by Sara Klaassen | Aug 18, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
With new students arriving in less than one week, another school year seems to be hurtling toward us! That is why our faculty and staff spent Thursday in meetings focused on preparations for the upcoming semester. Dr. Cone encouraged us from God’s Word, and the other members of the Cabinet gave reports from their respective departments.
One bit of news that I would like to pass on to you is about our enrollment numbers. We are praising the Lord that more than 315 students are currently registered for classes in Cycle 2*! Thank you for your prayers in that area. *Calvary’s academic year is now structured into 8-week cycles. Cycle 2 is August 28-October 20.
We are also excited about the progress being made on renovating the former seminary building into the new home of the Hilda Kroeker Library and Clark Academic Center. In addition to that project, we anticipate that work will soon begin on transforming the Student Life Center (formerly Turner’s German-American Hall which we purchased last fall) into our new dining hall. Please pray with us for safety, quality work, and timely completion.
Dr. Cone spoke to the faculty and staff on Thursday.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
New students arrive August 24
Classes start August 28
Discover Calvary: Visit Day September 15
by Sara Klaassen | Jul 21, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
The Hilda Kroeker Library and Clark Academic Center will have a new home by the end of 2017. Work has already begun to transform the former Seminary building into an updated space for research and study. Some staff and faculty have spent the last few Tuesdays pulling up carpet, moving furniture, and painting walls, and a contractor will do some interior and exterior remodeling. The new space will be smaller and require a decrease in the physical materials available, but as a result there will be an increase in technology and digital offerings. The Clark Academic Center will have ample space for tutoring, and there will still be a classroom in the building. The new location is much closer to the dorm which will be beneficial to on-campus students. Please pray that the improvements will be completed in a timely manner, so that the move can be made as soon as possible.
Dr. Hessel, Joshua Paxton, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Bitner (l to r) removed carpet during a Tuesday Work Day.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
by Sara Klaassen | Apr 7, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
This past Saturday our Student Services department hosted a one-day Ladies Conference for Calvary students, faculty, and staff. Julie Ganschow, director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center, was the speaker for the day. She taught about having a confident heart in a wavering culture with a focus on a woman’s biblical role. The ladies in attendance also enjoyed food, games, music, and craft demonstrations. Overall, it was a terrific day of edification and fellowship.
Julie Ganschow encouraged the ladies to “follow hard after God.”
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
April 20-21 Pastor’s Conference
April 21 Spring Concert
Apr. 28 Laura VanderWoude’s Senior Recital
April 29 Spring Shorts (Acting Recital)
May 5 Baccalaureate
May 6 Commencement
Upcoming Evidence Performances
April 23, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. at Fellowship Greenwood in Greenwood, MO
April 23, 6:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Bucyrus, KS
by Sara Klaassen | Jan 13, 2017
Spring Semester Has Begun
Cory Trowbridge, Vice President of Student Services, spoke to the new students during Orientation on Monday.
Things returned to “normal” this week, and by “normal” I mean, students on campus, meals in the dining hall, Chapel, and, of course, classes! We are excited to welcome several new students this semester and also happy to have many returning ones. Would you take a moment to pray for us? Pray that new students, faculty, and staff will have a smooth transition to life at Calvary. Pray that students will manage their homework and study time well amidst basketball season, rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast, work, and Christian ministry responsibilities. Finally, pray that we would all “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
January 24-27 Missions Emphasis Week
February 2-28 Alumni Phone-a-thon
Upcoming Basketball Games
January 13, 5:00 (Women) & 7:00 p.m. (Men) vs. CCCB at Moberly, MO
January 14, 2:00 p.m. Men vs. St. Louis Christian at Florissant, MO
January 17, 5:00 (Women) & 7:00 p.m. (Men) vs. Manhattan Christian at Home
January 20, 5:00 (Women) & 7:00 p.m. (Men) vs. Faith Baptist Bible at Home
January 21, 2:00 (Women) & 4:00 p.m. (Men) vs. Emmaus Bible at Home
Upcoming Evidence Performances
January 22, 10:45 a.m. at Abiding Faith Baptist Church and Mission in Kansas City, MO
January 29, 10:45 a.m. at Northwest Bible Church in Kansas City, MO
February 5, 10:05 a.m. at Holden First Baptist Church in Holden, MO
by Sara Klaassen | Nov 11, 2016
Learning Center Renamed
At his inauguration this fall, Dr. Cone announced that the Learning Center will now be known as the Clark Academic Center in honor of President Emeritus Dr. James Clark. The center exists to assist all Calvary students with writing, study skills, and time management; their specialty is providing paper editing and Turabian Style formatting assistance. Dr. Terri Stricker is the Director of the CAC, and Ashley Spicer, Philip Parker, Jordan McFarland, Adam Weeks, Celeste Williams, and Karinna Wong serve as student tutors. Dr. Stricker says, “Student tutors consider their assistance a ministry that contributes to the academic development of Calvary students. We are committed to helping students with whatever the problem seems to be, so we may spend time quizzing a student for an upcoming exam, reviewing an essay, or assisting with planning for a research paper. The student tutors are uniquely chosen for their concern for students and for their ability to come alongside other students and encourage them.”
Celeste Williams, Dr. Terri Stricker, and Karinna Wong
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
THANK YOU, VETERANS, FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Upcoming Volleyball Games
November 11-12, ACCA Tournament at Joplin, MO
Upcoming Calvary Events
November 11 Masterworks Chorus: The Seven Last Words of Christ
November 17 Beauty and the Beast Auditions – Also open to alumni and friends of Calvary
December 2 How Great Our Joy (Christmas concert)
December 3 Winter Shorts (acting recital)
December 9-11 Madrigal Dinners
Upcoming Evidence Performances
November 13, 10:00 a.m. at Avondale Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO
November 13, 6:00 p.m. at Open Door Fellowship in Basehor, KS
November 20, 10:15 a.m. at Blue River Bible Church in Kansas City, MO
November 20, 6:15 p.m. at Red Bridge Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO
Upcoming Basketball Games
November 15, 6:00 (Women) & 8:00 p.m. (Men) vs. Kansas Christian at Overland Park, KS
November 18, 7:00 p.m. Men vs. CCCB at Home
November 19, 3:00 p.m. Men vs. Missouri S&T at Rolla, MO
November 21, 7:00 p.m. Women vs. CCCB at Home