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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

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Kuilema's rejection of tenure causes concern for several professors regarding the transparency of Calvin's tenure process. Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Professor denied tenure by board of trustees

Gwyneth Findlay, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018

During a Feb. 1–3 meeting, the board of trustees did not approve a tenure appointment for social work professor Joe Kuilema. The professional status committee (PSC), which is the final stage of the...

Opinion: Intentional exclusion evident to LGBT+ students

Gwyneth Findlay, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018

“To live wholeheartedly.” This mission permeates the structure of Calvin College, from the layout of dorms and scheduling of events to the student-faculty relationships that are fostered by departments,...

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Opinion: “Caring Well” conference doesn’t tell the whole story

Gwyneth Findlay, Staff Writer
November 10, 2017

On Nov. 11, Prince Conference Center will host the “Caring Well Conference” on the campus of Calvin College. This conference, a product of Hole in my Heart Ministries, will address the question, “Since...

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‘Star Wars’ anthology gives life to unseen moments

Gwyneth Findlay, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017

Be it the passion of fans, the desire of creators or the wiles of capitalism, much-loved works are often doted upon with countless spinoffs and stray material. “Breaking Bad” has “Better Call Saul,”...

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Opinion: Calvin weak in the face of white supremacy

Gwyneth Findlay, Staff Writer
September 22, 2017

On Aug. 11–12, tiki-torch wielding white supremacists, outfitted in khaki pants and white polo shirts, carrying shields and saluting Sieg Heil, descended upon Charlottesville, Virginia. They swarmed...

Over 1,000 attend Gay Christian Network conference

Gwyneth Findlay
February 10, 2017

United by a faith life on the margins, more than 1,400 people gathered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the annual Gay Christian Network conference Jan. 5–8. A group of Grand Rapids community members,...

Wolterstorff says “yes” to same-sex marriage

Gwyneth Findlay
October 22, 2016

Nicholas Wolterstorff, professor of philosophy at Calvin College from 1959-1989, spoke publicly on homosexuality and same-sex marriage for the first time on Oct. 13 at Neland Avenue CRC. The lecture...

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