Ben Seward

Biography

Experience

Growing up as a missionary kid, I have lived in six different countries, primarily in Mali and Senegal in West Africa. As a Canadian/American dual citizen, I have lived in Quebec and in five U.S. states. My wife was an F-1 student from India, which gives me valuable insights into the experience of international students. My wife and I are blessed with our amazing daughter Nyah and a huge fluffy dog named Halo. I have worked in higher education for over seven years, and I remain committed to learning more about cross-cultural interactions and valuing diversity.

Favorite Food

Thai Green Curry (mild spice for now!) or Senegalese Thieboudienne. You can always find me partaking in traditional Ataya tea too!

Why I Love Calvin

I love Calvin because of the personal intentionality Calvin takes to make sure each student is holistically successful. Calvin’s staff, departments, classes, and structure pursue each student’s best and helps each student aim for their highest potential. Calvin is not just about achieving a checkbox milestone or getting a job, but about transformative relational learning that teaches thoughtful approaches to the world’s nuanced situations.