Born in Zeeland, Michigan, Diekema graduated from Calvin College in 1956. He received his M.A. in sociology and anthropology and in 1965 and a Ph.D. in sociology all from Michigan State University (MSU). During graduate school he taught at MSU and worked in housing and later the registrar's office. Next he went to the Medical Center of University of Illinois teaching and moving into administration. calvin.edu
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Calvin College, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a 4-year Christian liberal arts college dedicated to providing the best in higher education. www.calvin.edu