CALVIN UNIVERSITY - Key Persons
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- International Admissions Counselor
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- Associate Vice President for Human Resources
- Associate Vice President of Human Resources / Human Resources
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- Senior Admissions Counselor
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- Admissions Counselor - Athletics
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- Senior Admissions Counselor
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- International Admissions Assistant
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- Admissions Manager - Continuing Studies
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- Director, Plaster Creek Stewards
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- Professor and Department Co - Chair
- Professor, Department Co - Chair
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- Biology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biology
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- Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President for Finance
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- Director for Benefits and Compensation
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- Professor Director, Clean Water Institute
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- Associate Director of the Calvin Honors Program
- Professor, Department Co - Chair / Director, Honors and Collegiate Scholars
- Professor, Department Co - Chair / Director, Honors and Collegiate Scholars / Biology
Education
BS in Biochemistry, Oakland University, 1995
PhD in Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, 2002
Professional Experience
Prior to joining the faculty at Calvin, Dr. Wilstermann taught at a Christian university in Nashville, TN where she also served as the coordinator of the science and mathematics department. She joined the faculty of Calvin in 2007 and currently teaches Cell Biology and Genetics, Cell Physiology, General Biology and Human Biology.
Biography
Dr. Wilstermann is associate director of the Calvin Honors Program. She is also the advisor for Calvin's Pre-Occupational Health program and Pre-Physician Assistant program.
Dr. Wilstermann enjoys doing research at Calvin because it provides her with the opportunity to work closely with very talented and curious students. Her students often ask wonderful, thought-provoking questions that prompt the exploration of new research avenues.
Outside of Calvin, Amy enjoys spending time with family. They can often be found outdoors - at a local park or at the beach. She also enjoys baking, ice skating, reading, and spending time with extended family and friends.
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- Member of the Madison Square Christian Reformed Church
- Professor
Dr. Shen is a member of the Madison Square Christian Reformed Church and the Grand Rapids Chinese Christian church. She enjoys music and worship, traveling, photography, and playing volleyball and tennis.
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- Professor
- Professor Emeritus
Professor Anderson's research efforts involve developing facile methods for the synthesis and application of N-alkyl pyridones. N-Alkyl pyridones are interesting motifs due to their prevalence in natural products as well as their ability to serve as biological mimics in pharmaceutical targets. Projects in the group include: optimization of new organic and organometallic reactions, evaluation of reaction scope, and mechanistic studies.
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- Associate Professor Pre - Pharmacy Advisor
Education
B.S., Wheaton College, 1998
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Organic Chemistry, 2004
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- Education, Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Professor
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B.A., Central College, IA, 1990
M.A.T., Drake University, 1993
Ph.D., Iowa State University, Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education Concentration, 2005
Professional experience
Associate Professor, Science Education-Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Calvin University (College), 2012-present
Assistant Professor, Science Education-Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Calvin University (College), 2005-2012
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- Supervisor of Vocational Workplace Programming and Curriculum
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- Assistant Director of Admissions - DEI Recruitment
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- International Admissions Counselor
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- Vice President for Advancement
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- Plaster Creek Stewards Program Coordinator
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- Associate Director of Organizational Development
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- Assistant Director of Admissions - Athletics
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- Employment Operations Manager
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- Director of Employment Services
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- Admissions Manager - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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- Professor, Co - Chair Pre - Med / Pre - Dent Advisor
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- Certified Public Accountant
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- Vice President for Enrollment Strategy
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- Vice President of Marketing and Communications
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- Director of HR Operations
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- Interim Director of Immigration
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- Vice President for Information Technology and CIO
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- Laboratory Manager
- Laboratory Manager / Chemistry and Biochemistry
Education
B.S. Wisconsin Lutheran College, Chemistry, 1996
Professional experience
Calvin College, 2017-present, Laboratory Manager
Wisconsin Lutheran College, 2004-2017, Science Building/Stockroom Manager
Analytical chemist for a pharmaceutical company and a contract laboratory, 1996-2004
Professional associations
National Association of Scientific Materials Managers, 2007-present
National Association of Scientific Materials Managers, President, 2015-2017
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- Plaster Creek Stewards Green Infrastructure Associate
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- International Admissions Assistant
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- Stewards Green Infrastructure Associate / Biology
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- Associate Professor Co - Chair
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- International Admissions Assistant
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- Interim Director of International Admissions
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- Associate Director of Continuing Studies
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- Executive Vice President for Student Experience and Strategy
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- Executive Assistant to the President
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- Associate Director of Admissions - Traditional Recruitment