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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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Calvin’s first chaplain dies, served for 23 years

Ryan Struyk
September 27, 2012

The first chaplain of Calvin College passed away on Friday, Sept. 21 at the age of 89. The Rev. Bernard Pekelder, known as “Pek,” served as chaplain for 23 years, from 1962 to 1985. “I learned...

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