GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Calvin University will inaugurate its 13th president today.
A ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. to install Greg Elzinga as the new leader. He has been the interim president since March 2024, and was appointed by the Board of Trustees in Ocber after a search was conducted.
The ceremony takes place in the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus. Elzinga is a first-generation college graduate and former Calvin student. The university says he brings a "profound vision" of reconciliation and renewal to the presidency.
The inauguration comes as Calvin prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Event Details:
- What: Inauguration of Calvin University’s 13th President, Greg Elzinga
- When: Friday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
- Where: Covenant Fine Arts Center, Calvin University, Grand Rapids
The university has provided more information:
"Elzinga leads Calvin with our shared faith in Christ at the core of what we do: collaborating with campus leaders, listening to students, and nurturing Calvin’s connections with its local and global partners. After graduating from Calvin with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Elzinga earned his Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Elzinga and his wife, Jacqui, enjoy traveling, serving their church, and spending time with their three adult children."
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