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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

Calvin will continue to offer minors in German studies and German education, but the German studies major has been eliminated.

German, Dutch students adapt to finish degrees after program cuts

Katherine Benedict, Campus and Community Co-Editor
September 30, 2021

When senior Esther Lagerwey got an email this summer telling her that the German major was being cut, she was nervous. Lagerwey is a double major in German and political science, and had only ever taken...

Opinion: Loss of language is a shame

Janaya Crevier
October 3, 2015

I understand the difficulty and weight of the decisions made that were communicated to students on Friday (September 25) via email, and I understand the necessity behind those decisions. Nevertheless,...

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World language chapels provide wider worship opportunities

Marissa Hielkema
April 30, 2015

One of the pillars at Calvin College is the act of engaging God’s world. Though this can be seen in myriad ways, language — and specifically world language chapels — are a compelling example. Stemming...

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