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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

Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire

Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 12, 2021

In preparation for President Michael Le Roy’s 2022 departure, a Presidential Search Committee has been formed to guide the university’s search for a new highest administrator. The PSC is composed of...

Calvin community participates in “DACA: Lament into Action.” Photo by Kayla McLean.

Calvin stands with students protected by DACA

Hannah Butler and Kathryn Mae Post
September 15, 2017

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will be phased out in the next six months, President Trump announced last week. DACA — which, as President Michael Le Roy has confirmed, directly impacts...

The incident occurred last year on Nov. 26. Photo courtesy Calvin communications and marketing.

Former campus safety officer charged with misdemeanor

Maddie Hughey
February 16, 2017

Lee Swafford, a former Calvin campus safety officer, was arrested and charged with reckless use of a firearm on Wednesday after an incident on Calvin’s campus last November. On the morning of Nov....

Photo by Michael Hsu

Convocation welcomes new year, new students, new age

Purun Yeo
September 9, 2016

Composed of a multitude of faculty members and staff, as well as the incoming first-year class and returning students, the Convocation ceremony kicked off Tuesday morning. President Michael Le Roy addressed...

Vice President Shirley Hoogstra to leave Calvin for top CCCU position

Lauren De Haan
July 30, 2014

After serving 15 years as vice president for student life, Shirley Hoogstra is leaving Calvin College to assume the role of president of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) in September,...

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President Le Roy addresses student questions on core, prioritization

Kate Parsons
April 3, 2014

Students asked hard-hitting questions about Calvin’s future at Wednesday night’s town hall meeting with President Michael Le Roy. Taking questions from both Twitter and the audience, President Le Roy...

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Calvin names new Provost-Elect Cheryl Brandsen

Lauren De Haan
February 25, 2014

Calvin’s provost search committee has recommended Cheryl Brandsen, Calvin’s current dean of social sciences and contextual disciplines, as the college’s next provost. “Cheryl’s demonstrated...

Photo by Chantelle Yazzie

Adverse Effect takes people’s choice at 30th Airband performance

Leah Jonker
February 16, 2014

With a slew of color and thumping bass, Airband’s 30th performance has its winners: Adverse Effects for people’s choice, Carpe Diem for the judge’s first place, Freshman 15 for judge’s second place...

Photo by Lauren DeHaan

Calvin kicks off second semester with Regathering

Lauren De Haan
February 5, 2014

Students and faculty gathered for a time of worship and testimony in the Covenant Fine Arts Center on Wednesday morning to regroup and celebrate the beginning of second semester. “[Regathering] is a...

Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Board of trustees passes strategic plan

Lauren De Haan
February 4, 2014

At their January meeting, the board of trustees passed the strategic plan, a document outlining Calvin’s five year mission plan. “The board of trustees commends and thanks the many who participated...

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Prioritization plan passed by board of trustees

Joseph Matheson
February 4, 2014

In light of recent financial difficulties, the board of trustees recently passed a prioritization report outlining Calvin’s plans for meeting its financial goals for the next three years. The plan was...

Committee votes to open library on Sundays, but future uncertain

Committee votes to open library on Sundays, but future uncertain

Ryan Struyk
January 17, 2014

The Hekman Library Committee unanimously voted to open the library on Sundays for a trial period this spring semester, but President Michael Le Roy is hitting the pause button while top administrators...

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