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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

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Michael Le Roy: a Retrospective

Anna Delph
December 13, 2015

President Michael Le Roy began his time at Calvin at the same time as this year’s graduating class. As a fellow “fourth year student,” I sat down with him to reflect on his first experiences at Calvin,...

“We Stand Together”: Calvin College shows solidarity against displays of racism

“We Stand Together”: Calvin College shows solidarity against displays of racism

Bethany Cok
November 25, 2015

The image of a swastika and the words “white power,” scrawled late Sunday night in the snow on a car windshield, sent shockwaves through the Calvin community. In a response that students and staff...

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Recommended program eliminations initiate discourse between students, alumni and administration

Anna Delph
October 1, 2015

Following an email announcement on Friday, September 25, of recommendations to eliminate six academic programs and five faculty members in order to cut costs in the academic division, many students and...

Photo by Rick Treur.

ReGathering service to kick off second semester by focusing on Le Roy’s travels

Ryan Struyk
January 28, 2013

A campus-wide worship service is set to mark the beginning of second semester Wednesday, where chaplain Mary Hulst will interview President Michael Le Roy on how his global travels have affected his Christian...

Calvin took out loans in order to build facilities like the CFAC.  calvin.edu

Calvin plans for upcoming budget shortfall

Abby Zwart
November 2, 2012

Calvin is facing a 10 percent budget shortfall that must be accounted for in the next five years. Newly-inaugurated president Michael Le Roy learned the full details of the projected problem when he...

Le Roy's address centered on the biblical parable of the houses built on the sand and the rock.  Photo by Joshua Breden

Inauguration ceremony celebrates and challenges Dr. Le Roy

Sarah Sherman
October 20, 2012

In front of an audience of faculty, staff, students, alumni, community representatives, and over sixty delegates from around the country, Michael Le Roy was inaugurated as the tenth president of Calvin...

“What will you do with this privilege?” asked Chaplain Mary Hulst, reminding students of a college education. Photo by Rick Truer

Le Roy speaks to begin academic year

Kate Parsons
September 5, 2012

“I am so eager to get started,” began Calvin’s newly-selected president, Michael Le Roy, in his address for convocation. On Tuesday, students, faculty and alumni of Calvin College gathered for...

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