Anthony Diekema
American college president
- Calvin College
- Michigan State University
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]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Anthony J. Diekema". Heritage Hall. Calvin College. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "C CLUB HONORS FORMER PRESIDENT TONY DIEKEMA" The Calvin Spark. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
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| Preceded by William Spoelhof | President of Calvin College 1976–1995 | Succeeded by Gaylen Byker |
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Presidents of Calvin University
- Geert Boer
- Albertus Rooks
- John Hiemenga
- Johannes Broene
- Rienk Kuiper
- Ralph Stob
- Johannes Broene
- Henry Schultze
- William Spoelhof
- Anthony Diekema
- Gaylen Byker
- Michael Le Roy
- Wiebe Boer
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