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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

Students gathered outside the Prince Conference Center, where the Board of Trustees approved retaining all faculty with confessional difficulties last Friday.

Board of trustees retains faculty who disagree with CRCNA on LGBTQ+ relationships

Calvin’s board of trustees decided last Friday to approve the Professional Status Committee (PSC)'s recommendation to retain all faculty in the "pioneer cohort" — a group of faculty who were the first...

Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire

Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 12, 2021

In preparation for President Michael Le Roy’s 2022 departure, a Presidential Search Committee has been formed to guide the university’s search for a new highest administrator. The PSC is composed of...

Hope College withdraws motion to terminate President Knapp

Saraphina Sefcik
April 27, 2016

On April 11, Hope College Provost Rich Ray stepped down at the request of President John Knapp. Knapp emphasized that his decision was not based on differing religious or social views or opinions. “It...

Calvin to list Ladies Literary Club venue for sale

Alden Hartopo
November 7, 2014

At their October session, the Board of Trustees approved a recommendation by the college to put the Ladies Literary Club building up for sale. The historic downtown building, which frequently hosts...

Editorial: BOT demographics

Editorial: BOT demographics

Lauren De Haan
November 6, 2014

Last week, Chimes ran a story about last month’s meeting of the Board of Trustees and the four new members that were added to the board this year. Throughout the week, we received feedback about the...

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Four new members join board of trustees at recent meeting

Kate Parsons
October 30, 2014

Last weekend’s Board of Trustees meeting welcomed four new board members: Pedro Aviles of Berwyn, Illinois; William J. Boer of Grand Rapids, Michigan; David Cok of Rochester, New York and Ray VanderKooi...

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Board of trustees passes strategic plan

Lauren De Haan
February 4, 2014

At their January meeting, the board of trustees passed the strategic plan, a document outlining Calvin’s five year mission plan. “The board of trustees commends and thanks the many who participated...

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Prioritization plan passed by board of trustees

Joseph Matheson
February 4, 2014

In light of recent financial difficulties, the board of trustees recently passed a prioritization report outlining Calvin’s plans for meeting its financial goals for the next three years. The plan was...

#WeAreCalvin winners announced, results to be sent to administration

Ryan Struyk
March 13, 2013

Senior Drew Sikkema’s photo of Calvin’s student section during the women’s volleyball national finals game took home first place in student senate’s #WeAreCalvin campaign, gathering 102 of the...

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