by Sara Klaassen | Aug 31, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
As faculty lined the aisle, new students made their way to the front of Liberty Chapel for our annual Convocation on Wednesday. Dr. Bitner welcomed them and explained the history and purpose of a Convocation.
Dr. Bitner explained the purpose of a Convocation.
Arianna Erixson, Student Senate President, gave a charge to the entire student body in regard to being a family and supporting each other. Dr. An provided special music, and the new students were introduced to the school song for the first time. Dr. Cone shared a message and gave some humorous answers to frequently asked questions.
Dr. Cone shared a message.
We are excited to welcome both new and returning students for another year of training and service.
Welcome to Calvary, new students!
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
Christian Ministry Fair September 6
Piano Dedication Concert September 14
President’s Dinner September 27
Upcoming Volleyball Games
September 7-8 at Minneapolis, MN for NCU Tournament
Upcoming Soccer Games
September 7, 4:30 p.m. at St. Louis, MO vs. Concordia Seminary
by Sara Klaassen | Aug 24, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
A large portion of this year’s Registration Day was rainy and dreary here in Kansas City. However, we did not let that dampen our excitement over welcoming new students to Calvary!
A sizable group of men and women went through the check-in process on Thursday, and some of them also moved into the dorm. Thankfully the afternoon brought clearer skies for transporting student belongings.
We are anticipating a terrific school year, and we are certainly thankful for each student whom the Lord has brought to Calvary.
Please join us in praying especially for these new students and their families as they adjust to a new normal.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Soccer Games
August 24, 3:30 p.m. at Lincoln, NE vs. Union
August 27, 4:00 p.m. at Home vs. Nebraska Christian
Upcoming Calvary Events
Cycle 2 begins August 27
Connect Fest August 31
Christian Ministry Fair September 6
Upcoming Volleyball Games
August 28, 6:00 p.m. at Springfield, MO vs. Baptist Bible
by Sara Klaassen | Aug 10, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Back in May, the 2018 Senior Class announced their intention to buy trees for Calvary’s Kansas City campus. This week the evergreen trees, known as Green Giants, were planted along Kensington Avenue and near the Conference Center.
New evergreen trees along Kensington Avenue
So far thirteen trees have been planted, but we will be getting at least two more.
Earlier this summer, several old trees were torn out to make way for these new trees. When the project is completed, there will be a monument stone at the beginning of the line of trees with an inscription honoring Dr. Keith and Pat Miller for their years of service to Calvary. This special touch was revealed to the Millers at their retirement party.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
Cycle 2 begins August 27
Connect Fest August 31
Christian Ministry Fair September 6
by Sara Klaassen | Jul 27, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Summer Learning
Did you know that students can take Calvary classes year-round? Because our academic year is structured into eight-week cycles, learning never has to stop – even in summer! The fall semester technically starts in July and concludes when Cycle 3 finishes in December. The spring semester starts with a one-week J-Term and includes Cycles 4-6. We are currently in Cycle 1, and there are several classes meeting during the day and evening hours.
Dr. Dodds is teaching Evangelism/Spiritual Life.
Mr. Williamson is teaching Introduction to Philosophy.
Summer Living
This summer is the first time that Calvary has kept the dorms open in June and July. While the number of students living there is much smaller than during Cycles 2-5, we do have students taking advantage of that opportunity. Of course, many choose to go home for a few months, but they are still able to take summer classes using our blended online model.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
Registration Day August 23
by Sara Klaassen | Jul 20, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
New mattresses
Mattress Purchase Funded by Auction
Back in March, our Feast and Fund Auction raised money for new mattresses for our dorm. On Tuesday, July 17, the mattresses arrived! Faculty, staff, and volunteers worked hard to haul out the old mattresses and move in the new ones. Alumnus Stephen Buller brought a group from a youth camp to help for the day. Part of the day’s work was also to bring some furniture from the old dorms over to the current dorm, because we have more students coming to use it!
Randy Grimm and Dr. Bitner added another old mattress to the stack.
Thank You
We are so grateful for each person at the auction who helped to fund this need. The dorm students will benefit greatly!
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
by Sara Klaassen | Jul 13, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Do It Heartily
Karen Hange painted railings near the Conference Center.
Each Tuesday during the summer, several Calvary staff members step away from their desks and pitch in to help with various maintenance projects around the campus. They clean in the dorm for the first few Tuesdays. Most weeks some people spend time mowing, weed-eating, and pulling weeds. This summer staff members have painted numerous spots and stained a gazebo as well.
Ashley Spicer, Rachel Hontz, Tasha Krahn, and Tressa Shoemaker stained the gazebo.
Because of the library move this spring, one of the Tuesday Work Day projects was putting together some additional shelves. Other staff members worked heartily at moving furniture to the CABRE.
CABRE
Last summer I told you that the building formerly known as the Seminary was being remodeled. At that time, we were planning to move the library and academic center to that space. God had other plans! Now the old seminary building has a new name to go with a new purpose. The CABRE (pronounced SAY-bur) is the Center for Advanced Biblical Research and Engagement. It houses the Pre-Trib Research Center, Center for Interdisciplinary Creation Studies, and the Burnham Center for Global Engagement.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
