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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

University parts ways with CFO

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2023

Former Chief Financial Officer Tim Fennema is no longer serving in that role at Calvin, President Wiebe Boer announced to faculty and staff Jan. 3.  Fennema told Chimes that his departure was not his...

Michael Le Roy and Ken Erffmeyer (left and right) are among those leaving the university this year. Noah Toly (center) stepped up as provost this summer.

Wave of administration departures continues, new leaders step up

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 9, 2021

By the beginning of next school year, more than half of Calvin’s highest leaders will have held their positions for three years or fewer. Six of Calvin’s 10 cabinet-level positions have either recently...

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Calvin implements college-wide effort to increase student retention

Josh Parks
December 3, 2015

Each year, about 130 first-time students decide not to return for a second year at Calvin. In an effort to reduce this number, the president’s office has identified improving first-to-second-year retention...

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Calvin’s marijuana policy remains unchanged despite decriminalization

Matt Leistra
May 14, 2015

At Calvin College you can be put on probation or fined for underage drinking, which is illegal, and suspended for smoking marijuana, which is punishable by up to $25 for a first offense in Grand Rapids. Michigan...

Le Roy reveals budget development concerns, debt payment details

Le Roy reveals budget development concerns, debt payment details

Ryan Struyk
February 1, 2013

Editorial note: This article was originally published on Wednesday, Dec. 5.  It was retracted shortly after due to minor errors in terminology and a miscommunication with the administration, who later...

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Calvin vice president of finance to step down Friday

Ryan Struyk
November 28, 2012

This article is an update to a story published Monday morning. After 15 years at Calvin, Henry DeVries will step down from his role as vice president for administration, finance and information services...

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Calvin vice president of finance to step down, provost’s term extended

Ryan Struyk
November 26, 2012

This story was originally published Monday afternoon and has been updated here. At the end of this week, Henry DeVries will step down from his role as vice president for administration, finance and...

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