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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

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Convocation welcomes new year, new students, new age

Purun Yeo
September 9, 2016

Composed of a multitude of faculty members and staff, as well as the incoming first-year class and returning students, the Convocation ceremony kicked off Tuesday morning. President Michael Le Roy addressed...

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Editorial: On Convocation and the arts

Josh Parks
September 9, 2016

Calvin’s arts and humanities departments are getting used to unpleasant emails. Due to faculty buyouts and eliminated majors, students and faculty in these departments have lost colleagues, resources...

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Brandsen Welcomed as New Provost at Convocation

Emily Cole
September 4, 2014

The Calvin community celebrated new beginnings at its 138th commencement on Tuesday morning, which featured the installation of Cheryl Brandsen as the college’s eighth provost and a special welcome to...

Editorial: Honors program an example of community of excellence

Editorial: Honors program an example of community of excellence

Joseph Matheson
April 24, 2014

This Wednesday was Honors Convocation, an opportunity to recognize the achievements of students who have demonstrated academic excellence, including myself and 60-odd honors graduates. Certainly academic...

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Calvin kicks off new year with convocation

Leah Jonker
September 3, 2013

Dozens of faculty members and hundreds of students representing 23 countries gathered together Tuesday morning to celebrate a new academic year at Calvin College, energize the incoming Class of 2017 and...

“What will you do with this privilege?” asked Chaplain Mary Hulst, reminding students of a college education. Photo by Rick Truer

Le Roy speaks to begin academic year

Kate Parsons
September 5, 2012

“I am so eager to get started,” began Calvin’s newly-selected president, Michael Le Roy, in his address for convocation. On Tuesday, students, faculty and alumni of Calvin College gathered for...

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