Also known as KHvR, this residence hall complex is comprised of three wings鈥擪alsbeek is traditionally a female hall, Huizenga a male hall, and van Reken (connected to Kalsbeek) houses both men and women who are part of Calvin鈥檚 three unique living-learning communities. All floors are connected with shared common lobbies, including the shared basement level, and two elevators make the entire complex accessible.
Built:
1988 - Kalsbeek Huizenga
2008 - van Reken
Named after:
Wilhelmina Kalsbeek (1894-1955): Served as one of the first Christian Reformed missionaries in China.
Lee Huizenga (1881-1945): Served as a missionary and medical doctor in China.
van Reken -
A family deeply committed to missions around the world, including a special connection to China, and to supporting scholarships at Calvin for children of missionaries.
Claim To Fame:
KHvR is the newest residence hall on campus. It was designed with bigger bathrooms and public areas than any of the other halls, though the rooms are the same size. A new wing was added in 2008 and is home to .
Location
49546-4408