Get Involved

How can I help with Calvin’s current COVID-19 response?

K4L activity bags

The Calvin Alumni Association Knights4Life program has been providing activity bags (Sudoku, crafts, snacks, etc.) for students in isolation in Rooks-Van Dellen. Support this project with a gift at calvin.edu/go/give (designate “K4L Gift Bags”) or send gift cards for Dollar Tree, Meijer, or Sam’s Club to the Calvin Alumni Association, 3201 Burton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Each one, reach one

Ask your current student to name one student on their floor or in their building who could use some encouragement or who is far from home, and brainstorm together on how your family could provide an encouraging note or treat.

A word of encouragement

Our student life team is working long hours to serve students well. Send them a hand-written note of encouragement:

Person or Department Name
Calvin University
3201 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Suggestions:

• Jay Wise, Director of Housing, Residence Life
• John Witte, Dean of Students, Student Life
• Sarah Visser, Vice President, Student Life
• Laura Champion, Medical Director, Health Services
• Michael Le Roy, President

Beyond campus

Impact the broader Calvin community with your talents and bring Calvin’s resources to your home community.

• Admissions ambassador

  • Recommend a high school student to Calvin; encourage students and their parents to visit campus

• Calvin community Bible study

  • Use Calvin’s fall and winter Bible studies for personal use or to lead a local church or school group

• Career connections

  • Post internships and jobs in Handshake to connect students and grads with employment opportunities

• Parent Council

  • Foster constructive dialogue between the university and parents while serving as local Calvin ambassadors in your home community

• Mentoring

  • Meet one-on-one—in person or virtually—with a student eager for accountability and encouragement

• Community Care Fund

  • Make a financial gift to support students’ non-tuition emergency needs

• Calvin Classic 5k Run/Walk

  • Join 100+ volunteers on race day and get a free t-shirt! Run or walk the race on campus—or complete the “virtual race” option

• Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens

  • Maintain trails, tend seedlings in the greenhouse, lead educational programs for children or adults

• Festival of Faith & Writing

  • Choose Festival of Faith & Writing authors for book club

• January Series

  • Visit a January Series remote site or listen online

• Symposium on Worship

  • Inspire your pastor or worship leaders with a trip to the Symposium on Worship

• Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning

  • Lifelong learning classes and programming for ages 50+ (share with grandparents too!)

• Travel programs

  • See the world with expert professor and alumni tour guides

• Prince Conference Center

  • Host corporate or family gatherings using Calvin’s event and conference services

Social media ambassador

Calvin University: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Calvin Athletics: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter