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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

Before the pandemic, students from Calvin's main campus often tutored at the Handlon campus

Calvin Prison Initiative reconnects after season of remote learning

Grace Toma, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2021

The Calvin Prison Initiative began this school year with a long-awaited reunion of students, staff and faculty after 17 months of remote instruction.  Since the program began, 11 CPI students have...

Professor Christiana deGroot speaks to reporters at the convocation. Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Handlon program holds first convocation

Bethany Cok
May 7, 2016

It’s a sight not often seen in prison visiting rooms: students clad in blue and orange mingling with robed college faculty and board members and representatives from the Michigan Department of Corrections. Good-natured...

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Inmates in ministry program engaged in asking questions

Bethany Cok
April 7, 2016

“We’re going to start with a quiz,” announced Calvin religion professor Christiana deGroot, “so everyone clear your desks.” There were some groans, as well as an enthusiastic “Let’s go,”...

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Calvin programs designed to educate inmates

Anneke Kapteyn
November 20, 2014

Last year,  philosophy professor Lee Hardy led a class in Christian ethics for inmates at Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia County. Hardy participated in the program through Calvin Theological Seminary....

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