African Students Association (Calvin College)

Have you heard of ASA’s Charity Banquet?
The Charity is organized by the African Students Association to raise money for Non-profit organizations that are out here making a difference. This year ASA is donating all the proceeds from the banquet to the Airen Foundation which is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to holistically address issues pertinent to African women.
So grab your tickets now! Good food, music, performances from your fellow students and so much more awaits!


Model: Amen Gabre
Photographer: Henos Haimanot

Who's excited about this year's banquet?

Watch out for tickets!!!

Model: Rosemond Owusu
Photographer: Henos Haimanot

Are we ready beautiful people?
Tickets for sale soon!

Model: Siade Guleta
Photographer: Henos Haimanot

Happy Independence Day Nigeria!

He came to SLAY 💃🏿, and no one can argue that he didn’t!
Our final feature for Senior of the Week is the Honorable Andrew Oppong

Country: Ghana 🇬🇭

Favorite Class: Philosophy 153.
Have you gotten to the point in your life where you are compelled to resubmit your beliefs to rigorous critical engagement in order to have them come out as authentic? If the answer is yes, then you have probably taken Philosophy 153 with Professor Halteman. If the answer is no, then what are you waiting for?

Best part about Calvin:
I love that there are so many opportunities and avenues for growth. You get to challenge yourself in everything you do and that’s an incredible thing—Calvin is unique in that way.

Looking forward to:
I am looking forward to not hearing my alarm go off in the morning—at least for a month or two.

Words of advice:
Question the world and question the status quo. Reject the empty and antiquated statement which says “Because we have always done it this way...and this is how it has always been”. Most importantly, be fully yourself. I will paraphrase one of my favorite quotes and say to be nobody but yourself, in a world which is doing its best, night and day to make you someone else, is to fight the biggest battle in life, and never stop fighting •
What you are taking away from Calvin: Never to compromise on my core values and beliefs to fit the mold of others.

What you would want to be remembered for:
The guy who left his footprints on the sands of time (Beyonce inspired).
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Swipe to view a previous post on Andrew’s feature on “ASA’s Celebrating African Leaders” series two years ago!!!

The Spotlight Country of the Month is ‘ZIMBABWE’!
Zimbabwe is a country located in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. The capital and largest city is Harare. A country of roughly 16 million people, Zimbabwe has 16 official languages, with English and Shona the most commonly used

A few interesting facts
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1. Victoria Falls, one of the world’s biggest and most spectacular waterfalls, is located in the country’s northwest

2. Harare is a cosmopolitan and culturally vibrant place. The National Gallery here has one of the finest displays of African art in the continent

3. Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa at 90% of the population.

4. Zimbabwe is the world’s largest Bureau de Change. You can buy a loaf of bread that’s priced at R10 (South African Rands), pay with Euros, and receive your change in US Dollars, P**a, AND Rands.

5. Zimbabwe is believed to be the location of Ophir, the ancient wealthy country from which King Solomon got ivory, gold, and such other precious items.

Zimbabwe celebrates its 38th year of independence on the 18th of April!

The event y’all have been waiting for is here:
Our 2nd Annual Charity Banquet. There will be food, drinks and performances. It will be a fun time and we know you wouldn’t want to miss it. We will be crowning Mr. and Mrs. ASA at this event. Below are some details about the event:
Date: Saturday, April 14th 2018
Time: 7pm (No African time)
Dress code: Dress to impress
Venue: Calvin’s Hoogenboom gym
Ticket Prices: $12 for Calvin Students with ID, $15 for non calvin students
💥💥EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY BEING SOLD AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR $10.💥💥
They will be sold till FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH.
Note: All proceeds for this event is going to a refugee family in the Grand Rapids area.

Meet the Senior of the Week, the one and only Temi Ogunnoiki ✨✨✨

Major: Electronics and Computer Engineering
Favorite Class: Philosophy 153
Country: Nigeria
Best part about Calvin: The friends I made here. The jobs and the bosses i have had.
Word of advice: Never think twice when it comes to spending money on food, its necessary.

122 years ago today, Ethiopia was victorious in defeating the Italians and successfully resisting colonialism, in the battle of Adwa! Happy Victory Day Ethiopia🇪🇹

Happy Spring Break month guys! Our country for this month is Gabon. It is located on the west coat of Central Africa. Its official language is French. Its capital city is called Libreville. Their major religions include christianity and Islam. Mask making and ritual face paint are important part of the Gabonese culture. Gabon has the most beautiful waterfall in Central Africa. This waterfall is called Kongou falls. Gabon’s cash crops are palm oil, cocoa, coffee and sugar. It is the 4th largest oil produces in sub-saharan Africa and has the potential region’s third largest oil reserves.