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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

The Perkins Fellowship and the Grassroots Community both focus on social justice issues; merging gave both communities more resources.

Perkins-Grassroots merger gives students more resources

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
January 15, 2023

On Jan. 4, 2022, a decision was made by Residence Life and the Center for Intercultural Student Development to merge Perkins Leadership Fellows and the Grassroots Living Learning Community — programs...

Grassroots and Perkins both focus on racial justice and equity.

Perkins and Grassroots to pool efforts, form new learning community

Jocelyn Nuñez-Colón, C&C Editor
January 24, 2022

The John M. Perkins Leadership Fellowship and the Grassroots living-learning floor are partnering to form the Perkins-Grassroots Justice & Equity Learning Community, which will be fully operational...

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 Grassroots (formally known as the Mosaic floor) was started in 1996 and originally made up the second floors of Kalsbeek-Huizenga.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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