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 Webmanager | Feb 27, 2018
Student Loan Hero recently completed a study showing that many graduates of many colleges end up with more student debt than those of public colleges. But there are some important exceptions: “according to new Student Loan Hero college rankings, some nonprofit private colleges are worth a second look — even for cost-conscious college applicants. If you’ve been dreaming of the private-college experience on a public-college budget, start your search with this list of the 20 most cost-effective private colleges.” Calvary is ranked #9 on the list of the top 20 most cost-effective private colleges in the United States.
The ranking is a reflection of Calvary University’s ongoing commitment to reducing educational costs while increasing educational quality. Earlier this year Calvary University reduced all of its tuition rates and introduced a $250 per credit hour tuition rate for Military and Veterans studying at the undergraduate and graduate level, and a $250 per credit hour tuition rate for people in full-time ministry.
by Sara Klaassen | Dec 15, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
As we reach the end of this year, please remember the Calvary students in your prayers. Some of them have final exams, papers, and projects to finish. Others may be done with classwork, but now they are traveling home for Christmas break. Pray for spiritual and physical protection. Intercede especially for those students who are going home to unsaved family and friends. Pray that God would give them opportunities to share about the Savior and that they would put into practice the lessons they have learned at Calvary. Also pray for the new students who will be joining the Calvary family in January that God would supply their every need.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Basketball Games
December 15, 8:00 p.m. Men vs. Truett McConnell at Cleveland, GA
Upcoming Calvary Events
Bethany Franklin’s Master Recital December 17
J-Term January 2-5
First Day of Spring Semester January 8
by Sara Klaassen | Sep 1, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Dr. Bitner welcomed the new students.
On Wednesday, chapel time was devoted to welcoming the new students via Convocation. Faculty wore regalia and lined the center aisle. The new students entered to applause and sat in the first several rows. Returning students and staff filled many of the remaining chairs. Once the faculty made their way to the stage, Dr. Bitner read some of the history of convocation, and we sang a hymn. Luke Pauli, the Student Senate President, gave a heart-felt charge to the new students and asked them to live each day as if it were their last. Hailey Bair, a talented student, sang “How Great Thou Art.” Dr. Cone’s presidential charge encouraged the students to be like Onesiphorus, who “refreshed” Paul as seen in 2 Timothy 1:16.
The students were told more than once that Calvary will provide them with a fine education – just like many other schools would. However, what sets Calvary apart from those other schools is the family atmosphere. Welcome to the family, new students!
What a beautiful sight – a chapel full of students!
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Soccer Games
September 5, 4:00 p.m. vs. Barclay at Home
Upcoming Volleyball Games
September 5, 6:00 p.m. vs. Baptist Bible at Home
Upcoming Calvary Events
Discover Calvary: Visit Day September 15
President’s Dinner September 28
by Sara Klaassen | Aug 25, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
I very much enjoy New Student Registration Day! It is fun to meet all the new members of the Calvary family and find out which ones are children of alumni or siblings of other students. It is also exciting to meet new students, who had no previous connection to Calvary, and hear about how God led them here. Please be praying for our new students as they settle in to Calvary life. Some of them are far from home for the first time. Some will need prayer for good time management as they take classes and work or take classes and play sports. You can pray that all of them will form strong friendships during these first few weeks. Finally, pray that each of them will “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18)”
Renee Jewel (left) checks in new students.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
Classes start August 28
Discover Calvary: Visit Day September 15
President’s Dinner September 28
Upcoming Soccer Games
August 26, 4:00 p.m. vs. Grace at Omaha, NE
Upcoming Volleyball Games
August 29, 6:00 p.m. vs. Baptist Bible at Home
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
