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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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

All content by Robert E. Hine

Empty Me

Robert E. Hine, Guest Writer
April 14, 2025

I noticed, while examining readings from one of my Jubilee Fellows’ classes, the kenotic model of emptying oneself was extremely apparent and matched well with the servant leadership paradigm established...

Affirmations

Robert E. Hine, Guest Writer
April 7, 2025

I have experienced amazing moments within the CPI community. Celebrating others’ accomplishments, enjoying comradery while displaying our talents, studying in small groups or just sipping coffee in our...

CPI Fall Convocation 2024. Photo courtesy of calvin.edu.

Transubstantiating decadence: CPI celebrates 10 years

James Chelekis and Robert E. Hine
April 7, 2025

Ten years! Ten years of transforming lives, not just of the incarcerated students enrolled in Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI), but also the lives of those whom they impact daily. This impact has been observed...

Planting Seed: Interactions as an Intern

Part II
Robert E. Hine and Alaynie Drury
April 7, 2025

Having first introduced you to Alaynie Drury and the thoughtful use of her agency as an intern for the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI), we felt it fitting to introduce some of your fellow Calvin students...

Planting Seeds: Interactions as an Intern

Alaynie Drury and Robert E. Hine
February 24, 2025

I am honored to introduce you to Alaynie Drury, a Calvin University senior who is interning for the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI) as part of her Criminology and Psychology double major. As such, interning...

Higher Learning Shapes Character in a Carceral Community

Al Woods and Robert E. Hine
November 18, 2024

Incarceration keeps individuals separated from society, but also at odds with family. Because of this, there are very few opportunities to truly form impactful relationships. Al Woods, a CPI student from...

Flippin’ the Script:

The Educational Journey of an Inside-Out Class
Robert E. Hine, Guest Writer
September 23, 2024

During the spring semester of 2024, Calvin University’s Knollcrest and Handlon Campuses merged in the form of “inside-out” learning opportunities. One such opportunity took shape during an Honors...

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