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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

Cabinet reorganization introduces new positions and priorities

Cabinet reorganization introduces new positions and priorities

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2022

The president's cabinet no longer includes a vice president for people, strategy and technology and now includes new marketing and chief of staff positions, as well as the vice chair of faculty senate....

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B.S./B.S.C. core exemption proposal fails

Josh Parks
April 28, 2017

The proposal to grant an exemption from the Persons in Community (PIC) core category and the second year of foreign language to students in Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)...

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Faculty senate considers B.S./B.S.C core exemption

Maddie Hughey
April 21, 2017

Faculty senate is in the throes of debating a new core proposal. This proposal would allow students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S) degree to be exempt from...

Faculty senate approves new core curriculum proposal

Josh Parks
April 29, 2016

At their final meeting of the year on April 25, faculty senate approved the structure for the new curriculum. The model was brought to faculty senate by the core curriculum committee (CCC) and the educational...

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Faculty senate approves ‘all-college goals’ for Calvin graduates

Lauren De Haan
April 9, 2015

Last fall, the provost’s office began to seriously investigate, “What are the enduring characteristics or qualities of thinking, doing and being that mark a Calvin graduate?” In order to answer...

Faculty senate approves Clean Water Institute of Calvin College

Rebecca Wheeler
November 13, 2014

On Monday night, faculty senate approved the establishment of the Clean Water Institute of Calvin College (CWICC), a research institute that will work towards global access to clean water. Engineering...

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Calvin Revamps Harassment and Discrimination Policies Through “Safer Spaces”

Jack Van Allsburg
September 25, 2014

Following approval from faculty senate this spring, Calvin administration has implemented “Safer Spaces,” a new system of policies and procedures regarding harassment, discrimination and retaliation. These...

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Faculty Senate Update (9/22)

Alden Hartopo
September 25, 2014

The first faculty senate meeting of the year kicked off Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Fieldhouse and saw President Le Roy as chair and English professor Jennifer Holberg as vice-chair. New faces to...

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Faculty Senate passes revised changes to political science curriculum

Alden Hartopo
February 27, 2014

On Monday night Faculty Senate unanimously passed a recommendation to revise the political science curriculum The proposal was constructed by the political science department and recommended to the Educational...

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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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New course evaluation forms to go into effect next semester

Audrey Enters
January 25, 2014

Faculty senate is currently discussing changes to the faculty and course evaluation forms that every student must fill out for every course. A vital part of any class here at Calvin, these evaluation...

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Faculty senate delays vote on strategic plan one week due to pushback

Alden Hartopo
December 3, 2013

Faculty senate delayed a crucial vote to approve the new strategic plan one week to Monday, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m. after several faculty senators voiced concerns about the timeline for the document Monday...

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