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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

Mu Kappa, a student organization, offers MKs and other TCKs an opportunity to connect with each other. Photo courtesy of Mu Kappa.

Missionary and third culture kids speak on the in-between experience

Grace Buller, Managing Editor
October 31, 2023

“Where is home for you?” After being asked this question, Daniel Chae, seated in the Chimes office, laughed. “That’s the ultimate question,” he said. “Geographically, I would say my home is...

International Orientation is intended to help international students connect, according to Bruin and Kwak. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Umran.

“A soft landing”: A look into Calvin’s international orientation program

Savannah Shustack, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2023

College orientation generally follows the same pattern every year. “Students were nervous at first, then you get comfortable…then you make –– kind of –– your friends,” said Hagyeong Park,...

Tori Jan's book was released on January 11, 2021.

Student’s advocacy for Afghanistan expands to young audiences with new book

Savannah Shustack, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2022

As a teenager, Freshta Tori Jan fled to the U.S. from Afghanistan. She and her family were facing severe persecution from the Taliban because they were Hazaras, a minority ethnic group. Once in the...

Chemistry professor  Kumar Sinniah encouraged Kharel (second from left) to give Calvin a try.

Visa delays kept 20+ students from campus this fall

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 17, 2021

Due to major delays in visa processing in their home countries, more than 20 international students were unable to start classes with their peers at Calvin this fall. The admissions office is currently...

For international seniors, a deeply uncertain post-graduation

For international seniors, a deeply uncertain post-graduation

Hadassa Ribeiro, Guest Writer
May 22, 2020

Senior Debora Haede remembers the rollercoaster of emotions she went through the day Calvin announced that classes would go online for the rest of the semester. “When am I going to see these people ever...

How Calvin tests English proficiency for international students

How Calvin tests English proficiency for international students

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2019

While domestic students stressed over the SAT or ACT, international students from non-English speaking countries studied for those and their own alphabet soup of standardized English language testing....

Photo courtesy Mary Hulst

International Education Week events highlight other cultures

Morgan Anderson
November 23, 2015

Last week, Calvin participated International Education Week, a nationally recognized week implemented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Over the week, students organized...

Student study questions international accessibility of core literature classes

Jared Van Oeffelen
October 25, 2015

Do international students have a disproportionate amount of work to do with core literature classes when it comes to reading assignments? Senior English major Claire Lambert is currently exploring this...

Far From Home

Far From Home

Alden Hartopo
April 10, 2015

Over 10 percent of the student body here at Calvin is considered international, and in many cases, the struggles of the international student are often overlooked. A lack of intentional dialogue...

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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...

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Calvin first in Michigan, fifth in nation for study abroad and international enrollment

Angline Jeronica Andrews
November 20, 2013

A 2013 Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education has ranked Calvin College third nationally for its high enrollment of international students and fifth for study-abroad students. According...

Number of international students jumps again in 2013

Angline Jeronica Andrews
September 25, 2013

A quick search of students' last names reveals that “Kim” — a common Korean surname — is now the most common last name at Calvin, topping popular Dutch last names such as DeVries and DeYoung, a...

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