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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

International Orientation is intended to help international students connect, according to Bruin and Kwak. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Umran.

“A soft landing”: A look into Calvin’s international orientation program

Savannah Shustack, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2023

College orientation generally follows the same pattern every year. “Students were nervous at first, then you get comfortable…then you make –– kind of –– your friends,” said Hagyeong Park,...

The Perkins Fellowship and the Grassroots Community both focus on social justice issues; merging gave both communities more resources.

Perkins-Grassroots merger gives students more resources

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
January 15, 2023

On Jan. 4, 2022, a decision was made by Residence Life and the Center for Intercultural Student Development to merge Perkins Leadership Fellows and the Grassroots Living Learning Community — programs...

Food bags can include milk, bread, and other staple food items.

CISD mobilizes to combat food insecurity on campus

Jocelyn Nuñez-Colón, Campus and Community Co-Editor
October 17, 2021

The Center of Intercultural Student Development is on a mission to fight food insecurity, one bag of food and meal swipe at a time.  Food insecurity, defined as a lack of consistent access to a sufficient...

This week's UnLearn Week theme is “Identity, Citizenship, and the American Dream?”

Ready to UnLearn: CISD to host 22nd annual UnLearn Week

Jocelyn Nuñez-Colón, Campus and Community Co-Editor
October 2, 2021

UnLearn 365 is in full swing at Calvin, with this year’s UnLearn Week beginning on Oct. 4 and ending on Oct. 9.  UnLearn Week, according to Center for Intercultural Student Development Director Jane...

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