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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter

Gabriel Choi is a sophomore from Hsinchu, Taiwan, majoring in political science. In his free time, Gabriel amuses himself with cooking and reading.

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Bultje presented her research on insulin binding at the conference this weekend. Photo courtesy Sarah Bultje

Student researchers present at regional conference

Gabriel Choi and Savannah Shustack
November 7, 2023

Calvin student summer researchers presented their work at the 2023 West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science (WMRUGS) Research Conference hosted at the Van Andel Institute on November 4.  This conference...

From Calvin College to Los Angeles: A Q&A with Calvin alum Glenn Bulthuis about his musical career

Gabriel Choi, General Assignment Reporter
October 7, 2023

Glenn Bulthuis’s musical journey began in high school, and Calvin played a large role in shaping him as an artist. He attended Calvin as a student and played concerts with his friends at Calvin for over...

An on-campus sunscreen dispenser

Sunscreen dispensers to be placed on campus as a part of a public health initiative

Gabriel Choi, General Assignment Reporter
October 2, 2023

On Sept. 27, The Sunscreen Project was initiated at Calvin University as students placed sunscreen dispensers at the Gainey Fields, on the west side of the Beltline bridge and on the walking circle near...

Darrell Rohl and students Parker Nanzer and Abigail VanDoorne at the AlUla World Archaeology Summit in Saudi Arabia. (Photo courtesy of Darrell Rohl)

Calvin professor, students attend archaeology conference in Saudi Arabia

Gabriel Choi, General Assignment Reporter
September 25, 2023

The AlUla World Archaeology Summit — a gathering attended by students and eminent figures in academia, industry and government who are interested in interdisciplinary work as it relates to understanding...

The percentage of CRC students at Calvin has decreased by 68.3% in between 1973 and 2022. (Data from Day 10 reports and William Katerberg)

What draws non-CRC students — an evergrowing proportion — to Calvin?

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
March 25, 2023

Though the university’s covenantal ecclesiastical partnership with the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has not changed, the Reformed proportion of Calvin’s student body has been...

Prayer Partners fills a role distinct compared to other ministries Calvin offers.

Calvin Prayer Partners connects students to senior community

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
March 12, 2023

Introduced by Student Senate last November, Calvin Prayer Partners is an ongoing project that connects students to a local prayer buddy for the year.  “We pass the student’s name and email address...

Interfaith dialogue has been part of the work of Christian Reformed Church’s Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee since 2010.

University adopts statement on role for interfaith dialogue

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
February 13, 2023

Calvin University’s Board of Trustees affirmed a statement in support of interfaith dialogue’s role in the Calvin Strategic Plan 2025's goal to strengthen the community’s Reformed Christian witness...

The 2023 Symposium will be held in person after two years of being online.

Worship Symposium back in person after two years online

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
February 5, 2023

The 2023 Calvin Symposium on Worship will commence on Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. in the Covenant Fine Arts Center. Through the joint efforts of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) and the Center for...

Calvin students attended the Urbana conference in Indianapolis from Dec. 28-31.

New grant supports Calvin student participation in missions conference

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
January 15, 2023

A group of Calvin students attended Urbana, a prominent Christian, student-focused missions conference in Indianapolis, IN, thanks to financial support from Campus Ministries. From Dec. 28 to the start...

Randal Maurice Jelks’ latest book aims to bring awareness to a variety of issues in U.S. society. It is available for purchase in the campus bookstore.

MLK today: Former Calvin professor’s new book on U.S. societal issues

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
December 4, 2022

Randal Maurice Jelks’ latest book –– “Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America” –– aims to bring awareness to a variety of issues in U.S. society, including economic inequality,...

Calvin’s Pastoral Partners are available to mentor and counsel students.

Pastoral Partners provide presence and care post-COVID

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
November 13, 2022

Calvin’s Pastoral Partnership program was created by University Pastor Mary Hulst just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to provide Calvin students with more opportunities for pastoral...

Gospel Choir will perform a concert featuring traditional gospel music and testimonies on Nov. 6 at 4 p.m.

Gospel Choir aims to educate and celebrate with a mix of music genres

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
October 16, 2022

Led by professor Nathaniel Glasper Jr., Calvin’s gospel choir is unique from other music ensembles on campus. Since its inception in the 1980s, the choir has worked to incorporate aspects of a variety...

Analytical and intuitive: different cultural perspectives enhance religion classes

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
September 26, 2022

The Christian Reformed Church in North America, Calvin’s denominational affiliate, has been significantly influenced by Asian and Asian American members. More than 100 of the CRCNA’s member churches...

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