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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

The CRC's stance on LGBTQ+ issues is a significant area of contention in Calvin’s political dialogue.

Administrators seek to send message of consistency, clarity to denomination as Synod approaches

Abigail Ham and Katie Rosendale
April 15, 2023

Late last month, Calvin President Wiebe Boer, Provost Noah Toly, Vice President for Advancement Gregory Elzinga and University Pastor Mary Hulst met with Abide Project, an affinity group for members of...

SALT is one of many leadership teams and committees that play a role in
Calvin’s governance structure.

Governance review is more important than it sounds

Grace Buller, Campus Reporter
February 5, 2023

A task force composed of faculty, staff, administrators and a student representative have been tasked with reviewing the structure of governance at Calvin. Governance describes the structures and processes...

Some of the School of Health’s aims include developing new programs, connecting with alumni and the community and attracting new students.

School of Health sets goals for 2023

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
January 22, 2023

Calvin’s School of Health has begun to expand the initiatives it began in 2022. The School will continue to grow in 2023. The School of Health, whose establishment was announced in Oct. 2021, began...

Calvin faculty must sign a statement of faith commitment, but policies for staff are less clear.

A question of belief:

Administrators say staff faith requirement is clear; others disagree
Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2023

Hiring policies at Calvin came under scrutiny last year during controversy surrounding the university’s split with the former Center for Social Research — a split which was motivated by administration...

Several different campus locations are being considered as installation sites for solar panels, including  areas near the Prince Conference Center, the Spoelhof Fieldhouse and Commons Lawn.

Solar project moving towards 2023 installation

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
December 4, 2022

Calvin University and Sun FundED are commencing the planning phase of solar panel implementation. Although most of the plan for the implementation of solar power is still taking shape, both organizations...

Tabling events are one way students can use to promote different political and religious viewpoints on campus.

Learning in the messy middle: Student experiences of Calvin’s political climate

Adelaide Mei and Hadassa Ribeiro
December 4, 2022

For political science professor Micah Watson, civil discourse is “real engagement that tries to respect where someone else is coming from and understand.” It is predicated on a willingness to engage...

New leadership development program aims to increase retention of under-represented faculty and staff

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
November 13, 2022

This year, Calvin is piloting a leadership development program designed for faculty and staff of color. One major goal of the program is to boost retention of these staff and faculty and encourage them...

Preparations for new four-two credit system near completion

Grace Buller, Campus Reporter
November 6, 2022

Calvin is almost ready to transition to a four-two credit hours system next fall following 10 months of effort by faculty to prepare the new system. The transition is an effort to streamline use of teaching...

Administration say adding a football team will increase
enrollment and improve school spirit.

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...

The Board of Trustees has approved Calvin's Strategic Plan for Athletics, which aims to bring football and a number of other new teams to campus.

Football is coming to Calvin

Abigail Ham and Lauren Nyong, Editor-in-Chief and Sports Reporter
October 28, 2022

The Board of Trustees has approved the university’s Strategic Plan for Athletics — an investment and expansion strategy that aims to bring a number of new teams, including football, to campus, as well...

 Eric Carter’s graphic that Strater and her colleagues consider when making decisions for RFL.

Ready for Life expands and improves inclusive experiences on campus

Savannah Shustack, General Assignement Editor
October 2, 2022

Calvin’s Ready for Life Academy — a program that gives students with intellectual disabilities a college experience while preparing them for independent living — has implemented changes to their...

Plans for investment include two new turf fields, a stadium, an amphitheater, more varsity athletics, potentially including football, and new club sports teams.

Calvin to invest in goals of Strategic Plan for Athletics, including possible football team

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022

Calvin Athletics is implementing phase one of its five-year Strategic Plan for Athletics, which includes plans for two new turf fields, stadiums, an amphitheater, more varsity athletics — potentially...

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