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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

David Omonuwa Ogboro

David Omonuwa Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter

David is a sophomore whose home is in Nigeria (though he believes home to be wherever you can find a community that accepts you genuinely). David is a biochemistry major and a science and technology reporter for Chimes.

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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 is introducing the Sustainability Fellows in Fall 2023.

New cohort aims to strengthen Calvin’s core commitment to sustainability

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
January 18, 2023

Calvin is set to introduce a new cohort, called Sustainability Fellows, that will give students an opportunity to dive deeper into environmental-related issues.   The new cohort, meant for students...

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...

According to Kraegel, the pandemic unveiled problems with the healthcare system in the U.S., problems she said many had already seen coming.

Pandemic-fueled youth mental health crisis spurs efforts to improve care

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
November 13, 2022

A year after the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children’s Hospital Association declared a National State of Emergency in Children and Adolescent...

This CWI research team tests water in ponds all over campus.

Clean Water Institute revs-up for next projects

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
November 6, 2022

Calvin’s Clean Water Institute (CWI) has begun preparations to conduct research on the health of water bodies around campus. This research would help improve the Institute’s comprehension of water-related...

Grandville Calvin Christian second graders attended ENGR 101 presentations

Grandville Calvin Christian 2nd graders become Calvin engineering students for a day

Adelaide Mei and David Ogboro
October 30, 2022

This is the third year of an “unlikely pairing” between Calvin’s ENGR 101 class and Grandville-Calvin Christian’s second grade classes, said electrical engineering professor Monica Groenenboom. Calvin...

Campus Safety's vehicles will need to be updated soon.

Campus Safety sets sights on equipment upgrades 

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
October 16, 2022

Much of the life safety and campus safety equipment on Calvin’s campus –– including defibrillators, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems and campus safety vehicles –– are nearing the end of...

Campus Safety's vehicles will need to be updated soon.

[Photo] Calvin fall sports teams boast strong records as regular seasons wind down

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2022

Campus Safety's vehicles will need to be updated soon.

Omari Nyarko interned at Amazon Web Services where he helped customers be able to seamlessly integrate their data into database services.

Engineering poster fair showcases internship experiences

David Ogboro, Science and Technology Reporter
October 2, 2022

According to Engineering Internship Coordinator Jessica Noble, 32 seniors and nine juniors presented at the engineering department’s annual poster fair this year. The fair is an opportunity for students...

Sam Mennega interned at Flexco.

[Photo] Women’s soccer undefeated, ready for tougher competition

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022

Sam Mennega interned at Flexco.

Biology professor Anding Shen and student researchers have made progress toward understanding the role of endothelial cells in HIV infections.

Biology professor and team of undergraduate research in search of a cure for HIV

David Ogboro, Science and Technology Reporter
September 26, 2022

HIV is currently incurable. Although the evolution of science has seen the manufacture of treatments that target and kill the virus, the presence of latent HIV reservoirs in the body has been an obstacle...

Engineering gender percentage by year (data from Gayle Ermer)

Engineering professor aims to start conversations about gender diversity in male-dominated field with new book

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
September 19, 2022

Jennifer VanAntwerp, professor of chemical engineering, recently launched a new, co-authored, book called “Sex, Gender, and Engineering: Harassment at Work and in School.” The book aims to bring awareness...

Gretchen Johnson (left), chief nurse executive at Pine Rest, and Adejoke Ayoola (right), dean of Calvin University's School of Health helped form a partnership between Pine Rest and Calvin Nursing.

Calvin joins fight to mitigate nursing shortage via partnership with Pine Rest

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
September 11, 2022

Recent years have seen a decline in both nurses and nursing faculty. A new partnership between Calvin University and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services aims to help address a growing shortage of...

Monkeypox graphic from Pixabay

Monkeypox myth busting with an expert

David Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
September 4, 2022

As the U.S. continues to slowly recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of a long-dormant virus — monkeypox — is causing fresh global health concerns.  Monkeypox is a rare disease from the...

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