Class of 2016 Commencement

CLASS OF 2016 COMMENCEMENT

VAN NOORD ARENA

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 1 5/17/16 11:37 AM COMMENCEMENT

ORDER OF CEREMONY

PRELUDE Mars de Medici Johann Wichers

PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance (March No.1) Edward Elgar, arr. Clare Grundman

WELCOME Michael K. Le Roy, PhD, president

OPENING PRAYER Mary S. Hulst, PhD, college chaplain

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 2 5/17/16 11:37 AM * OPENING SONG This is My Father’s World Words: Maltbie D. Babcock (1858–1901), P.D.

This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world; I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father’s world; the birds their carols raise; the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world; he shines in all that’s fair. In the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere.

This is my Father’s world; oh, let me not forget that, though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father’s world; why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King, let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad.

*All who are able, please stand.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 3 5/17/16 11:37 AM STUDENT SENATE REMARKS “You are what you ______.” Benedicta Arthur, vice president, Student Senate

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS “In on the Miracle” Jane C. Zwart, PhD, associate professor of English

* LITANY FOR COMMENCEMENT Led by Craig H. Lubben, JD, chair, Calvin College Board of Trustees Ye Eun (Grace) Jung, student marshal

Leader: There is none like you, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours.

People: All the nations you have made shall come and bow down before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name.

Leader: For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God.

People: Teach us your way, O Lord, that we may walk in your truth; give us an undivided heart to revere your name.

Leader: You alone are our Sovereign Lord, Source of all good things, Sustainer of your creation.

People: You alone are our Sovereign Lord, freeing us from reliance on our own understanding, pride in our own achievements, anxiety over our uncertainties. Draw us into your holy and perfect presence.

Leader: For those who leave Calvin College today to continue a life of service in your kingdom, We give you thanks, O Lord.

People: For the renewal of minds, for the cultivation of hearts, for the giving of souls, we give you thanks, O Lord.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 4 5/17/16 11:37 AM STUDENT SENATE REMARKS Leader: For formation as disciples of Christ in mind, body, and spirit, we give you thanks, “You are what you ______.” O Lord. Benedicta Arthur, vice president, Student Senate People: For learning, fellowship, friendships, service, and growth in their years at Calvin, COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS we give you thanks, O Lord.

“In on the Miracle” Leader: Now, O Lord, strengthen and encourage these, your servants, as they go out into the Jane C. Zwart, PhD, associate professor of English world to shine your light.

* LITANY FOR COMMENCEMENT People: Send your Spirit that they may act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, Led by Craig H. Lubben, JD, chair, Calvin College Board of Trustees their God. Ye Eun (Grace) Jung, student marshal Leader: We celebrate not only those who will go out from this place today as graduates of Calvin College, but also those who have gone before them. For the families and guests gathered here, for the class of 1966, we give you thanks, O Lord.

People: For humble service in your kingdom, for gifts of time, creativity, energy, and compassion in serving coworkers, families, churches, and the world, we give you thanks, O Lord.

Leader: For revealing more of yourself through their lives and work, as they comfort the sick, the suffering, the lonely, and the oppressed, as they bring hope and healing to a hurting world, as they teach and lead in their chosen vocations, we give you thanks, O Lord.

People: As you have blessed and guided them, bless us all with lives of learning and growing.

Leader: And now, O Lord, as we seek to love and serve you, may we rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit.

ALL: May your Spirit make us wise; may your Spirit guide us; may your Spirit renew us; may your Spirit strengthen us so that we will be strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent in good deeds, until the return of our Lord Jesus Christ and the dawn of the new heaven and new earth.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 5 5/17/16 6:00 PM GOSPEL CHOIR “Lord Make Me an Instrument” Roger Holland Charsie Randolph Sawyer, DMA, professor of music

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Cheryl K. Brandsen, PhD, provost Michael K. Le Roy, PhD, president

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS

* ALMA MATER Celia Bruinooge, arr. Dale Grotenhuis Calvin, Calvin, sing we all to thee; To dear Alma Mater, we pledge fidelity. Forever faithful to maroon and gold, Thy name and honor we ever shall uphold!

Calvin, Calvin, God has been thy guide; Dear Alma Mater, thy strength he shall provide. Be loyal ever to the faith of old, God’s name and honor we ever shall uphold!

CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES Michael K. Le Roy, PhD, president

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Words: Thomas Ken, 1709, P.D.; Korean: The United Methodist Hymnal Committee © 2001 The United Methodist Publishing House, admin. The Copyright Company; Dutch: Ambrose (340-397) tr. J. W. Nordholt, P.D.; German: Martin Luther, 1543 P.D; Japanese: Reita Yazawa ©2012 Faith Alive Christian Resources; Hausa: “Hymnal: A Worship Book” ©1992 Mennonite Brethren Publishing. Used by permission. CCLI # 400063.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 7 5/17/16 11:37 AM RECESSIONAL Sine Nomine Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Alfred Reed

The audience is requested to remain seated during the recessional until faculty, graduates, and the Class of 1966 have exited.

RECEPTION ON THE COMMONS LAWN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY (rain location: Huizenga Tennis and Track Center)

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 8 5/17/16 11:37 AM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Pedro Aviles Jeffrey DeNooyer Thomas Nobel Berwyn, IL Kalamazoo, MI Grand Rapids, MI

Pearl Banks Thomas Geelhoed Steven Triezenberg Kentwood, MI Grand Rapids, MI Ada, MI

William Boer Christopher Grier Marsha Vandergaast Grand Rapids, MI Holland, MI Newcastle, ON

Mary Bonnema Bradley Haverkamp Ray VanderKooi Walker, MI Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids, MI

R. Scott Boot Allan Hoekstra Wytse van Dijk Shelbyville, MI Holland, MI Hamilton, ON

Philip Brondsema Wendy Hofman Andrea VanKooten Houston, TX Lansing, MI Pella, IA

Janice Buikema Marjorie Hoogeboom Jack Veltkamp Frankfort, IL Holland, MI Lynden, WA

David Cok Michael Koetje Paula Wigboldy Rochester, NY Kalamazoo, MI Livermore, CA

Fernando Del Rosario Craig Lubben Thomas Wybenga San Lorenzo, CA Kalamazoo, MI Bellevue, WA

Michael DenBleyker Christine Metzger Pan Zhang Gilbert, AZ New York, NY Edmonton, AB

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 9 5/17/16 11:37 AM STUDENT SENATE VICE PRESIDENT

Benedicta Arthur Student speaker Benedicta Arthur is a 2016 graduate from Accra, Ghana. A double major in international relations and strategic communication with a French minor, Arthur has served the college as a representative on Student Senate; an orientation assistant; the director of Calvin’s international showcase, Rangeela; and a worship leader.

During her time with Student Senate, Arthur and her team participated in the revision of the core educational framework, planned upcoming renovations to the Fish House, increased the connectivity of Calvin’s wired campus, and facilitated discussions about the availability of open study spaces. Arthur and her Senate colleagues also developed a long-term strategic plan for the organization that values increased input and accountability from the student body.

After graduation, Arthur plans to use her communication skills to advocate for the rights of women and children on a global scale. A recent internship with the “Girl Rising” campaign allowed her to pursue her goals of empowering women and removing barriers to education. She hopes to return to her home country, Ghana, to implement policies and structures that enable other women to achieve their highest potential.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 10 5/17/16 11:37 AM COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Jane Zwart Professor Jane Zwart received her bachelor of arts degree from Calvin College in 2000, with majors in English and art history. She then went on to study at Boston University, where she received her master of arts and doctoral degrees in English. She has taught in Calvin’s English department since 2005 and has just been named a co-director for the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing.

Zwart’s academic interests center on contemporary literature written in English, especially books with inventive formats (e.g. novels that include pictures or pretend at being an edited manuscript) and texts that investigate religious belief. She has interviewed several writers—Jonathan Safran Foer, Christian Wiman, and Zadie Smith—about their work. She also writes poetry and book reviews.

Her poems have appeared in Threepenny Review, Rattle, North American Review, MARGIE, and The Boston Review—as well as in other journals and small magazines. Zwart most recently reviewed the novel Year of the Runaways for Books & Culture.

She and her husband, Andrew, call Grand Rapids home, and they love exploring their backyard and the city as a whole with their young sons, Wendell and Ambrose.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 11 5/17/16 11:37 AM HIGHLIGHTS

FROM THE PAST FOUR YEARS

Michael K. Le Roy Calvin earns Calvin enrolls Calvin is one of 12 institutions is inaugurated a Tree Campus 1,107 students— nationwide awarded a Beckman as Calvin’s USA designation. its largest class Scholars Program, allowing the 10th president. The college since 2007, college to provide awards to remains on marking the third excellent students in the sciences this list. consecutive year for in-depth undergraduate of growth for the research experiences and college. The class faculty mentoring. is record-setting in terms of ethnic 2012–2013 diversity. 2013–2014

The Bruce Dice The women’s The board of Mineralogical volleyball team trustees approves Museum opens wins the NCAA the college’s in North Hall. III National five-year Championship. strategic plan.

Calvin is named to the President’s The Institute of International Higher Education Community Education ranks Calvin as a top- Service Honor Roll—the highest five baccalaureate institution in recognition given to an institution the U.S. for international student for its commitment to service-learning. enrollment and for total number of students who study abroad. (The college is consistently on both of these top-five lists.)

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 12 5/17/16 6:00 PM The Clean Water Calvin releases its new Calvin launches the Institute of logo, one of the more Calvin Center for Calvin College visible outcomes of the Faith and Writing is established. college’s collaborative and celebrates the re-branding process. Festival of Faith and Writing’s silver anniversary.

Calvin receives Cheryl Brandsen Calvin men’s soccer recognition from is inaugurated is unbeaten through the U.S. Department as Calvin’s its regular season and of State as a eighth provost. reaches the NCAA top producer of Division III semifinals Fulbright Scholars. for the third time in program history. 2014–2015 2015–2016

The college creates a cabinet-level position within the president’s office focused on diversity and inclusion. Calvin collaborates with Calvin, in partnership two local universities in with Calvin Theological opening an innovative Seminary and the Michigan rehabilitation clinic that Department of Corrections, Calvin wins the MIAA Commissioner’s Cup— offers speech, physical, receives accreditation for an award given to the top athletics program and occupational therapies the Calvin Prison Initiative, based on its cumulative performance in the all under one roof. becoming the first college league’s 20 sports for men and women. (The in the state to offer a full Knights also received this honor in 2012–13.) bachelor’s degree to inmates.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 13 5/17/16 11:37 AM GREETINGS FROM THE CLASS OF 1966

Dear Calvin College Class of 2016: You stand here today, equipped with the excellent When the class of 1966 came to Calvin, we lived education that Calvin College provides. You are ready in brand new residence halls with names like Beets- to go out into the world and let your light shine— Veenstra and Noordewier-VanderWerp at a place though some of you may not feel that you are ready. called Knollcrest and walked across the frozen tundra Ready or not, your time has come. Fifty years ago, we for 8:00 chapel at the Seminary or for a class in the stood in the same place, uncertain of our futures, but aptly named Classroom Building. It was in the library knowing that we had built a firm foundation here at in that building during the fall of my sophomore year Calvin. Because of that foundation, I can say with that I first heard the news that President Kennedy some confidence that you are ready to meet the world had been shot. It seemed that after that event, the and your future. reverberations of change kept on coming: the Civil Yes, much has changed in the last 50 years—and Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, women’s libera- will continue to change as you move through the next tion, and so on. Our world at Calvin—running between 50 years. That is why knowing how to think critically, Knollcrest and the Franklin campus—insulated us, but how to envision the future, how to care deeply—all in 1966 we went out into that world, armed with the skills that Calvin works to instill—are important for education we received, the friends we’d made, and a being able to change course, learn new things, and faith that had grown and deepened at Calvin. roll with the vicissitudes that will present themselves So, we congratulate you today on completing your in the rest of your lives. With my majors in English college education at this particularly fine institution, and history at Calvin, I not only read the stories and knowing that this day is not so much an ending as the histories of the past, I learned how to think about a beginning. That’s why it’s called Commencement. and evaluate them, how to make sense of the future I have confidence as you enter the world today, that in light of the past. While my career life started with you, too, will feel the empowerment that we felt back in college teaching, I was able to move into the world of the 60s, based on the solid education we had received high-tech with those same skills when opportunity here. May you go forth with God’s grace to lead, to called because I knew how to think, how to write, and serve, and to meet the challenges for which Calvin how to construct an argument. So you, too, will be has prepared you. able to adapt to new worlds that you cannot possibly envision now. Sincerely, Diane Stielstra President of the Class of 1966

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 14 5/17/16 11:37 AM CANDIDATES

FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES 2016

MASTER OF ARTS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Janelle L. Agren, MA Laura J. Crandle, MA Makenzie A. Kuipers, MA Sarah M. Toering, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology

Meagan E. Baker, MA Rebecca A. Ellens, MA Juliana M. Moore, MA Kathryn L. Toonstra, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology

Cecilia A. Berkemeier, MA Chantel E. Eno, MA Divya M. Parekh, MA Jane E. Vander Meer, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology

Chelsea L. Bischer, MA Opal A. Farwell, MA Samantha R. Reitsma, MA Leah K. Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Van Donselaar, MA Speech-Language Pathology Nikita M. Nicole M. Feenstra, MA Brittany L. Rosendale, MA Blaauwendraat, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Elizabeth K. Warners, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Kaitlin J. Greco, MA Megan J. Rotunno, MA Kendra J. Burmeister, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Sarah A. Weiss, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Andrea J. Rachael R. Rund, MA Leah G. Busse, MA Groenendyk, MA Speech-Language Pathology Karli M. Wiersma, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Lauren M. Merin A. Cok, MA Elisabeth L. Hunt, MA Schrotenboer, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology

Courtney E. Corson, MA Bailey J. Koster, MA Kassandra M. Sipka, MA Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 15 5/17/16 11:37 AM MASTER OF EDUCATION

Dwi R. Ardianto, MED Philip W. Kelder, MED MercyAnn Ranjan, MED Dianne W. Curriculum & Instruction Learning Disabilities Curriculum & Instruction Van Rooyen, MED Curriculum & Instruction Kelli L. Boerkoel, MED Jue Yeon Kim, MED Linda L. Setiawan, MED Literacy Educational Leadership Curriculum & Instruction Melissa A. Van Til, MED Curriculum & Instruction Yvonne A. Ferwerda, MED Christopher N. Deny Kiswanto Educational Leadership Kooman, MED Sinaga, MED Amanda L. Vibber, MED Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Literacy William C. Fields, MED Learning Disabilities Lisa M. Lundy, MED David J. Smith, MED Susan H. Literacy Learning Disabilities Wesseldyke, MED Jason M. Folkert, MED Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Dianne D. Pennings, MED Sarah J. Teitsma, MED Learning Disabilities Learning Disabilities Alison M. Haraburda, MED Hellena Petta, MED Learning Disabilities Learning Disabilities

BACCALAUREATE

Zachary C. Abbott, BA Benjamin J. Anderson, BA Bernadette Arthur, BSW Daniel J. Baas, BA History Religion, Chinese Social Work Film & Media Studies Aaron F. Abma, BS Ethan E. Anderson, BSA Benedicta Arthur, BA Alexandra A. Physics, Philosophy Accountancy Strategic Communication, Babcock, BSA with Honors International Relations Accountancy Kara E. Anderson, BSW Jesse A. Adams, BA Social Work Kwesi O. Asare, BSE Joy H. Baek, BSW Biology Engineering–Electrical & Social Work Kimberly F. Computer Concentration Rebecca C. Ajuonuma, BA Anderson, BSN Jillian N. Bajema, BS Organizational Nursing Kayla M. Aupperlee, BA Biochemistry Communication Organizational Brianna R. Andrew, BSW Sarah E. Ball, BA with Honors Communication, Psychology Social Work Interdisciplinary Daniel R. Alderink, BA Martin E. Awabdeh, BA Frederick K. Andrew R. Banning, BA English, Secondary Business–Operations Ankomah, BSPA Music Certification Concentration Accountancy Erin J. Barents, BA Heather L. Alexander, BS Ayooluwa S. Ayoola, BSE Wentiirim B. Graphic Design Chemistry, Secondary Engineering-Mechanical Annankra, BS Certification Concentration with Honors Emily A. Barnaby, BS Biochemistry with Honors Environmental Science Nee Addottey Allotey, BSE Josette D. Baar, BS Callie A. Anthony, BSR Engineering-Civil Psychology, Spanish Jennifer M. Barreto, BSN Recreation & Environmental Nursing Alexander P. Baas, BSN Concentration Sarah J. Arendsen, BS Nursing Beaumont W. Barton, BS Biochemistry Evelyn N. Ampadu, BSPA Biology Accountancy 16

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 16 5/17/16 11:37 AM Sebastian H. Bascom, BA Kristin L. Bielema, BA Allison R. Bosch, BSN Nicholas A. Brooks, BA Economics, International Business–Finance Nursing Business–Marketing Development Studies Concentration Concentration Katelyn M. Bosch, BA Shannon E. Beezhold, BA Hannah G. Strategic Communication, Joel D. Brouwer, BA Elementary Education, Birmingham, BA History Economics Early Childhood Education, International Development Sally D. Boss, BSR Mallory R. Brouwer, BA Integrated Science Studies Studies Recreation Psychology Tonisha L. Begay, BA Hannah L. Blackwood, BA Raymond G. Botma, BSN Paul M. Brouwer, BSE Sociology Elementary Education, Nursing Engineering–Electrical & Spanish Caitlin M. Bell, BSW Computer Concentration Andrew T. Bouma, BSE Social Work Kelsey D. Blodgett, BA with Honors Engineering–Mechanical Business–Marketing James A. Bell, BA Concentration Benjamin R. Brower, BSN Concentration Geography Nursing with Honors David T. Bouma, BS Joel R. Blunt, BA Laura Chaiti T. Biology Eric N. Brower, BA Business–Finance Belling, BA Business–Finance Concentration, Philosophy Jenna D. Bouwer, BA International Development Concentration, Kinesiology Speech Pathology Studies Aubrey A. Boerema, BSR & Audiology Jamie E. Brower, BA Recreation Renee N. Bellis, BA Organizational Zachery J. Bowers, BA Kinesiology Peter M. Boersma, BS Communication Business–Finance Biology Macey R. Berger, BA Concentration Mark R. Brower, BA Psychology Johanna M. Boeve, BSN History, Secondary Benjamin C. Braker, BCS Nursing Certification Morgan L. Berger, BA Computer Science Psychology Meghan V. Bogema, BSW Carolyn J. Brown, BA Nicholas E. Bramer, BSE Social Work Public Health, Spanish Adam J. Bergsma, BA Engineering–Electrical & Business–Marketing Shane A. Bolhuis, BS Computer Concentration Rhonda B. Brown, BA Concentration Chemistry Special Education–Cognitive Jeremy O. Brands, BS Impairment, Elementary Jesse D. Bergwerff, BA Laura B. Boluyt, BSE Biology Certification Elementary Education, Engineering–Electrical & Kimberly S. Integrated Science Studies Computer Concentration Brittany E. Bruinsma, BA Braybrook, BSE Business–Finance Joel D. Bergwerff, BA Alexis P. Bonnema, BSE Engineering–Chemical Concentration Kinesiology Engineering–Electrical & Concentration, Biochemistry Computer Concentration Alyssa R. Bryan, BSW Gene P. Berlin, BA Adam C. Breuker, BA Social Work, Psychology Art, US Army ROTC, Alex B. Boomsma, BS Kinesiology 2nd Lieutenant Biochemistry John R. Buckhout, BA Anna D. Brink, BA Business-Marketing Noel C. Bickel, BA Kari L. Bormann, BA Mathematics, Secondary Concentration Speech Pathology English, Secondary Certification & Audiology Certification Joshua W. Budi, BS Justin J. Brink, BSE Biology Kayla R. Biegel, BA Hannah M. Borst, BSW Engineering–Civil Business–Small Business Social Work, Chinese & Environmental Mackenzie K. Buehler, BA Concentration Concentration International Development Studies, Chinese

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 17 5/17/16 11:37 AM Matthew W. Buesing, BA Zachary A. Carney, BSE Joy P. Christopher, BS Cynthia Cortez, BS Sociology Engineering–Mechanical Biochemistry with Honors Biochemistry Concentration Leanne M. Buikema, BA Sung Kyul Chung, BA Katharyn A. Cox, BA Elementary Education, Alexis M. Carter, BA International Development Interdisciplinary Spanish, K-12 Certification Interdisciplinary Studies Kelly M. Cramer, BSW Breanna J. Bulthuis, BA Brea W. Case, BS Carly J. Clark, BA Social Work Speech Pathology Biochemistry Speech Pathology Nicole D. Creek, BSW & Audiology & Audiology Jorge M. Cervantes, BA Social Work Jonathan P. Buma, BS Art Lauren E. Clark, BA Janaya L. Crevier, BA Biochemistry Speech Pathology Caroline H. Cha, BA Geography, German, & Audiology Nora M. Burkhardt, BSN Strategic Communication Philosophy Nursing Rose L. Clousing, BA Joseph K. Cha, BSE Maxwell H. Crimp, BA Kinesiology Jason C. Bushhouse, BSE Engineering-Mechanical Special Education–Cognitive Engineering–Electrical & Concentration Johnson O. Cochran, BS Impairment, Elementary Computer Concentration Biochemistry Certification Lauren E. Chalet, BA Emma M. Buss, BA English, Secondary Tiaira L. Code, BA Jacqueline R. Cronin, BA Psychology Certification Strategic Communication Kinesiology Annemarie G. Byl, BA Leah A. Chambery, BA Bethany G. Cok, BA Justin R. Crow, BSN Organizational Elementary Education, Writing Nursing Communication, Literature Mathematics Brian E. Cole, BS Megan P. Crowley, BSW Katherine M. Byl, BA Eleanore S. Chan, BA Computer Science Social Work Psychology with Honors Speech Pathology & Makinnah B. Collins, BSE Alison R. Culver, BA Audiology with Honors Julie L. Bylsma, BA Engineering–Civil Special Education–Cognitive Biology with Honors Rebecca K. Chia, BA & Environmental Impairment, Elementary Elementary Education, Concentration Certification Ryan C. Byma, BSE Mathematics Engineering–Civil Simon M. Cone, BA Erin N. Curry, BSN & Environmental Su Ji Choi, BSA Kinesiology with Honors Nursing Concentration Accountancy John R. Connell, BSE Kiara K. Curtis, BS Peter A. Cahill, BA Sung Hun Choi, BA Engineering–Electrical & Psychology Geography, Art International Relations, Computer Concentration David K. Dadzie, BSE Philosophy Samuel L. Camp, BA Elizabeth G. Cook, BSN Engineering–Electrical & Theatre Yeachan Choi, BA Nursing Computer Concentration Spanish Andrew E. Campo, BCS Katelyn J. Cook, BA Molly C. Dahmer, BSE Computer Science Paul H. Chong, BS Special Education–Cognitive Engineering–Civil Computer Science Impairment, Elementary & Environmental Alec R. Capel, BA Certification Concentration Interdisciplinary Brandon M. Chrinian, BSA Justin S. Cooper, BSE Kayla M. Dakoske, BA Katie A. Carbone, BA Accountancy with Honors Engineering–Mechanical Psychology Mathematics, Secondary Concentration Certification Amber M. Christ, BSR Jordan S. Daley, BA Recreation Psychology

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 18 5/17/16 11:37 AM Paige M. Dam, BSN Leanna N. DeJong, BS Derek S. De Young, BSE Stephen C. Dozeman, BA Nursing Biology, Spanish Engineering–Electrical & Philosophy Computer Concentration Aldo Daniel, BSE Lydia J. DeJonge, BS Kellee A. Dragt, BA Engineering–Electrical & Biochemistry Jared P. De Young, BA Strategic Communication Computer Concentration Mathematics, Philosophy Erika C. DeKoekkoek, BA Kelly A. Drelles, BA Katelyn J. Datema, BFA Sociology Joshua S. DeYoung, BSE Biology Art Engineering–Civil Matthew H. De Kryger, Sarai L. Droge, BSN & Environmental Michael A. David, BSN BA Nursing Concentration Nursing Social Studies, History, Christina J. Drost, BS Secondary Certification Christine E. Rebecca J. Davis, BA Psychology De Zeeuw, BSE Speech Pathology Tyler D. DeKryger, BA Engineering–Electrical & Yu Duan, BA & Audiology Business–Operations Computer Concentration Psychology Concentration Catherine M. Dean, BA Sharon S. Dhavale, BA Mitchell A. DuBois, BSE Elementary Education, Early Jesús S. Delgado, BA Business–Human Resources Engineering–Mechanical Childhood Education Business–Human Resources Concentration, Religion Concentration Concentration Carmen J. DeBoer, BA Jared R. Dice, BA Natalie Dunn, BA Spanish, Secondary Anna C. Delph, BA Film and Media Music Certification Interdisciplinary Angela K. Dieleman, BME Justin T. Dykema, BS Jenna K. DeBoer, BSW Derrica N. Instrumental Music, K-12 Biology Social Work Desgranges, BSW Certification Social Work Denise L. Dykstra, BA Rebecca J. DeBoer, BA McKenzie J. Diemer, BSR Philosophy Spanish Daniel A. DeVries, BSE Therapeutic Recreation Engineering–Mechanical Megan R. Dykstra, BSN Trina J. DeBoer, BA Concentration Nicole M. Doherty, BSN Nursing Strategic Communication Nursing Nichole S. De Vries, BA Wesley G. Dykstra, BS Andrew N. Debonte, BSN Linguistics, Spanish Kelly M. Doles, BA Biology Nursing Strategic Communication Sarah N. De Vries, BA Grant T. Ebeling, BA Janel A. DeGraaf, BSN Literature, German Aaron L. Doorn, BA Computer Science Nursing Kinesiology Timothy J. DeVries, BSE Tega D. Ebeye, BSN Rochelle J. De Graaf, BSW Engineering–Electrical & Adam J. Doorn, BS Nursing with Honors Social Work Computer Concentration Biochemistry Bianca L. Edwards, BSW Ryan P. DeGroot, BSE with Honors, Mathematics Luke J. Dornbos, BA Social Work Engineering–Civil with Honors Business–Finance & Environmental Michael R. DeWeerd, BSE Concentration Megan N. Eekhoff, BS Concentration Engineering–Civil Psychology Michael J. Dornbush, BSE Daniel G. DeHoog, BSE & Environmental Engineering-Chemical Benjamin J. Engineering–Electrical & Concentration Concentration Elenbaas, BSA Computer Concentration Christin C. DeWit, BS Accountancy Tyler W. Dougherty, BCS Holly N. DeJong, BA Psychology Computer Science Lindsay T. Elenbaas, BA Strategic Communication Business–Marketing Concentration

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 19 5/17/16 11:37 AM Katelyn J. Elgersma, BA Keisha C. Franklin, BA Claire K. Gillen, BA Lauren E. Grimley, BSE Public Health International Development International Development Engineering–Civil Studies, Sociology Studies & Environmental Ellynne M. Concentration Engelsma, BSN Erin G. Frantz, BA Amber M. Gilliland, BA Nursing Media Production Special Education–Cognitive Anne M. Groendyk, BA Impairment, Elementary Interdisciplinary Audrey E. Enters, BA Benjamin K. Franz, BA Certification Writing with Honors, Business–Marketing Nicholas S. Chinese Concentration Jonathan D. Groenewold, BA Gingrich, BSE Business–Marketing Kimberly D. Paul W. Freeman, BSE Engineering–Chemical Concentration Erffmeyer, BSW Engineering–Chemical Concentration, Biochemistry Social Work, Psychology Concentration, Biochemistry Katelyn A. Guichelaar, BA Megan E. Girvin, BA Literature, Linguistics Kaitlyn N. Etienne, BA Alayna L. Gallegos, BA Psychology Environmental Studies Psychology Leesha K. Gunnink, BA Courtney D. Glupker, BS Spanish Cole W. Evans, BA Mary K. Galvan, BA Biology with Honors Kinesiology Religion Arielle R. Gustman, BS Samuel J. Gomez, BA Biology Sara J. Evenhouse, BSN Haley G. Garfield, BSW Business–Marketing Nursing Social Work Bret Habura, BSA Concentration, Spanish Accountancy with Honors Danielle J. Faber, BSA Jean-Luc J. Garside, BA Daren A. Gooden, BA Accountancy Economics Clinton D. Hacker, BA Media Production Philosophy Rachel L. Faber, BA Deanna J. Geelhoed, BA Jane C. Goodwin, BA Spanish Biology Jacob T. Hall, BS Organizational Biology Bradley J. Feltz, BA Lia E. Gelder, BA Communication Film and Media Latin Abigail J. Halpern, BSR John W. Gordon, BA Recreation Chengxuan Feng, BA Kathryn E. Gerber, BA Sociology Psychology Environmental Studies with Stenson C. Hamann, BS Bethany G. Gorter, BA Honors, Biology Biochemistry, Chinese Bethany J. Fennema, BA Psychology Spanish, K-12 Certification Evan L. German, BA Naomi K. Hansen, BME Stefan D. Granner, BA Business–Small Business Vocal Music, K-12 Jonathan T. Business–Finance Concentration, Kinesiology Certification Filippini, BSPA Concentration Accountancy Colin C. Gesink, BA Dongyi Hao, BA Anthony L. Greco, BA Computer Science, Media Digital Communication Abigail J. Finnegan, BA Business–Marketing Production Business–Marketing Concentration, International Sarah C. Harefa, BA Concentration Jenna M. Gezon, BSPA Development Studies Psychology Accountancy Annelise M. Folkema, BA Gerald W. Grieser, BA Casey N. Harkema, BA Speech Pathology Julia Gho, BA German English, Secondary & Audiology Interdisciplinary Certification Paul M. Griffioen, BSE Carolyn E. Forbes, BSR Aaron W. Gibson, BSA Engineering–Electrical & Daniel E. Harold, BS Recreation Accountancy Computer Concentration Computer Science with Honors Lydia L. Gildea, BA Emily D. Harrell, BA Kinesiology Elementary Education

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 20 5/17/16 11:37 AM Chelsea Y. Harris, BA Matthew T. Hollowell, BS Kathryn E. Ippel, BA Eunbi Jo, BA Speech Pathology Biochemistry with Honors, Speech Pathology & Elementary Education, Early & Audiology Biology with Honors Audiology Childhood Education Nicholas J. Haveman, BSA Jennifer S. Holsem, BSN Steven E. Jaeger, BA Maxine A. Johnson, BA Accountancy with Honors Nursing Speech Pathology & Psychology Audiology, German Spencer H. Haven, BA Jung Min Hong, BA Christiana E. Jones, BA Kinesiology International Relations, David J. Jaggard, BA Business–Human Resources Economics Information Systems Concentration Jared M. Haverdink, BA English, Secondary Kristen J. Hoogstra, BS Analise E. Jansma, BA Jenna R. Jongekrijg, BA Certification Biology Business–Marketing Elementary Education, Early Concentration Childhood Education Andrew L. Hayes, BA Rebecca K. Hook, BA Mathematics with Honors Public Health Caleb J. Janssen, BA Austin T. Jorritsma, BA Kinesiology Business–Marketing Austin E. Benjamin M. Hopp, BA Concentration Heemskerk, BSPA Kinesiology Rebekah S. Jaroh, BS, BA Accountancy Psychology, Art Hannah L. Jorritsma, BS David S. Hossink, BSA Biology, Spanish Brian J. Heidmann, BS Accountancy Andrea M. Jehl, BSR Biochemistry Recreation Erika D. Jorstad, BSN Whitney L. Housenga, BA Nursing Jeffrey J. Helmholdt, BA Psychology Marika H. Jeltema, BS Business–Marketing Biology with Honors Nicole A. Joseph, BS Susan E. Hromada, BS Concentration Biology Biochemistry with Honors Rebecca J. Jen, BA Mayra Hernandez, BSA Literature Olivia G. Juhas, BA Grant R. Huber, BA Accountancy Psychology Psychology Emily J. Jeninga, BA Jacob M. Hess, BCS Special Education–Cognitive Abigail S. Julcher, BA Raeanna H. Hudnell, BA Computer Science Impairment with Honors, Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Elementary Certification Bonnie K. Heykoop, BA William J. Julius, BA Mary C. Hudson, BA Elementary Education Anna E. Jensen, BA Business–Marketing Interdisciplinary Kinesiology Concentration Kelsey J. Hiegel, BA Lora E. Huizingh, BSN Kinesiology Emily E. Jensen, BA Han Gil Jung, BS Nursing Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Courtney M. Hill, BA Ellie R. Hutchison, BA Art Lance S. Jensen, BSE Se Ge Jung, BSE International Development Engineering–Mechanical Engineering–Mechanical Hope A. Hinken, BA Studies with Honors Concentration Concentration Kinesiology, Spanish Ofiliojo C. Ichaba, BSE Michala R. Jewell, BA Ye Eun Jung, BA William J. Hobson, BS Engineering–Electrical & Strategic Communication Public Health with Honors Biology Computer Concentration Xiaoxiao Jin, BSE Justine E. Kaldeway, BSW Macy R. Hoekwater, BA Caleb R. Ingram, BSE Engineering–Electrical & Social Work Psychology Engineering–Chemical Computer Concentration Concentration Jeffrey D. Kamp, BSE Steven J. Hofman, BA Eric J. Jipping, BSA Engineering–Chemical Film and Media Samantha G. Ipema, BA Accountancy Concentration Strategic Communication

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 21 5/17/16 11:37 AM Kendra L. Kamp, BA Krista J. Killgore, BSN Natalie M. Kmet, BS Brandon J. Kottke, BSA Graphic Design Nursing Biochemistry Accountancy Margaret J. Kamp, BA Daniel D. Kim, BA Anneke S. Knot, BA Travis S. Kraai, BSA Business–Marketing Economics German, Literature Accountancy Concentration Duhyon Kim, BA Jordan A. Koenig, BSR Kaylin J. Kramer, BA Michael J. Kamp, BSA Religion Therapeutic Recreation Kinesiology Accountancy Eun Kuk Kim, BA Andrew C. Kollen, BA Kevin N. Kredit, BSE John P. Kamphuis, BSA Asian Studies, US Army Social Studies, Secondary Engineering–Electrical & Accountancy ROTC, 2nd Lieutenant Certification Computer Concentration with Honors Gina N. Kamps, BSN Eun Sung Kim, BS Andrew J. Koneman, BA Nursing Computer Science Business–Small Business Brianna L. Kreuze, BSN Concentration Nursing Jaclyn R. Kamps, BA Gunn C. Kim, BS Classical Languages, Biology Jooyoung Kong, BA Jennifer A. Kuiper, BA Linguistics Biology, Secondary English with Honors, Hwansoo Kim, BA Certification Secondary Certification Christopher A. International Relations, Kanpol, BA French Kelvyn L. Koning, BA Anna M. Kuperus, BA Religion Music Kinesiology Jisoo Kim, BA Andrew J. Karel, BA International Relations Lydia J. Koning, BA Elizabeth M. Kinesiology Literature Kusserow, BA Karis H. Kim, BS Special Education–Cognitive Tiffany M. Karger, BA Computer Science Annalie M. Konyndyk, BA Impairment with Honors, Kinesiology Speech Pathology Yahroy Kim, BS Elementary Certification & Audiology John A. Karr, BSE Biology, Public Health Michal B. Kuyers, BSN Engineering–Mechanical Mitchell J. Youngki Kim, BS Nursing Concentration Konynenbelt, BSA Computer Science Accountancy Jennifer M. Lamb, BA James W. Karsten, BS Charles A. Kingston, BSE Political Science with Honors Geology Jamie L. Kooiman, BS Engineering–Electrical & Biology Claire Y. Lambert, BA Megan J. Karsten, BA Computer Concentration Literature with Honors Spanish, K-12 Certification Sara E. Kooistra, BSA Isabel R. Kinney, BA Accountancy Dylan S. Lambert, BA Austin E. Kearby, BSE Psychology Business–Marketing Engineering–Civil Afua S. Josiah R. Kinney, BA Concentration & Environmental Korankye Adjei, BA Writing Concentration Economics Stephen M. Lander, BSE Sydney L. Kinney, BA Engineering–Mechanical Ansley C. Kelly, BA Curtis J. Kortman, BSE Kinesiology Concentration, Biochemistry Literature with Honors Engineering–Electrical & Rachael E. Klein, BA Computer Concentration Mitchell D. Laney M. Kemink, BA Economics Landheer, BSPA Speech Pathology Erin J. Koster, BA Accountancy & Audiology Katherine R. Klomp, BA Writing, Greek Special Education–Cognitive Alisha M. Langeveld, BSR Ian D. Kennedy, BA Nathan J. Koster, BA Impairment, Elementary Recreation Political Science, Philosophy Digital Communication Certification

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 22 5/17/16 11:37 AM Alicia J. Lanser, BSN Andrew B. Lewis, BS Moses K. Megan A. McCluskey, BA Nursing Integrated Science Studies, Mangunrahardja, BA Speech Pathology Secondary Certification Business–Finance & Audiology Julia R. LaPlaca, BA Concentration, Information Literature, Art History James J. Li, BA Kurtis N. McElroy- Systems with Honors Writing Lahring, BA Mikaela J. Mannes, BA Psychology Kegan M. Leberman, BSE Grace Liao, BA Graphic Design Engineering–Electrical & Spanish, Chinese with Rachel E. McEwen, BSN Computer Concentration Honors, Secondary Nathan E. Maring, BA Nursing Certification Political Science Nathan R. Leduc, BSE Brooke C. McNamara, BA Engineering–Electrical & Anna E. Lindner, BA Brandon R. Martin, BA Speech Pathology Computer Concentration History with Honors, Business–Entrepreneurship & Audiology Spanish Concentration Albert J. Lee, BA Nathan D. Kinesiology Sara E. Lindquist, BA Collin R. Martin, BA McReynolds, BS Psychology Graphic Design Physics/Computer HaEun Lee, BSN Science Grp Nursing John E. Linger, BA Sara J. Martinie, BA Business–Finance Art, K-12 Certification Stacie A. Mead, BA Ji Eun Lee, BA Concentration Business–Marketing Religion Adrien T. Mary, BA Concentration, Economics Joshua P. Lins, BA Kinesiology SeungYong Lee, BA Business–Marketing Natalie R. Medic, BA International Relations Katherine G. Concentration Kinesiology Matheson, BA Sin Hee Lee, BS Evans K. Lodge, BS, BA French Anulika N. Mefor, BA Psychology Biochemistry with Honors, International Relations, Elise L. Mathews, BA Yo Sep Lee, BA Geography Strategic Communication Psychology Biology Rachel E. Lubben, BSN Caleb L. Hannah C. Mattson, BA Evan A. Legge, BSPA Nursing Meindertsma, BSE Art History Accountancy Engineering–Mechanical Rachel E. Mack, BA Grace E. Maurer, BA Concentration Dorthea J. Leisman, BS Linguistics with Honors, Sociology Biology Spanish Karl P. Meinema, BS Taylor L. Maxfield, BA Mathematics Jonathan N. Lensing, BS Alaina L. Mahn, BS International Development Biochemistry, Biology with Biology with Honors Monique M. Meissner, BA Studies, French Honors Political Science, Spanish, Krista L. Malbouef, BSW Kyle M. Mayhew, BA Philosophy Vincent M. Lentini, BA Social Work Music, German Film and Media Jeffrey P. Meitler, BSA Chad A. Malinowski, BSE Patsy J. Mazariegos, BA Accountancy Gabriel C. LePage, BA Engineering–Electrical & Strategic Communication, International Development Computer Concentration Abigail J. Mejia, BA Spanish Studies with Honors, with Honors Speech Pathology Geography Allyssa G. Mazur- & Audiology Anneke G. Mallett, BA Batistoni, BA Matthew J. Lesky, BA Psychology Michael G. Messina, BA Speech Pathology Strategic Communication Environmental Studies with Paul L. Manata, BA & Audiology Honors, Philosophy Leira J. Lew, BS Philosophy Biology with Honors

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 23 5/17/16 11:37 AM Alicia M. Messing, BA Lauren T. Mixon, BA Bridget H. Nash, BA Drew W. Norris, BSA Psychology Strategic Communication Speech Pathology Accountancy & Audiology Jacob A. Meyer, BA Magnolia Y. Morton, BSN Willard N. Noyes, BSPA Digital Communication Nursing Jerome D. Navarro, BSE Accountancy Engineering–Civil Leah R. Meyer, BSN Katrina J. Moses, BSN Abuoma P. Nwadike, BA & Environmental Nursing with Honors Nursing International Development Concentration Studies with Honors Michael P. Meyers, BS Pamella B. Moura, BA Allen R. Neal, BA Biochemistry Special Education–Cognitive Gabrielle M. Nye, BA Business–Marketing Impairment, Integrated International Development Cassandra J. Miceli, BSE Concentration Science Studies, Elementary Studies Engineering–Chemical Certification Ivy M. Nelson, BA Concentration, Biochemistry Whitney R. Nyeholt, BA Elementary Education, Marie Therese M. Elementary Education, Early Chelsea R. Language Arts Mualla, BS Childhood Education Middlebrook, BA Biology Janene D. Nesbitt, BS Elementary Education, Robert J. Nyenhuis, BS Biology Language Arts Elizabeth A. Mulcock, BA Psychology Special Education–Cognitive Ryleigh M. Audra M. Miedema, BSA Troy A. Nykamp, BA Impairment, Elementary Newcombe, BSN Accountancy Business–Marketing Certification Nursing with Honors Concentration Travis R. Miedema, BA Kerri R. Mulder, BA Samantha L. Newell, BA Business–Finance Kathleen J. O’Bannon, BA Speech Pathology Interdisciplinary Concentration Philosophy & Audiology Luke J. Newton, BS Anna K. Mijal, BA Deborah A. Ocquaye Brandon J. Muma, BA Biochemistry, Public Health Speech Pathology Nortey, BA Kinesiology & Audiology Daniel A. Nichols, BA International Relations, Rachel E. Murray, BA Political Science French Haley J. Milcic, BSN Elementary Education, Early Nursing Alex J. Nieuwsma, BA Andrew M. Oda, BA Childhood Education Literature Film Studies Jacob J. Milhorn, BSE Talor C. Musil, BSW Engineering–Mechanical Elle J. Nieuwsma, BA Jonathan P. Social Work Concentration English with Honors, Oeverman, BA Ashley A. Naghtin, BA Secondary Certification Interdisciplinary Tiffany P. Miller, BSW Business–Human Resources Social Work Reuben J. Niewenhuis, BS Aubrey J. Olson, BA Concentration, Psychology, Computer Science, Speech Pathology Heidi M. Mingle, BA German Philosophy & Audiology Special Education–Cognitive Ki H. Nam, BA Impairment, Integrated Ashley M. Nisbet, BS Mia M. Onorato, BA Religion, Strategic Science Studies, Elementary Biology International Development Communication Certification Studies Hanfei Niu, BSE Taek Been Nam, BA Lauren M. Mitchell, BSN Engineering–Mechanical Joel S. Ooms, BA Sociology Nursing Concentration Business–Marketing Christopher D. Nance, BA Concentration Taylor A. Mixen, BA Joel H. Norman, BA Interdisciplinary Kinesiology, K-12 Philosophy Matthew D. Oram, BS Certification Biology, French

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 24 5/17/16 11:37 AM Michaela A. Osborne, BA Daisy L. Peters, BA Mitchell A. Porch, BSE Michelle B. Putlak, BA Business–Marketing Social Studies, Secondary Engineering–Civil Kinesiology Concentration Certification & Environmental Nadine W. Quansah, BSPA Concentration Andrea Osei Bonsu, BA Andrew R. Peterson, BCS Accountancy Economics Computer Science David M. Postma, BS Brandon G. Quist, BA Biology Emmanuel N. Osei Michael J. Peterson, BA Elementary Education Kuffuor, BA Business–Marketing Nathaniel L. Postmus, BA Brandon J. Public Health Concentration Elementary Education Raterink, BSPA Karyn M. Ostrem, BA Hannah J. Pettinga, BA Brandon L. Pott, BSE Accountancy Film and Media Speech Pathology Engineering–Chemical Noah A. Reed, BA & Audiology Concentration Andre B. Otte, BS International Relations Biology Donna M. Pilarski, BS Ethan C. Potter, BA Nicole C. Reenders, BA Biology International Development Mark D. Paauw, BS French Studies Biology Olivia R. Piña, BA Alexis R. Reid, BA Public Health David J. Potts, BA Timothy E. Pak, BSA Elementary Education, Elementary Education, Accountancy Salvatore A. Pirrotta, BA Spanish Spanish, Integrated Science Theatre Alyssa P. Pamer, BA Studies Connor P. Reidy, BS Elementary Education, Early Andrew J. Plaisier, BS Biochemistry Karlina L. Potts, BA Childhood Education Biology, Music Elementary Education, Corry L. Remy, BA Bethany R. Paquette, BA Michael B. Spanish, K-12 Certification English, Secondary Graphic Design Plummer, BSE Certification Landon W. Potts, BSE Engineering-Electrical & Young Kwang Park, BA Engineering–Electrical & Charlotte O. Reynolds, BA Computer Concentration Music Computer Concentration Geography David J. Pluymert, BSN Austin P. Parks, BA Eleighna C. Prather, BA Rhyan C. Reynolds, BA Nursing Business–Marketing French Interdisciplinary Concentration Aaron C. Polet, BME Jacob W. Pruiksma, BSPA Ta’Shara A. Reynolds, BS Vocal Music, K-12 Abigail J. Paternoster, BA Accountancy Biology Certification International Development Andrew J. Pruim, BA Michael J. Ribbens, BA Studies Jennie E. Poole, BA Media Production, German Media Production Special Education–Cognitive Taylor A. Paulson, BS Impairment, Elementary Taylor A. Pruis, BA Cassidy V. Richard, BS Biochemistry Certification Business–Finance Biology Emily A. Pelland, BA Concentration Marc E. Poole, BSR Benjamin J. Ridder, BA Public Health Recreation, Psychology Michael J. Pryor, BS History, Political Science Jacob P. Pemberton, BA Biology Matthew D. Poolman, BA Ashley R. Riemersma, BA International Development Business–Operations Caitria J. Przybylski, BA Kinesiology Studies Concentration with Honors English with Honors, Esther J. Rillema, BSN Mark F. Penczak, BA Secondary Certification Christopher D. Nursing Kinesiology Poquette, BA Nicholas J. Punt, BSA Sociology Accountancy

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 25 5/17/16 11:37 AM Marissa R. Ritter, BA Tyler L. Sajdak, BA Anna K. Schout, BSN Trevor J. Sherman, BSE Special Education–Cognitive Political Science Nursing Engineering-Civil Impairment, Elementary & Environmental Eunice Salim, BA Alexander R. Certification Concentration Elementary Education, Schreiber, BA Emma H. Robbins, BA Mathematics Business–Finance Jonathan C. Shomsky, BS International Development Concentration Physics Kjhlajhni O. Sanford, BA Studies International Relations Lucas P. Schreiber, BSE Cassie M. Shultz, BA Jeremiah Daniel I. Engineering–Electrical & Literature Sara N. Sapsford, BS Rocha, BSE Computer Concentration Biology Ryan L. Siekman, BSE Engineering–Chemical Megan J. Schroder, BA Engineering-Electrical & Concentration Maame S. Sarpong, BS Strategic Communication Computer Concentration Information Systems Michael W. Rondello, BA Mitchell S. Schroder, BA Hanna R. Silvey, BSN Mathematics, Economics Sierra N. Savela, BA Business–Small Business Nursing Sociology Ellen K. Rootring, BS Concentration Miranda K. Simmons, BA Psychology with Honors Kelsey M. Sayner, BS Timothy N. Schuitema, BS Speech Pathology Biochemistry Kylee A. Rosette, BS Psychology, Business– & Audiology Biochemistry, Psychology Matthew A. Schanck, BSE Operations Concentration Jen Li Sin, BSA Engineering–Civil Jordan R. Rossler, BA Mary E. Schultz, BA Global Management & Environmental Business–Marketing Art History Accounting with Honors Concentration Concentration, Economics Michael M. Schur, BSE Eleni A. Sinigos, BS Krysta L. Schaub, BA Vincent R. Rovedatti, BSE Engineering–Chemical Psychology Sociology Engineering–Mechanical Concentration, Chemistry Nathan N. Slager, BSE Concentration Annaka E. Esther R. Schuurman, BA Engineering-Electrical & Scheeres, BA, BS Mark W. Rowe, BA Elementary Education, Computer Concentration Environmental Studies with Elementary Education, French Honors, Biology Sierra H. Slaughter, BA Integrated Science Studies Emily M. Scott, BA Film & Media Studies Rachel J. Schelhaas, BA Matthew L. Rowe, BCS Speech Pathology & Strategic Communication Katie L. Slemp, BS Computer Science Audiology, Spanish Biochemistry, Spanish Elizabeth M. Noah J. Ruitenberg, BS Julia A. Scott, BA Schimmel, BSW Zachary J. Smidstra, BA Biochemistry Speech Pathology Social Work Art, Art History & Audiology Joshua D. Ruiter, BA Eric J. Schlotter, BSR Julia P. Smit, BSN Mathematics Kyuwon Seo, BA Recreation Nursing with Honors Business-Marketing Analie E. Ruttenberg, BS Jill N. Schmidt, BSW Concentration Karissa B. Smit, BS Biology, German Social Work Biology Sangwon Seo, BA Pieter E. Rynders, BS Margaret A. Schmidt, BA Psychology Brittany R. Smith, BSW Biology Writing, Art History Social Work Diana T. Serio, BSN Jamie M. Sager, BA Kayla J. Scholten, BS Nursing, Spanish Coleson D. Smith, BA Speech Pathology Biochemistry Literature, Philosophy & Audiology Ashlea M. Shantz, BA Matthew R. Scholten, BSA Psychology Accountancy

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 26 5/17/16 11:37 AM Kerala H. Smith, BSE Amanda L. Stacey, BSR Natasha A. Strydhorst, BA Ross D. Tenney, BSE Engineering–Civil Recreation Environmental Studies with Engineering–Mechanical & Environmental Honors, Writing Concentration Derek W. Stache, BSW Concentration Social Work, Spanish Jarod S. Stuyvesant, BSE William C. Thies, BSE Caitlin A. Smits, BFA Engineering–Civil Engineering–Civil Abigail M. Stapleton, BS Art, Art History & Environmental & Environmental Biology with Honors Concentration Concentration Steffani G. Snikkers, BA Taylor R. Psychology Sharon Suh, BA Tasha G. Thong, BS Stawecki, BS, BA Theatre, Religion Biochemistry Mary H. Snook, BA Biology, Writing Writing Nasya Sutrisno, BA Grace N. Thuo, BSA Maria J. Steblay, BSE Business–Finance Global Management Audrey E. Snyder, BSN Engineering–Chemical Concentration Accounting Nursing Concentration Jacob T. Swineford, BS Amelia J. Tober, BA Constantza I. Snyder, BA Erika C. Steensma, BS Biology Sociology Business–Marketing Biology with Honors Concentration Jeana M. Sybesma, BA Natalie M. Tolentino, BA Kara E. Steenstra, BA Kinesiology Literature, Classical Studies Oyinkansola O. Speech Pathology Sodiya, BA & Audiology Rebekah J. Sytsma, BSN Olivia C. Tourek, BSW Economics with Honors Nursing Social Work Brandon J. Steiginga, BSA Jessica H. Soepboer, BSN Accountancy Amanda P. Tackie, BA Kelsey J. Tucker, BA Nursing Public Health Elementary Education, Courtney L. Spanish, K-12 Certification Chang In Sohn, BA Steinbruch, BSR Kristine P. Tackie, BA Religion with Honors, Recreation Strategic Communication Lindsey A. Turner, BA Psychology with Honors Elementary Education Philip D. Stepnowski, BA Kelsey A. Jessica M. Somerville, BA Sociology Tammeling, BSOT Stevie L. Turner, BA Psychology Occupational Therapy Psychology Athena M. Stone, BA Yoo Jung Song, BA Psychology Valerie J. Tan, BS Sesugh P. Ubwa, BA Business–Marketing Biochemistry Business–Marketing Daniel W. Strbich, BA Concentration Concentration Mathematics Erin R. Tanis, BA Yoo Lim Song, BA Literature Carissa J. Ureña, BSW Caitlin J. Social Studies, History, Social Work Strikwerda, BS, BA Tobin R. Secondary Certification Environmental Studies, Tarantowski, BSE Jack S. Van Allsburg, BA Christopher J. Biology Engineering–Mechanical Psychology with Honors, Spedden, BS Concentration Writing Emily S. Strikwerda, BSA Physics Accountancy, Spanish Emily R. Tarnaski, BA Jenna K. Van Bruggen, BS Alayna I. Spiece, BA Psychology Biology, Spanish Abigail M. Stromley, BA Speech Pathology Speech Pathology Christina Teeuwsen, BSN Brianne N. Van Buren, BA & Audiology & Audiology Nursing Kinesiology Abigail C. Springer, BSN Matthias G. Struble, BA Taylor A. Taressa F. Van Dam, BA Nursing Political Science, US Army Ten Harmsel, BSN Organizational ROTC, 2nd Lieutenant Nursing Communication

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 27 5/17/16 6:00 PM Michael A. Katelyn A. Thomas P. Jaimie E. Verbal, BA VandenBerg, BSE VanderWeide, BSPA Van Noord, BSE Kinesiology Engineering–Chemical Accountancy Engineering–Electrical & Kally M. Verkaik, BSR Concentration, Biochemistry Computer Concentration Melissa S. Recreation with Honors Vander Ziel, BSE Sophie L. VanSickle, BA Anneri Vermeulen, BA Dylan J. Vander Baan, BA Engineering–Civil Writing, Psychology Psychology Business–Marketing & Environmental Jodi E. Van Solkema, BS Concentration Concentration John M. Versluis, BS Mathematics Interdisciplinary Lucas E. Vander Bilt, BS Bryce C. Philip B. Van Strien, BSE Geology VanDeWalker, BA Lydia M. Verstrate, BA Engineering–Mechanical Elementary Education, Elementary Education, Tyler J. VanderBrug, BSA Concentration Integrated Science Studies Language Arts Accountancy Anna K. Van Til, BA Miriam N. VanDijk, BSN Katherine L. Verwys, BSN Emily L. Vanderbyl, BSN International Development Nursing Nursing Nursing Studies, Spanish Lauren E. Van Dyken, BA Katie L. Vilanova, BSR Kristen L. Ashley L. Van Wyk, BA Biology Recreation Van De Riet, BA Organizational Speech Pathology & Ari J. Van Geest, BA Communication Travis M. Vincent, BA Audiology Sociology Mathematics Zachary C. Van Wyk, BA Gina R. Vander Kolk, BSN Megan J. History, Greek Jamie L. Visser, BA Nursing Van Kooten, BSW Psychology Amy E. Van Zanen, BA Social Work Nicholas D. Social Science Group with Jessica L. Vogel, BA Vander Kolk, BS Sara K. Van Kooten, BA Honors, Spanish Speech Pathology & Computer Science Special Education-Cognitive Audiology Tyler W. VanZanten, BCS Impairment, Elementary Jacob K. Computer Science, Certification Kara J. Vogelzang, BA Vander Meulen, BA Mathematics Public Health, Sociology History Holly J. Vanlaar, BA Emily K.M.G. Business–Marketing Morgan E. Joseph C. Veenstra, BA Concentration Von Thaden, BSW Vander Ploeg, BA Psychology Social Work Digital Communication Courtney P. Zachary T. Veenstra, BSE Van Laare, BA Makenzie R. Vos, BA Jack A. Vander Sluis, BA Engineering–Mechanical Speech Pathology & Strategic Communication Social Studies, History, Concentration Audiology Secondary Certification Abigail J. Voss, BSN Peter J. Veldkamp, BSA Ana J. Nursing Mark B. Vander Stel, BCS Accountancy VanLonkhuyzen, BA Computer Science Amber J. Voss, BA Elementary Education, Early Aaron S. Business–Marketing Luke A. Vander Wal, BS Childhood Education Venema, BSE Concentration Psychology Engineering–Civil Arie M. & Environmental Collin J. Vree, BSA Jordan D. van Luttikhuizen, BA Concentration Accountancy Vander Wall, BSA Computer Science, Accountancy Philosophy Linnea A. Joseph E. Vroom, BA Venhousen, BSW Music Social Work

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 28 5/17/16 11:37 AM Rebekah J. Waalkes, BA Emily S. Wetzel, BA Megan E. Williams, BA Zhi Xu, BA Literature with Honors Theatre Speech Pathology Business–Finance & Audiology Concentration Klaas J. Walhout, BA Katherine H. Wever, BSE Religion, Philosophy Engineering–Civil Jessica G. Wisse, BA Jordan D. Yazzie, BSA & Environmental Psychology Accountancy, Music Elizabeth A. Walker, BA Concentration, French Psychology Michael P. Wissink, BS Seok Min Yoon, BA Emily D. Wheatley, BA Biology Kinesiology Maleah J. Walters, BSN Speech Pathology Nursing Carolyn R. Witte, BSN Evanne K. Zainea, BA & Audiology Nursing Elementary Education, Elizabeth L. Walz, BA Emily J. Wheeler, BSE Spanish, Writing Psychology Jeremy A. Wodarek, BS Engineering–Electrical & Biochemistry Alek K. Zapata, BS Xinjie Wang, BA Computer Concentration Geology Spanish Elizabeth J. Wolffis, BA Adam T. White, BS Elementary Education, Early Jason A. Zeigler, BA Micah G. Warners, BS Biology Childhood Education Kinesiology Integrated Science Studies, Rachel S. White, BSN Biology, Spanish, Secondary Nolan A. Wolffis, BA Daiwei Zhang, BA Nursing Certification Interdisciplinary Mathematics with Honors Page E. Wichtowski, BA Kyle W. Wasserberger, BA Daniel G. Woltanski, BS Shiyuan Zhang, BS Strategic Communication Kinesiology Computer Science Biochemistry Kristina M. Wicks, BA Zachariah J. Watson, BA Lucas T. Wolters, BA Zhihong Zhang, BSE Elementary Education, Film and Media Business–Finance Engineering–Chemical Integrated Science Studies Concentration Concentration Daniel J. Weaver, BA Carson L. Wiens, BS Business–Operations Marcus E. ZiQi Zhang, BSPA Computer Science Concentration Wondergem, BSPA Accountancy Abigail L. Wierenga, BA Accountancy Corwin B. Webster, BCS Molly J. Zietse, BSN Special Education–Cognitive Computer Science Robin M. Wondergem, BA Nursing Impairment, Elementary Business–Human Resources Judah N. Weeks, BME Certification Amy J. Zinn, BSN Concentration Instrumental Music, K-12 Nursing David T. Wiers, BA Certification Galen J. Wood, BSE Business–Entrepreneurship Jacob A. Zondag, BA Engineering–Chemical Jared D. Weidman, BS Concentration Environmental Studies Concentration, US Army Biochemistry with Honors Nathania Wijaya, BA ROTC, 2nd Lieutenant Holly E. Zuidema, BA Carissa N. Weis, BS Art Strategic Communication, Daniel M. Woodiwiss, BA Psychology with Honors, Writing Kelsey E. Wilkie, BA Strategic Communication Mathematics Elementary Education, Early Mea T. Zuiderveen, BSW Christian A. Woolley, BA Eryn M. Westerveld, BSN Childhood Education Social Work Computer Science Nursing Colin C. Wilkins, BA Hannah L. Zwart, BSW Joshua D. Wright, BSE Anne B. Wetherbee, BA Information Systems Social Work Engineering–Chemical Special Education–Cognitive Amanda F. Williams, BA Concentration Impairment, Elementary Elementary Education Certification Sophia H. Wuysang, BS Biology

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 29 5/17/16 6:00 PM Art and Biology Business Chemistry and Classics Communication Computer Art History Biochemistry Arts and Science Sciences

DEPARTMENT BANNERS Throughout history, colorful banners have been used to Chemistry and Biochemistry Department mark important religious and civic events and to celebrate The main symbol used in this banner is the electron distribution the vision and spirit of the participants in such events. for tetrahedral hybrid orbitals, which represents the chemical Besides symbolically revealing the richness of the various activity of the elements and their compounds. Two segments disciplines at Calvin College, the department banners of a crystal structure are included in the design, which are graphically represent their distinctiveness. Although the also the floor plan shape of the science building. The shaft of colors are mostly in keeping with traditional associations— pale yellow symbolizes the light of investigation. Yellow is the scarlet for religion and theology, blue for education, orange traditional color associated with science. for engineering—the designs combine the traditional, the contemporary, and the abstract. Classics Department While the lyre and the wolf may be taken individually as Art and Art History Department symbols of Greece and Rome, together they portray the An abstract eye and hand symbolize artistic expression unity of the two civilizations and its cultural achievement, through the artist’s sense of sight and touch. Bright colors the union of art and nature, and of poetry and myth. Horace against black suggest creative boldness. has given this continuity and fusion of the two traditions of Greece and Rome its classical literary expression in Biology Department his odes, of which none better, perhaps, than the Integer Dominating the banner is a symbol representing the structure vitae ode conveys the intention of this banner. of the DNA molecule, deoxyribonucleic acid. The structure of this fundamental material of life, the chemical basis of hered- Communication Arts and Sciences Department ity, was revealed in 1953 and actually photographed in 1969. Sound waves emanating from a central core symbolize communication through speech and drama. The reversal Business Department of the outward movement suggests feedback in The banner of the business department depicts a visual communication. Silver gray is the color traditionally representation of business as a nexus of relationships assigned to speech and drama. between people. A Christ-centered education is symbolized by the center vertical column and the horizontal shape Computer Science Department of human figures forming a cross. The center, vertical, The banner of the computer science department features white column also symbolizes the light of learning and the a Turing machine, the foundational model of digital presence of the Holy Spirit in education. computation. The zeroes and ones on its tape reflect the binary logic by which digital computation is implemented.

2016 Commencement program v5_HLS.indd 30 5/17/16 11:37 AM Congregational Economics Education Engineering English French Geology, and Ministry Geography, & Studies Environmental Studies

The changing colors and order of the numbers express the Engineering Department transition as data move from input through processing to The banner illustrates the key activity of engineers, namely, output. The white shaft and its golden sheath symbolize the their involvement with the design process, an iterative, deci- light and energy of education and the sciences. The flowing sion-making sequence. Steps in the sequence, represented by wind symbolizes the transforming work of the Holy Spirit as circles and rectangles, are connected by arrows to indicate the it infuses the discipline of computing. movement from the initial problem statement to final solution. Two-way arrows suggest the possibility of sequence reversal. Congregational and Ministry Studies Orange traditionally designates engineering. The flame and the dove symbolize the Spirit’s work within each of us to foster a vibrant Christian life and active English Department participation in the ongoing renewal of church life. The The two main symbols, the lion and the eagle, represent congregational and ministry studies department emphasizes England and the United States of America. The lozenge academic preparation for knowledgeable contributions to the pattern in the background expresses the pageantry church along with strategies for exercising the voice of faith of England during the development of the English language. in society more broadly. Concern for the academic study of ministry leadership, whether lay or ordained, is grounded in French Department the Reformed tradition’s emphasis on the responsibilities of The banner of the department of French features the Coq every Christian for ministry and in the emerging vitality of Gaulois, long a national emblem of France, and the Arch of congregational studies as a field of teaching and scholarship. Triumph, a symbol of French patriotism. The cock, traditionally the Christian symbol for watchfulness, has been adopted as its Economics Department symbol by a nation which since its inception has been one of Shapes and lines express the charting and planning the important cradles of Christian thought and practice. The of economic budgets. Subtly appearing among other colors of the national flag are represented by the Coq Gaulois. symbols is a cross expressing the Christ-centered teaching of economics at Calvin College. Copper is the color associated Geology, Geography, and Environmental with economics. Studies Department Earthkeeping, the human community’s care for God’s earth, Education Department is symbolized in the banner for the department of geology, The relationship of teacher and student in the educational geography, and environmental studies by representations of process is represented by the forceful interaction of shapes in atmosphere, mountains, cities, water, and the various levels of this design. The white shaft symbolizes the light of learning the earth’s interior. The white shaft symbolizes the light and in the Holy Spirit. Blue is traditionally linked with education. energy of learning stimulated by the Holy Spirit.

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Germanic and Asian Languages and Literatures Library Department The library as a gatherer, receptacle, and distributor of The study of the Dutch and German languages is represented information, ideas, and learning is represented by the abstract by symbols taken from emblems of the countries associated book shape, while the white, flowing shaft itself symbolizes with these languages. The traditional black eagle repre- the light and energy of learning in the Holy Spirit of God. sents Germany, and the orange lion is from the seal of the The flame is the traditional symbol of learning and discovery Netherlands. The white shaft symbolizes the light of learning. through research.

History Department Mathematics and Statistics Department Jagged horizontal bands, representing both the rise and fall Mathematicians have always saved time and effort by substi- of civilizations and the four kingdoms as described in the tuting symbols for words. The basic arithmetical steps of Book of Daniel, move across vertical time lines, which also adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing are depicted on symbolize the dramatic influence of Christ on history. this banner by some of the earliest ways of writing them down. The Renaissance calculator Tartaglia used the first letter of International Development Studies the Italian word for plus to signify adding. Diophantus favored Human development is the transformation that occurs as this minus sign in Greek times. Leibniz employed this multi- we engage the redemptive task of reconciling all things to plication symbol in 17th-century Germany. J. E. Gallimard Christ and working toward a world that conforms ever more used this reverse D for division in 18th-century France. closely to the biblical vision of shalom. This transformation is symbolized by the “dancers,” who radiate the joy of human Music Department flourishing in a diverse world embedded in God’s creation. The design of the banner emphasizes the rhythms of musical The dancers evoke the image of the cross and remind us that sounds. Shapes and lines suggest strings, valves, keys, horn we are able to dance only because of our freedom in Christ. bell, drum, and other musical forms. Radiating circles suggest The Holy Spirit, symbolized by the white strand that comes sound waves. The colors express the various moods of music. from above and weaves its way through the dancers and all of creation, inspires the dance. Nursing Department The traditional emblem of nursing, Florence Nightingale’s Kinesiology Department lamp, is featured in the banner for the department of nursing. Engaged in exercise, sports, and dance, a person in motion is The flame of the lamp symbolizes the light of Christian suggested by the movement of rhythmical shapes and lines. compassion and education. The gold of the lamp is the Sage green is the color associated with physical fitness. traditional color for science. The background apricot color is

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the academic regalia color for nursing, while the white shaft Religion Department represents peace through the Holy Spirit. Three symbols of the Trinity—circle, cross, and dove— express the fullness of God as he reveals himself as creator, Philosophy Department savior, and counselor. These symbols are interlocked to depict Light refracted through a transparent prism symbolizes the the oneness of God. The shaft of white is the light of learning many-faceted investigations of fact and of principles of reality in Christian education guided by the Holy Spirit. Scarlet is and of human nature and conduct. traditionally associated with theology.

Physics and Astronomy Department Sociology and Social Work Department The construction of elements is symbolized in the banner The central concept of sociology, represented by the by the simplest atom, hydrogen, with its single proton and inner circle, is a person interacting with other people to electron. Also included in the design are a tracing of the paths form groups. Total human society, represented by the of particles from an atom and a segment of a crystal structure, broken circle, is composed of many small units forming a which is also the floor plan shape of the science building. The larger interrelated structure. All groups, from the family to yellow shaft symbolizes the light of investigation. society itself, exist within a framework of social norms. This normative or cultural framework, represented by the Political Science Department unbroken outer circle, promotes conformity, as suggested The banner of the department of political science features a by the arrows directed from it toward the inner circles representation of the fasces, a symbol of the authority of the of society and the smaller group. state, and arrows that express the direction and flow of the analytical and holistic nature of the process of law. The fasces, Spanish Department a bundle of rods bound about by an ax with projecting blade, The banner of the Spanish department features the was carried before ancient Roman magistrates as a symbol traditional symbols of the historical kingdoms of Castilla of authority. The white shaft of seven rods also symbolizes (castle), León (lion), and Aragón (red and yellow bars). These peace and enlightenment through the Holy Spirit. Christian kingdoms emerged during the eight-hundred- year-long reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Psychology Department domination by Muslim rulers. The separate kingdoms were The Greek letter psi, the first letter of the Greek word psyche joined through the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella, (the mind), traditionally signifies the discipline of psychol- and eventually coalesced into the modern nation of Spain. ogy. The color red symbolizes emotion; blue, rationality; and white, peace through the Holy Spirit.

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The ceremonial costumes worn by faculty and philosophy and is therefore appropriate for any graduates for Commencement have their roots in PhD (doctor of philosophy), American universities the Middle Ages, when European scholars wore also use these colors: robes, hoods, and caps to stay warm in unheated • White for arts and letters classrooms. Universities eventually adopted them • Light blue for education as official everyday classroom uniforms to • Drab (tan) for business discourage “excess in apparel.” As the custom • Purple for law and political science spread across Europe and into other areas, style • Red for theology differences emerged to designate each scholar’s • Gold for sciences institution, level of education, and (in the United • Pink for music States) field of study. Today, the costume is reserved • Crimson for communications for ceremonial occasions. Faculty, staff, and students • Copper for economics wear regalia today to honor the significance of this • Orange for engineering milestone in students’ lives. Gown and hood styles • Brown for fine arts tell us something about each wearer’s degree. • Apricot for nursing • Green for physical education Students receiving the bachelor’s degree today wear • Salmon for public health plain black gowns with pointed sleeves. The master’s gown (also black) has oblong sleeves, open at the The flat cap, or mortar board, was originally worn by wrist, with a longer base hanging down from the early medieval clergy and later adopted by medieval wrist opening. The doctor’s gown has bell sleeves, students and artists. The soft cap worn by some velvet facing, and three velvet bars on each sleeve. doctors was first adopted by monks to keep their Though black is the traditional color and always tonsured heads warm. appropriate for a doctoral gown, many professors wear the distinctive colors and styles of the In recent years, some students and faculty wear a universities that granted their degrees. kente cloth (a ceremonial woven stole with origins in 12th century Ghana) to honor African culture The longer the hood, the more advanced the degree. and/or leadership in the multicultural student Master’s and doctor’s hoods have satin linings in development office. the colors of the institution where the degree was earned. The velvet edging color represents the wearer’s discipline. Though blue signifies

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The Latin heart-in-hand seal became the official emblem of Calvin College in 1933, but it emerged as early as 1910 in the college yearbook. However, the words prompte et sincere (promptly and sincerely) along with the image of an outstretched hand offering a heart surfaced four centuries earlier in the writings of the reformer John Calvin. He used the image to seal his letters in the 1540s. The motto prompte et sincere appears on his portrait dated 1566. The adoption of the words Cor meum tibi offero Domine prompte et sincere (My heart I offer, Lord, promptly and sincerely) and image together stand as the insignia of the college today, inspiring the Calvin community to practice the college’s mission of living wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.

ALMA MATER

Dale Grotenhuis (class of ’53) wrote the music to Calvin’s Alma Mater when he was a student as a march to be played by the Calvin band. Entered into a college-sponsored contest for a school song in commemoration of Calvin’s 75th anniversary, the march was adapted as a four-part hymn, and class- mate Celia Bruinooge added the lyrics. The duo’s collaboration earned the $100 first prize.

The simple two-stanza hymn has been sung at Calvin ever since, with the first verse centering on Cal- vin (“forever faithful to maroon and gold”) and the second verse on God and the college’s foundational Christian mission (“forever faithful to the faith of old”). The song is intended to bring generations of Calvin students and alumni together, remembering the college that helped form them and the faith that continues to sustain and guide their lives.

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FACULTY MARSHALS BANNERS Ellen Van’t Hof, associate professor of kinesiology Robin Jensen, professor of art, emeritus Gerard Venema, professor of mathematics FLOWERS STUDENT MARSHALS Eastern Floral Jordan Daley, Ye Eun (Grace) Jung, Ansley Kelly, Evans Lodge PHOTOGRAPHY GradPix READERS Debra Buursma, associate professor of education Chad Engbers, associate professor of English BUILDING ARRANGEMENTS Mitra Adhikari, John Archie, Simon Bennett, Tyrell Hamilton, Katrina Hughes, Sandy Palmatter, COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPANTS Steve Schuitema (arena and CFAC building services staff) Stan Haan and Elizabeth Vander Lei, academic deans; Bob Crow, student life; professors Brian Bolt (kinesiology), Larry Louters (biochemistry), Karen Saupe (English), PROGRAM DESIGN Communications and marketing Lissa Schwander (social work), Julie Voskuil (business)

ASL INTERPRETER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Video productions, Calvin information technology Misti Ryefield

COMMENCEMENT LITANY COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Benedicta Arthur (student senate), Rick Balfour (food Nathan Bierma (2002) and Kent Hendricks (2005) service), Susan Buist (alumni and parent relations), Sharolyn Christians (office of the president), Bob Crow COVENANT FINE ARTS CENTER HOST (student life), Amanda Greenhoe (communications and Will Katerberg, associate dean for programs marketing), Kyle Heys (academic services), Donna Joyce, and partnerships chair, (event services), Matt Kucinski (communications and marketing), Jessica LeMire (academic services), Connie Porte (event services), Heidi Rienstra (office of MUSIC the provost), Nick Thompson (physical plant) Calvin College Gospel Choir, Charsie Randolph Sawyer, DMA, professor of music, conductor Calvin College Wind Ensemble; Tiffany Engle, associate professor of music, conductor

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