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The AMDG
scholarship at Calvin College is given annually by the firm to a student in
their second, third or fourth year in the Pre-Architecture program and
demonstrating interest in pursuing a career in architecture.
This scholarship is based on financial need with preference given to ethnic
minority or international students, women and/or non-Christian Reformed
Church members. In accepting this award, the recipient is encouraged to make
contributions to this endowed fund or to Calvin College in later years as he
or she is financially able, thus enabling future students to receive
scholarship assistance. AMDG has sponsored this scholarship since 2000, and
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Abbie Belford |
In the Spring of 2009,
Abbie completed her sophomore year at Calvin. She comes to Grand Rapids from
Batavia, Illinois, and is pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies,
with emphases in geography, international development, and sociology. Abbie
is also part of the pre-architecture program at Calvin. Following her
time at Calvin, Abbie hopes to pursue further education in
architecture and urban planning. She ultimately hopes to work
for a non-profit company designing and
implementing sustainable development programs in third world countries.
In her spare time, Abbie enjoys playing with the Calvin tennis team, playing
the flute, and engaging in debates as part of the Student Senate. |
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Brianna Perez |
Brianna hails from
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and will begin her junior year at Calvin in the Fall of
2009. A part of the pre-architecture program, Brianna is majoring in
interdisciplinary studies, with emphases in art, engineering, and math, and
a minor in Spanish. Brianna hopes to graduate a semester early, and
use her extra time to travel to a developing country and volunteer. Brianna
plans to begin graduate school in 2011, where she will work towards her
master's degree in architecture and urban planning, with a focus on
environmental design. When she isn't busy with classes or homework, Brianna
enjoys traveling, reading, and hiking. |
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Stephen Kim |
Stephen, upon graduating
from Calvin in 2008, plans to pursue a Masters in Architecture.
Stephen would like to begin his career working for a moderate-sized firm in
order to build a more global understanding of the architectural field.
His architectural goals include seeking licensure, LEED certification and
firm ownership with his sister. Stephen is particularly interested in
"urban sustainable living", "working with developing nations to build
sufficient living spaces" and "decisions of philosophy and architectural
theory". His hobbies include drawing, ceramics, sculpture, tennis,
beach and indoor volleyball. |
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Michael Rodriguez |
Michael is currently a
junior at Calvin. He plans to pursue an interdisciplinary degree of art,
sociology, and geography in addition to minors in Spanish and urban studies
while at Calvin. He plays the piano, drums and viola.
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Atsen G. Bulus |
Atsen 'AT' Bulus and his family
are originally from Nigeria and now live in Illinois. Now a Calvin graduate, he plans to pursue a career in architecture. In his free time AT
enjoys playing sports, including soccer, basketball and skateboarding. |
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Nyela Turaki |
Nyela, a senior from Nigeria,
was an art major at Calvin with hopes of entering the architecture field.
Nyela unexpectedly passed away in June 2004. |
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Rama Suparta |
Rama pursued a double
major in Business and Engineering at Calvin College, and graduated
in 2005. He hopes to get his MBA and Master of Architecture degrees to
pursue a career in architecture, finance or real estate. |
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