Calvin University Chimes

Details remain murky as excitement for football builds

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2023

“We’ve talked with a significant number of current and prospective students who are really excited about football,” Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen told Chimes in an email. “Students...

Communication issues and lack of clarity have faculty questioning leadership team’s role

Grace Buller and Abigail Ham, Campus Reporter and Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2023

Calvin’s Senior Academic Leadership Team oversees strategy related to the academic division. It replaced a similar group called the Provost’s Council in summer 2021 and consists of Provost Noah Toly,...

Board affirms addition of football, other sports, in hopes of boosting enrollment

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2022

Calvin’s board of trustees approved football, men’s volleyball, and women’s acrobatics and tumbling as future varsity sports on Oct. 28. “Football is an exciting development, but it’s part...

New financial strategy bets on investments in future growth

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2022

Calvin’s Strategic Budget Review and Calvin Tomorrow initiatives have culminated in a new financial strategy that will shape residence life, athletics, academic programs and the university’s physical...

New Residential Master Plan blocks implementation of planned third-year residency requirement

Abigail Ham and Emily Thomas
September 4, 2022

Vice President for Student Life Sarah Visser and Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen announced July 29 that a policy intended to keep future students living on campus for three years will...