January Series of Calvin University

01/29/2026

SURPRISE🎉 there will be a showing of documentary 🎥 Rally For Rangers 🎞️, tomorrow night at 7:00 PM in the CFAC Recital Hall!

Join us, and Tom for a Q&A following the showing!

01/27/2026

“We have abandoned the humanistic core of society […] Our life is objectively better, but subjectively worse” Despite an unfortunate flight cancellation, an enlightened conversation was had about “The Path to Cultural Repair.” We appreciate the large audience who came out to listen to Day 6 of the January Series.

Thank you to David Brooks for returning to the January series after 10 years! We loved the Calvin swag!!

01/26/2026

Due to a flight cancellation, David Brooks will be unable to join us in person today. His January Series presentation will instead be held virtually at the scheduled time. Register at https://calvin.edu/january-series/watch-online

We look forward to continuing the conversation and appreciate your understanding.

The January Series lectures are available to watch live or on-demand the day of the event.

01/24/2026

✨And just like that WEEK 1 is done! ✅ Thank you to all who joined in person AND online. GET READY for week 2, starting Monday!

Join us for FREE, Mon-Fri from 12:30-1:30 | 📍CFAC

01/24/2026

“The world around us is waiting to be met, it’s waiting to be engaged with, people want to be seen, they want to be recognized — they want to be known”.

Thank you Harry Smith, for being a part of January Series 2026!

01/23/2026

“One of the most powerful antidotes to loneliness is service.” A great message was shared by , that can be applied to everyone regardless of their age 📱We are thankful for the insight gained on overcoming loneliness in a world where technological dependence has become a norm.

Thank you Dr. Vivek Murthy, for being a part of January Series 2026!

01/23/2026

Please park in the CFAC parking lot. Stay safe and warm! We hope to see you soon, as we hear from Harry Smith.

01/23/2026

We would love to see you tomorrow IN PERSON. Click the link below to register for ONLINE viewing‼️

Classes are canceled and most offices are closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme temperatures.

Friday’s January Series lecture, featuring speaker Harry Smith, will proceed as planned. Join us in-person or watch online at calvin.edu/january.

01/22/2026

Today our Audience for the January Series of Calvin University included Mrs. O’Connells AP English class from Fremont. What a great opportunity for the students!

01/22/2026

With a focus on urban revitalization work in the “Boogie Down Bronx” 🏙️ the Majora Carter Group is all about “development to make people NOT want to move out of the neighborhood.” We enjoyed hearing about her passion for the community and the progress that has been made!

Thank you, Majora Carter, for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us and for being a part of January Series 2026.

01/22/2026

🩺 We are elated to be welcoming to the stage, next week! 🌟

Join us as she shares the devastating impact of war on civilians and the global implications of conflict. Drawing from over 20 years of frontline humanitarian work and her bestselling book Damned Nations, she offers a powerful, firsthand perspective on war, aid, and public health.

01/21/2026

“Stories never die, they become compost.” 🌱
Kaitlin Curtice brought enlightened conversation to our stage yesterday, filled with a call to LISTEN, READ, and RESEARCH, in order to be good stewards of renewal.

Thank you for being a part of January Series 2026.