Events

After an entirely virtual event in 2020, it was exciting to be back on campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend. For the first time, the Calvin Classic 5K was held in the fall and helped kick off the festivities. Visitors cheered on the Calvin Knights in men’s soccer, D1 hockey, and women’s volleyball. Athletes also competed in scrimmages in men’s lacrosse, men’s basketball, and women’s softball. There was a Calvin improv show, a photo scavenger hunt, a Calvin Theatre Company production, and even a screen-printing workshop.

At homecoming, alumni visited their favorite Calvin places. The Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens hosted an open house with games and activities. The Center Art Gallery and Dice Mineralogical Museum were also open for alumni to explore.

We want you to join the fun next year!

Make plans to come for Homecoming & Family Weekend Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 2022.

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From left to right: Anthony Diekema ’56, Michael Le Roy, Bob Berkhof ’72, and Gaylen Byker ’73.

THREE PRESIDENTS HONOR BERKHOF’S RETIREMENT

It was a rare moment as three of Calvin University’s 10 presidents gathered. Anthony Diekema, 1976–1995; Michael Le Roy, 2012–present; and Gaylen Byker, 1995 –2012 gathered to celebrate Bob Berkhof’s retirement in the spring. Berkhof served several roles at Calvin during his 33 years of service, most recently as senior advisor. Friends, family, and Calvin supporters gathered to acknowledge his achievements, which include setting up nearly 200 scholarships, raising money for seven academic chairs and five institutes, and leading the charge on raising funds for several buildings.

ALUMNI BOARD MEETING

Over two days this past fall, the Calvin Alumni Association was able to host its first in-person board meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. For many board members, this was the first time being on campus in this capacity, and it was an uplifting experience to be able to serve together in this way. On the agenda were meetings with Calvin’s leadership, classroom visits, a campus tour, and discussion on what it means to be an ambassador for the university.