Grandparents’ Dinner: Photogallery

This year, the annual Grandparents’ Day was transformed into the new Grandparents’ Dinner. The April 25 event welcomed 242 grandparents and students.

Grandparents from near and far visited their grandchildren and enjoyed an evening meal in the Dining Hall. Through this event, grandparents gained a better understanding of both the mission of Trinity and what life on campus is like for their grandchildren.

During the first part of program, grandparents heard a few words from President Steve Timmermans, Ph.D.; Larryl Humme, vice president for development; and Ken Boss, director of planned giving.  

Next, Bob Wennberg, director of Adult Studies, led everyone in a hymn sing, accompanied by Dr. Barb Timmermans, professor of nursing, on the keyboard. Chaplain Bill Van Groningen ended the program in prayer.

Afterwards, grandchildren joined their grandparents for the buffet-style dinner prepared by Creative Dining.

“I really enjoyed the Grandparents’ Dinner,” said Kayla VanWyk ’16 of Pella, Iowa. “Having the meal at supper time meant I didn’t have to rush to class afterward, so I could sit and enjoy their company for even longer, which was great.”

Following dinner, students and grandparents were encouraged to participate in a number of activities. Options included attending the spring play Noises Off; enjoying 20% off at the bookstore or a free cup of coffee at the Bootsma Bookstore Café; or simply visiting a while longer in the Fireside Room.