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
Calvin’s total student body grew for the first time in a decade

Calvin’s total student body grew for the first time in a decade

Census data shows an increase in international and FTIAC enrollment, still declining Reformed populations
Savannah Shustack, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2023

The total number of students enrolled at Calvin University has increased for the first time in a decade, thanks to this year's strong incoming class of 1,111 students.  This number includes students...

Joanna and Wiebe have filed a complaint against Calvin in federal court.

President Boer to officially take the reins this week

Inauguration events highlight vision of sustainability, diversity and community
Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2022

President-elect Wiebe Boer will be inaugurated at a ceremony on campus this week. Boer was appointed by the Board of Trustees in March after a six-month search.  Inauguration events have been themed...

The data reflect the university’s ongoing efforts to rely on a wider range of student types; more than 14% of the current total student body is made up of nontraditional students.

The changing composition of Calvin’s student body

Census data shows undergraduate and Reformed populations still shrinking, graduate programs growing
Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022

This year’s first-year undergraduate class is about 14% smaller than last year’s, according to new data released by the university last week, but enrollment in graduate programs grew by about 43%....

Eric Carter’s graphic that Strater and her colleagues consider when making decisions for RFL.

Ready for Life expands and improves inclusive experiences on campus

Savannah Shustack, General Assignement Editor
October 2, 2022

Calvin’s Ready for Life Academy — a program that gives students with intellectual disabilities a college experience while preparing them for independent living — has implemented changes to their...

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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Meijer donates $300,000 to Entrada

Amelia Sterenberg
December 13, 2015

The Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin will now be able to host an additional 25 students due to program supporter Meijer Corporate’s pledge of $100,000 per year for the next three years, double the...

A Halloween party representing three generations of Grassroots floor members. Photo Courtesy Rachel Weaver,

Grassroots floor promotes diversity through intentional community

Hannah Fertich
October 11, 2015

What is the Grassroots floor? Grassroots (formally known as the Mosaic floor) was started in 1996 and originally made up the second floors of Kalsbeek-Huizenga. It was created to promote diversity in an...

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Calvin searches for Executive Associate to the President for Diversity and Inclusion

India Daniels
April 30, 2015

Last January, the Board of Trustees approved Strategic Plan 2019: Strengthen, Support, Secure. The five-year plan set progress goals for the college’s academics, community and financial situation. Diversity...

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Calvin recognized as a Partner for a Racism-Free Community

Kate Parsons
April 23, 2015

Last month, Calvin was accredited as a Level 2 partner with Partners for a Racism-Free Community (PRFC), a local organization that certifies the equity and inclusiveness of workplaces. Level 2 is the...

Opinion: International Education Week provides essential opportunity to engage in global conversation

Opinion: International Education Week provides essential opportunity to engage in global conversation

Ian Graham
November 18, 2014

Beginning last Friday night, Calvin College will recognize International Education Week, a national week implemented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate international...

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External reviewers evaluate Calvin’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

Alden Hartopo
November 13, 2014

A new report issued by the Cultural Intelligence Center (CQC) found that, while Calvin has “some level of commitment to diversity and inclusion, the college doesn’t consistently put that commitment...

Opinion: Calvin should define expectations for ‘leaders’

Opinion: Calvin should define expectations for ‘leaders’

Kate Parsons
November 6, 2014

At Calvin College, the word “leader” is applied to any student in a position related to residence life and anyone who heads a student org, but there is little room in this definition for students who...

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