To celebrate 150 years of Calvin, we asked students, alumni, staff, and faculty to share the moments that make being a Knight unforgettable—on campus, off campus, and long after graduation. The result? The ultimate Calvin bucket list for every season of life. Once a Knight, always a Knight. Before You ArriveVisit Calvin Become an official Knight Take your photo in the Cheese Attend Cokes and Clubs (if done pre‑enrollment)Welcome Week & First DaysHave fun at Welcome Week Get your picture taken on the first day of class Go to Convocation Volunteer during StreetFest Attend Cokes and Clubs Visit the Center Art Gallery Attend a Weekend Wonder event at the Ecosystem Preserve Attend the church fair and find a local church Get an on‑campus job Join a student organization Join a campus Bible study Start or join a weekly floor dinner in your dorm Play frisbee/catch on Commons Lawn Play dodgeball Explore the underground tunnels Check out a book from the Hekman Library Eat at Johnny’s CafeFall TraditionsParticipate in Chaos Night Attend a football game Race down Knight Way in the Homecoming bed races Watch/Compete in the Cardboard Canoe Race Take a selfie with the president Go to an UnLearn event Go to a Knight Life event Get a picture with JOUST Participate in Homecoming and Family Weekend activities Cheer for the Knights at a basketball gameOngoing Student Life Traditions: Arts, Culture & Campus LifeDress up for MidKnight Madness Go to/participate in Rangeela Go to/participate in Dance Guild Go to an IMPROV show Go to a Calvin Theater production Listen to uKnighted or Knightingals perform Attend a LOFT chapel Worship at a Friday chapel Worship with Gospel Choir at Praise Night Attend a winter sport like a Calvin Hockey Game Attend a Calvin/Hope Rivalry Game Attend the annual Christmas Messiah concert Sing at Christmas Tree Lighting Vote for the best act at Calvin’s Got Talent Attend January Series events Attend the annual Media Showcase Laugh at a River City Improv show Attend Exam Recharge in the Library Join friends for Late Knight Breakfast during exams Go to the Fall Formal Participate in a uKnight Week activity Attend a music department concert Join an intramural sportService & Giving BackGo on a Service-Learning Trip or activity Volunteer for Plaster Creek Stewards Donate to the food pantry Donate blood Mentor a student Host/attend a holiday with a local familySeasonal & Holiday FunGo trick‑or‑treating at DeWit Manor Eat Canadian Thanksgiving in the dining halls Visit the ChristKindl Market Make a snowman on Commons Lawn Have a snowball fight on campus Go sledding on East Beltline hillOutdoor Recreation & AdventureClimb the rock wall Jump off the diving board in the pool Play Disc Golf at Gainey Walk the Ecosystem Preserve trails See the stars at the observatory Borrow outdoor rec equipment Go camping with Outdoor Rec Scooter around campusGrand Rapids & BeyondGo to ArtPrize Go swing dancing at Rosa Parks Circle Go ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle Explore World of Winter Take your photo on the Blue Bridge Go to Robinette’s Apple Haus Enjoy a treat at Jersey Junction Dine at Wolfgang’s Go for a late‑night Ultra Dog at Yesterdog Ride the Rapid Visit Lake Michigan / take a selfie Visit Reed’s Lake Go to Post Family Farm in Hudsonville Explore downtown murals Take in a Broadway play, musical, or concert Go to the spring butterfly exhibit at Meijer Gardens Attend a Grand Rapids Symphony concert Go to Fulton Street Farmers Market Go to Chicago for a weekend Dumpster‑diving at Krispy Kreme Do homework at a 24‑hour coffee shop Swing by Peet’s for Free Shot FridayAcademic & CareerTake an art class you’ve never tried Take a January or May‑term class Study abroad Participate in a research project / independent study / honors Write for Chimes Submit work to Dialogue Write a play for 24‑Hour Theatre Take a career assessment & meet with a coach Attend a Career Center event Attend a public lecture by a professor or guest Attend a CALL class Take a graduate class Visit with a professor during office hoursSenior Year Finish-Line MomentsDecorate your grad cap Walk across the stage at commencement Visit Hub07 Visit the Dice Mineralogical Museum Walk through the Rock Garden Meet someone from 25 different states & 25 different countries Win prizes or pitch at Startup Garage PitchUp Explore Calvin’s history in Heritage Hall Read a book by a Calvin professor Listen to a Calvin professor’s podcast Watch a Calvin Chapel service onlineAlumni & Lifelong Calvin ConnectionsAdd your information to the Alumni Directory Register your alumni‑owned business Hire a Calvin student for an internship Hire a Calvin grad as an employee Attend or support the spring women’s event Attend a Young Alumni Event Support an alumni‑owned business Refer a student to Calvin Rep your Calvin gear in public Add a Calvin decal to your car Shop at the Calvin Bookstore Send an update to Spark magazine Give to the Spark Fund Support the Calvin Cares campaign Attend a b