The Calvin Alumni Association

Walking Boldly: Virginia Davidson
Virginia Davidson ’17’s Calvin experience—from John’s Hopkins to the Emergency Department at Spectrum—prepared her for a career of love and service as a nurse.
News & Stories, July 25, 2017

Walking Boldly: Ana Barahona Reyes
She pushed herself outside her comfort zone, and now Ana Barahona Reyes ’17 has a degree in public accounting.
News & Stories, July 20, 2017

Walking Boldly: Reitsma Mpindi
“If nothing else,” says Reitsma Mpindi ’17, “learn to love and trust the process.”
News & Stories, July 18, 2017

Walking Boldly: Sarah Witt
Through engaging classes, dedicated professors, an off-campus interim and the liberal arts, Calvin prepared Sarah Witt ’17 to study veterinary medicine on the other side of the world.
News & Stories, July 11, 2017

Walking Boldly: Nolan Coallier
Because of a mission trip to Honduras, Nolan Coallier ’17 knew he wanted to pursue medical missions. Calvin, and a full-tuition scholarship to the Medical College of Wisconsin, are helping him achieve that goal.
News & Stories, July 6, 2017

Walking Boldly: Megan Pluymert
Calvin taught Megan Pluymert ’17 to view the world holistically, with a mind toward renewal. She’s now using her environmental studies major to study urban and regional planning.
News & Stories, July 4, 2017

Walking Boldly: Brooke Bonnema
Through a semester program in Honduras, Brooke Bonnema '17 discovered her passion for immigration law. Every step of her Calvin journey brought her closer to that pursuit.
News & Stories, July 3, 2017

Walking Boldly: Jonathan Engle
Through off-campus study, internship experience and research, Jonathan Engle ’17 graduated Calvin prepared for a career as an engineer.
News & Stories, June 29, 2017

An Emmy helps the cause
Alumna filmmaker’s award sheds light on teen homelessness
Spark, December 01, 2016

On a Mission
New Calvin Career Center director finds purpose in helping others find theirs
Spark, September 15, 2016

Economics as a ‘hopeful path’
Rodney Ludema is the Chief Economist for the U.S. Department of State
Spark, September 15, 2016

Always the teacher, always the coach
Ralph Honderd is the recipient of 2016 Faith and Learning Award
Spark, June 15, 2016

Pulitzer Prize at 23
John Muyskens was part of a team at the Washington Post honored in the National Reporting category
Spark, June 15, 2016

Spring Classic draws a (fast) crowd
Nearly 1,300 participate in scholarship-supporting run
Spark, June 15, 2016

Twister teachings
Alum uses tornado simulator to collect data on wind speeds.
Spark, June 15, 2016

Alum shares publishing insights
Katherine Jacobs is senior editor at Roaring Brook Press in New York City
Spark, June 15, 2016

Ralph Luimes ’83
Outstanding Service Award
Spark, Fall 2015

Ken Piers
Faith and Learning Award
Spark, Fall 2015

Class of ’65 presents a thoughtful weekend
Litany, personal stories stir emotions
Spark, Fall 2015

Calvin celebrates 900 graduates
Young alums challenged to be catalysts, one day at a time
Spark, Fall 2015

A gold standard for STEM research
Calvin a leader in Goldwater scholars
Spark, Fall 2015

C Club recognizes Veenstra, celebrates Commissioner’s Cup

Spark, Fall 2015

Helping children overcome obesity
Miriam Vos ’92
Spark, Spring 2015

Young, Alone, Homeless
Alumna documentarian turns her lens to the devastating subject of teen homelessness
Spark, March 01, 2015

Socks that make a statement
Ryan Roff ‘09
Spark, Summer 2014