug 28–Sep 01, 2025

Welcome Week

For all first-year students.
Calvin students helping new students move into the dorms
Aug 28, 2025

Move-in Day for First Year and Transfer Students

8:30 am–11:30 am
First-year and transfer students, welcome!
Aug 28, 2025

IMPACT Welcome Lunch

11:30 am–12:30 pm
TBD
Welcome lunch for students who will be participating in the IMPACT retreat (next weekend)
5 first gen students
Aug 28, 2025

ES Tagged Course Refresher

11:45 am–2:00 pm
Commons Annex Conference Room 214
5 first gen students
Aug 28, 2025

ES Tagged Course Refresher

11:45 am–1:45 pm
Commons Knollcrest Room
Leaders of Calvin University sit on the stage at opening convocation while the student body president gives and address, and incoming students fill the seats.
Aug 28, 2025

Opening Convocation

4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Van Noord Arena Main Gym
This Academic Welcome Ceremony will take place in the Van Noord Arena--all are welcome! New students and families will gather for a cookout on the Commons Lawn immediately following the ceremony.
Commons Lawn Cookout
Aug 28, 2025

Family Dinner / Cookout - Welcome Week

5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Commons Lawn
Welcome Week Family Dinner for New Students and Families