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The Fieldhouse was the venue of this years’ Spring Convocation, dubbed Re-Gathering 2005.
Classes ran on a modified schedule as students, faculty and members of the school administration gathered to welcome both transfer and returning students back to Calvin for the start of a fresh semester.
Unlike recent years, a Calvin College parent from the West African country of Ghana spoke at this semester’s convocation, bringing both cultural and biblical insight to the occasion.
Provost Joel Carpenter introduced Reverend Doctor Kwame Bediako, Director of the Akrofi Christaller Memorial Center, which is located at Akropong-Akuapem in Ghana.
Described by Provost Carpenter as an example of a man who blends scholarhip into actual Christian living, Rev. Bediako is also an author and teacher of contemporary African and World Christian thought.
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 On Jan. 21, Lin Xu and Andrea Caruso performed at the Fine Arts Center along with The Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble who opened for them.
Even though Xu and Caruso have performed at concerts all around the country, last week was a special performance because all of the profits from the concert were donated to the tsunami relief effort.
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Junior Jackie Biltz formed an International Health and Development Club (IHD) at Calvin last semester after she attended a conference in Washington D.C. in May 2004.
When asked about her inspiration for starting the club, Blitz said, "I realized I have a passion for international work after attending a conference organized by Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH),” Biltz said.
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Well, here we are one week into second semester and that means another Student Senate Book Sale.
Hopefully you all sold a lot of books and found deals that will help you save up money for spring break. If you did try and sell books, remember to stop by the Commons Annex, where you dropped them off, by 5 p.m. to see if your books sold and pick up the ones that didn’t.
On Friday, Jan. 28, a house caught fire at 435 Fuller Ave., killing one and leaving six others suddenly without a home.
Despite all attempts made by family members to save his life, 12-year-old Emanuel Ellis-El died early Friday morning when his house caught fire from a cause still unknown to police.
SUNDAY 01/23
-At 7:25 a.m., Campus Safety responded to a request for medical assistance in Beets-Veenstra Residence Hall. A student was having a diabetic reaction. The victim was treated at the scene and was left in the care of the residence hall staff.
-At 7:25 a.m., Campus Safety responded to a request for medical assistance in Beets-Veenstra Residence Hall. A student was having a diabetic reaction. The victim was treated at the scene and was left in the care of the residence hall staff.