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Calvin Connections: First Generation Series

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July 15–August 19

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International Student Events

- IMPACT orientation
  IMPACT is a three-and-a-half day program that introduces you to Calvin that focuses on belonging, thriving & developing your own story. It is open to you as an incoming African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American or bi-racial student and your adult family members.
- UnLearn 365 Week
  UnLearn Week is a week of anti-racism programs designed to challenge the many generalizations, stereotypes and assumptions that maintain racism in our society.
- Poetry Jam
  This is an annual event for students to showcase their poetic & musical talents. It is an evening in the Cave Cafe of artistic exploration including spoken word, music and visual art. If you're interested in participating, contact msdo@calvin.edu.
- International Treasure
  An exploration of cultural food, dress, and popular pass times, each dorm will represent a different world region. International Treasure in November and takes place in the dorms.
- MSDO Banquets
  Fellowship events of community, education and celebration. This is a time for student to gather in fellowship, celebrate accomplishments, and learn about campus events.
- Heritage Events
  Student led and planned events. Events include Native American Heritage Month, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, and Women's History Month.

- Orientation 2.0
  Once the International PASSPORT orientation has been completed and classes have begun, Orientation Assistants and new international students gather several times to explore in more depth some of the topics from orientation and to re-connect with and support each other.
- Dinners
  International students gather to share a meal together several times a semester. There are always announcements about upcoming events, sometimes a special speaker or program, but most importantly, the dinners are a time for students to reconnect.
- Chicago Trip
  Every fall, new international students are invited to spend a day in downtown Chicago, the third largest city in the U.S., to enjoy the famous sights, try some ethnic dishes, go shopping, and catch a museum or two.
- World Food Festival
  International students prepare some of their delicious traditional dishes and in doing so, share a piece of their “home” with the Calvin community in a festival-like atmosphere.
- Education Week
  Each November, Calvin celebrates International Education Week. Highlights of this week include a student-led International Worship Service, workshops and seminars highlighting different international topics, an international movie, and of course, an offering of international foods and crafts—all designed for the campus' learning and enjoyment.
- Christmas Banquet
  Every December, international students enjoy dressing up, getting off campus, and eating a special dinner as they enjoy each other’s company and a gala evening of performances and dance.
- Winter Fun
  During the Interim Break, students have the opportunity to spend the afternoon outside in the cold and “tube,” that is rent huge rubber tubes and fly down snow-packed hills at a high speed. Following the fun, everyone gathers for a dinner and fellowship.
- Rangeela
  Begun in 1996, every February the international student body puts on a colorful extravaganza of dance, song, and skits from around the world. One of Calvin’s most popular student led shows, it plays to sell-out crowds on both a Friday and Saturday night annually.

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