The January Series at Calvin College

(Grand Rapids, MI, 7 January 2011)

Theary Seng speaking on

"Reconciling Peace with Justice in Cambodia:

A Personal Journey"

Theary Seng before going on stage with Kristi Potter (the amazing director of The January Series) and Kristy Dykhouse (Calvin counselor and a choir member of Millbrook Christian Reformed Church, a church Theary Seng used to attend).

Kristy Dykhouse opens with prayer, as Prof. David Dornbos waits to make the introduction of speaker Theary Seng, The January Series, 7 Jan. 2011

Theary Seng speaking at The January Series, 7 Jan. 2011

Theary Seng speaking at The January Series, Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI, 7 Jan. 2011), with Prof. David Dornbos in the background.

Theary Seng speaking to a packed newly renovated auditorium, The January Series at Calvin College, Jan. 2011.

A packed auditorium seating 1,100 peole, with overflow of 400 in the Chapel and crowd in the Students' Commons.  Theary Seng speaking at Calvin College The January Series, Jan. 2011.

Theary Seng during Q&A after her presentation, The January Series.

Mrs. Sharon Berkompas in red, The January Series, 7 Jan. 2011

Wally and Helen Boelkins at The January Series, 7 Jan. 2011

Wally Boelkins' daughters:  Kathy, Jan and husband Chip, Ann (front) at The January Series, 7 Jan. 2011

Christine and Chuck Boelkins at The January Series, 7 Jan. 2011

Nancy Seng at The January Series, 7 Jan. 2011

Audience listening to Theary Seng speak at The January Series, Calvin College, Jan. 2011.

Very impress of Calvin College to order Theary's books for The January Series (thus everyone had to pay double the price) from Germany as they are not available in North American bookstores as a matter of publishing contract.  But this will change as now Seven Stories Press (NYC) will have rights all over the world with the new updated version, forthcoming Fall 2011.

Theary Seng signing books at The January Series for one hour, late for presidential luncheon, here reconnecting with a classmate Heather from 3rd grade after the talk Reconciling Peace with Justice: a Personal Journey.

Emotional reunion with classmates whom Theary Seng have not seen sinc 3rd grade: Sara (nee Vander Woude, one of the "3 Musketeers" with Theary and Jenny nee Vander Veen - the three best friends of 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade before Theary's move to California) and Heather.

Theary Seng apologizing to Calvin president Gaylen Byker for arriving late after the book signing to his luncheon at his residence, The DeWit Manor.

Brother Sina Seng, Helen Boelkins at the luncheon for speaker Theary Seng hosted by Calvin president Gaylen Byker after the The January Series talk.

Luncheon hosted by Calvin president Gaylen Byker (right) at The Manor.  Theary Seng and Kristi Potter (left, the amazing director of The January Series), 7 Jan. 2011.

Kristi Potter (director of The January Series), Theary Seng, Gaylen Byker (president of Calvin College) at Luncheon hosted at The Manor, residence of President Byker.  After the lecture and book signing, 7 Jan. 2011.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Housekamps at the Luncheon hosted by Calvin president Gaylen Byker at his residence The Manor, 7 Jan. 2011.

Wally and Helen Boelkins at the Luncheon at The Manor hosted by Calvin president Gaylen Byker, 7 Jan. 2011.