Anthony J. Diekema | |
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Born | 1933 |
Title | President of Calvin College |
Spouse | Doris Jeane Waanders |
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Discipline | Sociologist |
Anthony J. Diekema (born 1933) was the President of Calvin College from 1976 to 1995. [1]
Diekema graduated from Calvin College in 1956,where he played on the men's basketball team, [2] and went on to receive a master's degree and a doctorate in sociology from Michigan State University. [1] When Diekema came to Calvin College in 1976,he completed the development of the campus master plan and began construction projects to meet growing needs. [1] He also purchased more land for the college to expand further and oversaw the expansion of the curriculum. [1] During his tenure,enrollments rose above 4,000 for the first time. [1] He is married to Doris Jeane Waanders and they have seven children. [1]
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