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Bill Huizenga: “It grew into a Christian liberal arts institution, becoming…”

Featuring: Bill Huizenga, Republican | U.S. House Michigan, District 4

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Huizenga Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Calvin University

Published | Video Starts at 00:14

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of my alma mater, Calvin University. Today's Calvin University began in 1876 as a small theological school for seven students. And It grew into a Christian liberal arts institution, becoming a four-year college in 1920. as its academic programs expanded beyond ministry and training there. Kelvin first welcomed my father Gerald in 1939. (00:14–00:25)

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